CHS
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We want to thank our dedicated and hard-working CHS teachers this week (and every day). Education continues to change with the times, Artificial Intelligence, cell phone addiction, and a strong social media presence makes teaching a very challenging profession. This week we take time to celebrate our teachers, to thank our teachers, and acknowledge their profound influence on our CHS students.
Cassandra Cde Baca - Math Teacher
Janna Stone - ELA Teacher
Adonis Capulong - ELA/ELD Teacher
Alicia Dickinson - Freshmen Seminar Teacher
Phillip Murray - Math Teacher
Andrew Tarnow - AVID and Social Studies Teacher
Karen Squires - AVID and ELA Teacher
Cecelia Jourdain - French Teacher
Kathy Mannick - ELA/ELD Teacher
Rachel Flores - Dance and Leadership Teacher
Walker Rogalsky - ELA/ELD Teacher
Tamela Rhoton - Medical Teacher
Gwen Lerch - Guitar Teacher
Reid Burgess - Medical Teacher
Colleen Koneman - Assisted Reading Teacher
Spring Final Exam Schedule
Important Dates
May 8 - 10 GEAR UP Bus Tour #2
May 11 - 15 AP Exams
May 13 - Spring Band Concert 6:30pm
May 15 - Senior Award Ceremony 6:30pm
May 16 - Wheels for the Y (YMCA Car Show) 12:00pm - 5:00pm
May 18 - 20 Final Exams
May 21 - Senior Graduation Rehearsal 5:00pm
May 22 - Graduation 9:00am
May 1st - School Lunch Hero Day!
We would like to give a big shoutout to the amazing cafeteria team at Capital High School—truly the BEST in the district! Our dedicated “Lunch Ladies,” led by Cafeteria Manager Barbara Barela, work tirelessly each day to provide healthy, delicious meals for our students. Barbie’s positivity and commitment make a lasting impact, and she is deeply appreciated by both staff and students alike. Thank you to our entire cafeteria team for all that you do—you help keep our school fueled and thriving!
May 6th - National School Nurse Day!
Little Jags Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out!
Need a night off? Let the Capital High Lady Jags take over! We are hosting our Little Jags Date Night Basketball Clinics, and we want your little ballers to join the fun!
While you enjoy some well-deserved "me-time," your Little Jag will be working on their skills, staying active, and hanging out with our team!
Event Details:
• Dates: May 16th & May 23rd
• Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Cost: $40 drop-in per Little Jag
• Hosted by: The Capital High Lady Jags!
To reserve a spot RSVP at https://www.ladyjags.com/event-list.
Fore more information contact Coach Salazar at:
chsladyjags@gmail.com or
505-470-0983
Don’t miss out on a great night for both you and your Little Jag!
Award Winning Films for Capital High 2026
1st Place Narrative - A Second Too Late (2026)
JAG'S News
Please click on the picture below or HERE to access the most recent issue of the JAG'S News!
CHS Graduation Parade and Field Day Pics!
Communities in School (CIS) End of Year Activities
CIS at CHS annual Climb with The Mountain Center
New Mexico Simon Scholars Class of 2028
The Simon Scholars Program recognizes students for their academic potential, commitment, and perseverance, while providing long-term support through mentoring, leadership development, and college scholarships.
We are proud to announce that the following Capital High School students have been selected to join this outstanding program:
Julianna Reyes
Jorge Amador
David (DJ) Chavez
Jordan Chavez
Hailey Bolaños
Karen Galvan
Camila Rodriguez
Ricardo Rodriguez
Angel Ventura
These students will be formally inducted into the Simon Scholars community on May 9th in Albuquerque.
Congratulations to these students for this well-deserved achievement and for representing CHS with excellence!
Supercomputing Challenge!
We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our Capital High School students who participated in the Supercomputing Challenge. Our teams earned Judges’ Special Awards in recognition of their hard work, innovation, and problem-solving skills. In addition, seniors Dafne Ramirez-Guajardo, Antonio Baca-Archuleta, and Brianna Ramirez were each awarded scholarships through the competition. We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication and for representing CHS with excellence in this prestigious statewide event!
Spring Dance and Theater Showcase & Student Council Conference
Capital High School recently celebrated a vibrant and successful Spring Showcase, highlighting the talent and dedication of our students. During the event, we proudly honored over 20 seniors with dance cords and recognized Sergio Arguello as the recipient of the 2026 Dance Legend Award—an outstanding achievement celebrating excellence in dance.
In addition, our Student Council represented CHS at the Northeast District Conference held at Los Alamos High School on Monday, May 4. This opportunity allowed student leaders to collaborate, learn, and strengthen their leadership skills alongside peers from across the region.
CHS HOSA End of Year Celebration
Our HOSA chapter wrapped up a fantastic year with a celebratory end-of-year potluck and officer induction ceremony. During the event, this year’s student leaders proudly passed the torch to the incoming officer team, marking an exciting transition for the program. The celebration also included the always-anticipated “pie in the face” raffle, bringing lots of laughter and school spirit. Congratulations to our HOSA members on a successful year of leadership, service, and achievement!
