THE CASTLE

• November 5- Bell Schedule- Advisory Skinny All students are to attend their advisory- Introduction to SpacesEDU platform
• November 13th – Interim Midpoint

Registration Timeline: 2026-2027

CSHS (Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders)

November 5-11: Teachers will enter course recommendations via Synergy to be viewed in Parentvue or Studentvue

November 5-17: Students will be able to select electives for next year via StudentVue

November 18- December 4: Rising 10th & 11th Grade Registration with Counselors through Health/PE Classes

December 7-11: Rising 12th Grade Registration with Counselors through US/VA History

Rising 9th January 7-12- During Math

Students – applications for the new Roanoke County Career and Technology Center that is replacing Burton are now open. Three new programs are being offered next year: Dental Assistant, Collision Repair, and HVAC.

For more information, you can visit: bcat.rcps.us/programs

Senior Parents/Guardians:

Are you looking for assistance to complete the 2027-28 FAFSA form with your senior?

The CSHS Career Center will be offering individual FAFSA assistance appointments again this year on Nov 16 and 17 after school.

If interested, please book an available appointment using the below link:

Book a 30 minute FAFSA Appointment

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carson in the Career Center.

Seniors — Scholarship Season Is Here!

Be sure to check the CSHS Counseling Canvas page and the school website each week for newly posted scholarship opportunities. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to earn $$$ for school!

Current November Scholarship Deadlines:

Harry F Bryd, Jr Leadership Award- November 6th

Elks National Foundation Scholarship- November 30th

Focused Driver Scholarship- November 30th

https://cshs.rcps.us/departments/counseling/scholarships-and-financial-aid

This month students in 9-11 grade were provided lessons at Cave Spring High School through Major Clarity, an online platform that helps students with career exploration, post-secondary planning, and creating a personalized academic and career plan. Students use assessments, explore careers, and complete activities to discover their interests. Students can use MajorClarity to connect their academic studies to future career goals and to explore careers that align with their strengths and interests. Counselors will be presenting in the Spring to Grade 12. To explore what your child is seeing or worked on in previous grade levels use the instructions below to log-in anytime! Questions? Reach out to Ms. Bredenkamp at kbredenkamp@rcps.us

Student/Parent Sign-In Instructions:

1. Go to https://app.paper.co/majorclarity/

2. Students can log in using their Classlink account under login OR Enter MajorClarity username: [student/lunch number] @rcs.majorclarity.com

a) Example: 34256@rcs.majorclarity.com

3. Enter default password: [ first 4 characters of last name ] + [ student lunch number ]

(all lowercase, hyphens and apostrophes are included)

b) Example: bred34256

On Thursday, November 5, Cave Spring High School will operate on our Opportunity Ready Graduate (ORG) Skinny Schedule.

During advisory, students will be introduced to SpacesEDU, our new digital platform for ORG portfolio development. Students will learn about the platform, log in, and begin working on their portfolios.

SpacesEDU will provide students with a place to collect artifacts, reflect on their learning and experiences, and showcase their growth as they work toward becoming Opportunity Ready Graduates.

All students are expected to attend their assigned advisory session. This time is built into the school day and is an important part of our schoolwide ORG initiative.

We appreciate your continued support as we help every student develop the skills and experiences needed for success beyond high school.

SENIOR PORTRAITS: Please confirm your senior portrait with Ms. Brummell (216), Mrs. Shawn, or Mrs. Mayer prior to the end of the day on Friday, November 6.

SENIOR ADS: You may purchase senior ads through November 6. See attachment for details. Once the space is gone, no more ads can be sold.

ORDER A YEARBOOK: Order your yearbook today! Books are $70 ($5 off full price) from now through December 31. The website to order is yearbookordercenter.com and the code is 13900. Please see attached flyer for further ordering details.

Students from the FAACTS room and Buddy Club participated in The Big Feet Meet and enjoyed a separate field trip with The Buddy Club for bowling and a pizza party. Both experiences centered on inclusion, bringing students together to build friendships and engage in positive peer interactions. Through cheering one another on and working together, students had meaningful opportunities to practice social skills and develop greater independence. These shared activities encouraged confidence, cooperation, and a sense of belonging while strengthening connections within our school community.

The PTSO is hosting a Thankful Taco/Nacho Bar for our November Teacher Appreciation event on Thursday, November 19th. Please sign up below to help make this event special!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094CAFAD2BA4FA7-67130648-thankful/9723942#/

Our next PTSO meeting will be on Monday, November 16th at 5:30pm in the CSHS Library. Please note the earlier time! This is right before the Winter Sports meeting, so if you are headed there, stop by our meeting first to check it out! We will wrap it up in time for the Winter Sports Meeting!

A huge thank you to Cheri Lankford for heading up our Homecoming Dance the last few years! While her son is graduating this spring, she is leaving her tried and true method of organizing a great Homecoming Dance! We are looking for a new chair (or entire committee!) to take this on! We have a fool proof method, we just need a new team! If you are interested, please contact Kristin Matthews at kmathokie@cox.net.

Roanoke County Public Schools continues to provide “Let’s Talk,” a telehealth service available for elementary, middle, and high school students and parents. Through this service, students/parents can receive up to six (6) free counseling sessions for a variety of issues including:

• Relationships
• Stress
• Anxiety/depression
• Coping with grief or loss
• and any other difficult life situation

Like so many communities across the country, the Roanoke Valley faces a challenge when it comes to local availability of licensed mental health counselors due to overwhelming demand. Let’s Talk helps bridge that gap and connects students and parents to critical counseling services. The Let’s Talk service, powered by Gaggle Therapy, is possible thanks to a grant from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

This program will support students and parents through direct counseling, prevention, and early intervention services delivered by a contracted mental telehealth provider. The goal is to improve access to care by reducing barriers such as transportation and scheduling challenges, supporting early identification and intervention for mental health concerns, and fostering a more supportive and responsive school environment that promotes wellness and academic success.

The purpose of this mental health resource webpage is to partner with parents and caregivers in supporting the emotional well-being and safety of our students. The webpage provides parents with information to help them understand potential mental health issues among youth and ways to support students. Parents may read about warning signs that someone may be struggling, and resources available at school, at home, and in the community. By sharing this information, we hope to strengthen the connection between home and school, encourage open conversations about mental health, and ensure that students and families know where to turn when additional support is needed.

@cshs.official

Official page for school information and student activities. Follow for updates on all things CSHS!

Front Office Secretary- Doreen Malcolm- dmalcolm@rcps.us

Attendance Secretary- Jamie Borgman- jborgman@rcps.us

Bookkeeper- Gabriella Weston- gweston@rcps.us

Counseling Secretary- Tricia Holcomb- tholcomb@rcps.us

Career and Student Services- Brandi Carson- bcarson@rcps.us

Website: https://www.rcps.us/cshs
Location: 3712 Chaparral Drive Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: 540-772-7550