CHS Islander News
April 13-17, 2026
April is the Month of the Military Child. We honor our military children from all service branches. Military children play a vital role in the armed forces community and in our Coronado community. We gratefully applaud these resilient children for the daily sacrifices and challenges that they overcome in service. This week let's show our support for our military connected students. ASB has organized some activities
Monday at break time, come to the palapa board in the quad to write an encouraging note to a military child.
Tuesday is a spirit day, Wear Red, White, and Blue.
Wednesday there will be a purple sweet treat in the quad at break for anyone who would like them. Thursday the Military Students will be receiving an appreciation gram during 2nd period
Friday is purple up day. Wear purple 💜 in show of support for our military students.
Are You Eligible for Prom and End of Year Activities? Are you planning to attend Prom as a guest? We are generating our Ineligibility List for Prom/Powderpuff/Grad Night now. Any outstanding merchandise, books, uniforms, and unserved detentions will result in your name being placed on the ineligible list. Students with outstanding detentions and/or charges will receive an email (to their school email address) with an itemized list of items that need to be cleared.
- All assigned detentions must be served, and all outstanding charges must be cleared, to be able to attend/participate in these upcoming school events/dances.
- If you owe multiple hours of detention, you may want to consider attending Saturday School Saturday, April 11th, and/or May 2nd, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m... The Saturday School teacher will meet students inside the gate at the main entrance. You must be on time to be admitted and stay for the full 4 hours to receive credit. Please sign up in advance to reserve your space. You can register for Saturday School here: https://forms.gle/ieCBtynmYuS7UQHf6
Not sure if you have outstanding charges for merchandise, books, uniforms, or fines?
- Check with Ms. Hunt or Mr. Charles in the library.
Not sure how many detentions you owe?
- Last names A-K check with Mrs. Kirk in the office.
- ·Last names L-Z check with Mrs. Perri in the office.
NHS tutoring : Our NHS tutors are available to provide support in any content area with students in all grade levels. This is an excellent way for students to get some extra support with their classes!
- Tuesdays at lunch Room 511
- Thursdays after school 3:35-4:35pm Room 511
AP Testing
AP Testing: As students prepare for AP tests in May, please review the following links for important information regarding review sessions and testing dates. Please contact Mrs. Lewis if you have any questions.wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net
- Teachers are providing review sessions in preparation for the AP Exams in May. Please see the document linked below for Review session dates, times and location. AP Tests Review Sessions Calendar
- AP Testing Dates: AP Testing Calendar 2026
Event Details:
CUSD Annual Biliteracy Awards Ceremony & Cultural Fair
Tuesday, April 21 | 6:00–8:00 PM | CHS Theater & Quad
- 6:00–6:30 PM: Awards ceremony (Theater)
- 6:30–8:00 PM: Cultural fair (Quad)
Event Highlights:
- Seniors receiving the Seal of Biliteracy
- Recognition of select 5th and 8th grade students
To Participate:
- Clubs, groups, families can plan a booth representing a world culture (small food samples encouraged)
- Submit a fundraising application through ASB/Mrs. Belong
- Email Dr. Sullivan maylen.sullivan@coronadousd.org to confirm
JOIN NHS! The Application is now OPEN
NHS New Applicants If you are a rising junior or senior with a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, check out NHS, the nation's oldest, largest and most prestigious honor society. Applications CLOSE April 20 at 4:30 pm. If you have questions see Ms. Evenson in 311 after 2nd period. Click HERE TO APPLY
Attention Current NHS Juniors
The officer self nomination form is now open for the 2026-2027 NHS board. Nominations are open until April 23 at 4:30 pm. Click HERE TO APPLY
Sideline Cheer Parent Meeting is 4/14 @ 6pm via Zoom.
Spring Sports are in League Play! Come out and support your Islander Team. Schedule Link
If you can't make it live to support, then you still can for Free Online at Hudl Fan: Link
With the current conflicts happening in our world, some students may be feeling concerned or impacted. Counselors on campus are available to speak with any student who would like support.
Military families may access support at the Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC). FFSC provides confidential, no-cost, in-person or virtual counseling and assistance, plus they can connect you to other mental health and support resource providers for whatever is affecting your life. Learn more about their programs and services at Fleet & Family Support Centers (navylifesw.com) or call 1-866-923-6478, Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm.
For 24/7 assistance
Visit https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ or call 1-800-342-9647
Visit https://988lifeline.org or dial 988
Term 2 Semester 1 Final Grades are available to view in Synergy. To login to Parent Vue click HERE. If your student earned a D or F in a course, please contact the student’s counselor to see remediation options, including summer school.
Summer Job Fair: This year’s summer job fair will be held at the Coronado Public Library on Wednesday April 22nd from 12pm-4pm. Some of the job openings will be announced in the MPR by the hotels at the beginning of lunch on the 22nd and then students can attend either at lunch or after school to meet with employers who are hiring! Resumes are encouraged!
SPRING COLLEGE WORKSHOPS: CHS counselors are hosting college workshops all spring to get 10th and 11th graders prepared for the college application process. Come to the lunch workshops on Mondays in room 202. There will be FREE pizza for those who attend.
New! Dual Enrollment Workshops for Fall 2026 Courses - If you are enrolled in Intro to Business, American Sign Language 1, or Calculus 3 for fall term, you are required to complete the SWC registration process. There are workshops at lunch in the MPR on Wednesday and Thursday the next two weeks (April, 15, 16, 22 and 23). Taking a dual enrollment course requires multiple steps and is offered on a first come, first serve basis. Reach out to Counselor Ms. Ereno if you have any questions.
New! Summer School Registration is Open! This is a great opportunity for your student to remediate a D/F grade that they earned and get them back on track. If your student needs summer school, register at the Summer School Registration Link. Look for an email from your student’s counselor with the details of the course they need to take. If you have any questions or think your student is in need of remediating a course (including for this term), please reach out to their counselor.
New! Student Courses for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Please check ParentVue to see the courses your student selected for next year. If you would like to meet with your student’s counselor, please email them to set-up an appointment. Course selections may be changed until the last day of school, June 4th. Email your counselor with any questions!
New! Taking a class outside of CHS this summer? Please make sure to check-in with your counselor to discuss your plan prior to taking the course.After the course is complete, bring in an official, sealed transcript of completed summer courses/grades to Ms. Chaney in the front office or email official transcript to akisha.chaney@coronadousd.net to add to your CHS transcript. If you are using outside summer classes to use as a pre-requisite for another course, please email your counselor in August once your classes are complete to make sure you are enrolled in the correct courses for the 2026-20267school year.
SUMMER OR FALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES: If your student is interested in taking a course at a community college in summer or fall of 2026 (not including the dual enrollment courses on campus), the course catalogs and registration will open mid-April. Please have them attend the required counseling workshop on Tuesday April 7th AND 14th at lunch in room 202 to begin the registration process. This is a student led process supported by the counselors.
SENIOR INFO
- College Portals - Many colleges now require students to create a college-specific portal after they apply. This portal serves as a central hub for application documents, admissions decisions, and financial aid information. Please talk to your student to make sure they've created their portals and are checking their email for updates daily. Thank you for all you do to support your students through this year.
- New! San Diego State University Admit Presentation at CHS - Thursday April 23rd at 11:30am at CHS in the MPR! If you got accepted into SDSU and plan on attending in Fall 2026, or are still deciding on where to attend, there is a SDSU Admit Presentation Thursday April 23rd from 11:30am-12:15pm. Our SDSU Admissions Representative will be here to inform you of next steps, what to look forward to and answer any questions that you may have.
New! SENIOR DECISIONS: With May 1st being the deadline to submit letters of intent, please go into Xello and input your final enrollment decision. Xello > Plans > College Applications > Enrollment Decision - Add Decision > Select Institution > Your Final Transcript will be created, and add your Transcript due date > Add Decision
NEW! Seniors with Military Post-Secondary Plans - Are you enlisting, attending a military academy, or going to college on a ROTC scholarship? Please complete this form so we can recognize you at Senior Awards and other local acknowledgements!
SCHOLARSHIPS!
School added scholarships are now available in Xello in addition to the national scholarships! The counselors will be adding scholarships going forward as they become available. Many of the ones we add are either local to Coronado or San Diego, therefore you have an increased chance of receiving those.
To Access Scholarships in Xello: Student dashboard -> Plans -> Scholarships (Parent view details)
Updated Current Scholarships: Ongoing List of Military Scholarships, The Friends of the Coronado Public Library - 4 scholarships ($2000 each Due April 21st) Marilyn Foster Scholarship ($2,500 - Due May 15th), Details and others listed in xello
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
New! 2026 Student Public Health Advocate Camp - July 20th-24th
What: FREE 5 Day Student Professional Development Workshop Series
Led by San Diego County's Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), students will receive hands-on training from public health professionals in addressing San Diego's most critical public health issues, including Tuberculosis, Epidemiology and Immunization Services, HIV, and Mental Health. The camp will expand students' understanding of health careers beyond hospital systems, providing an excellent introduction to public health occupations and a professional network.
Where: SDCOE's Linda Vista Innovation Center - 2202 Comstock Street, San Diego 92111
When: July 20th-24th, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day
Who: Rising juniors and seniors in high school
More Information: Complete the Student Application and included steps
New! FCL (Future Construction Leaders) Camp Teen Girls - San Diego
We’re breaking stereotypes at this week-long, girls-only day camp. Through hands-on projects, teen girls will handle power tools and learn the essential elements of various construction trades. They’ll develop a “can-do” attitude and greater self-confidence as they tackle challenging projects. Seasoned mentors and role models are on hand to ensure campers perform tasks safely and accurately.
Who Should Attend: Girls in grades 9-12
Dates/Time: June 15-19, 2026, 8am - 4pm, daily
SAN DIEGO Camp Location: AGC Apprenticeship Trust, 10140 Riverford Rd, Lakeside, CA
For more details: Click HERE.
Registration opens on April 24, 2026, at 6:00 am (PT). Space is limited.
New! San Diego Girls in STEM Inspiration Day - Saturday April 25th 9am-2pm
The Society of Women Engineers invites your middle and high school girls to their 5th Annual Girls in STEM Inspiration Day on Saturday, April 25th at Wilson Middle School - a powerful day of discovery, connection, and inspiration for young minds passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math! This year’s agenda will feature the following...
Inspiring presentations from women STEM leaders.
Speed-Mentoring where students connect with STEM professionals in fun, fast-paced conversations.
Hands-on engineering challenge that brings STEM concepts to life.
Free lunch and swag!
Event Details
Where: Wilson Middle School; 3838 Orange Ave, San Diego 92105
When: Sat, Apr 25th; 8:30 am - 2 pm
Who: Girls in grades 6-12
Cost: FREE
To Register: Students and their parents complete this form.
*Lunch will be provided.
NEW! Swim Instructor Job Opening: Legacy Swim Academy is hiring part time (4-20 hrs.) swim instructors at $18-$20 per hour. Legacy Swim Academy operates at the BBMAC pool after school and is able to work with students’ sports and school schedules. Please email resume to info@legacyswimacademy.com.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: See the CHS Internship Opportunities Document for internship details and how to apply.
Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Posting
New CHS Counseling Website - Please view for all college and career information and social emotional resources.
Our Gumball Poetry Machine is in just in time for National Poetry Month! One quarter will earn anyone a surprise poem! We have change if you need it. Please stop by the library to get your very own poem by one of these featured poets:
Lily Brooks Kirk-Raissi, 12th grade
Anika Talavera, 12th grade
Valentina Arpon, 11th grade
Andrea Fernandez, 11th grade
Zoë Miller, 11th grade
Faye E. Hunt, CHS Lead Librarian
A very special thanks goes to local podcaster and writer, Adam Greenfield, who collaborated on this project!
Come on out this April 7th @ 6:30pm!
The CHS Library is proud to partner with the Coronado Public Library in bringing to our community a free documentary screening of the brand new film, The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause (Perimenopause), a powerful new film continuing the vital conversation about women’s hormones, health, and the changes that shape this stage of life.
Blending expert insights with women’s real experiences, the film looks at how perimenopause affects your heart, bone, brain, and sexual health, and the solutions helping women thrive through it.
The documentary is 57 minutes long and will be followed by an informal discussion should anyone wish to stay and participate. Learn more about the film here and please sign up at the following QR code.
This is a film that is part of the continuum of health education. Everyone loves and/or knows someone who has experienced, is experiencing, or will experience this natural stage of life. Please come out to learn and support one another!
· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure
Library Hours and Contact
· CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days
· CHS Library Extension: 2088
· CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net
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
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