Sept. 12, 2025 Newsletter
Capital High School Family Communication
September 12, 2025
Upcoming Events
- September 16 - 6:00 p.m. CHSPO Meeting
- September 24 - 5:15 pm. Senior Information Night
- September 24 - 6:00 p.m. CHS Open House
- September 26 - Pep Assembly
- October 3 - Teacher Inservice - No School for Students
- October 14 - School Photo Make-Up Day
- October 15 - IB Info Night - 6:00 p.m.
Free Washington State Fair Tickets
- Students - Stop by the main office to pick up your free Washington State Fair ticket!
CHSPO News
Please see information regarding our Senior 2026 Grad Night and our Capital High School Conger’s Closet
CHS Booster Club
The Booster Club is planning a meeting for September 16th at 7pm, following the CHSPO meeting. All parents are invited to attend.
Counseling Center News
The last day for schedule changes is 9/16/24. Students and guardians must complete a Class Change Form and turn into the Counseling Center. For any changes after 9/16, see Student Handbook for details.
Yearbook Information
All photo deadlines and submission information can be found on the Capital High School website https://capital.osd.wednet.edu/activities/yearbook Senior portraits are due October 31st. This is a hard deadline!! Please email [email protected] with any questions!
Community Connections
OSD Secondary School Social Workers
The OSD Secondary School Social Workers are excited about the new school year and are looking forward to working with families and students. If you could benefit from the assistance of a secondary School Social Worker, please contact your school and review our webpage.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
We can all help prevent suicide. Every year, organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month.
Below are National Organizations with information on suicide prevention.
Also, see the OSD Resources for Youth and Families for suicide prevention hotlines.
News from the CCRC
Welcome back all! We have a lot to offer in the College and Career Readiness Center (CCRC). Please encourage your student to visit and ask questions or make an appointment to get more in depth information. The College and Career Readiness Center provides opportunities to meet with representatives regarding Colleges/Universities/Career Spotlights. It also hosts Scholarship, College Application Help and High School and Beyond Plan information.
ALL STUDENTS are WELCOME, unless otherwise noted! TO make an appointment click the link provided: Schedule Appointment
Upcoming events hosted in the CCRC (more to follow):
- SEPTEMBER 16th 12-1:30pm during lunches University of Alaska Fairbanks Visit
- SEPTEMBER 23rd 12-1:30pm during lunches Western Washington University Visit
- OCTOBER 10th 12-1:30pm during lunches WSU PULLMAN Visit
- OCTOBER 16th 1-1:30pm during lunches San Diego State University and Cal Poly SLO Visit
- OCTOBER 21st 12-1:30pm during lunches Pomona College Visit
- NOVEMBER 13th 9am-12pm ASVAB TEST (MUST SIGN UP IN SCHOOLINKS under ENGAGE-EVENTS)
- NOVEMBER 20th 12pm-1:30pm during lunches Perry Technical Institute Visit
- DECEMBER 4th 10-11:30am (SENIORS ONLY MUST SIGN UP IN SCHOOLINKS)
***Students can sign up in SCHOOLINKS under ENGAGE then EVENTS and register for events. If they have any questions Mrs. Smith in the CCRC is happy to help!
PSAT Information
Students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT on Monday, October 20, or Tuesday, October 21, at 9:00 AM in Room D-10 during school hours. The test is approximately 2.5 hours long.
Registration is available at the ASB office for $50. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can receive a fee waiver.
Don’t miss this chance to practice for the SAT and qualify for scholarships!
Senior News
Attention Seniors!
You are required to attend the Senior Information Meeting:
Wednesday, September 24th
10:27 AM (SEL Time)
Capital High School PAC
- Important graduation and senior year information will be shared.
- Mandatory Attendance
If you are unable to attend, please speak with your Counselor or attend Senior Parent Night that evening.
Senior Parent Night
- Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2026—join us for an important meeting before Open House!
- Tuesday, September 24th
5:15 PM
Capital High School PAC
- We’ll cover key senior year and graduation information.
- This session is especially important if your student was unable to attend the Senior Information Meeting earlier in the day.
News from the CCRC
Senior Families
Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) will be opening on October 1st 2025. If you are interested in applying to college and scholarships-this FREE application is something to consider completing. You can create your FSAID (Create account for Financial aid-You must do this before completing the FAFSA). We will have a FSAID Workshop on October 6th and a Financial Aid Advising Day on October 16th. St. Martins Financial Aid representatives will be here to assist you in completing your FAFSA. Mark your calendars for the Parent/Guardian and Senior Event that evening starting at 5pm in the CHS Library.
ALL FAMILIES
Events in the CCRC are published in SCHOOLINKS under EVENTS. Students can log in on their SCHOOLINKS account and register.
EVENTS
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SEPTEMBER
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15th
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St. Martin's University
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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16th
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University of Fairbanks
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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23rd
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Western Washington University
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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24th
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1st SENIOR MEETING DURING ADVISORY
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PAC @ 10:27am
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24th
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SENIOR Parent/Guardian Night
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PAC @ 5pm (EVENING EVENT)
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October
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1st
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FAFSA IS OPEN
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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1st
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Mrs. Smith in Senior English Classrooms continued
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L. House classes (1st, 4th and 5th)
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2nd
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Mrs. Smith in Freshman Health Classrooms
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Turcotte (1st, 5th and 6th periods) Rose (3rd and 4th periods)
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3rd
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NO SCHOOL
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No School
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6th
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FSAID WORKSHOP
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CCRC During Lunches Seniors bring SS#
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7th and 8th
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Freshman Tours in CCRC
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During Health/PE classes (counselors lead)
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8th
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UW University of Washington Seattle
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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10th
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WSU (Washington State University)
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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13th
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University of Oregon
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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13th
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NIGHT EVENT: PNACAC COLLEGE FAIR
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NIGHT EVENT: St Martins HOSTING at 5:30pm-7:30pm
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14th
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Reed College
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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16th
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SDSU and CAL POLY-California Application Help
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CCRC 12:30-1:30pm ONLY
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16th
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FAFSA NIGHT in CHS LIBRARY
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SENIORS BRING GUARDIANS
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20th
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Oregon State University
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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21st
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Pomona College
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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23rd
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Willamette University (College Essay Writing help)
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BEFORE SCHOOL EVENT: 8:30-9:30am
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23rd
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Oregon Institute of Technology
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CCRC During Lunches All students invited
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VOLUNTEERING
The CCRC has opportunities for student volunteers, if your student is wanting some hours, please have them visit the CCRC today!
If you are a parent/guardian who would like to be considered to help in the CCRC for events, scholarship help, etc. Please fill out the OSD Volunteer form,
https://osd.wednet.edu/community/volunteer
Once approved as a volunteer, then contact Mrs. Smith in the CCRC
SCHOOLINKS
Schoolinks is our COLLEGE Communication and High School and Beyond Platform. If your student has not logged into SchooLinks before, have them connect with Mrs. Smith in the College and Career Readiness Center (CCRC). This Platform is important for ALL students to be connected to, so they can receive their Transcripts, apply to colleges and complete their Washington State Required High School and Beyond Plan.
ASB Office Updates
Please see the ASB office to purchase the following items:
- ASB Cards $40
- Parking Passes $15
- Yearbooks $65
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