Capital High School

 

 

Capital High School Family Communication 

March 21, 2025

 

• Did you know we are on Facebook?  https://www.facebook.com/CapitalCougs
• Please remember to check the DAILY BULLETIN on our website for weekly CHS information including details for all CHS sporting events.

 

Upcoming Events

• March 21 - Pep Assembly
• March 31 - April 4 - Spring Break - No School

 

March Madness Food Drive

Capital Leadership is organizing a March Madness Food Drive! Staff will be going head to head each week starting with a round of 64 and ending with a Champion.

Students and Staff should bring in canned or packaged food to their 1st period teacher. If staff have 1st period planning, they will be playing with their 2nd period class. No cash donations this time.

The competition begins March 17th and runs through April 30th. 

 

March Madness Food Drive Point System

• 1 point: Individual meals – Top Ramen, Cup Noodles, 1 serving mac & cheese etc. (Ex: 10 pack of Cup Noodles = 10 points), canned fruit and vegetables, small boxed snacks (12 ct) – fruit snacks, granola bars, rice Krispies, etc.
• 2 points: Mac & cheese box (2.5 servings), canned soup (2 servings), bread/cake mix
• 3 points: Large Boxed Snacks (40+ count) – Fruit snacks, granola bars, rice Krispies, etc.
• 4 points: High Need/Priority Items – Peanut Butter, canned meat/fish, canned beans, pasta, rice, cereal (4 servings)
• -1 Point: Expired foods

*Individual packaged goods not in original box (granola bars, fruit snacks, chips) will not be counted toward your score.

*Each individual item can only max out to 4 points.

 

OC Kicks Summer Soccer Camp

Please join us for our annual OC Kicks Summer Soccer Camp! We are accepting registrations, and can't wait to see you there! This camp is put on by our very own Capital & Olympia High School Girls Soccer Team.

 

PAC Tech Crew Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for students to work at the amazing CHS PAC.  Applications go live on Monday April 7th and close on May 5th.

This is a paid position and there are only two requirements: the successful applicants must be at least 16 years old and be an enrolled OSD student.  Flyers with more information will be available within the next few weeks.

 

Library News

If you have a student who loves to write or listen to authors talk about their craft, they should sign up to attend Cavalcade of Authors West on Saturday, April 26th. Registration closes on March 21st.  This is a unique chance to meet with at least 5 published authors.  The cost is $20 but transportation is provided. Email Mrs. Bonds, [email protected], for registration details or more information.  

 

CHS Booster Club - Volunteers Needed

We would love to have more volunteers join our booster clubs! Our booster club plays a vital role in supporting our students by fundraising, organizing events, and helping make key decisions that enhance school programs (such as sports, theater and music). Whether you have a little time or a lot, your involvement makes a big difference!

If you're interested in joining or learning more, please reach out to (Amy Dura at [email protected] or 360-485-5885)

 

Senior Graduate Yard Signs

Congrats to our 2025 CHS Seniors!  This fundraiser benefits GradNight25.

1. Please make Zeffy payment first.  (Examples are shown before purchase.)             
2. 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

In March, we are highlighting agencies that support families and students with developmental disabilities and promote gender equity.

 

Developmental Disabilities Ombuds

The Office of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds (DD Ombuds) is a private, independent office focused on improving the lives of persons with developmental disabilities in Washington State.

 

Thurston County Specialized Recreation

Thurston County Specialized Recreation offers a variety of engaging activities in collaboration with Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater. Tailored for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities, but open to individuals of all abilities, this program fosters growth, community integration, and friendship. Through shared experiences, participants build self-esteem, independence, and lasting connections. Most activities are suitable for those aged 16 and above unless otherwise specified. 

 

YWCA Olympia

YWCA Olympia is focused on our mission of eliminating racism and sexism to advance the social, political, and economic status of all women and girls. All of our activities place the leadership and wisdom of Women of Color at the center. We do this while also seeking to engage people of all genders, races, classes, and abilities in the collective work of the YWCA’s vision: All People are valued, live free from oppression, and thrive in a just society.

 

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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