Oct. 3, 2024 Newsletter
Capital High School Family Communication
October 3, 2024
Upcoming Events
- October 4 - Non-Student Day - No School
- October 16 - School Photo Retakes
- October 17, 18, 19 - Fall Theatre Production
- Week of October 21 - PSAT
- October 26 - Homecoming Dance
- October 29 - Fall Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m.
- November 5 - CHS Parent Organization Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Homecoming - Chaperones Needed
Homecoming will be October 26th! We will need lots of parent chaperones for the dance, which will be held in the CHS gym from 8pm-10:30pm. Please email Katie Turcotte at [email protected] if you are able to help this Haunted Hoco go off without a scare…
Homecoming Dance Information
- Homecoming will be Saturday, October 26th from 8-10:30 pm at the Capital High School Gym
- Must have ID and ticket for entry into dance. No entry after 9 and no re-entry.
- Students can purchase tickets before and after school, ten minute break and at lunch. Tickets will NOT be sold at the dance.
- Tickets are sold individually
- $20 with ASB
- $25 without ASB
- Last day to purchase tickets is October 25, 2024, 3:45.
- If you are taking a guest to Homecoming, please make sure and submit a completed Guest Pass form. Turn in the completed form with a guest ID to the front office. Guest pass forms are in the Main Office, ASB Office and Athletics Office.
- Completed Guest pass forms are due by Wednesday, October 23rd.
- We are looking for volunteers to help chaperone the dance. Please email [email protected]. It's a really fun time and a great way to get involved in our school community!
- Go Cougs!
CHS Yearbooks on Sale
CHS yearbooks are on sale for $65. Please see the ASB office to purchase a yearbook.
Senior Class Meeting Information
Senior Information: If you missed the senior class meeting or senior parent night, please review the documents on the Senior Information website
HERE.
Veterans Day Assembly
Calling all Capital Alumni that are Veterans. We are wanting to honor our CHS Veterans at our Veterans Day Assembly in November. If you are willing and able, please send a picture from your active duty, the year you graduated from CHS, what branch you served in, the years of service, and your rank. Please email this information to [email protected]
Thank you!
CHS Fall Theatre Productions - A Midsummer Night’s Dream
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE: https://gofan.co/app/school/WA23174
October 17th, 18th, and 19th at 7 PM & October 19th at 2 PM at the CHS Performing Arts Center
Plot: Set in a magical forest outside of Athens, this fantastical story follows four young lovers who flee into the forest in pursuit of love and freedom. Unbeknownst to them, they would soon be entangled in magical meddling, love potions, transformations, and more! Meanwhile, a group of amateur actors rehearse for an upcoming play to be performed at the Duke’s wedding. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is sure to give you a night bursting with love and laughter!
CHS Student and Family Resources
Please click HERE to learn more about how CHS can help students and families in need.
Picture Retake Day - October 16th
October 16th is picture retake day for students that missed original day pictures, new students to the school or any student that ordered and would like to have a retake photo. If you would like to purchase your student's portraits, click below to pre-order their portraits today!
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001144844#login
You can also purchase by visiting our website at: www.oconnorphotographystudio.com
If you have any questions or need assistance, please give our studio a call at 1-800-993-4929
After School Activity Bus - The “Brain Train”
The after school activity bus, the Brain Train, is back and running this year 4 days a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) The bus will show up between 4:10 - 4:20 at the bus loop. Please see the drop off schedule: Bus Stops for Brain Train.
After-school tutoring for students is available every Wednesday in the library from 2:40 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. Paraeducators will be present to tutor students in all subjects. Please encourage your student to attend this incredible opportunity.
News from the CCRC (Career and College Readiness Center)
Senior Information
Mrs. Smith will be attending Senior History classes this week. To teach students about SchooLinks and their High School and Beyond Plans. She also had the opportunity to share with some senior classes about Resumes, Cover Letters and Scholarship Essays. If your student didn't get this opportunity and would like to go over any of these topics, please have your student make an appointment with Mrs. Smith in the Career and College Readiness Center. She is always willing to help.
IF your Senior student is a Running Start student, please have them connect with Mrs. Smith to help them with SchooLinks and College Applications and how to add teacher recommendations.
CCRC EVENTS 2024-2025
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OCT. DATE
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EVENT
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WHERE? WHEN AND WHO is Invited
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1st
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Oregon State University (OSU)
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8:30 am-9:30am-One time only
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2nd
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Smith in Senior English Class: Resume in Street/House
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3rd
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Washington State University (WSU)
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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7th
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University of Washington -Tacoma
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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10th
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University of Washington-SEATTLE (UW)
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CCRC 12:40-1:30 pm ONLY one session MUST SIGN UP WITH MRS. SMITH
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15th
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Western Washington University
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23rd
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SDSU and CAL POLY-California Application Help
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During Lunches12-1:30pm
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23rd
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Utah University (UU)
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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23rd
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NIGHT EVENT: PNACAC COLLEGE FAIR
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NIGHT EVENT: St Martins HOSTING at 5:30 pm
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25th
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Willamette University
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CCRC 12:30-1:30 pm ONLY one session MUST SIGN UP WITH MRS. SMITH
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28th
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CCRC CLOSED FOR COLLEGE FAIR FIELD TRIP
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29th
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Seattle University
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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