The Cavalier Contact
Volume 5 - Issue 36 - April 7, 2024
A Message from the Principal
We are in the home stretch of the school year as Spring Break comes to a close. Thank you to Mrs. Sadler and the Teachers for Tomorrow Students for planning and running an excellent field day for our students and staff, as you can see in the UNO tournament picture above!
This issue of the Cavalier Contact has essential information about student recognitions, student events, the Cook Center Resources, events, spring sports, and more. Do not hesitate to email me at jjust@ccps.us or call me at (804) 633.9886 ext 5113 if you have questions or concerns. I appreciate your time and thank you for helping every CAV to develop Confidence in their abilities, to be Accountable for their learning and success, and to build a Vision for what they want to achieve before and after graduation.
Sincerely,
Mr. Joshua Just
Principal
Caroline High School
(804)633-9886 ext 5113
Senior CAV of the Month - Anne Duggan
Anne Duggan, daughter of Michael and Theresa Duggan, was recently selected as the senior Cav of the Month for Caroline High School. Anne was selected by the teachers and administration of CHS because of her academic achievements and kind personality. Anne is a member of the Odyssey of the Mind team which placed 2nd in the state last weekend. Anne has also received AP Honors with Distinction this year.
After graduation, Anne plans on attending Appalachian State University and majoring in Electronic Media and minoring in Photography.
CAVS of the Month - March 2024
Congratulations to the March "CAV of the Month'' winners for grades 9–11: Jacob Sadler (9th) participates in FFA and is a member of the CHS swim team. He has had a great freshman year and especially likes his friends and the “community we have at CHS.” His favorite classes include math and science. Eamon Kittle (10th) is class Vice President and is a member of the CHS tennis team. He participates in JROTC and enjoys seeing his friends each day. Eamon’s favorite subject is history. Rylee Chinault (11th) is a member of the National Honor Society and plays softball and field hockey at CHS. She likes being a student at CHS because she gets to see her friends and meet new people. Her favorite classes are strength and conditioning and math. The students were selected by CHS staff for being accountable for their learning and success and demonstrating respect, responsibility, and honesty in their actions. Congratulations to these students for their well-deserved honor.
Varsity Tutors
CCPS is excited to announce that high-quality, division-sponsored (FREE to YOU), virtual remediation and homework help is back! Varsity Tutors has replaced FEV in providing all schools in grades 3-12 access to 24/7 on demand tutoring, on demand essay editing and coaching, college prep admissions materials, and self study practice resources. Click HERE for directions on how to access.
CHS Novice Teacher of the Year - Ms. Fisher
Congratulation to Ms. Melissa Fisher for being selected as our Novice Teacher of the Year. She is an English 9 teacher for our Cavalier Academy. She pushes students to achieve above and beyond in aspects of literacy.
CHS Support Employee of the Year - Ms. Fitzgerald
Ms. Fitzgerald goes above and beyond for our students each and every day. She covers class, detention, sells tickets, and more for CHS.
SOL Schedule for Spring 2024
- May 6th, 2024- EOC Reading is for students enrolled in English 11 and Honors English 11.
- May 7th, 2024- The Algebra I SOL is for students enrolled in Algebra I and AFDA
- May 8th, 2024- The Biology SOL is for students enrolled in Biology.
- May 9th, 2024- Testing will be for those who have not earned a Science or Math verified credit or are in 9th grade taking this course for the first time in High School. Subjects are Earth Science, Geometry, Algebra II, and Chemistry.
- If you are not sure if you are testing please be sure to ask your teacher.
- Testing will start at 7:45 am daily for CHS and Virtual Students.
- Your testing location will be provided to your 1st-period teacher, and you will receive it via email closer to the testing dates.
- Please bring a fully-charged Chromebook with you to testing each day.
THe CHS Odyssey of the Mind Team makes it to the WORLD FINALS!!
The CHS Odyssey of the Mind team, consisting of middle and high school students, placed 2nd at the state competition in Leesburg on Saturday, April 6th for their Classics Problem! This qualifies the team for World Finals which will be held at Iowa State University.
The CHS Field Day was a success!!
Mrs. Sadler and the Teachers for Tomorrow Students put on a great field day as we raised money for the American Heart Association on March 28th at CHS. The Juniors, Class of 2025, won the event and they will get to pick a spirit day just for them when we return from break!
Red Gym Competition
Students and staff participated in Volleyball, Crabwalk races, and more!!
Relay Races
Students took part in a variety of relay races ran by teachers throughout the field event in the Blanton Gym!!
Twister, Uno, and Yahzee
Students and staff particpated in Uno, twister, and even Yahzee in the English Hallway for field day!
Yearbook Orders Due April 10th
The last day to reserve your yearbook is April 10th. www.yearbookordercenter.com code 5861 or forms are outside of DO3A.
Germanna CC Information for CHS Students & Families
Germanna is offering free STEM workshops for local area high school students grades 9-12. Serving the City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George,Caroline, Culpeper, Madison, and Orange counties. Limited seats available. UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS are at 10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 For more information, contact Harry Schoeller hschoeller@germanna.edu. Your First Electronics Lab March 9 • 5 p.m., Getting Started with Arduino Microcontrollers March 23 • 5 p.m., STEAM - H Day April 6 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Smart Robotic Car April 20 • 5 p.m. Register Here
- Germanna Bound Seniors - Applications are now open for Germanna Scholarships!Apply for over 70 scholarships through one brief application and automatically get matched to all available scholarships. At the end of the application process, you’ll be able to see every scholarship for which you qualify. As a requirement to complete the scholarship application, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify. Scholarships are awarded each aid year in July for fall and spring of the upcoming academic year. Apply Here
Dual Enrollment Action Steps
Afterschool Library Hours
The CHS is open for students each Tuesday afternoon from 2:45 pm until 5:30 pm. Students may take the activity bus if they do not have a ride. Students must remain in the Library the entire time unless they are with a staff member or are picked up by a parent of guardian.
The CHS Operations Manual for Students & Families
VCU College Visit a Success!
Student Attendance
Athletic and activities events & news
Boys Soccer
In dramatic fashion our Boys Soccer team beat James Monroe in overtime 2-1!
Thursday, March 28 @ Courtland HS (JV 0-3) (Varsity 1-6)
Upcoming this week:
Tuesday: vs King George HS
Thursday: @ Chancellor HS
Congratulations Girls Soccer
Our Varsity Girls Soccer Team went to James Monroe HS on Monday, March 25 and came home with a 5-0 victory!
Upcoming this week:
Tuesday: @ King George HS
Thursday: vs Chancellor HS
Friday: vs Courtland HS (make-up from Thursday, March 28)
Baseball
Varsity Baseball played in the Deep Run Tournament over Spring Break:
vs New Kent HS 3-0
vs Deep Run HS 6-5
vs Midlothian HS 7-2
JV Baseball played a doubleheader before Spring Break. The boys tied both games against King William (1-1 and 2-2).
Upcoming Games:
Tuesday: @ King George HS
Thursday: vs Chancellor HS
Friday: vs Spotsylvania HS
Softball
Our Cavalier JV Softball Team played a doubleheader against King William HS before Spring Break. Our girls won the first game 4-3 and lost the second game 6-11.
Upcoming this week:
Tuesday: @ King George HS
Thursday: Varsity @ Chancellor HS
Thursday: JV @ Louisa HS
Friday: vs Spotsylvania HS
Girls Tennis
Girls Tennis dropped their match at Courtland HS last Tuesday 0-9.
The week ahead:
Wednesday: Caroline travels to Culpeper HS
Track & Field
Congratulations to our JV Girls Track and Field Team for winning the meet at Louisa HS!
This week:
Wednesday: @ Eastern View HS
Attention: SPRING SPORTS ATHLETES & PARENTS
Tickets and Passes Available NOW! Click on the GoFan Button!
Cash or GoFan (electronic tickets)
All pricing is aligned with Battlefield District
*Entry fee for ages 6 to 65 = $8.00
*Spring Season Passes (Adult) = $40.00
*2023-2024 Yearly Passes (Adult) = $80.00
*Senior Citizen Passes available at ticket booths prior to games/matches - Free Admission
*Ages 0 - 5 = Free Admission
Information for Spring Sports 2024:
Any student trying out for a Spring sports must have a valid VHSL Sports Physical dated after May 1, 2023. Use this link to access the physical form: https://www.vhsl.org/sports-medicine/physical-examination/
Please contact the head coaches with any questions:
Baseball: Zach Foltz, zfoltz@ccps.us
Softball: Greg Trainum, gtrainum@ccps.us
Boys Soccer: Josh Pritt, jpritt@ccps.us
Girls Soccer: Haley Randall, hrandall@ccps.us
Boys Tennis: Sharon Swanton, shswanton@ccps.us
Girls Tennis: Janelle Brooks, jabrooks@ccps.us
Outdoor Track and Field: Sansberry Harvey, sansberryh@yahoo.com
Athletic Director: Josh Grein, wgrein@ccps.us
**Students must have a VHSL Physical dated after May 1, 2023 to participate**
CHS Apparel
Important Dates for the 2023-2024 SY
- 3/22/2024 - Powder Puff - 5 pm - Stadium
- 3/22 to 3/24/2024 - CHS Musical - Auditorium
- 3/28/2024 - Field Day & Kings of the Court - CHS
- 4/19/2024 - Prom - 8 to 11 pm - John Marshall Ballroom
- 5/1/2024 - Decision Day & Senior Sunset - 6:30 pm - CHS Stadium
- 5/8/2024 - Senior Awards - 6 pm - CHS Blanton Gym
- 5/7-10/2024 - Senior Exams
- 5/21/2024 - Graduation - 7 pm - Henrico Sports & Events Center
- 5/20-23/2024 - Final Exams
- 5/22/2024 - Underclassmen Academic Awards - 9:30 am - CHS Auditorium
- 5/23/2024 - Last Day of School
More to be added soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cavalier Nation Information Sources
- Caroline County Public Schools Website: http://www.ccps.us/
- CHS Student Dress Code: https://www.ccps.us/chs/student-dress-code/
- Career Center: http://lhummer.blogs.ccps.us/
- Parent Teacher Resource Center: http://prc.blogs.ccps.us/
- PowerSchool Portal: https://caroline.powerschool.com/public/
- Athletics & Activities Calendar: https://www.battlefielddistrictva.org
Forms for CHS
- Caroline High School Parking Permit Form: State Parking Form for High Schools
Email: jjust@ccps.us
Website: https://www.ccps.us/chs/
Location: Caroline High School, Rogers Clark Boulevard, Milford, VA, USA
Phone: (804)633-9886
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAROLINE-HIGH-SCHOOL-130749860579/
Twitter: @CAVSofCHS