Hawks Happenings Monthly Newsletter

Hello Hawks Families,

What an incredible first week of school! There was such great energy throughout CPHS as we welcomed students back into our classrooms, hallways, and activities. From reconnecting with friends and teachers to settling into new classes and routines, it was exciting to see our Hawks back on campus and ready for another great year. From our welcome back assembly to Service Day to our Hawks 101 rotations, we spent some time those first few days covering school-wide expectations while also making space for introducing students to their new teachers and classes!

In this edition of the Hawks Happenings newsletter I share information about our upcoming Open House Teacher Meet & Greet, technology based information, opportunities to be involved in our Parent Advisory Council, and much more.

We look forward to showcasing our FFA students (and Art students) this upcoming weekend at the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days. Hope to see you out there!

Thank you, and if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at raguilar@cpps.org

Go Hawks!

Dr. Robert Aguilar, Principal

For any families wishing to purchase school photos this year, you may do so at LeosPhotography.com. You will need the online order code of: FP2229046.

Come check out College Place FFA at the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days! This year, we have 18 FFA members exhibiting livestock across the small animal, goat, lamb, and pig barns.

Our FFA members have been working hard all summer to prepare for fair - waking up early to feed and care for their animals, spending late evenings practicing showmanship, and putting in countless hours to make sure their projects are ready. Fair week is their opportunity to showcase that hard work and dedication.

If you're at the fair, be sure to stroll through the barns and look for the College Place FFA displays and animals! We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and can't wait to see them in the show ring!

Hope to see you at our annual Fall Open House and Teacher Meet & Greet! Stay for the First Home Football Game! It's a free community event!

Our ASB is hosting a student only tailgate at the outdoor blacktop before our first home football game on Sept. 11th. We will have music, food, games and walk into the stadium student section as a study body! Starts at 6:00pm! The theme is "Camo".

Below is a informational graphic on some important items related to your students Chromebook.

If you have any questions about the Qustodio app, please reach out to their customer support team. Again, the initial invitation email will go out directly to families in the next few weeks.

One of the features of parent access in Skyward is the ability to receive weekly auto-generated Skyward email reports that include your student's grades. The video linked below helps guide you through the process for setting that up. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Assistant Principal, Ambra Bryant.

The CPHS Parent Advisory Council is a group of parents who meet with Principal Aguiar three times throughout the school year (fall, winter, and spring) to offer feedback and parental perspective on any potential new initiatives, data review, policy adjustments, as well as support our annual teacher appreciation endeavors and the Golden Feather (Teacher-of-the-Year) award.

If you would like to join, please email me at raguilar@cpps.org for a calendar invite for the fall meeting which will be on Wednesday, October 21st. Thank you for considering joining our Parent Advisory Council.

Team apparel stores from Clear Apparel for CPHS Fall Sports are open and available for anyone to purchase! See details below, GO HAWKS!

Website: https://clear-apparel.com/

Wanting to purchase Hawks general gear? Use this link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/9ZmjjhKvfV

Questions: clearapparelcp@gmail.com

The best place to go for our athletics games and contests is our Athletics Webpage, linked below!

Also, follow us on Instagram @cphshawks_athletics

Homecoming information will come out in the October 1st Newsletter as this year we have a later homecoming game scheduled.

This month's instructional shout-out goes out to Mr. Brady Svilich! Mr. Svilich is teaching CiHS Personal Finance, ASB/Leadership, and Algebra II. When not teaching in the classroom, Mr. Svilich is also coaching Hawks softball, and was mostly teaching at Sager Middle School last year.

1. What do you love most about teaching Math, ASB, and/or Personal Finance at CPHS?

I enjoy getting to teach students things that actually connect to their everyday lives. Whether it's helping a student understand a math concept, watching ASB students turn an idea into something the whole school gets excited about, or seeing a student realize that personal finance is something they can actually understand and control, I enjoy those moments when things click.

2. What is one thing you hope all students leave your class with?

I hope they leave knowing that they are more capable than they sometimes think they are. I don't expect every student to love math, remember every financial formula, or become and ASB superstar. But I do want them to leave with the confidence to figure things out, ask questions, make mistakes, and keep going when something doesn't come easily.

Thank you Mr. Svilich for being a positive, team-focused member of our Hawks community!

To kick off the school year, our students will soon be completing the Panorama SEL Survey! Social-emotional learning is an important part of helping students feel connected, supported, and ready to learn. Students will complete the survey three times throughout the year, helping us better understand how we can support their growth and well-being. This short 20 minute survey will be conducted in Hawk Time, with our first scheduled fall Panorama survey set for Tuesday, Sept. 8th. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

For more information about the Panorama SEL Screener feel free to visit their website. (link)

Our GESA High School Credit Union branch manager, Brandon Moreno, has been hard at work making sure our CPHS students are learning about the opportunities available to them by opening a GESA Credit Union account. This summer, CPHS received a cheque for $8,717. These funds help cover costs associated with J Term while also providing our students an opportunity to learn about finance and banking with in high school! Thank you GESA!

Dear College Place High School Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! My name is Diana Piefer, and I am your Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator here at CPHS.

My job is to make sure your student has everything they need to succeed in school. I am here to help connect your family with useful resources, including:

--School supplies.

--Basic needs like clothing, food, and hygiene items.

--Academic coaching to help students organize their schoolwork and stay on track.

--Teacher communication by helping students learn how to ask their teachers for help.

--A safe space for students to talk, set goals, and find motivation.

All of our services are completely free. If your student or family needs a little extra support this year, please feel free to reach out to me, my email is dpiefer@cpps.org, or dianap@cisbluemountain.org.

Let’s work together to make this a wonderful school year!

Diana Piefer Communities In Schools Site Coordinator College Place High School

This month's attendance focus is: "Pledge to be Present". Attendance is key to your student's success in school and beyond. We are cheering you on and here to work together to ensure students attend school every day and have the opportunities to achieve their goals!

Bridges of Hope brings together the former Suicide Prevention Walk & Overdose Awareness Day into one colaborative community event that promotes awareness, connection, recovery, and hope.

College Place School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB): Marissa Waddell, mwaddell@cpps.org; Civil Rights and Section 504, and Gender Inclusive School Coordinator: James Fry, jfry@cpps.org;

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College Place, Washington, 99324

Email: raguilar@cpps.org
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