Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Student Announcements: February 26, 2020

SkillsUSA will meet today at lunch in Ms. Landis' Room, E115.


February is  CTE Month and the CTE department invites everyone in our community to visit our school during the month of February to check out our CTE programs, classes, and students' work and accomplishments.


As part of CTE Month, we are celebrating SkillsUSA at CHS today!

SkillsUSA is a Career Tech Student Organization which empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation's future skilled workforce through the development of personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. SkillsUSA has served 13.5 million members since its founding in 1965.


Our CHS SkillsUSA members meet weekly and attend state and national leadership conferences, competing and placing in many skill related categories.  To find out more, drop by and see the SkillsUSA display outside Ms. Landis' room, E115. 


Are you creative or interested in technology? Then consider signing up for an Adobe Academy course next year. 

These courses are part of CHS's CTE elective course offerings, and provide opportunities to build valuable skills in the ever expanding areas of Graphic Design; Photography; Web Design, Animation; Game Design; and Video & Audio Production using Adobe software. Adobe Visual Design, Adobe Digital Design and Adobe Video Design are available with honors credit options and provide opportunities for students to become Adobe Certified Associates in all Adobe Creative Cloud programs. For more information, see Ms. Landis in E115. 


Looking for a class to add to your course registration?  Take a Theatre, Technical Theatre course, or Honors Global Cinema and Filmmaking.  Sign up for a course when you register, and speak with Ms. Stegall in C114 if you have questions.  There's a place for everyone! 


Mrs. Kay Edwards from Service Learning  will be here today in the CIC during 4th and 5th period and in the Cafe Commons during lunch. Please make arrangements if you have any questions pertaining to your service learning hours. Reminder: You need 25 hours in order to graduate

Winter Athletic Awards will be held tonight  Wed. Feb. 26 at 7pm in the Gym. All awards will be presented.  Congratulations to our Winter Athletes!


Are you ready for Prom?  Cinderella's Closet provides free prom dresses and accessories to Juniors and Seniors who would not otherwise be able to afford it.  Please see Ms. Crider in Student Services for a referral. Referral forms are due Monday, March 9th.


This is the last week to buy Dance Marathon Tickets! We're having a flash sale -- tickets will be $20 Tuesday and Wednesday, with prices going up to $25 on Thursday and Friday.  Buy your tickets now!!


Swim Management will be in the commons tomorrow during lunch hiring for summer jobs.


CHS AVID night will be held this Wednesday the February, 26th between 6pm and 8pm. Come on out for some food, fun, and information about our CHS AVID program!


Smart Lunch subject today is Math



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