NEWS from the NEST
CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL AUGUST 2025
Parking Pass Pick up!
Students may pick up their parking pass in the front office between the hours of 8 AM - 4 PM until August 6th.
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Need to get your ID Photo Taken?
You will have the opportunity to get your ID taken the first day of school
We are so excited to welcome all of our students back on Thursday, August 7, 2025, for the first A day of the 25-26 school year at Chapin High School.
CATS Center students will NOT report to the CATS Center on Thursday, August 7. All CATS students will report to CHS and go to the PD Room (across from the cafeteria) during the blocks they would normally have CATS.
School Hours & Arrival Information
Doors Open: 8:00 AM
School Day: 8:25 AM – 3:45 PM, Bell Schedule
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures:
Car Riders: Please use the car rider loop at the side entrance of the school. To access this loop, enter the same entrance as you would for the Football Stadium. Then take the first right turn to join the car rider line.
Bus Riders: Will be dropped off and picked up at the cafeteria doors. For bus schedules or transportation questions, contact the Transportation Office: 803-575-5856 or 803-575-5857.
Student Drivers: Must have a valid 25–26 parking permit. To learn more about student parking and how to purchase a pass click here.
Breakfast and lunch will be served daily in our cafeteria.
For menus, pricing, and other information, please visit the Student Nutrition website.
As a Chapin High School student, you are part of a proud tradition of excellence in academics, arts and athletics. The success of Chapin High is due to the pride students have in their school, community and themselves. We encourage students to continue to strive for excellence and fulfill their potential.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
CHS Student IDs will be issued on the first day and must be worn at all times while on campus.
Students are expected to have a charged Chromebook with them every day.
Cell phones must be silenced and put away in all instructional spaces.
Please encourage your child to follow the school dress code. Please review the Lexington Richland School District 5 Dress Code .
Chapin High School is a closed campus. Students are expected to remain on school grounds throughout the school day unless properly signed out by a parent or guardian. Sign out procedures. (scroll to the bottom of the webpage)
Please take a minute to review the Student Handbook . It is a tool for understanding school policies, services and procedures so that students and parents/guardians can take advantage of all Chapin High has to offer.
We are committed to a strong start and a successful school year. Let’s partner together to make 2025–2026 one of our best years yet. We aRe Chapin! Ready, Respectful, and Responsible!
To receive credit for a course, students must meet the state attendance requirements:
Semester Courses: No more than 5 unexcused absences
Year-Long Courses: No more than 10 unexcused absences
Please note: The following attendance codes do NOT count for seat time and may result in the need for Seat Time Recapture:
Parent Notes (Excused or Unexcused)
LATE
Unexcused Absences
If a student exceeds the allowed absences:
1 unexcused absence over the limit = 1 hour of Recapture
Recapture sessions are held on designated Saturdays and cost $15 per hour
Missing less than half the class (under 45 minutes) = Unexcused Tardy
Missing more than half the class = Unexcused Absence
For more information on attendance policies.
The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a secure, user-friendly tool that connects parents, students, and teachers. It provides real-time access to grades, homework, attendance, and assignments to help support student success.
Click the icon to access the PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal.
Please refer to this Brochure on how to set up Powerschool.