CHS Islander News
Week of September 22-26, 2025 HOMECOMING WEEK!
THIS WEEK
Homecoming Spirit Week! Please check the Homecoming section below for details.
High School Voter Education Week #2
Sept 22:College Workshop at Lunch in Room 202 - UC Applications
Sept 23: Yearbook photo make up day
NHS Tutoring 3:30-4:30 pm in room 511
CoSA Carnival at 5:15 PM in theatre 5:45 PM in quad
Sept 24:
Sept 25:NHS Tutoring at lunch in room 511
Sept 26:Homecoming Events: No CoSA Period 5 today
- Pep Rally-students only event -(see altered bell schedule below)
- Parade at 4:15 pm on Orange Avenue
- Football Game 7pm Niedermeyer Field
- King and Queen Crowning at half time
September 27: Homecoming Dance (details below)
It's Homecoming Spirit Week! Earn class points by participating in each days spirit dress up!
Monday, 9/22 Pajama Day
Tuesday, 9/23 Glitter Day (wear glitter on face, clothes, etc.)
Wednesday, 9/24 Semi Formal (Dress really nice day)
Thursday, 9/25 Crazy Hat Day (not a baseball cap)
Friday, 9/26 Class Shirt Day
Quarter 1 Progress Report: Last Friday marked the end of the first progress reporting period for semester 1. Progress report grades will be available for viewing on Synergy on Sept. 27th. Progress report grades are NOT recorded on student transcripts.
National Honor Society - NHS: Fall applications for NHS are now available to CURRENT 11th and 12th grade students. Stop by room 311 and see Ms. Evenson for the Coronado High School NHS Application Materials. Complete applications are due no later than Fri., Oct. 3 at 3:30 pm in room 311. Email michelle.evenson@coronadousd.net for questions. No materials will be sent electronically.
- NHS peer tutoring has begun. Come to room 511 on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. or Thursdays at lunch. This is a great way to get support with classwork and test prep.
Yearbook and ID Photo Make Up Day: Tuesday, Sep. 23, 8:30-11:30 in the MPR: If you did not have your photo taken or receive your ID during registration in August, please be on the lookout for a photo call slip that will tell you when to go to the MPR for a quick headshot that will also be used in the yearbook portrait section. If you do not get a call slip and you know you did not have your photo taken, please go to the MPR during break between 1st and 2nd periods to get the photo taken.
School Site Council (SSC): CHS is looking for three parents and three students from our CHS Community to serve on the Coronado High School Site Council (SSC) this year. The SSC is an advisory committee that meets with the principal and committee four times a year to review our School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and improvement funds aligned with our school areas of focus that have been identified in our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Our SSC will be comprised of certificated staff (3), classified staff (1), parents (3), and students (3). Members serve voluntarily for two years.
Link to an overview of the role of the SSC on the California Department of Ed’s website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/co/ssc.asp
- If you are interested, please send a short biography of your background and interest in serving (fewer than 250 words, please) to Karin Mellina at karin.mellina@coronadousd.net by Wednesday, October 1st to include in the ballot. Voting will open, via link, on October 5th, with the ballot closing at 3 pm on October 11th.
PSAT Testing Information:If your student registered to take the PSAT on October 18th, you should have received an email confirmation this past week containing testing day information and PSAT prep information. There will be more information emailed at a later date with testing room assignments. If your student registered and you did not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to Mrs. Lewis as soon as possible. wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net
Lunch: Students are expected to return to campus on time for period 3. Thank you for reminding your student that respectful behavior on and off campus is an expectation of all CHS Islanders.
Open/Closed Campus: New Board Policy (5112.5, 6/5/2025) “establishes an open campus at grades 9-12” granting eligible students “the privilege of leaving campus during lunch.” Notably, this policy recognizes that students leaving campus for lunch is a “privilege,” and not a right. CHS Administrators “may revoke the open campus privilege for individual students for disciplinary and attendance reasons.” Students “shall not leave school grounds at any other time during the school day without express permission of school authorities."
The AP Testing Registration and Payment Website is now OPEN. The Fall payment deadline is November 2, 2025. Please visit our school website for full registration and payment information by clicking the following link:
Please reach out to Mrs. Lewis, wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net if you have any questions.
Attendance for 25-26: CHS is encouraging students to be responsible for their attendance by being punctual and on time for class. We appreciate your support in this effort to be respectful by being on time. There are student incentives for regular attendance, alongside monthly tardy sweeps.
Absences: In the event of an absence, please complete and submit the CHS Parent Verification of Attendance Form (Google), OR contact Rina Parodi in the attendance office at 619-522-8907 EX. 2094.
- If you have any questions concerning attendance verification, please contact Rina Parodi via email at rina.parodi@coronadousd.net or call at (619)522-8907 ext. 2094
Tardy Sweeps: CHS administration holds unannounced tardy sweeps periodically throughout the school year. Students arriving after the class period tardy bell will be directed to the multipurpose room (MPR) where they will check in with their student ID and be marked tardy. Within a few minutes after checking in, they will be sent to class. Additionally, in alignment with our classroom cell phone policy and to minimize distractions and encourage engagement, phones will be collected. Students may pick them up from the front office at the end of their school day.
Our goal is to create a positive, focused learning environment for everyone. We ask for your support in reinforcing the importance of punctuality. Please help ensure that your student is arriving at school on time and ready to learn. If there are any challenges preventing timely arrival, we encourage you to reach out so we can work together on solutions in helping our students succeed! We appreciate your support and partnership in making Coronado High School a place where every student can thrive.
CHS Broadcast: Watch Islander Insider Live - Every Wednesday at 11:07 am
- Club Presidents: if you have an announcement you’d like us to make on the show, complete the Student Access Homeroom Announcements
Canvas: Staying in the know about your student's classes and grades is an important part of our partnership in educating your child. Please be sure to regularly check Canvas . For login directions: https://bit.ly/CUSDCanvasparent
Note: You do not need to create an account from scratch. You will need to use your current email as your username (the email address you use for Synergy/ParentVue) and then reset your password.
Technology Help: Please use this resource when you have questions about technology. Student and Parent Technology.
Campus Safety: We appreciate you following safety policies and protocols. Guests are required to always check in at the front office. ALL visitors must present their identification when visiting campus.
Bike Safety: Bikes and E-Bikes: Please remind your student to wear their helmet and follow all traffic laws while riding their bikes to school. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe at all times.
Please mark you calendars for the CoSA Foundation and CoSA Council Community Carnival on September 23rd.
5:15 PM-6:00Pm in the theatre. Hear from the Foundation, Council and staff
6:00PM-6:45PM in the Quad for activities, games, connections and more....
Take Action! Know the Signs Website
Know the Signs - Learn the warning signs
Find the Words - Learn how to speak to someone
Reach out - You are not alone, access resources
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
CUSD Suicide Prevention Website
CUSD has a new website as well that you can access HERE with additional information on suicide prevention and awareness.
SDCOE Parent Resources for Suicide Prevention - Access HERE
A great read: The Anxious Generation
XELLO - CHS’S COLLEGE AND CAREER PLATFORM - PARENT/GUARDIAN ROLL-OUT - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Xello is the college and career platform for CHS. Using Xello, students document their journey as they build self-knowledge, explore career and post-secondary options, create plans, apply to colleges, select courses, and continually reassess as they take in new knowledge, skills, and experiences. By enabling Xello’s Family Portal, we are giving you a front-row view to the work your child is completing in Xello through your Xello Family Account. On Monday, September 22nd, you will receive an email from noreply@xello inviting you to create your Family Account, if you are new to CHS. An email message from CHS will be sent to parents as well.
NEW! INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
See the CHS Internship Opportunities Document for internship details and how to apply.
Fall College Visits!
Private and Public college representatives from California and across the country come to visit CHS during lunch in the College and Career Center (CCC) to meet with students. Check out CHS College Visits Fall 2025 for a comprehensive list or look below for the upcoming visits.
DATE COLLEGE
Tue Sep 23rd, 2025 Pitzer College
Wed Sep 24th, 2025 University of Glasgow
Thu Sep 25th, 2025 University of Connecticut
Wed Oct 1st, 2025 Southern Methodist University
Thu Oct 2nd, 2025 University of Colorado Boulder
Fri Oct 3rd, 2025 The University of Edinburgh
SENIORS! Important Upcoming Events
Senior Counseling Assembly - Thank you for attending the Class of 2026 assembly on September 11th. Please access the Senior Assembly Class of 2026 Presentation for the complete slidedeck. It is loaded with information and resource links for the college application process, including the xello platform requirements. Please come to the college application workshops for more in-depth walk throughs for each application.
Counseling Appointments - Beginning September 15th seniors will have their individual counseling meeting with their school counselor to review credits and post-secondary plans. Seniors will receive a call slip for their appointment. Please attend these very important meetings!
College Application Workshops - Start September 15th (see details below)
College Night - October 1st - Application Details from College Reps (see details below)
Fall CHS College Application Counseling Workshops - Seniors
CHS Counselors will have informative sessions and drop-in help availability on various topics throughout the fall on Mondays during lunch in room 202. The following are the workshops offered:
September 22nd - UC Applications & CCGI
September 29th - College Essays & Scholarships
October 6th - Cal State Applications
October 20th - Military Academies & ROTC Scholarships
October 27th, November 3rd, 17th-21st, December 1st - College Application Drop-in Workshops
College Night for ALL Students and Parents - Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm
We are excited to host college night in the CHS Theater. This is a night filled with a presentation by the CHS counselors and then there will be breakout sessions with college representatives to learn more about the UC system and application with UCI, Cal State system with SDSU and Cal State San Marcos, Private Colleges with University of San Diego, and Application Strategies with Kaplan Educational Group. This event is for all grades levels and both students and parents. Don’t miss this informative event!
Homecoming season is here!
Homecoming SpiritWeek
Monday, 9/22 Pajama Day
Tuesday, 9/23 Glitter Day (wear glitter on face, clothes, etc.)
Wednesday, 9/24 Semi Formal (Dress really nice day)
Thursday, 9/25 Crazy Hat Day (not a baseball cap)
Friday, 9/26 Class Shirt Day
This week is going to be filled with lots of fun Homecoming activities taking place both on and off campus. Float building, Spirit Week, Pep Rally, Parade, King and Queen voting, Football Game, King and Queen Crowning, and the Dance are all happening this week. Here is a little bit of info about each of these events.
Pep Rally and Parade
Pep Rally: The rally is going to be in the gym after the 2nd period on Friday. This is a student only event.
Parade:The parade begins at 4:15 pm on Friday and rolls down Orange avenue from Adella (by Miguels) to 7th street. All students are invited to walk in the parade with their class
. Students walking in the parade should wear their class shirts or class shirt color. Seniors white, Juniors Black/Pink, Sophomores Orange, Freshmen Grey/Green. The staging is on Adella between 10th and Ynez (over by the post office)..
September 15–26 is High School Voter Education Week
As parents/guardians and educators, it is important to ensure that students are continually learning to become active and engaged citizens in our democracy. It is never to early to talk to and encourage your student to get involved and start building their pathway to civic engagement, awareness, and voting. Students ages 16–17 can pre-register to vote so they will automatically be registered when they turn 18 years old. Since the California pre-registration program launched in September 2016, nearly 1.2 million students have pre-registered to vote, which accounts for 1,141,476 eligible voters.
Voter Registration Information: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
ASB (Associated Student Body)
CLUBS: We have 83 different clubs on campus this year! There is something for everyone. If you missed club signups during rush, no worries! Students can join a club any time they would like at any time.Get involved with a club that matches your interests. A list of all of our CHS clubs and their meeting times and locations can be found here.
Get Connected!
Stay in the loop with Islander Student Activities!
Student Activities Calendar Dates will be added as events are planned and approved throughout the year
ASB Canvas Page
Instagram @coronadoasb
Class of 2026 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders26
Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.islanders27
Class of 2028 Instagram:@chs.islanders28
Class of 2029 Instagram:@chs.islanders29
Come out and support your Islander teams. Here is the schedule: https://www.islandersportsfoundation.net/calendar
ISF Annual Meeting on Monday, September 29, 2025 @ 6pm in the MPR on CHS Campus
Support Girls Volleyball and save money around town. Here is a link to IMPACT ORDER FORM $20-coupon cards with 12 local deals good for unlimited use on the Island.
Llink to order Volleyball ISLANDER MERCH PRE-ORDER FORM.
Link to order Water Polo Swag: https://chs-boys-water-polo.square.site/
Link to support Football with Islander gear: https://ipdspirit.com/collections/coronado
CHS Athletic Director: Aaron.brooks@coronadousd.net
Message from Captain Holzer and Senior Chief Hellwig:We are pleased to announce that the Islander Company successfully conducted its inaugural ALL HANDS recognition formation this week. This event was thoughtfully planned and executed by the cadets themselves, providing an opportunity to honor their peers for their achievements and promotions.
During this event, we celebrated the following accomplishments:
- 22 cadets were promoted, with one achieving the highest possible rank.
- 10 cadets received the Basic Leadership Ribbon for their outstanding performance during a challenging one-day boot camp.
- 17 cadets were recognized for their exceptional performance in physical fitness.
- 4 cadets earned individual awards for their dedication to community service and academic excellence.
Bravo Zulu to all participants for your exemplary performance and commitment.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the parents who attended the event to support their cadets' hard work and dedication. Additionally, I appreciate the coaches and teachers who allowed time for cadets to ensure maximum participation.
Thank you all for contributing to the success of this event.
We are excited to announce that the CHS Library is a site for The Children’s Book Council Young Adult Favorites Awards this year and is the only California high school site chosen! This is a national reading program organized by the New York based nonprofit, The Children’s Book Council (CBC). Young readers across the entire country will read and vote for their favorite new books this fall, and their top picks will become the Young Adult Favorites Awards, a free resource for teachers, librarians, and booksellers nationwide in 2026!
Here is the 2025 Young Adult Favorites Awards list.
The CHS library has two bookshelves dedicated to this year’s books that are under consideration. Both students and staff members are welcome to check them out and vote using the ballot provided. Make your voice heard by reading and voting on any of these newly published books that range from nonfiction to poetry to fiction genres of romance, realistic fiction, dystopian, mystery, horror, fantasy, historical, as well as graphic novels!
· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure
o If you don’t have access to our CHS Library Canvas yet, please enroll at this link after you and your student have been provided with Canvas access: https://bit.ly/CHSlibraryCanvas
Library Hours and Contact
· CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days
· CHS Library Extension: 2088
· CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net
Voice of Democracy:
· Open to students in grades 9-12 enrolled by Oct. 31st deadline
· Submit a 3–5-minute audio and written essay
· This year’s theme is, “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”
· VFW Post 2422 will award $4,000 to the top VOD and PP essayists
· VFW Post 2422 will nominate the winner to compete at the District and National level with national prize levels of $35,000
MOCK TRIAL TEAM
Join us in room 311 at lunch on Fridays to hear about opportunities to join an academic and competitive team and present arguments for the prosecution and defense in a mock trial. This year’s case involves a reality TV competition and murder. Also, support the team Sept. 30 by heading to Chipotle on Orange Ave between 4-8 pm and telling them you are there for CHS Mock Trial.
CLASS OF 2026 FUNDRAISER
The Coronado High School Class of 2026 is hosting a holiday wreath fundraiser through Lynch Creek Farm to support senior year events and activities. When ordering, enter campaign ID: 9388905 at checkout on the Lynch Creek Farm website to ensure proceeds benefit the class.
The CHS PTO has lots of amazing things planned for the students, teachers and staff this year! As always we cannot do what we do without the help of our amazing CHS Families!
Thank you for taking the time to help us support our awesome CHS students, teachers and staff. CHS PTO is looking forwarding to a fantastic school year! Go Islanders!
PTO Executive Board 2025-2026
Liz Riebe, President (coronadoptopres@gmail.com)
Alison Gregory, Vice President
Arlene Ventimiglia, Secretary
Keli Craig, Treasurer
Mandy Cohn: Hospitality
Coronado High School
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders