CHS Newsletter

CHS Family and Consumer Science teacher, Sarah Karau-Dauk has been busy teaching students survivalist skills all while enjoying the outdoors. Students learned how to build a fire using a single match, or two, set up hammocks, and safely hike the trails of Bray Park and 7-Mile Creek. Students will continue to learn skills they can use in the outdoors such as orienteering using a compass, signal mirrors, horseback riding, and much more!

Our Business Education Teacher, Kristen Arnold, has been introducing students to the various trades that students could pursue as a career. So far, students have been introduced to the Carpenters Union, Finishing trades, and Millwrights. Students learn about the industry from industry experts and then participate in a hands on activity.

Students are invited to join CHS at Eagle Bluff in Lanesboro MN from April 20-22. Students will stay in the dorms, canoe, be active, learn survival skills, learn a little about nature and sit around the campfire! It all will be at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Check out eaglebluffmn.org for more info.

Click Here for the full description as well as a QR code that will take guardians to the Medical Liability Form which is required for all students to participate. By filling this form out, your student will be signed up for the trip.

Order your 25-26 School Yearbook By using this link (buytheyearbook.com) and enter our school code (730484) or scan the QR code to the right

Spring Conferences will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 4:00-6:00. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and support staff concerning your student. La Bamba Mexican Taco House will be catering!

CHS students participated in Rochester ALC's annual March Madness Basketball Tournament. Our boys demonstrated determination and grit by getting a win over a tough Rochester Night School team. We look forward to going back next year!

Click Here for more information on the Spring Student Panorama Survey.

Click Here for more information on the Caregiver Panorama Survey. This survey gives caregivers an opportunity to share their experiences and feedback to Mankato Area Public Schools. The Survey is available from 4/1-4/30.

If your student is interested in the following, have them contact Dan Sharpsteen.

April 23 - Mankato Airport

1:30 - 2:30 pm

This event will have a maximum of 12 students from Central, East & West. Students in aviation related careers will be invited. Permission slips will be required. District transportation will be provided.

April 30 - Rasmussen University Medical Assistant

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Room 200 @ Mankato West

Students who were matched with or saved health science related careers in Xello will be invited to the event via a calendar invite. The medical assistant program director will be joined by a Rasmussen admissions rep to talk about their career journeys, what the program entails and to provide a medical assistant related activity.

May 5 - Mock Interviews

12:30-1:30 pm

Room 159A @ Lincoln

Students in the Career Planning class will complete 2 10-minute interviews with industry professionals.

The ACT will be provide to all students on April 14, 2026 from 9:00-12:30.

MCA Reading will be provided to all 10th graders on April 16, 2026. Here is a letter with more information.

MCA Math will be provided to all 11th graders on April 16, 2026. Here is a letter with more information.

MCA Science will be provided to students who have taken biology and not yet taken the MCA Science test on April 28, 2026. Here is a letter with more information.

If your student arrives prior to 7:45, they may have to wait until the parking lot door opens at 7:45.

Click here for the CHS Lock Down Drills Parent Letter

All families are HIGHLY encouraged to fill this out…whether you qualify for additional services or not. Our school receives funding to help support other programs and services throughout the school year and your child(ren) can receive additional benefits at no cost including but not limited to: waved activity fees, waved athletic fees, free activity pass, etc. for the school year.

Here are the steps to fill out the application on your Parent Portal:

Log into your Parent Portal

Click "More"

Click "Meal Benefits"

Click "Meal Benefits Applications"

You can actually apply online this way vs printing the application and hand filling it out.

• April 14 - ACT
• April 15 - Conferences 4:00 - 6:00 - La Bamba will be catering
• April 16 - Spring Night School Ends
• April 16 - MCA Reading & Math
• April 20-22 - Eagle Bluff
• April 28 - MCA Science
• April 30 - ACT Make-up Day
• May 1 - Distance Learning Day
• May 13 - Two Hour Early out
• May 15 - 7 Mile Creek Picnic
• May 15 - Last day for Graduating Seniors
• May 19 - CHS Graduation @ 5:00
• May 21 - Last day of School!