2024-2025 Weekly News

Posted on 05/27/2025

May 27, 2025

This week, I would like to send out a note of appreciation for all of the hardworking people who have put in a great effort with our students this year. They say it takes a village to raise a child. From our teachers, learning assistants, caretakers, and support staff to the amazing parents/guardians who provide so many supports to our students. These fantastic people help guide our students through their teenage years and have benefited our students as they grow into healthy, happy, and productive adults. Thank you.

Track and Field
Congratulations to our athletes who competed at the South-Central Zone Championships last week. We had 5 athletes qualify for Provincials!

Rachael - 400 m Senior Girls - Silver
Anthony - Shot Put - Gold, 100 m - Gold, 200 m - Gold
Rylee - Shot Put - Gold, 100 m - Gold, 200 m - Gold
Morgan - Shot Put - Gold, 100 m - Gold, 200 m - Gold
Shayla - Shot Put - Gold, Discus - Silver

Congratulations to all our athletes. Best of luck at Provincials.

Grease: The Musical
The Musical is great! You can experience the excitement, energy, and iconic songs of the 1950s with Chestermere High School's upcoming production of Grease the Musical! From May 27th to 31st, the talented students of the Fine Arts Academy will bring the beloved story of Danny, Sandy, the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies to life on stage! Tickets are on sale now on SchoolCash Online or by contacting Mrs. Zaremba in the business office. Tickets can be purchased with cash/debit at the door on the night of the performances. More information is on the school website!

Valedictorian
Congratulations to Pavneet Gill, who has earned the honour of being Chestermere High School's 2025 Grad Valedictorian. Here is the link to our school website celebrating Pavneet's accomplishment: https://chestermere.rockyview.ab.ca/activities/graduation

Band Concert
All CHS students, parents/guardians, and guests are welcome to join us on Thursday, June 5th at 6:30 PM for the annual Music Year-End Concert; a heartfelt evening celebrating the graduating class of 2025. This special event will feature performances by the Choir, Jazz Band, and Concert Band, with songs handpicked by the students. The graduating students will be dressed in their banquet outfits, adding an extra touch of elegance to the night. Between each performance, students will introduce the songs they've chosen, making for an unforgettable night of great music and memories. Don't miss it!

Fine Arts, CTS, & Athletics Award Night
Our Awards Night is in the Wilson Gym on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. Invites will be going out this week.

Responsible Behaviours
For the last month of classes and final assessments, our students need to keep their focus on the learning and achievement of all students in our community. All students must work together to create a safe and caring learning environment where students can demonstrate their learning and complete their final assignments without disruption. Behaviours that compromise the safety or learning of students or disrupt the normal operation of our school may have consequences. Water guns/balloons are not permitted on school property. Wet floors would compromise the safety of all our staff and students. See the article below:

https://calgaryherald.com/news/false-alarm-at-strathmore-high-as-rcmp-respond-to-gun-complaint

Parent Survey - OurSchool
Chestermere High School will be participating in an online school survey for parents and guardians called the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey. We invite you to review the information below and complete the survey using the login information provided.

Who: Parents of students in Grades 10, 11, 12
When: May 14, 2025- June 6^th, 2025
Why: School Improvement and Feedback for School Education Plan goals and evaluation

For more information about the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey, please visit The Learning Bar Inc.’s website: www.thelearningbar.com. To access the survey, go to: http://www.ourschool.net/chestermerehighschool2025

The survey can be completed in several different languages, available from a drop-down menu. If you have questions or would like to request more information about Chestermere High School’s implementation of the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey, please contact Assistant Principal Mr. Bates at mbates@rockyview.ab.ca or by calling our Main Office at (403) 272-8868. Thank you for your feedback and support.

Laker's Bistro
The Lakers Bistro will be open until Thursday, June 12th, 2025. Please use your 2024/2025 Lakers Bistro punch cards before the end of the school year, as they will not be accepted in September. The last chance to buy punch cards on school cash is Thursday, May 29th.

Formal Dress Day for Grade 12s
Attention grade 12s, every year at Chestermere High School, we hold a formal dress-up day for seniors to wear their banquet attire to school. This year's formal day will take place on Wednesday, June 4th. We look forward to seeing you all dressed in your best!

CHS Athletics
Soccer - Congratulations to the Boys' Soccer team, which finished off the regular season with a 2-1 win over Bert Church.
Girls Flag Football - Practices starting tomorrow. Athletes can meet in Mr. Bec's class after school.
Ultimate Frisbee - The Showdown Tournament is on Saturday, June 7th.
Football Spring Camp - Starts up on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. They will play in a Jamboree in Cochrane on Friday, June 20th, 2025. If you are interested, please sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14_Gf8dATx0zZSft1bT8Q1jUMVTnDQop6Xi2G4yGTeUc/

Last Month of Classes
Diploma Exams start on Wednesday, June 11, with the English Language Arts Part A and on Thursday, June 12^th, with the Social Studies Part A, both in the South Gym.

Temperatures will be close to 30 degrees Celsius this week. Enjoy the nice weather responsibly. Have a great rest of the week.

May 21, 2025

Thank you to our Leadership students and teachers who organized amazing events last week. The Spirit Week, Pep Rally, and Midnight Madness were all a great success.

Valedictorian
Congratulations to Pavneet Gill, who has earned the honour of being Chestermere High School's 2025 Grad Valedictorian.

Grease: The Musical
Get ready to experience the excitement, energy, and iconic songs of the 1950s with Chestermere High School's upcoming production of Grease the Musical! From May 27th to 31st, the talented students of the Fine Arts Academy will bring the beloved story of Danny, Sandy, the T-Birds, and the Pink Ladies to life on stage! Tickets are on sale now on SchoolCash Online or by contacting Mrs. Zaremba in the business office. Tickets can be purchased with cash/debit at the door on the night of the performances. More information is on the school website!

Fine Arts, CTS, & Athletics Award Night
Our Awards Night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. in the Wilson Gym. Invites will be going out next week.

Who: Parents of students in Grades 10, 11, 12
When: May 14, 2025- June 6^th, 2025
Why: School Improvement and Feedback for School Education Plan goals and evaluation

For more information about the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey, please visit The Learning Bar Inc.’s website: www.thelearningbar.com. To access the survey, click here.

CHS Athletics
Soccer - The Next game is tomorrow against the Bert Church Chargers.
Track and Field - The South-Central Zone Championships are today. Good luck to all of our athletes.
Rugby - Capped off their season last week. Both teams performed very well and had great seasons.
Girls Flag Football - Intersquad Jamboree will be on Friday this week after school.
Ultimate Frisbee - Showdown Tournament is on Saturday, June 7th.
Football Spring Camp - Starts up on June 2nd, 2025. They will play in a Jamboree in Cochrane on Friday, June 20th, 2025.

Last Month of Classes
Diploma Exams will be starting on Wednesday, June 11, with the English Language Arts Part A and on Thursday, June 12^th, with the Social Studies Part A.

For the last month of classes and final assessments, our students need to keep their focus on the learning and achievement of all students in our community. All students must work together to create a safe and caring learning environment where students can demonstrate their learning and complete their final assignments without disruption. Behaviours that compromise the safety or learning of students or disrupt the normal operation of our school may have consequences. Water guns/balloons are not permitted on school property. Wet floors would compromise the safety of all our staff and students.

Have a great rest of the week.

May 14, 2025

I hope all the Mothers in our community had a wonderful day last Sunday. I appreciate all the positive support our Mothers selflessly provide our students. This week will be a great spirit week at Chestermere High School. Our Leadership students have created and organized many fantastic events.

Spirit Week
Here is the schedule for Spirit Week. Details are below, so you can plan if you want to participate!

Monday, May 12: Twin Day – find a buddy and twin for the day!
Tuesday, May 13: Tropical Tourist Day – hopeful the weather holds for this one!
Wednesday, May 14: Anything BUT a Backpack Day – get creative and bring your things to school in anything but a backpack! This is an optional fun event, students are welcome to wear a backpack if they want.
Thursday, May 15: Grade Colours Day – for the Pep Rally, students and staff have been assigned a specific CHHS colour to wear based on their grade or if they are staff. Grade 10s - Red, Grade 11s - White, Grade 12s - Black, Staff - Grey. There will be an alternative bell schedule for this day.

Please remember that all outfits and alternate backpacks must be school-appropriate and safe.

Lakers Spirit Showdown Pep Rally
The Lakers Spirit Showdown Pep Rally is coming back to CHHS! We will be having a whole-school pep rally on Utley Field!

Midnight Madness
To keep the school spirit going, on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 midnight, we will be hosting the first-ever CHS Midnight Madness. Students can sign up in teams of 8 – 10 for a night of competition, snacks, and fun, with all proceeds going toward extracurricular development. Team registration can be done using the Google Form in your Class of 202x Google Classroom or by scanning one of the Midnight Madness QR codes around the school.

Grease: The Musical
Mark your calendars! May 27^th, May 28^th, May 29^th, May 31^st. Tickets are now available on SchoolCash Online and through Ms. Zaremba in the Business Office.

2025 Mental Health Out Loud Art Contest
A Chestermere High School Student, Jessica, earned First Place in the high school category of the Mental Health Out Loud contest hosted by Stepping Stones. Jessica's poster, Unseen, can be viewed on our school website at his link. Congratulations, Jessica. To view this stunning contribution, click here.

Painted Lady Butterfly Enrichment Experience: A Closer Look at Metamorphosis
This spring, students and staff at CHS will have the unique opportunity to observe the complete metamorphic life cycle of Vanessa cardui, commonly known as the Painted Lady butterfly. As part of a school-wide enrichment initiative, live caterpillars have been introduced into select classrooms where they can be observed as they grow, form chrysalides, and eventually emerge as adult butterflies. Once the caterpillars pupate, they will be transferred to a shared enclosure where their transformation can be viewed more widely by students and staff. We look forward to witnessing this process unfold in real time and appreciate the science and beauty of metamorphosis within our learning environment.

Who: Parents of students in Grades 10, 11, 12
When: May 14, 2025- June 6^th, 2025
Why: School Improvement and Feedback for School Education Plan goals and evaluation

The OurSCHOOL Parent Survey gives you the chance to provide your feedback anonymously on school initiatives. It’s voluntary, but we encourage you to participate, so we get a better understanding of how you feel the school supports learning, positive behaviour, and promotes a safe and inclusive environment. The feedback we receive is directly used to inform school priorities and evaluation. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and must be completed in one sitting. For more information about the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey, please visit The Learning Bar Inc.’s website: www.thelearningbar.com. To access the survey, go to the Chestermere High School Parent Survey. The survey can be completed in a number of different languages, available from a drop-down menu.

If you have questions or would like to request more information about Chestermere High School’s upcoming implementation of the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey, please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Bates, at mbates@rockyview.ab.ca or by calling our Main Office at (403) 272-8868. Thank you for your feedback and support.

CHS Athletics

Track and Field - Lakers did an amazing job at the RVS Divisional Track Meet yesterday. Congratulations to the following athletes:
- Simoh: Intermediate Girls 800 Gold & Intermediate Girls 1500 Silver
- Kaitlyn: Intermediate Girls Javelin Gold
- Rachael: Senior Girls 400 Gold
- Seeana: Senior Girls 800 Silver
- Shayla: Senior Girls Discus Gold & Senior Girls Shot Put Silver
- Morgan: Girls 100M Para Ambulatory Gold, Girls 200M Para Ambulatory Gold, & Girls Shotput Para Ambulatory Gold
- Rylee: Girls 100M Para Intellectual Gold, Girls 200M Para Intellectual Gold, & Girls Shot Put Para Intellectual Gold
- Beckham: Junior Boys Shot Put Silver
- Henry: Boys Intermediate 100m Hurdles Silver
- Caden: Intermediate Boys Shot Put Silver
- Anthony: Boys 100M Para Intellectual Gold, Boys 200M Para Intellectual Gold, & Boys Shot Put Para Intellectual Gold
Rugby - Congratulations to the Senior Varsity Boys Rugby team for finishing their regular season strong with two big wins last night, 40-7 over Drumheller and 12-0 over HTA! These were the final games before Zones on May 16 and 17. The boys finish the season ranked 2nd in the division with an impressive 7-2 record. Let’s go, Lakers!
Ultimate Frisbee - Showdown Tournament is on Saturday, June 7th.
Football Spring Camp starts on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. They will play in a jamboree in Cochrane on Friday, June 20th, 2025.
Spring photos for athletics - Rugby, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Track and Field, will be on Monday, May 12th, 2025.

Assessment at RVS: Numeracy and Literacy Interventions
Rocky View Schools is sharing a series of articles on the division website regarding assessments: the process of gathering data about student learning. This information is intended to help provide greater insight into why and when assessments are done and encourage ongoing communication between teachers and families to support student success. Read the second article in our series this month, covering numeracy and literacy interventions at RVS. Our earlier article, Understanding Provincial and Divisional Assessments, is also available on our website.

Register Now to Save on Transportation Fees
Rocky View Schools (RVS) has opened transportation registration for the 2025/26 school year through SchoolEngage. Parents/guardians are encouraged to register by June 30 to receive a $40 discount or by Aug. 1 to ensure bus service for the first day of school. In response to rising costs, transportation fees have increased for the coming school year. A list of fees is available on the RVS website. Families are encouraged to take advantage of the early registration discount to offset some of the transportation costs. Eligible families may also apply to have their transportation fees waived by completing a Transportation Fee Waiver. The June 30 early registration discount of $40 is extended to each of the first two Kindergarten–Grade 12 students in a family, with additional students receiving $20 off if registering early. A minimum payment of 50 per cent is due at registration. Bus service may be cancelled up until Oct. 31 to receive a full refund for all fees paid. Families are urged to register as soon as possible for transportation to ensure a smooth start to the fall. To guarantee service for the first day of school, registration must be received before Aug. 1. Students registered after this deadline may experience delays of two to three weeks before they can ride the bus. A step-by-step guide to registration, fee information, and more is available on the Transportation section of the RVS website.

Last Month of Classes
For the last month of classes and final assessments, our students need to keep their focus on the learning and achievement of all students in our community. All students must work together to create a safe and caring learning environment where students can demonstrate their learning and complete their final assignments without disruption. Behaviours that compromise the safety or learning of students or disrupt the normal operation of our school may have consequences. Water guns are not permitted on school property. Wet floors would compromise the safety of all our staff and students.

Please remember there is no school on Friday, May 16^th, and Monday, May 19th. Students will return to school on Tuesday, May 20th. Have a great rest of the week.

May 7, 2025

With this great spring weather, students/parents/guardians should be reminded that there are only six weeks to go until the end of the school year. Students must ensure that all required assignments are completed, and they are taking the time to prepare for the final assessments and reassessment period.

Lakers Spirit Showdown Pep Rally
The Lakers Spirit Showdown Pep Rally is coming back to CHS! The week of May 12 – 15, we will be having a spirit week that ends with a whole-school pep rally on Utley Field! To vote for your spirit days and sign up to compete in the Grade Olympics, check out the Spirit Showdown posters around the school or the forms on your Class of 202x Google Classroom.

Spirit Week
Leading into the pep rally, there will be a Spirit Week happening. Details are below so you can plan if you want to participate!

Monday, May 12: Twin Day – find a buddy and twin for the day!
Tuesday, May 13: Tropical Tourist Day – hopeful the weather holds for this one!
Wednesday, May 14: Anything BUT a Backpack Day – get creative and bring your things to school in anything BUT a backpack!
Thursday, May 15: Grade Colours Day – for the Pep Rally, students and staff have been assigned a specific CHS colour to wear based on their grade or if they are staff. Please remember that all outfits and alternate backpacks must be school-appropriate and safe for all students.

Grease: The Musical
Mark your calendars! May 27^th, May 28^th, May 29^th, May 31^st. Tickets can be purchased on SchoolCash online beginning May 7th.

Vaping Prohibited on School Grounds
Students are reminded that vaping is prohibited on school grounds, including the washrooms. Students caught vaping or in possession of a vape may have school-based consequences. Nicotine cessation information is available in the Wellness Centre.

Provincial Skills Competition
Good luck to our Skills students as they travel to the Provincial Skills Competition in Edmonton.

CHS Athletics

Badminton - Congratulations to the badminton team on a successful provincial tournament. Isabella won a Consolation Gold Medal. Jacky and Jesse won the Consolation Bronze Medal.
Congratulations to Roman, who earned the Rocky View Basketball Senior Boys MVP Award, and Alyssa, who won the Rocky View Basketball Senior Girls Rookie of the Year Award.
Boys Soccer - They play Bow Valley Bobcats today.
Track and Field - Congratulations to Simoh for earning 2nd place in the 800m at the Dinos High School Track and Field Challenge and a personal best for Simoh! RVS Divisionals are in one week.
Rugby - Regular season games continue on Tuesday.
Ultimate Frisbee - A tournament this Saturday in High River.
Football Spring Camp starts up on Friday, June 6th, 2025. They will play in a jamboree in Cochrane on Friday, June 20th, 2025.
Spring photos for athletics - Rugby, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Track and Field, will be on Monday, May 12th, 2025.

Appropriate Language
Students are reminded that explicit language is prohibited at school. All communication and dialogue should be appropriate for a school environment as per our CHS Student Handbook and RVS Administrative Procedure 350 - Student Code of Conduct.

Hats On! For Mental Health on Wednesday, May 7
Wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health! Again this year, RVS is supporting this ATA initiative during Mental Health Week. Staff and students are encouraged to wear a hat on Wednesday, May 7th. This event encourages students and teachers to build an understanding of the many facets of practicing good mental health care. More information is available on the ATA website.

Parent Teacher Interviews (PTIs)
PTIs are scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The site is open for parents to book appointments. https://chestermerehigh.schoolsoft.com/

School Council Meeting
Our next School Council Meeting and AGM will be on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the CHS Learning Commons.

Have a great rest of the week. Enjoy the sunshine.

April 30, 2025

Environment Canada is predicting temperature highs of 16 °C, 20 °C, and 26 °C for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students are encouraged to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather at lunch or if they are on a Learning Commons Block. The south courtyard is also available with plenty of benches and picnic tables.

Grease: The Musical
Get ready to rock 'n' roll because Grease! is coming to the CHS stage this spring! The students are buzzing with excitement as they put together this iconic performance. Think leather jackets, slicked-back hair, and all those unforgettable tunes! Ticket information coming soon! May 26-31, 2025.

CHS Athletics

Badminton - The season keeps on rolling. Congratulations to the badminton team on successfully competing at the South Central Zone Championships. 7 of our 11 players made it to the playoffs:
Lincon - Gold Medal
Jesse & Jacky - Gold Medal
Isabella - Silver Medal
Darien & Arseniy - 4^th Place
Sydney - 4^th Place
Boys Soccer - Tomorrow, they play against George McDougall High School in Airdrie. Next Tuesday, they play a home game against Bow Valley High School.
Track and Field - practices are continuing on our track facilities this week. RVS Divisionals are in two weeks. CHS Track swag can be purchased at https://www.orcadesignapparel.ca/chs-track-field.
Rugby - Boys have a tournament this Friday, and both teams compete in tournaments on Monday. Regular season games continue on Tuesday.
Ultimate Frisbee - Rundle Tournament is occurring this Saturday.

Provincial Walk
Thursday, there will be a celebration for our Badminton players and Skills competitors who will be competing at provincials next week. Let's give our competitors a great send-off. Go Lakers!

Lakers Spirit Showdown
The Lakers Spirit Showdown is coming back to CHHS! The week of May 12 – 15, we will be having a spirit week that ends with a whole school pep rally on Utley Field! To vote for your spirit days and sign up to compete in the Grade Olympics, check out the Spirit Showdown posters around the school or the forms on your Class of 202x Google Classroom.

Midnight Madness
To keep the school spirit going, on May 15th, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight, we will be hosting the first-ever CHHS Midnight Madness. Students can sign up in teams of 8 – 10 for a night of competition, snacks, and fun, with all proceeds going toward extracurricular development. Team registration can be done using the Google Form in your Class of 202x Google Classroom or by scanning one of the Midnight Madness QR codes around the school.

Parent Teacher Interviews (PTIs)
PTIs are scheduled for Thursday, May 8th, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The site opens to parents on Thursday, May 1st, at 6:00 A.M. https://chestermerehigh.schoolsoft.com/

School Council Meeting
Our next School Council Meeting and AGM will be on May 13th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the CHS Learning Commons.

Have a great rest of the week. Enjoy the sunshine.

April 14, 2025

Well, the snow over the weekend was a bit of a shock to the system, but we are forecasted for warmer weather this week and going into Spring Vacation next week. We had a successful Term Four start-up, and we are now in the last quarter of the school year.

Culture Week
Here is the schedule for our Culture Week celebrations.

On Monday, a cultural exhibit has been set up in the drama room for staff and students to visit. All the items have been loaned by staff and students.
On Tuesday, during lunch, the South Gym will have the regular seating areas available, but there will also be games available for staff and students to play. The games have been shared by members of the school community, and each game comes with an information card to learn more about where the game comes from and how to play.
On Wednesday, world flags are going to be hidden around the school during Block 2 for a lunch-hour scavenger hunt. Find the flags, snap a pic, and bring them down to the Leadership booth for prizes!
To end the week, on Thursday, we are hosting a Cultural Dress & Food Truck Day. Individuals are encouraged to wear their cultural clothing to school and enjoy an extended lunch of camaraderie and food truck fare. The Lakers Bistro will be closed, and there will be modified scheduling on this day.
- Period 1: 9:04 A.M. - 10:21 A.M
  Period 2: 10:25 A.M - 11:42 A.M.
  Lunch: 11:42 A.M. - 12:58 P.M.
  Period 3: 1:02 P.M. - 2:19 P.M.
  Period 4: 2:23 P.M. - 3:40 P.M.

CHS Athletics

Badminton - RVS Zone Championships are on Wednesday in Olds. We will have approximately a dozen athletes competing. Good luck to our Lakers!
Boys' Soccer - With the warmer weather and green grass that is coming up, the boys' Soccer Team will be practicing this week.
Track and Field - Practices are ongoing Monday to Thursday after school.
Rugby - Congratulations to the Senior Varsity Rugby teams who crushed their season openers and went undefeated! The girls dominated with wins over Springbank (17-5) and Brooks (22-15), while the boys took down Highwood High twice (25-17) and (34-14). Way to go, Lakers! The girls' Rugby Team plays tomorrow at Foothills Composite High School starting at 4:45 P.M., and the boys' Rugby Team plays Strathcona Tweedsmuir on Thursday at 4:45 P.M. Good luck to all our athletes!
Ultimate Frisbee - Practices are ongoing. The first tournament is Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Rundle College.
Girls' Flag Football - Lunchtime meeting after the break. More information to come.

Parent-Teacher Interview (PTI)
The final PTIs will be on Thursday, May 8, 2025. I will let you know when the software opens to book appointments.

School Council Meeting
Our next School Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the CHS Learning Commons.

There are only four days left before Spring Break. Thursday, April 17, 2025, will be the last day of classes for students before the Spring Vacation. Students will return to class on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Have a great rest of the week.

April 9, 2025

I hope that you have been enjoying the warmer spring weather and all that comes with it. As the weather continues to get warmer, you will notice many of the spring athletics outside practicing and competing.

Just a reminder that Quarter Three ended yesterday (Tuesday, April 8^th) and Quarter Four begins today (Wednesday, April 9th, 2025). Students and families, please check PowerSchool to confirm your Quarter Four schedules and note any class changes.

RVS Board Showcase: Fine Arts Academy
The Chestermere High School Fine Arts Academy recently presented to Rocky View Schools Board of Trustees. The program provides the ability for students to pursue their passions in drama, music, and technical theatre by collaboratively producing the annual spring musical, highlighted by this year's upcoming performance of Grease! scheduled from May 26 to June 1. This interdisciplinary program not only hones their artistic skills but also fosters collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for future endeavors.

Band
The CHS Concert Band is looking forward to collaborating with students from Horseshoe Crossing to compete at the Cantando Music Festival on Monday, April 14th, and 15th in Edmonton.

Culture Week
Culture Week is happening from April 14 - 17, 2025, at CHS. Here is an overview of the events:

Monday, April 14 - Cultural Exhibit - To kick off Culture Week, the students are organizing a cultural exhibit in the Drama Room. The exhibit will include artifacts and displays about different cultural groups within CHHS and will be open for classes to visit during Block 2 and for staff and students to visit at their leisure during lunch.
Tuesday, April 15 – Game Day - On Tuesday, the students are organizing a lunch hour of games. At each game station, there will be an information card about what the game is, where it originates, how to play, and any other fun facts that have been shared with us by the staff and student body.
Wednesday, April 16 – World Map Scavenger Hunt - On Wednesday, a world map scavenger hunt will be set up around the school. Students and staff are encouraged to seek out the flags hidden around the school and take photos with each flag they find.
Thursday, April 17 – Cultural Dress & Food Trucks - To end off the week, we will be bringing together our two most popular days – Cultural Dress Day and Food Truck Day. On Thursday, staff and students will be encouraged to wear their cultural clothing to school. A photo booth will be set up at lunch with Leadership students around to take photos. We will also be having an extended lunch to accommodate the food trucks.

CHS Athletics

Badminton - Congratulations to the badminton team on a successful weekend hosting the RVS Divisional Championship.
Congratulations to the badminton team, who won the Rocky View Divisional Championship this past weekend. Great work by the entire team. Good luck to all the players who will compete at the zones on April 16^th in Olds. Intermediate Mixed Doubles 1^st place Jacky and Jesse, Intermediate Girls Singles 1^st Isabella and 3rd Amelie, Intermediate Girls Doubles 2^nd Angela & Liana, Senior Boys Singles 1^st Lincon, Senior Girls Singles 2^nd Sydney, Senior Boys Doubles 1^st Darien & Arseniy, Senior Girls Doubles 1^st Parneet & Simy and 2^nd Jenna & Jareen, Junior Girls Singles 3^rd Malia Junior Boys Doubles 3^rd Ryan & Dolan
Boys Soccer - Tryouts were delayed due to snow. Thursday, April 10^th, will be the next try-out. See Mr. Mitschke if any students are interested.
Track and Field & Rugby - Our coaches are hoping that the snow melts so that our athletes can get outside to practice again. The First Rugby game was yesterday at Shouldice Park.
Ultimate Frisbee is starting. If students are interested, please see Ms. Vo.
Girls' Flag Football will be starting up in the next couple of weeks. Any interested students can talk with Mr. Bec.

School Council Meeting
Our next School Council Meeting and AGM will be on May 13th, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the CHS Learning Commons.

As the weather continues to improve and more students are out and about, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of our PBIS model — SAIL, which stands for Safe, Accountable, Innovative, and Leaders. Whether in class, on campus, or out in the community, we encourage all Lakers to lead by example and make choices that reflect these core values, especially when it comes to being safe.

Let’s finish the year strong, together.

April 2, 2025

Hopefully, this will be the last of the snow we see for the rest of the school year. We are excited to get our spring sport athletes outside to train for Rugby, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Boys Soccer, and Girls Flag Football. Just a reminder: the last day of Quarter Three is Tuesday, April 8th, and Quarter Four starts on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.

Grease: The Musical
The Fine Arts Academy has been practicing their Hand Jive choreography as they continue scene preparation for Grease The Musical! All classes of the academy are working extremely hard to present their biggest production yet! If you want to be involved, please contact Ms. Fulthorpe, Mrs. Ploughman, or Mr. Beseau. Mark your calendars! May 27^th, May 28^th, May 29^th, May 31^st. Ticket information will be available soon!

CHS Athletics

Badminton - Congratulations to the badminton team on a successful weekend in Strathmore. Isabella placed second, and Jacky and Jesse placed third. We are hosting the RVS Divisional Championships this weekend with CLMS and Horsehoe Crossing School. Good luck to all our players.
Boys Soccer - Tryouts are delayed due to snow. Next Tuesday, April 8th, will be the next try-out. See Mr. Mitschke if any students are interested in trying out.
Track and Field & Rugby - Our coaches are hoping that the snow melts so that our athletes can get outside to practice again. The First Rugby game is next Tuesday.
Ultimate Frisbee practices are on Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Girls' Flag Football will be starting up in the next couple of weeks, and interested students can talk with Mr. Bec.

Lunch Areas
Students are reminded that, as the weather improves and temperatures increase, our outdoor spaces are great for lunch and learning commons blocks. The basketball courts on the East side of the school and the courtyard in the South have many benches and picnic tables to eat lunch, complete homework, catch some sun (and vitamin D), and socialize with friends. Please take a

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