CCHS Weekly Update

January 9: End of Quarter 2

January 16: Pep Rally - Adjusted Bell Schedule

January 16: Comet Community Carnival & Chili Cook-Off, 4:00 -7:00

January 19 - 20: No School for Students

January 23: Extended Homeroom - Adjusted Bell Schedule

January 27: 10th Grade Field Trip - SWCA

February 3: Student Council Blood Drive

February 16: No School

As we begin the second semester, I want to encourage all of our students to start strong and stay focused on their goals. A new semester is a fresh opportunity - to reflect on what went well, learn from challenges, and commit to giving your best effort each day. Whether you are aiming to improve academically, get more involved, or strengthen positive habits, now is the perfect time to reset and move forward with confidence.

I also want to thank our teachers and staff for their continued dedication to supporting our students, and our families for their ongoing partnership. Together, we can make this semester a successful and rewarding one. I am proud of our school community and look forward to seeing the growth and accomplishments ahead.

Let’s make the second semester a great one - stay motivated, work hard, and take advantage of every opportunity.

Go Comets!

Mr. Steve Fairs
Principal

Battle of 62 + Comet Carnival & Chili Cook-Off
Get ready for a big Comet Friday on January 16! CCHS basketball takes on Grove City in the annual Battle of 62, with the boys playing at home and the girls competing at Grove City. Before tipoff, bring the whole family to Central Crossing for the Comet Community Carnival and Chili Cook-Off from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Enjoy FREE family fun with inflatables and carnival games, plus concessions, raffle baskets, vendor tables, and $1 chili samples during the Chili Cook-Off (4:30 - 7:00 PM). Come support our Comets, grab some chili, and kick off an exciting night of school spirit!

New family tool launches for Increased Literacy Habits at Home!

South Western City Schools is excited to introduce a new tool that helps families build strong reading habits at home! Beginning in 2026, parents and guardians will have access to Follett Destiny, our district’s virtual library accessible through your school’s website - perfect for supporting increased learning at home, literacy, and for spending more time reading together.

This new digital catalog, similar to services offered in public library systems, allows families to log in to their student’s virtual library account to view current checkouts, explore reading history, and even manage access to specific titles. With this added resource, you can celebrate reading progress, spark meaningful conversations about books, and help find the right book for your student’s interest.

Don’t see a title you are looking for offered by SWCS? Our friends with the Southwest Public Libraries are tremendous literacy partners in the community! Review their digital catalogs at the link here.
Getting started is simple - visit the link here to sign up! Click here for the step-by-step Follett Destiny Access How-to guide.
As you set goals and new routines for the year ahead, this feature makes it easier than ever to nurture a love of reading at home. Here’s to great stories, new habits, and a wonderful year of learning!

Yearbook Senior Pictures – Extended Deadline!

The link to upload senior portraits is up and working again! Be sure to complete all fields on the page and the portrait upload will become available. We have extended our deadline to January 30. You can access the link HERE. Thank you so much for your patience. If you have any questions, please let Dr. Fuller know, tiffany.fuller@swcsd.us.

Present this flyer at the Grove City Texas Roadhouse location on January 26th between 3pm-9pm and CCHS Choir and Theatre Boosters will receive 10% of your total food purchase! Also, make sure you save the date for the upcoming spring musical!

Athlete of the Week:

Kassidy Gunnell - Basketball, Sophomore
12 pts, 17 reb, 1 ast, and 2 stl in win vs. Bishop Ready
14 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast, and 1 stl in in vs. Franklin Heights

Boosters:

Membership link: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/booster-club-membership-temp-3330/items

Final Forms:

Students wanting to participate in spring sports need to make sure their FinalForms and physical are up to date: https://southwesterncity-oh.finalforms.com/

Sports Conditioning:

Baseball: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm

Softball: Monday and Tuesday 3:30-5pm

Boys Volleyball: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm

Track and Field: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6pm

Football: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5p

2026 Yearbooks are currently on sale here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/ Our school number is 26642.
Senior Ads can be ordered by emailing Dr. Fuller, tiffany.fuller@swcsd.us. They are $100 for a quarter page or $200 for a half page.
2025 yearbooks are still available; they are $90 cash or check. See Dr. Fuller in room 225.

Semester 2 Schedule Changes

If students would like to request a schedule change, they must complete the Schedule Change Permission Form. Students may pick up a copy of the Schedule Change Form in the Student Support Center. Students have the first 15 days in a class to request a schedule change. Our date for this semester is February 3, 2026.

After completing the form requesting a schedule change, students should check Infinite Campus as well as their school email. If the request can be made, it will be updated in Infinite Campus. If the change cannot be made, a reason will be emailed to the student. Students must always follow the schedule in Infinite Campus. Thank you, this process will help all schedule change requests be processed in a timely and efficient manner!

SWCA Application Information for Sophomores

Sophomore students can now apply to the South-Western Career Academy (SWCA), where a wide array of career-technical programs are available. The SWCA offers hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for college, careers, and industry credentials. Below are a few important dates for the SWCA application timeline to help families plan ahead.

January 27 - CCHS Sophomore field trip to SWCA 9:30-11:15 - School counselors will visit English classes January 13-15 to discuss logistics and hand out permission slips. Students MUST return a permission slip in order to go on the field trip.
January 28 - SWCA Program Preview Night 6:00-7:30 pm - Families are welcome to attend and visit programs.
February 4 - SWCA application due for round 1 - Students are STRONGLY encouraged to wait until after the field trip to apply since students can apply to ONLY ONE program.

School Counselors

Heather Fairs - Last names A - D - Heather.Fairs@swcsd.us

Bethany Hambleton - Last names E - Le - Bethany.Hambleton@swcsd.us

Christa Russell - Last names Li - Ri - Christa.Russell@swcsd.us

Amy Schuh - Last names Ro - Z - Amy.Schuh@swcsd.us

Student Support Center Phone: 614-801-6514

Please be sure to call our attendance line at 614-801-3395 to report absences and tardies. Requests for Out of Building Passes must be made prior to 10:00 am. This line is available 24 hours a day.