Capital High School Family Communication
Upcoming Events
- 5/11-5/13 and 5/18-5/20- CHS Spring Musical
- 5/15, 5/16, 5/22, 5/23 - SBA Testing - Special Schedule
- 5/29 - Memorial Day - No School
- 5/30 - CHS Tony Awards - 6:00 p.m.
- 6/1 - Band Concert
- 6/2 - Senior Fest/Moving Up Assembly/All School BBQ - Special Schedule
Letter from Principal Hunter
Please see the below letter from Principal Hunter:
Parent Letter - 5-2-23
CHS Theatre News
Cougar Theatre proudly presents…
Little Women
The Broadway Musical
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, the musical follows the four March sisters as Jo March attempts to write her great novel. Little Women: The Broadway Musical is full of touching moments and light-hearted humor, with family chaos and romance in between.
The show runs for two weekends: May 11, 12, and 13 at 7 pm, and May 18, 19, and 20 at 7 pm at Capital High School’s new Performing Arts Center: 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia. Tickets are $8 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for adults, and can be purchased at the door. You can also purchase tickets online at https://www.purplepass.com/#u45261/Olympia_School_District_-_Theater_Productions.html.
Contact: Kristina Cummins: [email protected] -Phone: (360) 596-8043
Free Sports Physicals
Please see info:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/147Vrd_R19NeXv7ljWLAxcnwPFxyAMK8p/view?usp=drive_web
Health Room Update
- The Student health Information form for the 2023-2024 school year is available on Skyward to fill out. If you could fill it out before May 15 so that we have time to make Health plans for next year that would be great. We like to have a new form each year in case health conditions have changed since the last time we had a form filled out.
- Please inform your school nurse of any new health conditions or concerns. Students with severe allergies, diabetes, asthma, or seizures must have an Emergency Care Plan and physician's orders on file. Physician orders and appropriate forms are required if your student needs to take medication at school. Unless we have these forms, the health room cannot provide medication of any kind to students.
SBA State Testing
- SBA state testing for 10th and 11th graders will be on May15th. Additionally, only 10th graders will test on May 16, 22, and 22.. Lunch is at 12:00 and testing starts at 12:35.
- We will have study hall available for non-testing students who are on campus. Grab and Go lunch and busses on regular schedules
CHS Blood Drive
- The CHS Spring Blood Drive is May 9th from 9AM-3:45PM and May 10th from 9AM-2:30PM. Sign up in the ASB Office or find a HOSA member at lunch. 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.
- Don't forget to eat and hydrate before donating. Photo ID is required. Questions regarding eligibility
Tutoring Now Available
- Tutoring and Homework Help will be provided in the CHS Library every Wednesday from 2:40 to 3:25. Support for all subjects will be offered. Students are encouraged to bring their chromebook and any assignments they would like additional support to complete.
- School transportation is not available at 3:25 on Wednesdays, so students will need to arrange to be picked up or take the city bus home.
CHS Volleyball Camp
- The CHS Volleyball program will be having their Little Cougars Volleyball Camp on June 10th 2023, 9am-12:30pm
- This camp is for current 1st-4th graders. Come play some volleyball with us!
- Little Cougars Volleyball Camp
- The Olympia/Capital high school and middle school volleyball camps are June 22nd, 23rd, 24th. Registration is now open! Register early as there are limited spaces. This is only open to OSD students at this time.
- Capital Registration Link
CHS Soccer Camp
Our girls and boys soccer teams will be hosting a Spring Soccer Camp! This is a 2-day Soccer Camp that will be run by the coaches and players of Capital High School.
- When: Saturday, May 20th and Sunday May 21st
- Grades K-3 Time: 9:30 am -11:30 pm
- Grades 4-6 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Where: Capital High School
- Cost: 60.00
- Please note: If you want your shirt size you need to submit your registration by the 1st of May. Any registrations after that we won't guarantee your shirt size or a shirt.
- For more information and how to get your child registered please email the coaches below for the registration link.
- Coaches contact information:
- Adriana Montes: [email protected]
- Jeremy Richtmyre: [email protected]
DonorsChoose Yoga Project
Liz House has a project on DonorsChoose to acquire yoga supplies to bring yoga classes to students here at Capital for years to come. Considering the rising rates of anxiety and depression among youth and the proven benefits a mindfulness practice such as yoga has on mental health, she feels compelled to freely donate her time and energy to create the content of the classes, teach, and organize. These classes will be offered for free and whenever possible during the school day. She is a certified yoga teacher with more than 30 years of yoga practice. All she needs is a little help with supplies. Email [email protected] with questions. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Thank you!
Attendance Reminders
Support for CHS Students
Capital High School Counseling Center
360-596-8027
School Social Worker
Kim Senger is the Olympia School District Social Worker assigned to Capital High School. She can provide students and families with community and school based connections such as mental health referrals and resource navigation. Kim works in collaboration with our school counselors, administration, families/caregivers and community organizations to remove barriers and create equitable opportunities for student success. If families.caregivers or students have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call her or your students counselor.
Sea Mar Community Health Center
In an effort to support student wellbeing and mental health, Olympia School District has a partnership with Sea Mar Community Health Centers to provide mental health services. A Mental Health Therapist with Sea Mar will be onsite at Capital High School to provide ongoing therapy to students who are enrolled in their services. Sea Mar is able to accept clients who have Washington Apple Health plans. If you or your student is interested in hearing more about this service, please direct questions to your school counselor or Kim Senger, School Social Worker, at 360-239-7413 or [email protected].
Counseling Center News
ATTENTION: CLASS REGISTRATION FOR 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR.
All students and families have been sent information on how to do registration for next year. The absolute deadline to choose your classes for next year and review your choices with your school counselor is April 28th at 3pm.
If you have not done so already (Including students interested in beginning/continuing Running Start):
- Complete your course selections in Step 6 of our 2023-34 Class Registration website.
- Once completed, schedule an appointment with your school counselor to review your choices and answer your questions. LINK
Career Center News
Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships! See the CCRC Newsletter and visit the CCRC CHS webpage!
Volunteers Needed!
- The Great Olympia Bike Rodeo will be held on June 3rd at Garfield Elementary. Volunteers needed. If you can help or want to learn more, Please contact Luke Burns: 360.570.5857 • [email protected]
- Thurston County Inclusion Summer Camp Needs volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays in July and August. Click HERE for more info and the link to volunteer.
- The Elks Club needs volunteers for an event on Saturday, May 6, called the Purple Bubble Ball. They need 3-4 students to serve the dinner. Volunteers will need to bring a copy of their food handlers card. The dress is dark slacks and a white top. Servers needed May 6th, 4:40-8pm. The Elks Lodge is located at 1818 4th Ave. If interested please contact Suzanne Lewis cell:(360) 754-6441 or Home (360)-790-1748.
- American Legion Auxiliary Evergreen Girls State is open for all junior and senior high school girls for 2023. The dates for the 2023 program are June 11 – 17. Click HERE for the application due May 20th.
Jobs!
Summer High School Internship Program designed to be filled by local high school students for the purpose of learning about work in state government and, specifically, at the Washington State Health Care Authority.
- About the internship positions:
- Start date: Thursday, July 6, 2023
- End date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
- Pay rate: $16.25/hour
- Location: Cherry Street Plaza, 628 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
- Hours: Flexible schedule of 10-20 hours a week during regular HCA business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Schedule will be arranged between selected intern and their supervisor(s). Interns will be allowed up to one week’s worth of unpaid leave due to pre-planned vacation or other commitments.
The CHS College and Career Readiness Center now has a Monthly Newsletter that is full of easy to access information! It will be updated throughout each month with fresh news, so please check it out frequently. It can be found below and on the CHS website > Counseling > College and Career Readiness Center > CCRC Newsletters for up to date information.
View Full CCRC April Newsletter HERE
High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP)
Seniors: If you are one of the 24 students who have not completed all of your HSBP Tasks in Naviance, do it now! Come into the CCRC if you want or need help or make an appointment with Ms. Marcy HERE. Most seniors have completed their HSBP Tasks in Naviance. Great Job! We are now planning Senior Exit Interviews, which will be conducted on May 15, 16, 22, and 23. Seniors will be assigned a specific date and time to complete their interview. Seniors who have completed all assigned HSBP tasks should have already received an email from the CCRC about Exit Interviews and can expect more information by the first week in May. If you have not yet completed all of your tasks in Naviance you must know The High School and Beyond Plan requirement CANNOT BE WAIVED. You must complete this process, or you will not graduate. Tasks must be completed prior to Senior Exit Interviews. The CCRC can help you.
Running Start students who successfully complete CCS 101 & 102 and students who earn a Full IB Diploma meet the HSBP requirement and will not be required to participate in Senior Exit Interviews.
UPCOMING CAREER CENTER (CCRC) EVENTS
Sign-up in: Naviance > College > Visits
- MAY 5 - WA Women in Trades 42nd Annual Trades Fair Free for students and families to attend. Exhibitors include apprenticeship programs, governmental agencies, colleges, vocational training and corporations. 9am-2pm, Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
- MAY 11- SPSCC Application Help for graduation seniors and sophomore and junior Running Start students who plan to attend SPSCC in the fall. Attend during lunch in the CHS CCRC.
- May - 15, 16, 22, 23 12:35-3:25 pm Senior Exit Interviews-
- Seniors who have completed their HSBP Tasks in naviance will receive an invitation with their scheduled time, the first week in May.
- May 17 - American Workforce - Resume and Interview Workshop, 12 pm and 1 pm, in the CCRC. Come in during lunch. Sign-up in Naviance> College Visits.
- May 24th - Career Map Meetup - 9:30 am Club Time, Come and learn from local professionals, (career cluster TBD). Sign-up in Naviance>College Rep Visits
Updates for Seniors
Senior Important Dates:
Senior Information Winter 2023:
Grad Night Sponsored by the CHSPO
Jefferson Middle School delivered the 8th grade letters that seniors wrote to themselves 4 years ago! Please pick up your letter in the Athletic Office.