Weekly Newsletter

November 9, 2025

Dear Coyote Community,

I hope this rainy Sunday finds you well and staying warm. Bundle up—our weather teams are forecasting a chilly start to the week, and I, for one, am not quite ready for freezing temperatures! On a personal note, I’m looking forward to returning to school after four days of sick leave battling a tough virus. Please take care of yourselves—some of these germs are no joke!

I’d like to highlight that next week’s PTSA meeting has been canceled to allow all families and students the opportunity to attend the MCPS Boundary and Programs Analysis Community Engagement Event hosted at CHS on November 18 at 7:00 p.m. Whether you are new to Clarksburg or preparing to graduate, your perspectives are invaluable to these important discussions. Even if you can only stop by for part of the evening, I encourage you to attend and lend your voice.

Mr. Tanveer and I will host our next Fireside Chat on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center. This will be a great opportunity to connect and reflect together before Winter Break.

Please take a moment to review this week’s updates, which include important information about winter sports registration, the caregiver survey, and access to our Clarksburg Cares pantry resources. And don’t miss our celebrations—our athletic teams were absolutely outstanding this weekend!

It continues to be an honor and a joy to serve the Clarksburg High School community. Thank you for your continued partnership in making CHS a place where scholarship, leadership, and relationships thrive.

Warmly,
Ms. O’Neill

November 10 Clarksburg Cluster Government Worker Appreciation Dinner (6:00 pm, Hallie Wells)

November 11 CHS Open House

November 12 Reports Distributed at School

November 14, 15, 21, 22 Fall Play (7:00 pm, Auditorium)

November 18 PTSA Meeting Canceled . . . Please attend the MCPS bounary/program study meeting . . . see info below)

November 20 PTSA Karaoke Night (7:00 pm, cafeteria)

November 24-25 Early Release and Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 26 Systemwide School Closure

November 27-28 Thanksgiving Break

December 4 PTSA Sponsored: Navigating College Financial Aid (6:30 pm, Media Center)

December 10 Fireside Chat with Ashique and Anita (6:30 pm, Media Center)

MCPS will hold a boundary study and programs analysis community engagement session at Clarksburg HS on November 18 @ 7p.m. This is an important opportunity for the Boyds, Clarksburg, Damascus, Germantown, and Poolesville communities to learn, ask questions, and share your voices. These proposed changes will have broad impacts on where students attend school. All are encouraged to come to the engagement session. Spanish interpretation and American Sign Language support will be available.

MCPS llevará a cabo una sesión de participación comunitaria de sobre los límites escolares y el análisis de programas de escuelas secundarias en Clarksburg HS el 18 de noviembre @ 7 p.m. Esta es una oportunidad importante para que las comunidades de Boyds, Clarksburg, Damascus, Germantown y Poolesville aprendan, hagan preguntas y compartan sus voces. Estos cambios propuestos tendrán un amplio impacto en el lugar donde los estudiantes asisten a la escuela. Se anima a todos a asistir a la sesión de compromiso. Habrá interpretación en español y apoyo en lenguaje de señas americano.

We want to learn more about your family's experience in our schools. Your voice matters and helps us understand how students and families experience teaching, learning, and the school environment. Please take about 10 minutes to complete this caregiver survey.

Why is your feedback important?

It helps us:

• Better understand the experiences of students and families,

• Recognize what’s working well and where support may be needed,

• Ensure schools are welcoming, respectful, and inclusive for all.

Will anyone at the school know who filled out the survey?

• No. Your responses are confidential.

How will the responses be used?

• School and district leaders will review the feedback to understand family and student experiences and inform planning and decision-making for the upcoming school year.

Clarksburg offers the following Winter Season Sports: Boys & Girls Basketball (V&JV); Bocce; Cheerleading (V); Boys & Girls Indoor Track; Poms; Boys & Girls Swim & Dive; Wrestling (V&JV).

Registration is through ParentVUE. Anyone interested in trying out for a team should register by this Wednesday 11/12, so they are cleared to tryout on Saturday 11/15.

The only other requirement is a current physical (less than 13 months old) on our form: Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form

We will also accept the Kaiser Permanente form titled “Physical Examination Certification Form”.

Everyone who was registered as of 3pm this past Friday 11/7, received an email from Mr. Dalton at 3:30pm on 11/7. Every registered student-athlete and the parent/caregiver who registered them will receive an email with tryout details from Mr. Dalton on Wednesday 11/12 and Friday 11/14.

Here is some helpful information for registration:

A step by step registration document: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xSxhR_QTeusjcU-0pr9OGYj9UpLsztTz1flgJmxwNMM/edit?usp=sharing

Here are some helpful materials from the MCPS Athletics office:

• Athletic Registration Video - A quick video for parents/guardians on how to register their students in athletics.
• ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" in English for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics.
• ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" in Spanish for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics.
• ParentVue Guide - A "How to Guide" for parents/guardians for Getting Started with ParentVUE.pdf
• Care for Kids - A health care program that provides access to health care services for uninsured children in Montgomery County.
• Clinics for Sports Physicals - an annual list released by MCPS Athletics, pricing is subject to change

Anyone with questions should contact Mr. Dalton: Edward_R_Dalton@mcpsmd.org

We feel it is important to support all our families in every way possible. One way we can support is through our Holiday Giving Project that focuses support during November and December. Please see this important message and a link to indicate support that is needed.

The Clarksburg Ambassadors student leadership club conducting it's Thanksgiving Dinner drive giveaway. The Ambassadors will be raising money to purchase 60 Thanksgiving Dinners and then donating those dinners to families in need at Clarksburg High School and Rocky Hill Middle School. Please donate to our cause by clicking on the link below. Thank you for your support.

https://mcpsmd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/103460/354/False/True

Apply online for meal benefits today! A new FARMS application must be completed every school year, even if your children qualified the previous year. Households meeting federal income standards are eligible for free school meals, but must apply to receive this benefit. Only one application is needed for all students in a household.

Learn more.

Congratulations to Coach Landefeld, his dedicated coaching staff, and our phenomenal Girls’ Flag Football team for capturing their second consecutive state championship! The team delivered a dominant 19–0 victory over Whitman at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, completing an undefeated season in true Coyote fashion.

We are so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and championship spirit—way to go, Coyotes! 💙🐾

Congratulations to Maddy Kelly for earning 3rd place at the 4A Cross Country State Championships! This incredible performance marks the second-best finish by a Lady Coyote in school history and makes Maddy the fastest Coyote ever at the Girls’ 4A level!

Maddy is now a two-time All-State runner, a testament to her hard work, determination, and Coyote pride. Way to go, Maddy! 💙🐾

Congratulations to our Clarksburg Boys’ Cross Country team for finishing 14th overall at the 4A State Championships! Leading the way was Ayaan Ahmad, who earned his third All-State finish, the most All-State honors by a male runner in school history!

An outstanding accomplishment for Ayaan and the entire team—way to go, Coyotes! 🏅

Clarksburg High School PTSA successfully presented an engaging and hands-on AI Seminar on Thursday, November 6, drawing an impressive number of students eager to explore the power of artificial intelligence. Participants gained valuable insights into some of today’s leading AI tools and learned how to use them effectively to enhance their learning and future career paths. The event was a great success, and PTSA looks forward to offering more tech, college and career focused workshops in the coming months to continue empowering CHS students and families—so stay tuned for upcoming opportunities! Please join PTSA to make sure you receive every single event invite throughout the year.

https://chs-ptsa.givebacks.com/shop