Capital High School Family Communication
April 25, 2025
Upcoming Events
- May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 - CHS Spring Musical
- May 7 - 6:00 p.m. - 8th Grade Athletic Information Night
- May 16 - Pep Assembly During Coug Time
- May 17 - Prom
- May 20 - Soon to be Senior Night Class of 2026 - 6:00 p.m. Olympia High School
- May 23 - No School
- May 26 - Memorial Day - No School
- May 27 - CHS Theatre Tony Awards - 6:00 p.m.
- May 28 - Senior Scholarship Night
- May 29 - Spring Band Concert - 7:00 p.m.
- May 30 - Senior Fest Assembly
OSD Soon to Be Senior Event
Save the Date - OSD Soon to Be Senior Night Class of 2026 students & parents
May 20th at Olympia High School 5:45pm-8pm
This event is an opportunity for our soon to be seniors to gain more information about preparation for senior year. There will be workshops on preparing for senior year, college application process, how to apply to an apprenticeship, how to prepare for senior year and more. There will be a taco truck & Sweetlees Ice Cream available before & during the event.
Reminder, this is a School District Event and it will be hosted this year at Olympia High School. Agenda will be released in early May!
CHS Plant Sale
CHS Plant Biology and Horticulture present our Spring Plant Sale! Come May 5th and 6th between 9:30 - 3:00 to support our program and buy flowers hand-grown by students! The sale will take place in the big greenhouse next to the tennis courts, and it will be run by students. Our proceeds will provide floral arrangements for this year's graduation ceremony, as well as funds to keep our program going. We hope to see you there!
Senior Slideshow - Photos Needed
Hello Seniors and families!
It is time to start sending in your photos to be included in the 2025 Senior Slideshow! We want those; first day of kindergarten, elementary class pictures, middle school sports, freshman band, best friends forever, etc.... photos. Please limit your photos to no more than 5. We want to try our best to include every single person in the graduating class of 2025! If you do not submit a picture(s) we cannot guarantee that this will happen.
- Please send photos to Elli Davis, the Senior Slideshow Coordinator:
- Please submit your photos no later than Friday, May 30th, 2025.
Prom Information
- Prom will be Saturday, May 17th from 9-11:30pm at Olympia Golf and Country Club
- Must have ID and ticket for entry into dance. No entry after 9:30 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
- $30 with ASB
- $35 without ASB
- Last day to purchase tickets is May 16, 2024, 3:45.
- If you are taking a guest to Prom, 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. Must be attending dance with a senior.
- Completed Guest pass forms are due by Thursday, May 15th.
- 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!
School of Rock Summer School Offered at CHS this Summer!
Want to learn how to play an instrument? Want to learn how to record and mix songs? Want to learn more about songwriting? Come join us for School of Rock Summer School!
- June 23 – July 15, no school July 3 & 4
- Monday – Friday 8 AM – 3 PM at Capital High School (in room F1 off the Commons)
- Semester CTE or elective credit
- No musical experience necessary, but if you do play an instrument, great!
- Instruments will be provided
- More details and an overview video can be found at the class website:
- The class will be taught Mr. Le Duc and Mr. Disston
- Get an application from Mr. Disston or Mr. Le Duc
- You can also download an application here
New Market Summer School
Students interested in earning .5 elective credit can sign up for New Market Summer School, online registration opens April 15th. To learn more visit the New Market website: https://nmsc.tumwater.k12.wa.us/
CHS Theatre Production
Our student actors, musicians, designers and technicians have been working hard on our upcoming production of Hadestown: Teen Edition.
Tickets are now available to purchase (staff - please use the student rate!!). While we are a few weeks away, I'm hoping that this will be a sell out show! Please help us promote this show and encourage students to engage with the Arts! There are some powerful themes in this show that speak to the times we are living in right now. If you are not familiar with Hadestown - it won 8 Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical. It is contemporary, relevant and really JAZZY!!
https://olympiasd.booktix.com/dept/CapitalHS
CHSPO Community Rummage Sale
The CHSPO (Capital High School Parent Organization) is putting on our first ever CHSPO Community Rummage Sale on May 3rd, 2025 from 8am to 12pm. All parking stall rental fees will go directly for teacher grants, staff appreciation events and other CHS student related activities.
We look forward to seeing you there. Please visit CHSPO.org and click on 2025 Community Rummage Sale if you would like to participate as a seller. We will also have a Taco Truck, Sweetlee's Ice Cream Truck and Camper's Coffee supporting us as well. A percentage of their proceeds will come straight back to our school!
CHS Blood Drive
The CHS Blood Drive is May 1st and 2nd. Sign up in the commons during lunch or at the ASB Office. If this is your first time to donate you must be at least 16 and have filled out the parent/guardian permission form (under 18 years of age). Return this permission form to ASB or bring it with you the day you donate blood.
Don't forget to eat and hydrate before donating. Photo ID is required.
Questions regarding eligibility.
College Athlete Information Needed
Do you have a student that has signed with a college to participate in sports? If so, we need that information no later than May 9. That information can be sent to Kathy Cognasso, our Athletic Secretary. [email protected]
Senior Class Meetings
Our last 2025 Senior Class Meeting will be on May 14th during advisory (10:27am) in the PAC. If you are unable to attend please check in with the Counseling Center for a list of graduation dates and deadlines.
IB Testing
IB Exams start next week and run through May 21st.
Here is a link to a slideshow with all the logistics nuts and bolts. If you have any questions about your test, ask your IB teacher!
Senior Graduate Yard Signs
Congrats to our 2025 CHS Seniors! This fundraiser benefits GradNight25.
- Please make Zeffy payment first. (Examples are shown before purchase.)
- Complete your order processing here: CHS Yard Signs
Signs will take approximately 3 wks. You'll be contacted for any issues & when your sign is ready. Questions: [email protected]
Community Connections
As we enter the month of April, we reflect on important themes that focus on growth, well-being, and community. This month, we recognize Autism Acceptance Month and raise awareness for Stress Awareness Month. These themes provide an opportunity to support one another, embrace diversity, and prioritize mental and emotional health.
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move from awareness to full acceptance and celebration of neurodiversity. It’s a reminder of the importance of fostering inclusive spaces where individuals with autism are respected and supported.
Resources:
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The Autism Society of Washington offers support groups, resources, and advocacy for individuals and families. Website
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Olympia Schools Supportive Education Council is a collective of caregivers, teachers, & staff advocating for OSD students receiving support services. Facebook Contact
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Autism Acres is a nonprofit that is dedicated to providing a free, safe, and comfortable play environment for people and families who are impacted by special needs. Website
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South Sound Parent to Parent is a nonprofit supporting parents of children with a disability and professionals who work with them. Website
Stress Awareness Month
April is also Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize how stress impacts our physical and mental health. Learning to manage stress is essential for maintaining overall well-being, and it’s important to seek support when needed.
Resources:
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The Crisis Clinic of Thurston/Mason Counties offers immediate support for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or crisis situations. Website
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The American Heart Association has a Healthy for Good program with tips on how to stress less. Website
News from the CCRC
Scholarships
Seniors: The CHS Foundation Scholarship is now OPEN. To find the link to this Scholarship and to many others, please click on the link below.
https://capital.osd.wednet.edu/counseling/career_center/scholarship_information
9th-11th grade students: There are Scholarships available on this website for you too...Happy Searching
https://capital.osd.wednet.edu/counseling/career_center/scholarship_information
SchooLinks (All Students)
Please continue to remind your students to work on completing their High School and Beyond Plan tasks in SchooLinks. They can access this through the OSD Portal under Curriculum. All Seniors must be completed with their To Do List and HSBP before they do their Senior Exit Interview. All other students must be completed by the end of May.
West Olympia Rotary
West Olympia Rotary looking for host families for an Inbound exchange student next school year. West Olympia Rotary has a history of sponsoring Capital HS inbound and outbound exchange students. This year the club is helping sponsor a girl from Brazil and will sponsor a CHS junior girl for exchange in Belgium next year. To complete the “exchange” our club needs to host a student from an overseas country (TBD). Usually we line up 3 families to host for 3-4 months each during the school year. This is an excellent opportunity for a family to learn about another culture, and for the incoming student to immerse themselves in the day to day life of an American family. Host families can be reassured that their family and the student will be supported by the Rotary Club. The student will receive a monthly stipend. According to US Dept of State regulations, host families cannot be paid to host.
Host families need to be vetted, so please contact one of the following Rotarians as soon as possible if interested.
If you think your family might be interested in hosting an inbound foreign exchange student for 3 months during the 2025-26 academic year, please contact Dirk Havlak at 360-791-2315, [email protected], or Attila Talaber at 360-791-3310, [email protected]
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events are found in SchooLinks on the HOME DASHBOARD under EVENTS. Please have your students register for upcoming events or have them swing by the CCRC to ask how to get involved.
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MAY
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EVENT
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DETAILS
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1st
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NATIONAL DECISION DAY
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COMMONS: ALL SENIORS
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8th
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SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEWS
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Seniors by appointment
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15th
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SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEWS
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Seniors by appointment
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20th
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SOON TO BE SENIOR NIGHT
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HOSTED at OHS this year for JUNIOR Families
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OSD Notice of Non-discrimination