News and events Nov. 15, 2024

November 15, 2024

Nov 22: Last Day of Trimester 1

Nov 25-26: No School- Grading & Professional Development Days

Nov 27-29: No School- Thanksgiving Break

Dec 2: First Day of Trimester 2

Dec 23-Jan 1: No School- Winter Break

Quick reminder that next week is the last week of Trimester 1 with the last day of Trimester 1 on Friday November 22nd. Now is a great time to connect with your student about any upcoming assignments or assessments before the end of the trimester.

Also, please note that there is no school for students the following week as listed above in the Important Upcoming Dates as there is a professional development day for staff on Monday, followed by a grading and planning day on Tuesday and Thanksgiving Break Wednesday-Friday.

The first day of Trimester 2 is Monday December 2nd.

On Monday, CRHS held our annual Veterans Day Assembly, celebrating and honoring the commitment and sacrifices of veterans on our staff and in our community.

We would like to extend our gratitude once again to all veterans and their families in the Coon Rapids community- thank you for your service. Thank you for all you've done and continue to do to make it, "A Great Day to be a Cardinal."

Congrats to the CRHS Debate Team for their strong finish last weekend at their tournament at St. Francis High School.

Shout-outs from this weekend for the Cardinals go to:

• Nahum Yilma placing 5th in Varsity Congress
• Vix Douth finalizing in Novice Congress
• Ana and Brielle for placing 5th in Novice Public Forum

Congratulations on a great weekend and keep up the great work, Cardinals!

Congratulations to CRHS Girls' Swimmers and Divers for their performance at Sections this past weekend!

• Cardinal Diver Delilah Smith-Ginnette took 4th place at the 7AA Section Meet, and thereby qualifying for the MN State Swim & Dive Competition at the University of Minnesota!
• Evelyn Altepeter, Lillee Moulton, and Ellie Lewis earned Top 16 finishes with Ellie finishing 5th in the 500 Freestyle.

The CRHS Tech Ed Department celebrated a recent donation from Safety Speed this week by hosting members of the company. Safety Speed donated a panel saw to the school at the start of the year and were invited to CRHS on Wednesday to see Cardinal students using it for their woodworking and cabinetry projects- and it's been in very high demand during class! While they were in the classroom, a student in Mr. Miller's woodworking class presented Safety Speed representatives with a specially made plaque to thank them for their generosity and support of our students.

Thank you to Safety Speed for partnership with Coon Rapids High School and wonderful donation that is helping more Cardinals learn and practice on industry-standard equipment and complete their woodworking projects! Their support is making everyday in our woodshop a "A Great Day to be a Cardinal!"

Hey Coon Rapids students! The Boys' Swim & Dive season starts in just a few weeks! If you are interested in trying swimming or diving, register by Dec. 2nd. There is no experience needed, no tryouts, and no cuts- we'll teach you everything you need to know!

If you have any questions, see Ms. Scholl in Room 339.

Attention Students- Tri 2 Student Parking Permits are on sale.

Here's some important information to know:

• Permits can be purchased online from through December 20. If you purchase your permit online, stop by the Finance Window to pick up your permit for display in your vehicle.
• Permits can also be purchased at the Finance Window Monday-Friday before and after school.
• Please note: All students who did not purchase a Full Year parking permit MUST purchase a 2nd trimester permit to park at CRHS. There is no free student parking.

If you have questions about purchasing a parking permit, check in with Ms. Matthews at the Finance Office or contact her at lana.matthews@ahschools.us or at 763-506-7302.

There will be no Quiet Study Time (QST) on Tuesday 11/19 due to our November Staff Meeting. Students should take their normal transportation home.

Students--Buy your 2024-25 yearbook NOW at the lowest price of the year. Check out ordering details below:

• This year's book is on sale at Jostens.com but hurry as the "Back-to-School" deal expires at midnight on Sunday!
• Payment plans available through Jostens.
• Email Ms. Berg with any questions.

Attention Senior Parents- Senior year is an important milestone in many student's lives and it’s important to find creative ways to commemorate your student’s senior year, celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments throughout their school career, and let them know that you love and are proud of them. A fun and easy way to do this is to place a Recognition Ad, or an “Ad for Grads”, in the 2024-2025 Yearbook. This is something that your student can look back on for years to come. It is very simple to create an “Ad for Grad.” Just follow the details below:

• Visit www.jostensadservice.com to begin creating your ad today using your favorite photos of your student and a personal message.
• Choose any photos you like: a baby photo, a grade school photo, or just a photo of your student that you love--you can even take a picture of the photo you want to use and upload that image from your phone.
  
• Photos may be in color or black and white, and you pick the fonts and background.
• Ads are available in two different sizes, 1/4 page for $60 or 1/8 page for $40.
• The Ads for Grads deadline is February 1, 2025.

If you have any questions or need tips on how to upload the pictures you want to use, please email Kari Berg at karilee.berg@ahschools.us or check out this sheet from Jostens with FAQs.

Click on the button below to check out the CRHS Activities running this week. We'd love to see you come out and support Cardinal Nation!

CRHS is alive with the sound of music! Come support our mighty musicians as an usher at one of the upcoming concerts/shows:

Volunteers are such an incredible asset to the students here at CRHS. Let’s make sure your impact is recorded and recognized. By filling out your volunteer application you are doing your part to keep our students safe while enriching their lives through extracurricular activities. You can access this year’s volunteer application here:

CRHS Volunteer Application and Criminal Record History Release Form or email your Volunteer Services Coordinator, Danielle Callahan at danielle.callahan@ahschools.us (or call (763) 506-7130).

Tri 1 Ends Soon, Take Action Now!

Tri 1 ends on Friday November 22nd, so now is a great time to review your student’s current grades to support them as they wrap up this trimester. Please contact the district HELP desk at 763-506-HELP(4357) if you are having trouble accessing ParentVue.

Requesting Transcripts for College Applications

Ms. Mitshulis, our College and Career Specialist, has sent out communications to seniors on how to use SCOIR to request transcripts.

Info & Support for Setting Up SCOIR Account

Seniors, if you have not set up your student SCOIR account yet, click the button below to get directions on how to do this.

9th Grade Counselor Meetings

Both 9th grade counselors have been working hard to meet every one of their 9th grade students individually before the end of the 1st trimester. This is to make sure that 9th graders are transitioning well to high school and know their resources here at CRHS.

12th Grade Counselor Meetings

The 10th - 12th grade counselors have been meeting with all of their Seniors to support their current plans for senior year and beyond. Please refer to the Class of 2025 Page for important information and updates.

Also, check out the cardinal picture to the left that has words of wisdom CRHS Seniors shared with our Freshman!