Dear Cougar Community,

My name is Chantel Kelly, and I am honored to introduce myself as the new Principal of Caldwell High School. I am excited for the upcoming school year and look forward to fostering a community where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

At CHS, we are committed to creating an environment where students explore their potential, learn from experiences, and develop the resilience needed for success. We will cultivate a culture of acceptance, perseverance, and continuous learning, equipping students with the courage, curiosity, and confidence to navigate their futures.

Our PBIS framework will reinforce a growth mindset, encouraging effort and improvement while providing a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. Through our RTI framework, we will monitor student progress, utilizing data-driven interventions in our Wednesday math sessions. Additionally, we are integrating formative assessments into our curriculum, giving students opportunities to refine and enhance their work.

Beyond the classroom, we encourage students to explore their interests through sports, clubs, CTE programs, and advanced learning opportunities, we will be celebrating learners achievements and success along the way. Communication with families is a priority for me—we will share updates through the Cougar Connection Newsletter and timely announcements via Blackboard messaging.

We value our partnership with families and the community as we guide students toward their postsecondary goals, collaborating with higher education institutions and workforce partners to provide multiple pathways to college and career readiness. Our continued investment in students' futures ensures that every learner has access to postsecondary experiences that prepare them for the opportunities of tomorrow.

I look forward to an incredible year ahead and am excited to work together to support our students' success!

Sincerely,
Chantel Kelly
2025-26 Principal, Caldwell High School

3401 S. Indiana Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 455-3304

EMAIL: chs@caldwellschools.org

School District Dates to Remember

Link to 2025-26 District Calendar

July 29th 9:00am - 5:00pm Back to School Registration (Spanish speaking support)

July 30th 7:30am - 3:30pm Back to School Registration (New & Returning Students)

July 31st 1:00pm - 4:00pm Back to School Registration (New & Returning Students)

August:

August 12th 9:00 am - 11:00am

Freshmen Orientation (Incoming 9th graders & Parents/Guardians)

August 13th - First Day of School (Early Release 1:24pm)

August 18th - Picture Day

August 21st 5:30pm - Senior Summit

Sept. 1st - Labor Day (No School)

Staff communication is sent via email and through the PowerSchool Portal. Weekly updates on student grades and attendance are also provided. If you are not receiving emails, please check your spam folder or verify your email address with the school.

• You can begin registering your learners by using the Returning Student Enrollment Application - the portal is NOW open.

• Parent Portal (Full Page)

• csd132.powerschool.com/public

• • Registrars and Attendance Clerks at CHS can share instructions on how to get your parent account access information for your learner. Our office will be open Wednesday afternoon to help families finish their registration for next year.

• Summer (June – August)

• Student registration for classes is finalized in June based on selections

• Counselors and Administration are working together to make sure that this get completed and students have full schedules based on their requests and availability.

• Some shifting of classes and students until school starts to balance classes, teacher hiring, etc.

• Schedules released for student review before start of school

• August

• Student schedule available in PowerSchool by July 28th, Counselors will also be sending out available dates and times for them to meet with students about their schedule before the beginning of the year.

• Schedule change request forms will be available from the counseling office (must be returned by the end of the 4th day of the semester) - changes will be based on availability in the class requested.

• Late Start or Early Release Options: Students will need to choose between late start or early release, but NOT both.
• Students need to request through their counselor early release or late start if they are a junior or senior. Requests will be followed up on and must be Approved by a parent or guardian.
• Late Start AND career exploration: Students can have late start and career exploration . All students will need to be enrolled in 6 classes, career exploration does count as a class and students do receive credit for that course but must meet all the criteria for it.

As we prepare for an exciting new school year, we want to share important updates to our CHS counselor assignments. These updates will help us provide more focused and personalized support to students by grade level and last name.

Please review the updated counselor breakdown below for incoming student grade:

👤 New Counselor
Supports:
• All 9th Grade Students
• 10th Grade Students (Last Names A–G)

👤 Mr. Patrick Precht
Supports:
• All 11th Grade Students
• 10th Grade Students (Last Names H–P)
📧pprecht@caldwellschools.org

👤 Ms. Megan Forster
Supports:
• All 12th Grade Students
• 10th Grade Students (Last Names Q–Z)
📧mforster@caldwellschools.org

👉 If a student does not see their assigned counselor listed, please reach out to either Mr. Precht or Ms. Forster at this time for support.

We are here to help with course planning, graduation requirements, postsecondary goals, and any questions you may have as we look ahead to 2025–2026. Thank you for being part of the Cougar community—we’re looking forward to a great year ahead!

Counseling Department Website Link

• Welding

• Automotive Repair

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Medical Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician

• Pre-Engineering

• Hospitality & Tourism

• Business Administration

• Graphic Design

• Rehabilitative Medicine (Sports Med)

• Independent Occupational Training

• Agriculture: Plant Science, Small Engines, Animal Science, Leadership & Communication, Food Science

• Programming & Software Development

• Cybersecurity

All incoming 9th and 11th graders are required to have a sports physical completed before they start practice for the 2025-26 season. If you missed our free clinic you will need to get this completed before the first day of practice.

Link to Athletic Forms

Physical - (9TH and 11TH graders must complete - unless it is not on file, then it needs to be completed)

Consent/Emergency Form - (ALL students must complete)

This combination consent/emergency form must be turned in by all athletes before they will be allowed to practice/play.

Concussion Acknowledgement Form -

This combination consent/emergency form must be turned in by all athletes before they will be allowed to practice/play.

Interim Questionnaire Form - (10TH and 12TH graders must complete)

This form provides us with a brief medical history for each athlete to assist coaches and physicians.

◊ Transfer students

(New to CHS within the last calendar year) must report to the Activity/Athletic Director before they participate at any level. Transfer papers must be completed and filed before that student will become eligible to participate. If there are questions, please contact the Athletic Director. (See Policy 3030 Part-Time Attendance/Dual Enrollment)

◊ Activity cards –

Athletes are required to purchase an activity card before the first athletic contest. - $50

Volleyball

Freshman Volleyball

8/22/25 Fresh. Volleyball @ Meridian HS 5:00 PM

8/25/25 Fresh. Volleyball vs Rocky Mountain HS 5:00 PM

8/27/25 Fresh. Volleyball vs Mountain View HS 5:00 PM

9/03/25 Fresh. Volleyball @ Ridgevue HS 5:00 PM

9/06/25 Fresh. Volleyball (Freshman Volleyball Tournament) @ Rocky Mountain HS

9/08/25 Fresh. Volleyball vs Kuna HS 5:00 PM

Sophomore

8/26/25 Soph. Volleyball @ Parma HS 4:30 PM

8/28/25 Soph. Volleyball vs Gooding HS 4:30 PM

9/02/25 Soph. Volleyball vs Ontario HS 4:30 PM

9/04/25 Soph. Volleyball @ Gooding HS 4:30 PM

9/11/25 Soph. Volleyball @ Columbia HS 4:30 PM

Junior Varsity

8/26/25 JV Volleyball @ Parma HS 5:00 PM

8/28/25 JV Volleyball vs Gooding HS 5:00 PM

9/02/25 JV. Volleyball vs Ontario HS 5:00 PM

9/04/25 JV. Volleyball @ Gooding HS 5:00 PM

9/05/25 JV Lyle Petty VB Tournament TBA

9/06/25 JV Lyle Petty VB Tournament TBA

9/11/25 JV Volleyball @ Columbia HS 5:00 PM

Varsity

8/26/25 Varsity Volleyball @ Parma HS 6:30 PM

8/28/25 Varsity Volleyball vs Gooding HS 6:30 PM

9/02/25 Varsity Volleyball vs Ontario HS 6:30 PM

9/04/25 Varsity Volleyball @ Gooding HS 6:30 PM

9/11/25 Varsity Volleyball @ Columbia HS 6:30 PM

Cross Country

8/23/25 Jimmy Driscoll Invite TBA

8/29/25 Doug Root Invite TBA

9/04/25 Caldwell Twilight Invite (Home)

9/13/25 Nampa City Meet @ West Park TBA

Football

Freshman

9/4/25 Fresh Football @ Columbia 6:00 PM. 08/29/25

9/11/25 Fresh Football @ Gooding 7:00 PM 09/05/25

9/18/25 Fresh Football @ Vallivue 6:00 PM 09/12/25

9/25/25 Fresh Football vs. Ridgevue 6:00 PM

Varsity

08/29/25 Football@ Moscow 7:00 PM

09/05/25 Football @ Columbia HS 7:00 PM

09/12/25 Football vs. Gooding 7:00 PM

09/19/25 Football @ Vallivue 7:00 PM

Girls Soccer

Junior Varsity

8/23/25 Girls JV Soc vs. Capital HS 10:00 PM

8/27/25 Girls JV Soc @ Jerome HS 6:00 PM

8/28/25 Girls JV Soc vs. Ontario HS 4:30 PM

8/30/25 Girls JV Soc vs. Ridgevue HS 10:30 AM

9/02/25 Girls JV Soc vs. Borah HS 4:30 PM

9/03/25 Girls JV Soc vs. Columbia HS 4:30 PM

9/06/25 Girls JV Soc vs. Emmett HS 2:00 PM

Varsity

8/23/25 Girls Varsity vs. Capital HS 11:30 AM

8/27/25 Girls Varsity @ Jerome HS 4:30 PM

8/28/25 Girls Varsity vs. Ontario HS 6:00 PM

8/30/25 Girls Varsity vs. Ridgevue HS 12:00 PM

9/02/25 Girls Varsity vs. Borah HS 6:00 PM

9/03/25 Girls Varsity vs. Columbia HS 6:00 PM

9/06/25 Girls Varsity vs. Emmett HS 3:30 PM

Boys Soccer

Junior Varsity

8/23/25 Boys JV Soc vs Middleton HS 2:00 PM

8/25/25 Boys JV Soc @ Eagle HS 4:30 PM

8/27/27 Boys JV Soc vs Mountain View HS 4:30 PM

8/30/25 Boys JV Soc @ Vallivue HS 10:30 AM

9/03/25 Boys JV Soc @ Timberline HS 4:30 PM

9/06/25 Boys JV Soc vs Borah HS 10:00 AM

Varsity

8/23/25 Boys Varsity Soc vs Middleton HS 3:30 PM

8/25/25 Boys Varsity Soc @ Eagle HS 7:30 PM

8/27/27 Boys Varsity Soc vs Mountain View HS 6:00 PM

8/30/25 Boys Varsity Soc @ Vallivue HS 12:00 AM

9/03/25 Boys Varsity Soc @ Timberline HS 6:00 PM

9/06/25 Boys Varsity Soc vs Borah HS 11:30 AM

See Tell Now Reporting Link

Students or community, it takes all of us to keep our campus safe and when we see something, we need to say something. We really appreciate the efforts of our students and community in keeping our campus a safe place. You can report something by going to the office and telling an adult, telling a trusted teacher, emailing administration or reporting it through See Tell Now. A quick response is best with as many details as possible, including location, time, number of people involved and names if you know them.

Thank you for your help!