Collins Hill HS - March, 2026

Dear Collins Hill Families,

As we continue moving through an exciting semester, we want to take a moment to celebrate the many accomplishments of our students. Their dedication in the classroom and in all aspects of school life continues to make us proud. Below are just a few highlights from this past month on The Hill.

• We are thrilled to congratulate our Game Day Cheer team for becoming the first team from the state of Georgia to compete at Nationals! Their hard work, spirit, and commitment have paved the way for future Eagles and brought incredible recognition to Collins Hill. We are so proud of this historic achievement!

• A huge congratulations
  to our Girls Basketball team, who finished second overall in the region and advanced to the first round of the state playoffs. Their determination, teamwork, and leadership on and off the court represent the very best of Eagle athletics.

• Last week, we celebrated students who arrived to class and school on time every day. We’re excited to share that more than 1,000 students earned the opportunity to attend our No Tardy Party! Thank you to our families for supporting punctuality; it makes a major difference in instructional time and student success.

• We are proud to announce that 35 outstanding students were inducted into the Collins Hill High School chapter of the National Honor Society. These students demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements.

Whether in academics, athletics, fine arts, leadership, or extracurricular activities, our students continue to accomplish great things every single day. Their dedication and passion strengthen our school community and make Collins Hill a vibrant place to learn and grow. Things are happening on The Hill!

Thank you, families, for your continued support. We look forward to another month of excellence and celebration.

Mrs. Lee Augmon, Principal

Collins Hill High School

(770) 682- 4101

https://www.gcpsk12.org/CollinsHillHS

March 13 - Digital Learning Day

April 6-10 - Spring Break

April 25 - Prom - Braselton Civic Center

May 20 - Last Day of School

May 21 - Graduation @ 2:00 - Gwinnett Arena

Congratulations to Gabriela Jackson, March Student of the Month! Gabriela is a member of FBLA, NHS, NAHS, and Art Club, as well as being a Scholar Athlete. She has earned the UGA Merit Award, Softball 1st Team All State Player Award in NY, and the NYC Top 30 Small School Athlete Award. Gabriela volunteers at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter and teaches a children's crochet group during the summer. Currently, she is training to be a manager at Chick- Fil-A. She hopes to study Marketing and Psychology at either UGA or KSU. Congratulations to Gabriela Jackson, March Student of the Month!

Please don't forget to take the Educational Effectiveness Survey ("EES") that helps us improve here at CHHS. If you have already taken it, thank you!

Link: https://gcpsk12ga.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_20oS4zuLxc3XwmG

Please remember to pay any outstanding balances to the cafeteria!

Log into your MyPaymentsPlus account for easy access to view your balance and for online payments (preferred method), or your student may pay by cash at the register during lunch.

If your household is experiencing food insecurity, you can still fill out a Free and Reduced Price meal application for your child(ren) for the current school year. Applications are typically processed within a few days.

Rising 9th, 10th and 11th graders:

The Deadline to "Apply for Dual Enrollment" is Thursday March 5th at 2:10PM. It will stop accepting submissions at that time.

Also see link to the Dual Enrollment Parent Night if you were not able to make it.

https://gocgcpsk12-org.zoom.us/rec/share/twbb9GBC8NTQ6WD7A_FLc7LcH0Q8-k-dfF4rKK55gudT0OcxFQVMVUu9gxfSA2HT.NTw9UAhz8qWzsKGc

Passcode: rc^3nd2f

Have your student sign up for a meeting to learn more using the QR code or link.

https://forms.gle/9Mhskdxa9w1QBHCy9

Support PBIS at Collins Hill High School

Dear Community Supporter,

At Collins Hill High School, we believe in recognizing and uplifting the positive behaviors that make our school a thriving, respectful, and inclusive community. Through our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, we celebrate students who demonstrate Scholarship/Service/Spirit, Ownership, Accountability, and Respect (S.O.A.R)—values that reflect the heart of our school and the broader Collins Hill community.

To continue building a culture of pride and positivity, we are seeking donations from our Amazon Wishlist to support PBIS incentives and events. These items help us reward students meaningfully and visibly showcase the great things happening at Collins Hill. From small tokens of appreciation to larger celebrations, every contribution helps reinforce the behaviors that make our school a better place for everyone.

PBIS is more than a school initiative—it’s a movement that strengthens relationships, boosts morale, and fosters a sense of belonging. With your support, we can continue to spotlight the incredible efforts of our students and staff, and inspire even greater pride in our school.

Please consider donating an item from our Amazon Wishlist. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

Amazon Link: https://a.co/i7N7tkp

Amazon QR Code:

Thank you for being a valued part of our community and for helping us make Collins Hill High School a place where positivity shines.

With gratitude,
Angel Estrada
PBIS Coach – Collins Hill High School

The Goal Line

Students should exit the building daily by 2:30 PM or be under the direct supervision of a teacher, coach, or club sponsor. If students need a quiet place to study or wait for their rides The Goal Line Program is open in the Media Center Monday-Thursday. 2:30- 4:30 PM.

Join the Collins Hill Education Foundation for a cluster-wide celebration of food, fun and BINGO!! Each round of BINGO will highlight some of the awesome things in our cluster schools and have prizes! Each cluster school receives grants - come see the excellence in our schools!

Tickets are only $25 – each ticket includes food, fun and prizes - and will get you a set of BINGO cards – one for each BINGO game. All five games will have a cash prize, with a $250 GRAND PRIZE for the Final Game!!

We hope you will join us for a great time to raise money to celebrate Excellence in Education!

https://gcps-foundation.org/events/

https://gofan.co/event/6115034?schoolId=GA4918

We love to recognize you, and your accomplishments, anytime we can. With that in mind, if you have been awarded a scholarship for your postsecondary pursuits, please complete this form. If you have applied, but have not yet heard, you have until April 12. Additionally, if you are awarded more than one scholarship, you can certainly submit multiple times!

News

• Students will begin receiving notices for outstanding fines (parking, textbooks, technology, etc.). These must be taken care of ASAP.
• Possible movie night for seniors passing all their classes – more info to come.

Upcoming Events

• Marching Order – Name must be recorded by 3/5
• St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt – 3/17, during school
• Cookies & Cocoa – 3/19, during school. Also includes a fine check in and voter registration event
• Senior Scavenger Hunt – 3/27–4/12, not during school hours
• Locker Strip Pick Up – 3/30–4/3, during school
• Cap & Gown Pick Up – 4/15, during school
• Important: All fines must be paid before cap and gown will be delivered
• Locker decorating – 4/16 4 to 7pm
• Food Truck Friday – 4/17, during school
• Scholarship/Award Upload Deadline- April 17
• Senior Letters Due – 4/20
• Senior Week – 4/20–4/24, during school
• Senior Spirit Week – 4/27–5/1, during and after school
• Senior Honors and Awards Night – 5/5, after school and by invitation.

Senior Ads: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DOO1tlhpPR6QTCWHRPIcJ3KbRDDvKYtKSO3SmTfjoDU/edit?usp=sharing

• Purchase a senior ad by going to yearbookordercenter.com and using the school code 14042 and create one by clicking under "Yearbook Ads"

• All ads must be created and paid for before your space in the yearbook can be reserved

• You can split the cost up over four payments by choosing PayPal—> Buy Now, Pay Later/ Pay in 4

• Senior Ads are due by mid-October OR whenever we run out of space

• Please email Ms. Holly Smith with any questions at holly.smith@gcpsk12.org

Don't forget to buy your 25-26 Collins Hill Yearbook! We ran out last year, so don't wait!

Preparing for college can be daunting for students and their families, but there are ways to ensure a seamless preparation process. Check out the college and career resources here: https://collinshillhs.gcpsk12.org/counseling/college-career-planning

Did you know there's a Parent/Guardian Dashboard for SchooLinks? Follow these instructions for parents/guardians to join SchooLinks to help as you support your high schooler with college & career preparations!

Interested in Dual Enrollment for the next school year? Find general information here and keep an eye out for the recording from this week's informational meeting: https://collinshillhs.gcpsk12.org/academics/special-programs/dual-enrollment

Scholarships & Financial Aid: https://collinshillhs.gcpsk12.org/counseling/scholarships-financial-aid

Care Team: The Care Team is dedicated to helping Collins Hill families facing unexpected needs that may arise during the school year. Our goal is to ensure students have what they need to stay focused on learning and succeeding in the classroom. Assistance may include school supplies, food, personal care items, and other essential resources. If your student needs support at any time during the school year, please contact your child’s counselor.

College & Career Development's 2025-2026 GCPS Career Guide

The 2025-2026 edition of the GCPS Career Guide is now available! This Career Guide showcases opportunities in CTAE, Computer Science, and STEM that are available throughout the district. Digital versions are available on the GCPS website in English, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese.

March 2026 DRIVER'S EDUCATION

The Community School Office is now accepting registration forms and payment for the ​March 9, 2026, thru ​March 20, 2026, zoom driver's education session. Payment must be made on the students MyPaymentsPlus account. Information and registration forms may be picked up outside the Community School Office room #1.338 or you can visit the school website under the classes tab at www.collinshill.org for the information. Space is limited and reserved on the first come first served basis.

Certificate of Enrollment Forms*

*This form is required for students aged 15 to 17 who wish to obtain a Driving Learner's Permit or a Driver's License and is only valid for 30 days from the date of processing.

1. Log into your MyPaymentsPlus account to request and pay $6.00 for your official Certificate of Enrollment.
2. Allow 48 business hours to process your request, please.

3. Return to the Main Office during school hours (Monday-Friday) to pick up your completed and notarized certificate.

eADAP Certificate*

*This certificate is required for students aged 16 to 17 who wish to obtain a Driver's License.

Go to the website: https://dds.georgia.gov/ (If you cannot recover your username and password you created when you took the course previously to print your certificate, you will need to create a new account and retake the course)

1. Hover over "Testing/Training " on the ribbon bar at the top of the page.

2. Choose "Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (DAP/eADAP)" from the dropdown menu.

3. Click on " eADAP for Teen Drivers " under Program Links.

4. Click on the "Student Registration" tab in the left-hand box on the page. Then click continue.

5. The Student ADAP Registration page will come up and you will need to fill this form out COMPLETELY and press save. You should be able to then log-in and take the course online and print out your certificate once you pass.

The Care Closet at The Hill is available for our students and families that are struggling with food insecurity and lacking essential personal care items, school supplies, and more.

For students needing to shop the Care Closet: Schedule appointment (serves as their pass) OR have a pass from their teacher

For parents needing to reserve a bag of food or other essentials to pick up: Reserve a bag to pick up

Need help by phone or email instead?

Please contact our Jessica Rodriguez at our Family Resource Center located at CHHS.

Office: 770-682-4117

Email: jessica.r.rodriguez@gcpsk12.org

Direct Message on ParentSquare: Go to Messages > Direct Message > search by name

ParentVUE - Apps on Google Play (for android)

‎ParentVUE App - App Store (for iPhone/iPad)

ParentSquare - Apps on Google Play (for android)

‎ParentSquare App - App Store (for iPhone/iPad)

Parents/Guardians: We look forward to partnering with you for student success! Feel free to call the Family Resource Center at The Hill at 770-682-4117 if you need help learning to navigate any of the parent resources. These three resources in particular are essential to monitoring and supporting your high schooler.

💬 TRANSLATE OUR PARENT RESOURCES TO YOUR FAMILY'S PREFERRED LANGUAGE

Did you know that you can translate the CHHS website and our parent resources to your preferred language?

SCHOOL WEBSITE: Look for the Language button on the bottom right corner of the screen and click to select your language.

PARENTVUE APP: Select "current language" at the bottom of the log in screen and choose your language or contact 770-682-4117 for assistance.

PARENTSQUARE APP: Please visit the Family Resource Center (or the Counseling Office) to ask for your preferred correspondence language to be updated. When your preferred correspondence language is set to a language other than English, it will allow you to communicate with your child's teachers and any school staff in your preferred language when using ParentSquare (the app automatically does the translating for you!).

OTHER RESOURCES AND/OR MEETINGS: Do you need help with school documents/resources due to a language barrier? Do you need an interpreter/translation for an upcoming school meeting or event? Please call the Family Resource Center (FRC) for assistance. We will do our best to accommodate your language needs.

Click here to schedule an appointment if you need additional assistance (appointments in English or Spanish, or a translation device is available for other languages) or call 770-682-4117

Parents/Guardians: Not sure how to log in to your parent accounts? Trouble logging in or receiving an error message? Please refer to the troubleshooting guide above or submit your request for help to Request Help with Parent Account. Completing this quick request for help form will allow us to address the issue in a timely manner, and we will contact you with the resolution. Unable to submit the form? Please contact Jessica Rodriguez at 770-682-4117, by email jessica.r.rodriguez@gcpsk12.org, or by Direct Message on ParentSquare (search by name under Messages > Direct Message).

Eagle Families: Have you moved recently, or will you be moving residency later in the semester? Please refer to instructions above to update your address with the school as soon as possible. Thank you!

Is your family moving out of the GCPS district or the CHHS cluster? Please refer to the GCPS Withdrawal Process on our website for instructions. We wish your child the best during their transition to a new school.

By state law, a valid certificate of immunization (Form #3231) or a notarized statement of religious exemption (Form #2208) is required for school enrollment. The certificate of immunization must be completed by the health department or your private physician. A valid Form #3231 must be marked with either "Date of Expiration" or as "Complete for School Attendance." A certificate marked with a "Date of Expiration" expires on the date indicated. A current certificate must be submitted within 30 days of expiration. A medical exemption, if applicable, should be noted on Form #3231 with a current date of expiration. You may request a form from your school for a religious exemption.

Need to visit one of the health department offices in Gwinnett County? Click to visit the Lawrenceville or Norcross locations.

If your child does not have health insurance or their health plan won’t cover vaccines, call your local health department and ask about getting no-cost or low-cost vaccines. For more information, visit http://dph.georgia.gov/vaccines-children or call (800) 848-3868.

For more information about immunization requirements for GCPS: https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/student-safety-and-wellness

Paying for school meals, fees, exams and activities online helps speed up lines, ensures the safety of your payment and is convenient and easy whether using the MyPaymentsPlus website or App. All parents/guardians are encouraged to create an account: https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/online-payments-mypaymentsplus

Worried about paying for your child's medical care if an accident should happen? K & K's student accident insurance can help. Go to www.studentinsurance-kk.com and click the Enroll Now button for detail

Want to help select next year’s PTSA board for the 2026-2027 school year? If you're interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please email chhsptsa50@gmail.com for more information. You must be a PTSA member to participate on the committee. There's still time to join!

Even if you don't have time to volunteer, your membership contribution will assist the PTSA in their support of CHHS, students and staff. Our goal is to have at least ONE person from every household represented at Collins Hill join this year.

Scan the QR code or go to https://sites.google.com/view/collinshillptsa/home%20%20%20to join the CHHS PTSA

We want to make sure you are aware of some important materials that are available to you and how you can access them. Please take a moment to look over these helpful documents!

Student/Parent Handbook - https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/2025-26-handbook

Student Calendar - https://www.gcpsk12.org/about-us/calendar

Parent Resources -

https://www.gcpsk12.org/about-us/divisions-and-teams/strategy-performance-and-accountability/data-governance/parent-resources

Toolkit for Families of Students with Special Needs -https://www.gcpsk12.org/about-us/divisions-and-teams/teaching-and-learning/special-education-and-psychological-services/toolkit-for-families-of-students-with-special-needs

Ways to help your PTSA: Community Support from Kroger and Target RedCard:

You can easily link your card to help the CHHS PTSA! Search for Collins Hill High School PTSA and select it.

To link your TARGET REDCARD Rewards (or check the status), click here.

To link your KROGER Rewards (or check the status), click here.

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