CHS Islander News
October 20-24, 2025
THIS WEEK
Pumpkin Grams on sale until Oct 30th
Oct 20 College Workshops in Room 202 at Lunch
Oct 21 NHS Tutoring 3:30-4:30 pm in room 511
Oct 22 Unity Day - wear orange to combat bullying
Oct 23 Earthquake Drill
Oct 24 ASB - Fall Festival at lunch in the quad
CoSA presents "Alice by Heart" 7PM Theatre Purchase Tickets
Oct 25 CoSA presents "Alice by Heart" 7PM Theatre Purchase Tickets
Terrific job on completing finals and semester 1, Islanders! The teachers, staff, and I are proud of you for all of your efforts!
Term 1 Semester 2 Starts Tomorrow!! Term 1 semester 2 transcript grades will be available for viewing on Synergy in ParentVue on October 24th. Please have a conversation with your student about having a fresh start with the new grading period!
Thank you to our amazing PTO for the lovely staff luncheon and providing testing treats to our students during finals. We appreciate you!
October 22nd is Unity Day: a day to come together against bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month and to send a powerful message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion within our school community. To celebrate, please encourage your student to wear orange to school on Wednesday to show their support for unity and standing up against bullying.
Stick around campus this Friday for our Fall Festival! We will have hot cocoa and apple cider from our wonderful PTO, pumpkin painting, and a petting zoo!
Federal Survey Cards: If you have not returned your card, please do so as soon as possible. They can be turned in to the office or 2nd period teachers
World Languages updates: Click here for the Slideshow of updates
Independent Study Contract: Students who have a planned absence of 1 (or more) consecutive days of school may complete an Independent Study Contract with the prior approval of a CHS administrator. When successfully completed, an ISC enables students to remain on track with their learning in the classroom. It also allows the District to recoup the loss of funding caused by the absence. In order to be approved, please submit an ISC request to the front office at least three school days before the absence begins to allow teachers an opportunity to organize the work for students. For more information, please contact Noila Perri (noila.perri@coronadousd.net) in the main office.
NHS tutoring: Our NHS tutors are available to provide support in any content area with students in all grade levels. This is an excellent way for students to get some extra support and ready for exams
- Tuesdays after school 3:35-4:35pm Room 511
- Thursdays at lunch Room 511
Lunch: Students are expected to return to campus on time for period 3. Arriving tardy to 3rd period may result in having lunch detention the following day. Also, thank you for reminding your student that respectful behavior on and off campus is an expectation of all CHS Islanders.
Tardy Sweeps: CHS administration conducts unannounced tardy sweeps throughout the year. Students who arrive late after the tardy bell will check in at the MPR, be marked tardy with their ID, and then head to class; phones will also be collected and returned at the end of the day to support our cell phone policy. Thank you for helping us reinforce punctuality and a focused learning environment by ensuring your student arrives on time and ready to learn.
Has your child been absent or tardy? Detentions & Saturday School:
Detention is held on Tuesday afternoon (3:40 p.m.), Thursday morning (7:30 a.m.) and Thursday afternoon (3:40 p.m.). Students must attend detentions to clear tardies.
Students may also attend Saturday School to clear tardies and absences. October Saturday School will be held on Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Students may sign up for Saturday School by filling out the form linked below:
The AP Testing Registration and Payment Website is now OPEN. The Fall payment deadline is November 2, 2025. Please visit our school website for full registration and payment information by clicking the following link:
Please reach out to Mrs. Lewis, wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net if you have any questions.
ASB (Associated Student Body)
Pumpkin Grams are on sale now through October 30th. Parents, you can send a bag of treats to your kids. Students can send one to their friends. All Pumpkin grams will be delivered on Halloween to students in second period class.
Pumpkin grams can be purchased online or in person at the student store. LINK To go Here
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Student Activities Calendar Dates will be added as events are planned and approved throughout the year
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Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.islanders27
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Islander Company will conduct awards quarters on Wednesday Nov 5th at 1450, this is to recognize cadets for their achievements and should take 20 minutes. Awardees will be informed the week prior and names will be published in the Weekly POW email some you may attend to congratulate your cadet.
Islander Company recent volunteer work:
Scottish Rite Diner participation 1 Oct, Village Elementary Hoedown 10 Oct, Color Guards Balboa Park 11 Oct, Socal BMX Bike Finals 12 Oct.
New PARENTS OF SENIORS!
- Updated College Applications: If your student is going to any type of college, including UC, Cal State, Community or any other private or public University, students need to add their colleges they are applying to in Xello, our college and career platform. Xello is how we send all letters of recommendation, transcripts, school reports, etc. to colleges. We prepped the students as juniors last year and then reviewed it with them during the senior assembly on September 11th and sent an email with all details and reviewed it in the weekly college application workshops. You received an email on October 17th with additional details on what is required and detailed instructions in order to support your student. Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions.
- The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CA Dream Act are open and are due March 2, 2026! An information packet was emailed to every senior and parent on October 17th with specific financial aid workshops and resources. To access the documents sent home to seniors with live links, click HERE or visit the CHS Financial Aid webpage. A hard copy of the information will be mailed home the week of October 20th. The CHS Counselors are here to help support you through the process. Please attend the CHS Funding College Night below or reach out to your counselor for help!
REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SENIORS - AB469The AB469 legislation requires all California seniors to complete ONE of the following before the end of their senior year. You must complete the requirement prior to purchasing a grad nite and/or prom ticket as well.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
An application for the California Dream Act (CADAA) (for undocumented students)
To submit an “opt-out” form
- CHS GI Bill and CalVet Night on Thursday October 23rd at 6pm in the MPR (see included flyer for additional details)
- New Funding College Night on Wednesday November 5th at 5:30pm-7:00pm in the CHS Multi-Purpose Room - CHS will have experts in Financial Aid give a presentation and a workshop to complete the FAFSA/Dream Act in its entirety to meet the requirement for ALL seniors. Students should attend as well. There will be a student workshop on Monday November 3rd at lunch for students to complete the first part in creating their FSA ID. Students need to initiate the FAFSA and parents join as contributors.
New Military Service Academy Nomination Deadline for Rep Scott Peters: Rep. Scott Peters has the privilege of nominating students to attend our nation's service academies. The deadline to apply for a nomination from Rep. Peters’ office is next Friday, October 24. Students must reside in CA-50. The application and other information can be found on Rep. Peters’ website. If students have questions, they can email CA50serviceacademynoms@mail.house.gov or call the district office at 858-455-5550.
New SPRING COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES
If your student is interested in taking a course at a community college in spring 2026 (not including the dual enrollment courses on campus), the course catalogs and registration are open. Please have them attend the required counseling workshop on Tuesday October 21st at lunch in room 202 to begin the registration process. This is a student led process supported by the counselors. '
Coronado High School’s 2025-2026 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. The counselors reviewed it at college night this week. 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.
College Night Resources
Thank you parents for coming to our college night and making it a success! Below are some of the resources from the night. Also, please take a moment to complete this brief College Night Parent Survey to give feedback to the counseling department on the night.
CHS Counselors College Night Presentation
CHS Class of 2026 College Workshop Folder - Senior Application Workshop Folder
XELLO - CHS’S COLLEGE AND CAREER PLATFORM - PARENT/GUARDIAN ROLL-OUT -
Xello is the college and career platform for CHS. Using Xello, students document their journey as they build self-knowledge, explore career and post-secondary options, create plans, apply to colleges, select courses, and continually reassess as they take in new knowledge, skills, and experiences. By enabling Xello’s Family Portal, we are giving you a front-row view to the work your child is completing in Xello through your Xello Family Account.
- On Tuesday September 30th, you should have received an email from noreply@xello (on your email that is in Synergy) inviting you to create your Family Account. A separate email detailed information on the platform, along with videos and resources. All information can be found on the CHS Counseling Website under the Xello section. If you have any questions regarding your Xello account, please email Kristen Ereno at kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net.
Fall College Visits!
Private and Public college representatives from California and across the country come to visit CHS during lunch in the College and Career Center (CCC) to meet with students. Check out CHS College Visits Fall 2025 for a comprehensive list or look below for the upcoming visits.
DATE COLLEGE
Tue, Oct 21st, 2025 College of the Holy Cross
Wed, Oct 22nd, 2025 Providence College
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 San Diego State University
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 Vassar College
Tue Oct 28th, 2025 Hofstra University
Wed Oct 29th, 2025 Saint Mary's College of California
Thu Oct 30th, 2025 University of Oregon
Fri Oct 31st, 2025 University of San Diego
Fall CHS College Application Counseling Workshops - Seniors
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:
October 20th - Military Academies & ROTC Scholarships
October 27th, November 3rd, 17th-21st, December 1st - College Application Drop-in Workshops
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HALLOWEEN HAPPENING - Friday October 24th from 3:30pm-5:30pm
The City of Coronado’s Recreation Department needs student volunteers to run the activities for the younger kids. Costume is encouraged. Email Stacy at sberman@coronado.ca.us to register to volunteer.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
See the CHS Internship Opportunities Document for internship details and how to apply.
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.
Congratulations to Girls Tennis for Winning League!
Girls' soccer Pre-Season meeting at Lunch on Wednesday in the PE Classroom.
Winter Sports Season is around the corner. Make sure to register online and upload a valid physical (Must include Office Stamp and only Valid for one year).
Tryout Schedule for Winter Sports:
Boys Basketball: November 8th, Saturday from 9:00-12:00 in CHS Gym
Monday through Friday: JV: 3:45-5:45pm and Varsity 5pm-7:30pm
Girls Basketball: November 8th, Saturday from 12:00-2:00pm in CHS Gym
Monday - Friday 3:45-5:45pm
Boys Soccer: November 12th, Wednesday, from 4:00-6:00pm;
Thursday and Friday also 4:00-6:00pm
Girls Soccer: November 12th, Wednesday, from 4:00-6:00pm;
Thursday and Friday also 4:00-6:00pm
Girls Water Polo: November 11th, Monday from 3:30-5:30pm @ CHS Pool
Tuesday through Friday, 3:30-5:30pm
Link to order Volleyball ISLANDER MERCH PRE-ORDER FORM.
Link to order Water Polo Swag: https://chs-boys-water-polo.square.site/
Link to support Football with Islander gear: https://ipdspirit.com/collections/coronado
CHS Athletic Director: Aaron.brooks@coronadousd.net
On behalf of members of the World Languages Department and the CHS Library, I would like to invite our entire CHS community to participate in our El DĂa de los Muertos ofrenda (altar) that will be on display in the CHS Library the first week of November from November 3-7.
DĂa de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and culturally rich Mexican holiday that honors and remembers deceased loved ones. It is a time for families and communities to come together, share stories, and pay homage to those who have passed on. Building an altar, or “ofrenda,” is a central aspect of DĂa de los Muertos because it represents the love and memories of the family.
If you have a loved one that you would like honored for this year’s altar, please feel free to provide a framed photograph to the CHS Library no later than Friday, October 31st. Please include your name so that it can be returned to you. Any and all photographs, mementos, or décor are welcomed. We will be sure to take photographs of the altar and share them with our CHS community. Please encourage your students to participate as well!
This event is made possible by a generous PTO One Islander Grant provided by the CHS PTO. We are so thankful for their support and collaboration! Thank you in advance for your participation.
· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure
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
Voice of Democracy:
· Open to students in grades 9-12 enrolled by Oct. 31st deadline
· Submit a 3–5-minute audio and written essay
· This year’s theme is, “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”
· VFW Post 2422 will award $4,000 to the top VOD and PP essayists
· VFW Post 2422 will nominate the winner to compete at the District and National level with national prize levels of $35,000
CLASS OF 2026 FUNDRAISER
The Coronado High School Class of 2026 is hosting a holiday wreath fundraiser through Lynch Creek Farm to support senior year events and activities. When ordering, enter campaign ID: 9388905 at checkout on the Lynch Creek Farm website to ensure proceeds benefit the class.
The CHS PTO has lots of amazing things planned for the students, teachers and staff this year! As always we cannot do what we do without the help of our amazing CHS Families!
Thank you for taking the time to help us support our awesome CHS students, teachers and staff. CHS PTO is looking forwarding to a fantastic school year! Go Islanders!
PTO Executive Board 2025-2026
Liz Riebe, President (coronadoptopres@gmail.com)
Alison Gregory, Vice President
Arlene Ventimiglia, Secretary
Keli Craig, Treasurer
Mandy Cohn: Hospitality
Coronado High School
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders