CCHS Weekly Update

August 12: Comet Academy for Incoming Freshmen, 12:00 - 4:00

August 12: Schedule Pick Up Grades 10/11/12, 4:00 - 6:00

August 13: Schedules available in Infinite Campus

August 18: Open House, 5:00 - 7:00

August 20: First Day for Students

September 1: No School - Labor Day

September 4: School Picture Make-Up Day

🔹 Freshmen Comet Academy – Class of 2029

Tuesday, August 12 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Transportation to the event was shared in a mailing sent in July. Students will need their own ride home. During Comet Academy, students will:

• Have their school picture taken
  

• Receive their class schedule
  

• Explore the building to find classrooms and lockers
  

• Learn about extracurricular opportunities
  

• Hear from returning Comets
  

• Meet school staff

Freshmen needing a Chromebook will be able to pick one up at the conclusion of the event.

🔹 Schedule Pick-Up – Grades 10–12

Tuesday, August 12 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Students in grades 10–12 can:

• Pick up their schedules and locker info
  

• Take their school picture
  

• Receive their school-issued Chromebook; if needed

Schedules will also be available in Infinite Campus on Wednesday, August 13.

🔹 Open House / Title 1 Night

Monday, August 18 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
All families are invited to drop in anytime during Open House to visit classrooms and meet teachers.

🔹 Assistant Principals

• Freshmen – Mr. Jon Marshall (also overseeing Athletics)
  

• Sophomores – Mrs. Ali McCarty
  

• Juniors & Seniors – Mrs. Deb Carver
  

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Our front office will be open on weekdays throughout the summer from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

New Absence Request Procedures

SWCS is excited to launch an innovative new tool for parents and guardians this school year in the form of a new Absence Request tool within the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (web or mobile application)! Parents and guardians can use this new Absence Request tool to submit a request that informs the office in advance when their student is not going to be in school. After the request is processed, an attendance record is created for the student. The tool helps parents log all types of absences at the ease of their fingertips, while also automating administrative tasks for school front offices in the process.

As a reminder, Ohio law requires written notification of all types of absences, including full-day absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. Read more at https://www.swcsd.us/Attendance.aspx.

Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Applications - Apply Today!

It is that time of year again to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application! For many families, they wonder if they qualify and for some that believe they do not qualify…sometimes they are surprised that they do end up qualifying and avoid unnecessary costs and meal debt in the process. As a rule of thumb, we suggest “it does not hurt to apply!” Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications need to be completed annually each school year.

Free and Reduced-Price Lunch eligibility is determined annually at the federal level using a sliding scale based upon a household’s combined income. Once a family qualifies, they receive either Free or Reduced-Price breakfast and lunch. Additionally, qualifying families are eligible for academic fee waivers for school supplies.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

Parking Permit Registration

Any student desiring to park on school property must obtain a parking permit each school year. Parking permits for the 2025-2026 school year are $25 for the entire school year.

• The deadline to apply is September 5.
• Students must bring a completed application, their driver's license, and proof of insurance to the CCHS Activity Clerk, Tammy Jochem.
• Once the parking permit application is submitted, the fee will be added to your student's account in Infinite Campus.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION.

Morning Traffic Pattern: When dropping off at the beginning of the day, please do not use the front parking lot as a drop off location. Doing so increases the pedestrian traffic across a busy drive and causes congestion for visitors and staff in the front parking lot. Only use the right lane of the front drive for dropping off students. We appreciate your attention to this matter to help increase the safety for our students. In an effort to make sure drivers do not cut through the front parking lot in the morning, barriers will close the exit closest to the flag pole during the morning.

Morning Traffic Pattern - Front of School

Student Drop-Off: Student drop off is in the front of the building. Students arriving before 7:45 will be waiting in the Main Gym or the cafe for breakfast.

Schedules: Students should look up their schedule in Infinite Campus as it is possible that some schedules have been adjusted after schedule pick up.

School Picture Make Ups: Students that did not have their school picture taken at schedule pick up may have their school picture taken on Thursday, September 4, during their lunch period.

Adult Identification: When picking up a student from school during the school day, please be prepared to provide a picture ID at the Front Desk or Attendance Office.

As students, staff, and parents likely already know, this summer Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 96 into law, requiring every school district in Ohio to restrict cell phone usage during school hours and aims to minimize student use of cell phones in K-12 schools. Last year, SWCS began substantial steps towards achieving this goal through our #BePresentCampaign prohibiting the use of cell phones during instructional times in all schools.

Heading into the 2025-2026 school year, students will be expected to have devices on silent mode and out of sight to keep their attentiveness on learning. This includes restricted access during lunch and study halls. Families can help our schools in reinforcing these healthy boundaries, by discussing the new expectations with their student(s) at home. Working collaboratively with families to reinforce these expectations, we look forward to helping students understand the importance of a distraction-free classroom to start the year as a part of our #BePresent campaign to make oneself fully present in daily learning.

Fore more information on supporting materials for parents visit: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Supports for Families Resources (Link)

2025-2026 Transportation Opt-in/Opt-Out (all families)

As South Western City Schools look ahead to the summer with transportation planning for the 2025–2026 school year, we are asking all families to complete our K–12 Transportation Opt-In/Opt-Out Form. Your participation will help us build more efficient and effective routes to support students to maximize route efficiencies and avoid reserving empty seats for families not intending to use the bus.

2025–2026 K–12 Transportation Opt-In/Out Form – ENGLISH
2025–2026 K–12 Transportation Opt-In/Out Form – SPANISH
2025–2026 K–12 Transportation Opt-In/Out Form – SOMALI

A note about 11th/12th grade Transportation

Each year, many families—particularly those with students in grades 11 and 12—choose not to use the bus daily. However, a seat is still reserved "just in case." By collecting accurate information about which students plan to use district transportation, we can reduce the number of unused seats, optimize bus routes, and improve efficiency across our fleet.

Your assistance is vital and greatly appreciated as we work to deliver safe and reliable transportation for all students!

FAQs

Who should complete this form?
All South Western City Schools families with students in grades K–12 should complete this form to indicate their intent to use (Opt-In) or not use (Opt-Out) district transportation for the 2025–2026 school year. Please complete one form per student.

What about high school juniors and seniors (grades 11–12)?
Students in grades 11 and 12 must opt in to be assigned a daily seat on a school bus. If a student has not opted in but later needs to ride, a seat can be requested through their school office. This request may take up to 24 hours to process.

I don’t know my child’s student ID—where can I find it?
Student ID numbers can be found in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (select your child’s picture to view their ID), within your child’s SWCSD email address, or on printed student progress reports. You can also contact ic.help@swcsd.us for assistance.

Is your teenage girl interested in strengthening her leadership skills? ROX may be for her! ROX stands for Ruling Our Experiences and is a research-based program for girls. The program is a 20-week curriculum during school delivered by trained and licensed school counselors that teaches girls to:

• Discover their unique strengths
• Build powerful friendships
• Unlock the leadership potential they already have
• Strengthen their voice
• Master stress-busting techniques

Please complete this survey if you or your CCHS girl is interested. Each girl must have a study hall all year to be able to participate because the group meets once a week during study hall. CCHS can cover the cost for a limited number of girls to participate, so there is no charge for the families.

Learn more about ROX

ROX Video

ROX Hype Video

ROX Testimonials Video

We’re excited for fall sports to officially kick off this August! For schedules, forms, and the latest updates, be sure to visit the CCHS Athletics website.

The Central Crossing High School (CCHS) Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the introduction of Fall and All-Season Athletic Passes for the 2025-2026 school year! Cheer on our Comets from the stands with a Student Pass, Adult or Family Pass, and enjoy CCHS home regular season games throughout the season at a discounted rate. Passes go on sale August 4th and can be purchased directly through the school’s Vanco Events page here (link).

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.

South Western City Schools: South Western City Schools

Central Crossing High School: CCHS Website

District Calendar: SWCS Calendars

Infinite Campus: Portal Login

SWCS High School Grading Policy: Grading Policy

Free and Reduced Priced Meals: F/R Meals

Ohio Department of Education: ODE

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Location: 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614.801.6500

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