
CCHS Weekly Update
Issue No. 21 - January 24, 2025

Upcoming Events
January 28: Sophomore SWCA Field Trip
January 31: T2 Report Cards on Portal
February 4: Student Council Blood Drive
February 11: Health Screenings - 9th Grade
February 18: Health Screenings - 11th Grade
February 21: Pep Rally (Adjusted Bell Schedule), Comet Community Carnival, Chili Cook Off
February 27: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30 - 7:30pm
What's Happening at Central Crossing High School
PTSA Awards: The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is seeking nominees for our annual Helping Hands and Outstanding Educator Awards. Please take a moment to nominate a staff member or volunteer that you believe goes above and beyond for our students and school and is deserving of recognition. Nominations are needed by Friday, February 7.
CCHS Helping Hands and Outstanding Educator Nomination Form
CCHS Nurse Newsletter: Please click HERE to read a newsletter from our nurse's desk that provides some winter health tips!
Second Semester Updates: Term 2 Grades should be posted in Infinite Campus on January 31. Please make sure to mark your calendars for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 27 (3:30 - 7:30 pm). Sign ups will be available in the middle of February.
Therapy Dog: Central Crossing High School is excited to announce a new “staff member”, Bo who will joined us on campus this week. Bo is a certified therapy dog through the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office’s Therapy K9 school and who is also credentialed under the Alliance of Therapy Dogs accredited program.
2025-2026 SWCSD Calendar: Our district calendar has been approved for the 2025-2026 school calendar. As we begin planning school events for next school year these will be added to our calendar posted on the school website (cchs.swcsd.us).
I Matter 2025: Strong Voices, Strong Girls
Relationships, “drama,” stress and pressure are among the biggest challenges facing girls in grades 5-12. In fact, 79% of girls report feeling like they are going to “explode” from so much pressure.* That’s why Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), The Center for Family Safety & Healing and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have teamed-up to provide you and your girls the resources, education and support to build healthy relationships and enhance your well-being.
- Now in its 14th year as a staple event in Central Ohio, I Matter is a free, annual community conference that gives girls in grades 6-12 the skills they need to engage in healthy relationships and provides their mothers and mother figures with the tools and strategies necessary to support them.
- Guests will also receive free parking, event swag, refreshments, and exclusive giveaways. Free registration closes 2/12 - sign-up today!
https://www.rulingourexperiences.com/i-matter-2025
Energy Assistance Program
Need help with the burden of costly energy bills this winter? From Nov. 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home energy bill through the Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program. Schedule an appointment by calling 614-252-2799, Option #4; or use the Online Scheduling System HERE.
December Students and Staff Member of the Month
Congratulations to the students of the month, voted on by our CCHS staff members! Thank you for being an outstanding Comets and representing the 4 R's!
Respect - Responsibility - Recognition - Resilience
9th Grade: Landus Sok
10th Grade: Marley Williamson
11th Grade: Emma Allison
12th Grade: Kendall Kaufman
Staff Member: Dawn Kirby
Comet Theatre Department
Disney's Descendants is on its way to Central Crossing! A total of 37 students are part of the cast and crew of this year's spring musical. A huge thank you to all who auditioned or applied. We are looking forward to a great show! If you are interested in the show or tickets please visit or Theatre Department's Website.
I Know I Can Update
Newsletter
Click here to read the I Know I Can December Newsletter!
FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid, including loans, grants, and work-study. The FAFSA may also determine your eligibility for state and school aid as well.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the 2025-2026 FAFSA:
Anyone who provides information on your FAFSA form will be considered a contributor.
- Each contributor (student, parent, spouse) is required to provide information on the FAFSA and will need an FSA ID to access and complete their section of the application. You and each contributor should create your FSA IDs at least 3 days in advance before starting the FAFSA form.
SENIORS
- Please make sure you mark these FAFSA workshop dates on your calendar. The form to register for one of the workshops is linked HERE.
Counseling Corner
Scheduling
Students in grades 9 - 11 received Course Options Sheets on Friday January 24, 2025 during second period. The Course Options Sheet have options for students to schedule classes for next school year. The students also had the opportunity to watch a video outlining the scheduling process. The video and Course Options Sheets is posted on the Central Crossing website and in the students’ google classrooms. Please take the time to review the sheets and video with your student for this very important process.
South-Western Career Academy CCHS Sophomore Schedule
- On Tuesday, January 28, All Cohort 2027 students (Sophomores) have the opportunity to attend a field trip to the South-Western Career Academy to learn more about the amazing programs the SWCA offers. Students will board buses from CCHS at 11:45 AM and will return to CCHS at 1:45 PM.
- Signed permission forms MUST be returned to the Student Support Center but January 22nd in order for students to attend!
- Contact bethany.hambleton@swcsd.us for more information!
- SWCA Permission Form
School Counselors
Heather Fairs - Last names A - D - Heather.Fairs@swcsd.us
Bethany Hambleton - Last names E - Le - Bethany.Hambleton@swcsd.us
Christa Russell - Last names Li - Ri - Christa.Russell@swcsd.us
Amy Schuh - Last names Ro - Z - Amy.Schuh@swcsd.us
Student Support Center Phone: 614-801-6514
Athletics Update
Save the Date: Chili-Cookoff: February 21, 2025 from 4-6pm
Boosters:
Become a booster member!:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpqMkxSNim5Z5yB6DZgUdX0rdVYXJYodUdyHbzevvD9uXVVA/viewform
Spring Sports Conditioning:
Baseball: See Coach Poage in 172
Softball: See Coach DeRubertis in 162
Track: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4-6p
Volleyball:
Girls interested should join the volleyball GoogleClassroom:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NzMzNzA4NDQ1OTUw?cjc=qb4qggb
Final Forms:
Students wanting to participate in spring sports need to make sure their FinalForms and physical are up to date: https://southwesterncity-oh.finalforms.com/
CCHS Athletic Website
Click HERE.
Attendance Line
Please be sure to call our attendance line at 614-801-3395 to report absences and tardies. Requests for Out of Building Passes must be made prior to 10:00 am. This line is available 24 hours a day.
Important Links
South-Western City Schools: South-Western City Schools
Central Crossing High School: CCHS Website
District Calendar: 2024-2025 Calendar
Infinite Campus: Portal Login
SWCSD High School Grading Policy: Grading Policy
Free and Reduced Priced Meals: F/R Meals
Ohio Department of Education: ODE
Bilingual Assistants
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About CCHS
Website: Central Crossing High School
Location: 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614.801.6500
Attendance Line: 614.801.3395
X: @CCHS_Comets
Instagram: cchs_comets