2nd ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT
On Tuesday, October 29, CHS will be hosting the second annual "Trunk or Treat" Event!
There will be music, face painting, and treats distributed from 4:30 - 6:30 pm new bus loop in front of CHS. Please plan to park in the gymnasium/stadium parking lot and walk over to the bus loop. The event is sponsored by the CHS BETA and DECA Clubs!
If you would like to "give back" to the community while attending the event, please feel free to drop off any non-perishable food items to help supply Thanksgiving baskets that will be distributed to local families during the holiday season.
HALLOWEEN DRESS-UP EXPECTATIONS
We will allow students to dress up on Friday, October 31 if they would like. We will attempt to capture some pictures of students in their costumes/outfits for the CHS Yearbook and Demon Dispatch pages.
If your child decides to dress up on October 31, please ensure they follow the expectations listed below:
- Any costume must meet school dress expectations
- Ensure your face is not covered (painted) or masked
- No inflatable costumes
- No weapons, fake weapons, or look-a-like weapons
- Accessories should not cause a disruption to the learning environment
WINTER SPORT PARENT/GUARDIAN/ATHLETE MEETING
The Winter Sports Season is just around the corner and if your student is planning to participate, they must have an athletic physical on file at CHS by the first day of practice (they may also bring it with them the first day of practice and turn it in to their coach). Athletes must use the updated VHSL Physical Form that can be found on the VHSL website or the CHS webpage under “Athletics”.
If your student is playing a fall sport, you and your student must attend the Winter Sports Parent Meeting on Sunday, November 10 at 6:00 pm in the CHS Auditorium.
Please contact Coach Hunter (mikehunter@mcps.org) with any questions or concerns you may have. Go Big Blue!
FFA Fruit Sale
CHS FFA Fruit Sale Flier (link)
THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Currently, the Christiansburg High School BETA Club is in the process of collecting items for our annual "Thanksgiving Basket" drive. The CHS BETA Club will be collecting items through November 15. If you would like to donate any or all the items for a Thanksgiving Basket, please feel free to drop items off at the CHS Main Office or have your student turn items into Mrs. Martin. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Martin at lmartin@mcps.org.
There is a rumor circulating that Mr. Guynn will dye his hair blue if CHS collects more than 50 Thanksgiving baskets!!!
Senior Picture Retakes
If you were unable to get your senior photo taken for the yearbook during the summer, please note that we will be offering "Senior Picture Retakes" on Wednesday, November 6.
Please reference the attached flier for more information:
Senior Picture Retakes (link)
SENIOR GRADUATION ITEMS
Even though our 2024-25 school year has just started, we are already preparing for some very important items and dates for our Class of 2025! Please take an opportunity to review those items below:
Scholarship Information (link)
Class of 2025 Class Meeting - Scroll to Slide 31 (link)
Class of 2025 Senior Information (link)
Class of 2025 Newsletter (link)
Scholarship Information (link)
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 31 - Jostens Graduation Orders Due
November 6 - Senior Picture Retakes
April 16 - Jostens Graduation Order Delivery to CHS
SUMMER REGIONAL GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL
Are you a current sophomore or junior? Are you looking for something challenging and different for your summer? Summer Residential Governor's School and the World Language Academies might be right for you!
Every summer, students from around the state participate in six academic and arts programs and five world language academies open to all rising juniors and seniors. These programs are hosted on college campuses and led by professors and experts in the field.
MCPS is permitted to nominate a limited number of students each year. If you are interested, click here for more details. If you know you are interested in applying to one of the academic or arts programs, please click here. If you know you are interested in applying to a language academy, please click here.
Academic & Mentorship Programs
- Agriculture
- Humanities
- Medical Health Sciences
- Mathematics, Science & Technology
- Engineering (Jefferson Lab)
- Marine Science (VA Institute of Marine Science
Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Dance
- Instrumental Music
- Vocal Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Latin
If you'd like to schedule a time to meet and discuss this opportunity, please send me an email. I hope to see you soon!
~Mrs. Fotinos
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
Students who attend school regularly have been shown to have higher levels of academic success. Here at CHS, promoting and encouraging regular attendance is a top focus. It is important to note that all absences (excused or unexcused) count towards your child's total absences for the school year.
If a student begins to miss multiple days of school throughout the year, please note the actions steps that will be taken to address attendance concerns:
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:
1) Truancy Letter 1 Notification (sent at 3 unexcused absences)
2) Contact with family by attendance team (at approximately 5 unexcused absences)
3) Truancy Letter 2 Notification (sent at 6 unexcused absences)
4) Attendance conference scheduled with attendance team (after 6th unexcused absence)
5) Truancy Letter 3 (after attendance conference and 9 unexcused absences are reached)
5) Possible referral to Family Resource Team
6) Possible court involvement
EXCUSED ABSENCES:
1) Excessive Excused Absence Letter 1 Notification (sent at 5 excused absences)
2) Contact with family by attendance team (at approximately 10 excused absences)
3) Excessive Excused Absence Letter 2 Notification (sent at 10 excused absences)
4) Attendance conference scheduled with attendance team (after 10th excused absence or appropriate medical documentation provided)
Daily Absences
- It is required that parents/guardians contact the school (phone call, email or signed note) to document the reason for student absences. Absences will be considered unexcused (code B) if no communication/documentation from the parent/guardian is received.
- Please email the main office staff at the following addresses to ensure we are aware of your child's absence: Elise Epperly - eepperly@mcps.org, Jaclyn Kodsi - jaclynkodsi@mcps.org, Sarah Viers - sarahviers@mcps.org
- Students, (usually juniors and seniors) are allowed to take 3 excused absences for college visits. Students must show proof of their visit such as a campus brochure, email confirmation, etc. for the absence to be considered excused.
- Absences for vacations and travel for non-school-sponsored sport events (travel/club sports) are considered unexcused (code C).
- Absences due to illness are considered excused as long as you contact the main office via phone call or email. However, administrators may require a doctor’s note for 4 or more consecutive absences or for chronic absenteeism in order for the absences to be considered excused.
- Students who miss an average of (2) days a month will be on track to be "chronically absent"
Thank you for your cooperation with these important attendance policies and for helping us reach out goal of lowering our chronic absenteeism rate!
HERO ATTENDANCE AWARDS
At CHS, we are placing an increased emphasis on daily attendance and are working with local businesses to honor those students who are H.E.R.O.'s (Here Everyday Ready On-Time)!!!
Our goal at CHS is to have a daily attendance percentage of 95% or above. We are seeing improvement from a year ago, but we still need your help and support to get our students to school everyday, ready, and on time!!!
Take a look at our most recent winners and the local businesses that are supporting our cause!
H.E.R.O. Award Winners (link)
CODE OF CONDUCT REMINDERS
As we continue our school year, the CHS Admin Team wants to remind our students and families of Montgomery County Public Schools' Code of Conduct regarding drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and related paraphernalia. The use, possession, or distribution of these substances on school grounds, at school events, or in any school-sponsored setting is strictly prohibited. Such actions carry serious consequences, including disciplinary measures, in order to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Should your student be in possession of alcohol, drugs (including THC vaping devices), drug paraphernalia, or be under the influence of any of the previous listed items, your student could face an immediate ten day suspension. If your student is found to be distributing any of these items to other students, your student will recommended for long term suspension or expulsion. Distributing items includes sharing items, giving items to another student, and/or exchanging items for money. Please note, these situations are not taken lightly at Christiansburg High School and they will be enforced at the highest degree.
We encourage you to discuss these guidelines with your student to ensure they understand the importance of making safe, responsible choices. Thank you for your continued support in keeping Christiansburg High School a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
CAR RIDER LINE - MORNING DROPOFF/AFTERNOON PICKUP
Please review the below information below regarding our morning drop off and afternoon pick up procedures.
IF A STUDENT IS A MORNING CAR RIDER - They will be dropped off behind the building in the car rider drop off loop and enter the building at Door #17. Once students are in the building, they will travel down the CTE hallway and will be directed to the gymnasium or the cafeteria until the 7:55 am bell. If students are dropped off at 8:05 am or after, they will need to be dropped off in the bus loop in the gymnasium parking lot and enter through Door #9 (past the athletic complex entrance).
IF A STUDENT IS AN AFTERNOON CAR RIDER - At the 2:50 bell, students may exit through door numbers 13, 14, and 17 to travel to the car rider pick-up line. Students should not be picked up in any other location other than the back parking lot (near the baseball field). If students are picked up in any other location, they will be redirected to the car rider pick-up line.
OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS TO NOTE:
- Drivers should not turn around early or between the cones when dropping off or picking up students
- Drivers should complete the entire car rider loop
- Drivers should maintain a safe speed when navigating the car rider drop off and pick up line
- Students should not be picked up in the gymnasium or auditorium lots prior to 3:15 pm
* Failure to comply with the above could result in traffic violations by local law enforcement. It is our goal to keep all students, staff, families, and students safe while dropping off and picking up at CHS.
Q1 FEEDBACK FROM CHS FAMILIES
After concluding the first quarter of the school year, the CHS Admin Team wants to extend our gratitude for your continued support and partnership in your students' education. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance our school environment and ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts, insights, or suggestions with us. Your feedback will directly contribute to our planning and decision-making as we move into the next quarter and remainder of the school year. You may provide your input by completing the attached Google Form (below).
Q1 Climate Survey for CHS Families (link)
Thank you for helping us make Christiansburg High School the best it can be!
