MUSTANG MINUTE

The Mission of Chugiak High School: Inspire Students. Excel Academically. Strengthen Community.

National School Counseling Week 2025 is this week, Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive. National School Counseling Week, presented by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Join us in thanking our awesome Chugiak Team!

As we move forward in our shared mission to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, we want to emphasize the importance of fostering a positive school climate and strengthening the sense of connectedness within our community. Please take a few minutes to fill out the School Climate and Connectedness Survey.

Mustangs on the Move!

It’s been an electrifying week for Chugiak’s sports and activities, and we couldn’t be prouder of our teams! Huge shoutout to all our student-athletes for their dedication and determination. Let's dive into the highlights and what's coming up next!

Hockey Heroes: Congratulations to our powerhouse Hockey Team for clinching Second Place in the CIC Conference! Your hard work and hustle have paid off, and now it’s time to set our sights on the next challenge. The Region Tournament kicks off TODAY for some schools, but mark your calendars—Chugiak hits the ice this Thursday, February 6, at 7:15 PM at the MAC. Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show our Mustangs some love!

Special kudos to Coach Wild and the entire team for an outstanding regular season. But the journey doesn’t stop here—we’re heading to the Hockey State Tournament, starting February 10 at the Menard Hockey Rink in Wasilla. Let’s keep that momentum rolling. Go Mustangs!

Cross-Country Skiing: Weather Warriors Mother Nature has thrown some curveballs this season, but our XC Skiing team has battled through it all like champs! As they gear up for their final matches, all eyes are on the State XC Championships, set for February 20-22 in the Valley. Let’s cheer them on as they glide toward greatness!

Spring Sports Are Almost Here! Can you feel the excitement? Spring Sports kick off on March 10, 2025, including Track and Field, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball. Ready to hit the ground running (literally)? Make sure to:

• Meet all eligibility requirements
• Complete your paperwork on Planeths.com

Important Payment Info:

• Track and Field & Soccer: Pay sports fees through Parent Connect.
• Baseball & Softball: These are outsourced sports—please check with the corresponding agency for payment details. Baseball and Softball.

Need Help? Got questions? We’re here for you! Contact the Activities Office at 742-3067.

Let’s keep the Mustang spirit alive and strong. Whether you’re on the field, on the ice, or in the stands, we are Chugiak!

Travis

Travis Morgan

Assistant Principal, Activities

Chugiak High School

907-742-3071

Admission Prices (Cash Only)

**NO CREDIT CARDS**

General Admission: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00

* Students with Activity Stickers. . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE

(all regular season ASD events)

Students---6th, 7th & 8th grade: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00

Senior Citizens: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00

(ages 65 and older)

Military. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.00

Elementary & Pre-School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE if accompanied by parent

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the activities office, 742-3067.

National Honor Society Invitations went out Friday! Students in grades 10–12 who meet the requirements for CHS's NHS chapter received an invitation in their first hour class. Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who are eligible and would like to apply should see Mrs. McDonald in room 3 or Mrs. Logan in room 4 for an application. All applications are due Wednesday, February 12 at 3:25pm. Do not wait until the last minute to pick up an application! If you believe your student meets this minimum requirement and did not receive an invitation letter, or if your student is an AMCS or KCC student with a home school of Chugiak, please contact Mrs. Logan or Mrs. McDonald.

KEEP LOCKED EXTERIOR DOORS ​SHUT

Opening locked exterior doors for others will result in a Behavior Referral.
For the safety of everyone at CHS, all visitors and students must enter through the Main Office for verification during instructional time.

REMEMBER: Leaving campus for lunch is a privilege, not a right. Follow these rules to keep it.

Sincerely,

Andrew Baalerud, M.Ed.

Student/Staff Services Assistant Principal

Chugiak High School

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Each year, students in English learner programs take the ACCESS for ELLs language proficiency test. The test measures academic English language proficiency for students learning English in our school and throughout our state. We will be taking the test here at CHS February 11th and 12th.

Teachers in our school use this information to help them make decisions about instruction for your child. Teachers also use these test scores to monitor the progress your child makes toward English proficiency.

Please contact Mrs. Duft ELL teacher if you have questions about the ACCESS for ELLs test.

Duft_Katrina@asdk12.org

Trina Duft

ELL Teacher

Chugiak High School

While students may find the idea of a senior prank humorous, the school and the ASD are left responsible for the damage. Senior pranks are not acceptable, are not considered a rite of passage and will not be tolerated. Seniors who participate in senior pranks will risk not participating in graduation. Make good choices, Mustangs.

At CHS, we believe that punctuality is a virtue that prepares students for the workforce and post-graduation. To better uphold this belief, the changes below will help foster a more efficient learning environment.

Students will be allowed 4 cumulative tardies amongst all scheduled classes before a consequence is issued. Following the fifth tardy, the following progressive disciplinary actions will be put in place:

• 5th tardy: 1 lunch detention
• 9th tardy: 2 lunch detentions and Attendance Contract (signed by parents)
• 12th tardy: Extended Day Detention - Thursday 3:15-5:15 (parent notification)
• 15th tardy: Referral to Student Services Team and Parent Meeting
• 16th tardy: Referral to Administrator and Parent Meeting to determine additional sanctions.

Tardy counts resets at the end of semester.

Andrew Baalerud, M.Ed.

Student/Staff Services Assistant Principal

Chugiak High School

A few reminders about ASD issued Chromebooks:

• Students and families are responsible for the care and appropriate usage of the devices.
• If your Chromebook is damaged or not working properly, please bring it to the library for repair or replacement.
• Replacing a device costs $225.
• Fines for damaged Chromebooks will vary.
• If your student needs a Chromebook, they need to report to the library to have one issued.

For Chugiak High School specific attendance questions please contact Ms. Masterman at 907-742-3069 and reference our attendance information sheet. that will help aide with school start time, blue passes, admit slips, pre-arranged absences and instructions to report your child absent or late to school.

Payment for high school parking permits has been suspended again for the 24-25 school year.

YOU WILL STILL NEED A PERMIT.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE PARKING AT CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL - YOU WILL STILL NEED A PERMIT.

(part-time as well as full time)

STUDENT PARKING FORM

Once you have completed these steps- Go to Ms. Valarie Prince's Office. (back hallway)

Bus transportation will start one hour later on PLC Mondays only. Check your bus route information on ParentConnect for the exact time or call 907-742-1200. School will end at the regular time.

Bus Transportation- Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Main Phone: (907) 742-1200

• FIND YOUR BUS ROUTE HERE

• Transportation page link - https://www.asdk12.org/transportation

Log in to STUDENT CONNECT

Go to ENROLLMENT TAB

SCROLL DOWN until you see LOCKER INFORMATION(this will show you locker #)

There is a GOLD LOCK SYMBOL, next to LOCKER #, CLICK ON the lock to reveal COMBINATION.

Please note that some locker locations have been updated as we will no longer be using the basement for freshman lockers.

CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL

Website: asdk12.org/Chugiakhigh

Location: 16525 South Birchwood Loop Road, Chugiak, AK, USA
Phone: 907-742-3050
Twitter: @ChugiakHS