CHS Islander News- HOMECOMING WEEK!

"All For One . One For All"

Go, ISLANDERS!

It's Homecoming Week

September 28 CoSA instrumental Music Recital Black Box 6 PM

September 29 Voter Registration Drive in the MPR at lunch

NHS Tutoring - lunch in room 511

September 30 M.,T.,Th.,F. bell schedule today student day ends at 3:30 pm.

COLLEGE NIGHT 6PM in the theater - all grade levels are welcome

October 1: NHS Tutoring - 3:35 pm in room 511

October 2

Homecoming Events: No CoSA Period 5 today

• Pep Rally-students only event (pep rally alternate bell schedule)
• Parade at 4 pm on Orange Avenue
• Football Game 7 pm Niedermeyer Field
• King and Queen Crowning at half time

October 3: Homecoming Dance (details below)

It's Homecoming Spirit Week! Earn class points by participating in each days spirit dress up! Monday: Poseidon’s Beach Day = Dress for the Ocean (no bathing suits)

Tuesday, The Olympic Games - Sports Apparel

Wednesday: Gemini Day TWINS

Thursday: Togas in Greece - White out and Gold

Friday: Class Shirts

AP Testing Payment Deadline is Friday, October 2nd!

There is one week remaining to pay for Fall AP courses. Students can choose to pay for both Fall and/or Spring courses during the Fall payment window.

• Please visit our school website for full registration and payment information by clicking the following link: AP Testing Website Link

• If your student has not signed the digital AP contract for the 2026-27 school year, please click the link below to complete the form. AP Contract Acknowledgment Form

A message from PTO: Please help us support our amazing CHS students during final exams on October 8 and 9 by providing healthy snacks for students Sign Up Here

College Night for ALL Students and Parents - Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 6:00pm

We are excited to host college night in the CHS Theater. This is a night filled with a presentation by the CHS counselors and then there will be breakout sessions with college representatives to learn more about the UC system with UCI, Cal State system with SDSU and Cal State San Marcos, Private Colleges with University of San Diego, and Finding Your Right College Fit. This event is for all grades levels and both students and parents. Don’t miss this informative event!

The CHS Young Democrats Club is hosting a Voter Registration Drive in the MPR on Tuesday, September 29th at lunch. Students 18 years old who are US Citizens can register to vote and students 16-17 years old who are US Citizens can pre-register to vote. If you are interested in becoming a voter someday, come learn more about the process of registering!

PSAT Testing Information: Coronado High School will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. All students in these grade levels will participate in the exam; no registration is required.

****Seniors will arrive to campus at 9AM for a senior activity

Important Test Day Information

• Students should arrive at school at their regular start time of 8:30 a.m.

• Testing will begin promptly when the tardy bell rings. Students who arrive late may not be permitted to test.

• Students must use their school-issued Chromebook for this digital test administration.

• Calculators are permitted on the PSAT.

• The PSAT includes the built-in Desmos graphing and scientific calculator, which is available to all students during the test.

• Students may also choose to use their own personal calculator. Please review the PSAT Calculator Policy for a list of approved calculators.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wendy Lewis at wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net.

Coronado High School’s 2026-2027 School Profile

Coronado High School’s counseling department develops and publishes the school profile every fall on the CHS website and shares it with colleges during the college admissions process. It is available on the CHS website under the About and Academic sections.

• What is a high school profile? High school profiles are a tool created by high school counselors for college admissions officers, school communities and other families potentially moving to the school. Colleges want to evaluate students in the context of the high school they attend, and this is why high school profiles exist. It provides information about the school’s requirements, grading policies, course offerings, colleges attended by graduates, and other important data.

Tutoring: NHS offers FREE tutoring in all subjects. Our NHS students are ready to help out students who may need a little extra support or even a study partner. Stop by room 511 Tuesdays at lunch or Thursdays from 3:35-4:35 pm.

Attendance

Canvas: Staying in the know about your student's classes and grades is an important part of our partnership in educating your child. Please be sure to regularly check Canvas . For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent

Note: You do not need to create an account from scratch. You will need to use your current email as your username (the email address you use for Synergy/ParentVue) and then reset your password.

Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.

UPDATED: MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Instructional Time and Minutes: In an effort to recoup instructional time and minutes and remain in compliance, we are going to be on a M, T, Th, F bell schedule and and altered finals schedule on the following days:

• Wednesday, September 30th
• Finals days: Thursday, October 8th and Friday October 9th - Please refer to the photo of the schedule
• NEW Wednesday, October 28th

Here is our Amazing Homecoming Court! Dante Salata, Luke Meehan, Reed Karosich, Kesler Tillner, Jarett Waterlander, Mia Langham, Millie Cocanig, Madie Collins, and Scout Cross, Melo Avetan, Melo Avetan, Maesan Everitt, Akenna Thornton, Akenna Thornton

Missing: Maesan Everitt

Pep Rally: The rally is going to be in the gym after the 2nd period on Friday. This is a student only event.

Parade: The parade begins at 4:00 pm on Friday and rolls down Orange avenue from Adella (by Miguels) to 7th street. All students are invited to walk in the parade! The staging is on Adella between 10th and Ynez (over by the post office). Students walking in the parade should wear their class shirts or class shirt color.

The voting for King and Queen will take place online with voting opening up at the end of the pep rally and closing right before our football game. The voting link is https://tinyurl.com/islanderhoco! All voting needs to be done using CUSD google accounts. The Homecoming football game is at 7:00 pm and the crowning ceremony will take place at halftime on the field.

Photos

See the map below for photos at TidelandsPark at 4PM

Dance

Join us for the Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 3rd, from 7 pm-10 PM at Parq Nightclub, conveniently located just a short distance from school at 615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. The entrance is on 6th avenue.

Important Details:

• All students must bring their school ID for entry.

• The "ticket" students received when they purchased their dance admission is a keepsake; it is not necessary to bring it on Saturday night.

• The doors will open at 7pm. Students should arrive no later than 7:30 PM for admission.

• Please ensure that you have arranged for your student to have a ride home promptly at 10 PM. Students may begin to leave at 9:30 pm. Please coordinate your pick up time with your student.

• Venue Guidelines:

  • Shoes must be worn at all times inside the venue. Please make sure your student wears comfortable shoes that they can keep on for the entire evening. The venue does not allow open toe shoes that do not have straps around the ankle (Ie: no flip flops or heels without ankle strap)

We look forward to an awesome evening!

Get Involved & Support the Arts

You don’t need to be a CoSA parent to make an impact. If you have a love for the arts and a desire to support our students, we would love to have you! Explore ways to get involved by visiting the CoSA Foundation.

Congratulations to NHS Members, Emily Braud, Luke Phillipi, Carley Devore, Brayden McClean and Devin Ertekin who were awarded scholarships by the Coronado Concert in the Park board for their time, energy and dedication to helping to volunteer for the Red Bucket Brigade over the summer.

Naval Base Coronado’s Silver Strand Youth Center is excited to recognize six outstanding students who have been selected to represent our installation at the 2026 Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 29–October 4, 2026.

Congratulations!!

Wyatt Barrett
Kassandra Hottendorf
Akeira Hottendorf
Jadon Foy
Aliyah Ralston
Oliver Valdez

These students were selected following an application and interview process as part of the launch of our inaugural Youth Volunteer Corps program at Silver Strand Youth Center. Their selection reflects their leadership potential, commitment to service, teamwork, and desire to make a positive impact within both the military and surrounding community.

Welcome, Rosa Roberts: We are excited to introduce Rosa as our new Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC)!

Rosa is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, U.S. Army Veteran, and parent who holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology. Having recently relocated from Florida, she brings both deep professional expertise and personal understanding to the unique experiences of military families.

As our MFLC, Rosa is here to offer students and families a supportive, safe space to work through challenges, build coping skills, or simply talk. Please join us in welcoming Rosa to our CHS community!

9/29/2026 Arizona State University (ASU)

9/30/2026 Oregon State University

10/1/2026 University of Arizona (BEFORE SCHOOL @ 8AM!)

10/2/2026 Butler University

10/5/2026 San Diego State University (SDSU)

10/6/2026 University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), in room 202

10/6/2026 Suffolk University

10/7/2026 Providence College

10/9/2026 Duke University (DURING BREAK at 10am!)

Seniors! Important Upcoming Events

Fall CHS College Counseling Workshops

CHS Counselors will have informative sessions and drop-in help availability on various topics throughout the fall on Mondays during lunch in room 202. The following are the workshops offered:

• September 14th - Common Application & Xello/Scholarships - Tips for competitive programs

• September 21st - UC Applications

• September 28th - College Essays and supplementals

• October 5th - Cal State Applications

• October 19th - Military (USNA Rep or Blue and Gold Rep)

• October 26th, November 2nd, 17th-21st, December 1st - College Application Drop-in Workshops

College Night for ALL Students and Parents - Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 6:00pm

We are excited to host college night in the CHS Theater. This is a night filled with a presentation by the CHS counselors and then there will be breakout sessions with college representatives to learn more about the UC system with UCI, Cal State system with SDSU and Cal State San Marcos, Private Colleges with University of San Diego, and Finding Your Right College Fit. This event is for all grades levels and both students and parents. Don’t miss this informative event!

CAREER CORNER

UPDATED! INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE!

• See the CHS Internship Opportunities Document for internship details and how to apply.Please contact kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net with any questions.Current Internships:

  • Journalism paid internship with The Coronado Times is now available!

  • Social Media internship available with Coronado High School Counseling. See above link for additional details.

  
  

• Don't miss the 2026 Southern California Firefighter Career Expo! Meet recruiters, try the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), and get your questions answered. Free & family-friendly!

  Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM

  FCTC San Diego Co | 6144 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009

  Register today: CalJAC.org

NEW Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings

NEW CHS Counseling Website - Please view for all college and career information and social emotional resources.

Qualifying seniors who have not applied for the CA Seal of Civic Engagement, can earn the award in time to add it to their college applications. From now until Nov. 30th applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The spring application is open to Juniors and Seniors and will be available in February with awards being announced in May. More information can be found on our website at bit.ly/nadocivic

• We continue to be a cashless entry, and here is a link to purchase the digital tickets: CHS GoFan Digital Ticket Link. You can also scan a QR code at the gate.

• We are starting to stream home games on Hudl. It is temporarily free to watch all home regular-season games on the Hudl Fan App or https://fan.hudl.com/

NIEDERMEYER FIELD ACCESS POLICY

To ensure the safety of our student-athletes and maintain smooth game day operations, access to the track and field before, during, and after games is strictly restricted to authorized individuals. Only cleared personnel, including rostered student-athletes, CHS coaches, CHS staff/faculty, visiting teams in uniform, Visiting Coaches, game officials, approved event support, credentialed media, and security and emergency personnel, are permitted beyond the gates and on the track and/or field.

Students, parents, spectators, and community members are required to remain in designated stands and outside of the track and field areas at all times. Please wait until players have fully exited the field gates before meeting them. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in keeping our facilities safe, organized, and enjoyable for everyone while supporting our athletics program.

CMS, VES, and SSES students are welcome to attend football games but must be accompanied by a parent.

CHS Athletic Directors:

• Aaron Brooks: Aaron.brooks@coronadousd.net
• Casey Tanaka: casey.tanaka@coronadousd.net

Islander Company held their first award and promotion ceremony of the year where cadets were recognized for their achievements and new rank.

Pre-order your Yearbook NOW

Yearbook pre-order sales are NOW OPEN at Yearbookforever.com. Books are the LOWEST PRICE of the year - $80 - until Oct. 1, so get yours secured today.

The yearbook is looking for your photos from the Sophomore Class. Please upload your photos by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

The yearbook is looking for your first day/week of school photos. Please upload your photos by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities that spans from September 15 to October 15. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a book! Swing by the CHS Library to view and browse our Hispanic Heritage Month Display, which features a variety of nonfiction and fiction titles by Hispanic and Latinx authors.

We also have a beautiful display of alebrijes from Oaxaca, Mexico. Alebrijes are brightly colored fantastical creatures from Mexican folk art. They inspired the 2017 Pixar animated film, Coco, and is the title of Newbery and Pura Belpré award winning author, Donna Barba Higuera’s, latest book about a sci-fi adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans and alebrijes coexist.

Wellness Tip

Dr. Jonathan Haidt, the author of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, is a guest on Mel Robbins’s latest podcast and he discusses the effects social media is having on boys but also what specific changes you and the people you love can make - starting right now - to take back your attention, motivation, and focus It is definitely worth a listen to! We also have a handful of copies of the book in the CHS library for anyone who wants to check it out.

Protect Your Focus, Motivation, & Mental Health - Mel Robbins

Visit the links below with your students for additional information on the resources available in the library:

· CHS Library Catalog Access

· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure

· CHS Library Canvas

o If you don’t have access to our CHS Library Canvas yet, please enroll at this link after you and your student have been provided with Canvas access: https://bit.ly/CHSlibraryCanvas

Library Hours and Contact

· CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days

· CHS Library Extension: 2088

· CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net

WORLD LANGUAGES AND ELD VIDEO UPDATE

Please watch the 10-minute video for Fall updates and information regarding World Languages Pathways and English Language Development at CUSD.

SEAL OF BILITERACY OCTOBER TESTING

I have emailed you a flyer that goes with this announcement

• There are currently 64 seniors eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy (approx. 30% of the senior class of 212 students).

• Seniors who have not taken or have not passed the test can test in the Fall Testing window of October 19-23, see flyer.

• If you have questions, please contact Dr. Sullivan at maylen.sullivan@coronadousd.org

CIEE Travel Scholarships

I have emailed you a flyer that goes with this announcement

• Did you know that Coronado High School was named a Global Navigator High School with CIEE last school year (25-26)? That means they earmark up to $100,000 for our students to get travel scholarships.

• Here is the Brochure with all the Programs.

• ASAP: Before you start your application, please contact Dr. Sullivan for a $200 discount at maylen.sullivan@coronadousd.org.

• Wednesday, October 21: CIEE Informational Lunch meeting for Students in Room 413.

• Wednesday, October 21 at 5:30pm: CIEE Parent Information meeting in Room 413.

• Questions? Contact Dr. Sullivan at maylen.sullivan@coronadousd.org

Rotary International Exchanges

• International exchanges are an affordable and meaningful way to travel, and a great way to connect to a family abroad.

• There will be an information meeting about Rotary International Exchanges on November 12 from 6 to 7pm in the CHS Multipurpose Room.

• For more information, contact From: Karen Strabala, karen.strabala@gmail.com

September DELAC Meeting Resources

Parents, if you were unable to attend the DELAC Meeting on September 24, please find below all the resources shared at the meeting:

• Meeting Slides (includes a recording and recap of the meeting)

• If you haven’t yet, please take the DELAC/ELAC Parent Engagement survey: https://forms.gle/euJD4iYADy5VUWTV9
  
  

PTO 2026-2027 Meetings 9:00-10:00 a.m

October 15, November 12, January 21, March 4, April 22

PTO Executive Board 2026-2027

Kendra Schaefer, President (coronadoptopres@gmail.com)

Christina Mathis, Vice President

Andrea Ullman, Secretary

Keli Craig, Treasurer

Mandy Cohn and Kimberly Huang: Hospitality

Our programs and opportunities are the result of generous community support. We encourage you to connect with us and other families through joining and volunteering with our Coronado High School PTO, the Islander Sports Foundation, Coronado Schools Foundation, CoSA Foundation, Coronado Safe Harbor, and attending school events and activities. Navy School Liaison Officer: Mindy Hayes mindy.e.hayes.naf@us.navy.mil

619.991.2509

CHS is a dynamic community; if you want to be involved and don’t know how, please reach out and ask. We are here to get you connected.

Voice of Democracy:

• Open to students in 9th - 12th grades enrolled by the Oct. 31st deadline

• Submit a 3 - 5 minute audio essay

• This year’s theme is, “What a veteran taught me about America”

• VFW Post 2422 will award cash prizes to top essayists

• VFW Post 2422 will nominate the winner to compete at the District and National level with national prize levels of $35,000

The deadline for submission is 31 October 2026. I have attached a flyer that contains QR code to access Scholars App. Students will need to access the Scholar's App and create a log-in. Additional information about criteria and submission is included in the app. Essay submission is made directly through the application.

October 8-9: Finals Quarter 1 (see special schedule above)

October 12: Fall Holiday - No School

October 14: PSAT for grades 9-11 and senior activity

PTO Sponsored lunch

CHS Leadership

Erin Rowan: Front Desk Secretary

Maribel Kastlunger: Assistant to Principal Mellina

Linda Kirk: Assistant to Assistant Principal Lewis (alpha A-K)

Noila Perri: Assistant to Assistant Principal Ayala (alpha L-Z)

Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA)

Karrie Jackson: CoSA Coordinator

Deidre Smith: CoSA Admin Assistant

Attendance for 26-27: CHS is encouraging students to be responsible for their attendance by being punctual and on time for class. We appreciate your support in this effort to be respectful by being on time!

Campus Safety: Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.

CUSD Child Nutrition Services: Child Nutrition Services Announces FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE LUNCH MEALS for all Enrolled Students for the 2026-27 School Year. Read more at the link HERE

Canvas: Staying in the know about your student's classes and grades is an important part of our partnership in educating your child. Please be sure to regularly check Canvas . For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent

Note: You do not need to create an account from scratch. You will need to use your current email as your username (the email address you use for Synergy/ParentVue) and then reset your password.

Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.

BIKES and SAFETY:

• Bike Safety: Bikes and E-Bikes: Please remind your student to wear their helmet and follow all traffic laws while riding their bikes to school. We have had a of lot e-bikes running stop signs, going extremely fast, and some close calls with cars and pedestrian accidents. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.
• Bike Racks: Students must park in the bike racks inside the 7th Street school gate. Parking around the school perimeter interferes with traffic, maintenance, and safety. Reminder: students are encouraged to always lock their bikes and helmets.

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CELL PHONE POLICY:

To protect valuable instructional time and minimize distractions, we are implementing a mandatory, campus-wide cell phone policy in all classrooms.

Standard Classroom Procedure

• The Rule: At the start of every class period, all students are required to place their cell phones in their assigned slot in the classroom lockbox.

• The Duration: Lockboxes will be locked immediately when the bell rings. Phones must remain in the lockbox for the duration of the class period and may only be retrieved at the end of the period.

What If a Student is Tardy?

Because classroom phone boxes are locked immediately at the start of the period:

• Tardy students must turn in their cell phones at the front office upon arrival.

• Students can retrieve their phones from the front office at the end of that class period.

Cell phones are not to be carried outside of the classroom during a class period. Students who have their cell phones in the bathrooms, hallways, on the quad, etc. during class time will result in immediate confiscation, a phone referral, and the phone will be sent directly to the office to be picked up at the end of the day.

Airpods and Headphones: All listening devices are required to be in backpacks during class time.

Smart watches and other smart devices are required to be in backpacks during class time.

• Confiscation guidelines follow the same protocols as phones.

Failure to follow the CHS Cell Phone Policy will result in the progressive disciplinary actions detailed in the handbook: Please refer to page 48 of the Student and Family Handbook for the complete policy.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our classrooms focused, respectful, and dedicated to learning.

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CUSD Chromebooks and Device Requirements

Dear CHS Families:

Coronado Unified School District is committed to preparing students for success in school and beyond. Part of this preparation includes exposing students to technology and guiding them in its appropriate uses. We are happy to continue providing 1st through 12th grade CUSD students with a Chromebook, case and charger for educational use at school and at home. This 1:1 Student Device Program will continue for the 2026-2027 school year.

As part of this program, all Coronado High School students are required to bring a fully charged device to school daily. Students who need a device will have the opportunity to check-out a Chromebook during scheduled pick-up.

NEW as of 26-27: All CHS students are required to have a school issued Chromebook at the start of the school year.

Students Using Personal Devices: CHS students who have personal devices at home may use their own device as an alternative to a CUSD Chromebook. If your student chooses to use a personal device, however, please note that it will not have specific CUSD features, such as testing lockdown browsers and content filters. If your student chooses to use their own device for daily school work, they will still be issued a CUSD Chromebook for course-specific requirements and/or local testing and state testing in Spring 2027.

Please note, a school issued Chromebook is required for certain CHS classes. If a course syllabus states that a school issued Chromebook is to be used in that class, this policy will be enforced and upheld. Students may not use their personal device in classes that require a school issued Chromebook.

Students Using CUSD Devices: CHS students who check-out a CUSD Chromebook for their daily school work may keep the device for the duration of their enrollment at CHS, including summers. Students will practice responsibility for operating and maintaining their individual CUSD devices throughout their time at CHS. We also encourage families to purchase the OPTIONAL Mobile Device Protection Plan for CUSD Chromebooks for just $30 a year to limit any fines due to accidental damage. The Protection Plan must be purchased annually within two weeks of the beginning of the school year in order to be valid. A new Protection Plan must also be purchased if a student is provided with a replacement device due to damage/loss of their previous device. This plan only covers the device (NOT the case and charger).

For more information about this program, please visit the links below:

· 1:1 Student Device Program FAQs

· Mobile Device Protection Plan FAQs

· Mobile Device Protection Plan Payment Instructions

Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders