A new Indiana law prohibits students from using cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day (7:35am -2:37pm), including passing periods, study halls, and lunch. This is a statewide legal requirement that all public schools must implement. The law applies to cell phones, smart watches, smart glasses, tablets brought from home, etc.

Please be mindful of this Indiana law and talk to your students prior to the first day of school. We will work with students when school starts with school announcements, posters, and reminders.

All incoming 9th grade students will receive a new Chromebook to start the school year. If your student was unable to get their new Chromebook last week, please have them stop by the Learning Commons on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday with their old Chromebook and charger. Your student will receive their new Chromebook and charger after dropping off the old items to our Learning Commons staff. Their password is the same as it was last year.

NOTE: Students new to the district should try to come to the Learning Commons on Wednesday to pick up their device and charger as well.

If your son or daughter has been having issues with email or other items being blocked on their school Chromebook, please try this approach before Wednesday:

• Shut down the Chromebook completely.

• Power it back up, making sure to complete any updates.

• Click on the icons next to their name and remove their account from the Chromebook.

• They should then add their school account back onto the Chromebook.

• If that doesn't fix the issues, please visit the Learning Commons for more assistance once school starts.

School safety is always on our minds and is our top priority. Thank you for partnering with CPHS to keep our students safe. If you have information or concerns about student safety, please contact us via phone/email or make a report using the link below.

Safe schools anonymous tip line - If you see or hear something, say something.

Safety Reminders for Students

Students should report to a teacher, counselor, administrator, police officer, or any adult in the building if there is a safety concern. It is always better to overreport and be on the safe side.

During school hours (7:00 a.m. to 2:37 p.m.) hats and hoods are not allowed to be worn in our building. This is so that all students can be identified. This is also a part of the CPHS dress code.

Student drivers must remain cautious in the parking lot and near the school. Please remind students to drive slowly and follow the directions of our police officers. All student drivers must have a parking pass displayed in their vehicle while in the CPHS lot and park in a parking spot and not on the curb. Additional parking spaces are available at St. Matthias Church.

Student dismissal is at 2:37 pm. Students who do not have supervised after-school activities should leave the building by 3 pm. Students who are waiting for rides should wait in the lobby of the school near the front entrance.

August 12th - First Student Day

August 27th - CPHS Open House

September 7th - Labor Day - No School

September 16th - eLearning Day for Students - Staff Professional Development

September 18th - Homecoming Parade and Football Game

September 19th - Homecoming Dance (6pm to 9pm in Fieldhouse)

October 1st - CPHS College and Career Fair in Cafeteria (5pm - 7pm)

October 8th - PSAT Day for Grades 9, 10, and 11; Seniors - eLearning Day

October 12th - 16th - Fall Break - No School

November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 18th - End of Semester One

December 21st - January 4th - Winter Break - No School

January 5th - Semester Two Begins

January 18th - Martin Luther King Day - No School

January 23rd - Turnabout Dance

February 15th - President's Day - No School

March 3rd - Spring PSAT/SAT Day for grades 9, 10, 11; Seniors - eLearning Day

March 9th - eLearning Day for Students - Staff Professional Development

March 26th - April 2nd - Spring Break - No School

April 24th - Prom

May 14th - Senior Friday Night Lights

May 28th - End of Semester Two

June 2nd - Graduation

June 3rd - Graduation Rain Date

Thank you to our parents and families for everything you do for our students and school. The encouragement, support, guidance, patience, and wisdom you provide CPHS students makes all the difference. The excitement for the start of the year, and the anticipation of seeing all the wonderful accomplishments of our students is special. We are honored to partner with you to help our students have a positive experience in 2026-27. Please contact us if we can assist you or your family.

Have a great week, and GO BULLDOGS!