Capital High School Newsletter

May 2nd - Youth Sports Physicals

May 4th - 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 14th - Senior's last day of school

May 18th - Capital Graduation, Extra Mile Arena, 7:00 PM

May 22nd - Last day of school

Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching (May 4th-8th) and Student Council has been working hard to give the teachers a fun week they deserve. If you would like to help make it a special week for our amazing teachers, please consider donating here: Capital High School. Thank you so much!

Important Senior Dates to Remember

CLASS OF 2026

“What Parents and Students Need to Know”

Graduates Not Planning to Participate: Graduates not planning to participate in the graduation ceremony, please notify your counselor immediately!

Ms. Hillman (A-D) brittany.hillman@boiseschools.org

Mr. Donnelly (E-LL) jack.donnelly@boiseschools.org

Ms. Ayres (Lo-Ri) jenifer.ayres@boiseschools.org

Ms. Taylor (Ro-Z) lindsay.taylor@boiseschools.org

May 4th-8th, May 11th-15th: A.P. Exams - make-up exams will be as needed.

May 11th - 14th: Senior Finals - All classes are regular length - Normal Daily Bell Schedule

Monday, May 11th Periods 6 & 7 Exams (Full regular day)

Tuesday, May 12th Periods 4 & 5 Exams (Seniors released after 5th period, Caps and Gowns distributed before school, break, and during lunch in the auditorium foyer)

Wednesday, May 13th Periods 0 & 3 Exams (Seniors released after 3rd period)

Thursday, May 14th Periods 1 & 2 Exams (Seniors released after 2nd period) Senior Walk (report to auditorium foyer) and Senior Assembly, elementary and junior high walks in the afternoon

• Please be sure to bring your cap & gown to school for Senior Walk

Seniors enrolled in junior or sophomore classes will be done according to the dates above.

Tuesday, May 12th: Cap and Gown Distribution, Auditorium Foyer 7:30am - 12:30 pm.

All fines must be paid before students will receive their cap and gown. Students will receive a checkout card in their 5th period class on Monday, April 27th. This card needs to be completed and signed off by 3 departments in order to receive your cap and gown. Bring the completed card on Tuesday, May 12th.

• Return charging cable with chromebook and remove stickers

In order to promote a sense of unity and decorum, no decoration is allowed on the cap, gown, stole, or tassel. (i.e. no leis, corsages, medallions, military stoles, etc). District provided cords are approved (Honor, CTE, Student Council, etc.). Remember to try on your caps and gowns when they arrive. If there are any issues, contact our local Jostens office, 208-343-0175, and they can help with any problems. Jostens will also be on site at our graduation rehearsal and the graduation ceremony to help with last minute emergencies.

*If you have not ordered a cap and gown you need to call the local Jostens office at 208-343-0175 ASAP.

If you need to borrow a cap and gown, please contact Jana Rose, social worker, at jana.rose@boiseschools.org or see her in the community room 117.

Thursday, May 14th: Senior Finals, Senior Walk, and Senior Best.

Seniors will attend and take finals in periods 1 and 2. Following 3rd period, seniors will report to the auditorium and put on their caps and gowns for the senior walk. Seniors will walk the hallways in caps and gowns and then report to the auditorium for the Senior Best assembly.

Monday, May 18th: Graduation REHEARSAL, Extra Mile Arena, 10:00 am

All students participating in the graduation ceremony are required to attend the rehearsal. You do not need your cap and gown at this event. All students need to enter through the aux gym, entrance 4, at Extra Mile Arena by 9:45am. Please plan for time to park and enter the facility.

Monday, May 18th: Graduation, Extra Mile Arena, 7:00 pm

Graduation will be held on Monday, May 18th, 2026 at the ExtraMile Arena on the Boise State University campus. The ceremony will begin at 7:00pm. The doors will be open to the public at 6:00pm. Graduates will enter through the aux gym, entrance 4, and need to arrive before 6:15pm. Do not bring purses, jackets, etc. Please plan to arrive early due to parking and security. See more information at the Extra Mile link below.

Graduation Attire: Graduation is a formal occasion. Suggested attire for male graduates is a dress shirt and tie, slacks, and dress shoes. Suggested attire for female graduates is a dress or nice top with a skirt or slacks and low-heeled shoes. Students who wear cutoffs, shorts, flip-flops and other inappropriate attire will be asked to change or not participate in the ceremony.

Official Link to Extra Mile Site https://www.extramilearena.com/events/detail/capitalhighschool-2026

Monday, May 18th: Graduation Party at Wahooz, 11:00 pm - 3:00 am

The Capital High School Class of 2026 will soon be graduating. Parents of seniors have come together to create a memorable celebration that ALL seniors are invited to attend. This event will provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for celebration. It will include food, activities, prizes, entertainment and FUN!

Live Graduation Link - to be provided at later date. The link will also be provided on the Extra Mile Capital High site linked above.

Guests: We are thrilled to announce that there are no limits on the number of guests that may attend the graduation ceremony. Extra Mile Arena will require all guests to enter through a metal detector screening process. Please be sure to not bring prohibited items such as pocket knives or you will be asked to relinquish the item for entry. You can find more information on prohibited items and wheelchair accessibility at the link above.

Clear Bag Policy Update:

Graduation Photos - all graduates will be photographed professionally during the ceremony. Please use the instructions below to ensure access to your photos.

Hello Capital families! Capital Student Council has been planning Senior graduation walks that students can take through their previous schools. All Boise School District schools will be included and seniors will get the opportunity to walk through both their Junior High, and Elementary School. To sign up, please fill out the form connected to this link. Thank you!

Join us at the Capital High School greenhouse for the annual Horticulture plant sale

FRIDAY, May 8th: 3:00 - 6:00 PM

SATURDAY, May 9th: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Do you want to play volleyball for Capital?

There is a summer meeting on May 6th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the Capital High School cafeteria.

Senior Year 2028 Spring Break Trip!

Has your child ever wanted to go snorkeling, ziplining, whitewater rafting, surfing, exploring national parks and rainforests all while in Costa Rica and Panama???

Then this is the senior spring break trip for them!

Enrollment is now open, and space is limited. I encourage you to review the trip details and consider enrolling your child as soon as possible. If you enroll before the end of the month, the cost is lower as well. Enroll with this link: eftours.com/3004128BZ

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, Miss Swann, at cara.elizabeth.swann@gmail.com. You can also visit EF’s website for common parent questions.

Warm regards,

Cara Swann

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Main Office - 208-854-4490

Counseling Office - 208-854-4499

Attendance Office - 208-854-4493

Attendance Office PTL Line 208-854-4494

Please remember that any absences not verified within 48 hours will result in a Truancy which could be followed by disciplinary action.

You can call absences and Permits to leave in at 208-854-4493. Thank you parents for giving us ample time to get those delivered to your students; it is much appreciated.

Administrators

Derek Gardner - Principal

Jeff Hultberg - Assistant Principal, Last Names A - Go

Greg Tovey - Assistant Principal, Last Names Gr - O

Shannen Hickey - Assistant Principal, Last Names P-Z

Counselors

Brittany Hillman, Last Names: A - D

Jack Donnelly, Last Names: E - LL

Jenifer Ayres, Last Names: Lm - Ri

Lindsay Taylor, Last Names: Ro - Z

To request an appointment with your counselor,

please contact Mrs. Weems at (208) 854-4499

Main Office: (208) 854-4490

Attendance/PTL: (208) 854-4493

Registrar: (208) 854-4516

Athletic Director: jason.willer@boiseschools.org

If you need assistance with school supplies or other family needs upon your return to school contact Capital’s Social Worker Jana Rose at jana.rose@boiseschools.org or 208-472-2239. Students in need are encouraged to put in a call slip for Ms. Rose at the counseling office to access the pantry as well.

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CAPITAL STUDENT COUNCIL

Website: capital.boiseschools.org
Location: 8055 West Goddard Road, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-854-4490