PSAT is an outstanding way to practice for the SAT, which all juniors take in the spring. Doing well on the SAT can affect college admissions and scholarship opportunities. PSAT/NMSQT is the National Merit Qualifying Test for juniors; this is the only way to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.

Date: October 7, 2026 Test will be in the morning, shortened afternoon schedule
Cost: $25
Registration deadline is Sunday, September 13 at 11:59PM
Students will need to bring a photo ID, pencil/pen for scratch work, and an approved calculator to the exam

Click to register for PSAT

Vision and Hearing Testing will be conducted at CHS on October 5 & 6.

Complete information may be found in the DCSD Community Letter,

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We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with our upcoming annual Vision and Hearing Screenings on October 5th and 6th

Time Commitment:

October 5th 7:45 A.M. -11:00 A.M. or 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

October 6th 11:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. or 11:45 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

If you are available to lend a hand, please sign up on the Sign Up Genius

If you have any questions please contact Heidi Posavad

Wednesday, October 7th

Chaparral High School will host the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The ASVAB is a multiple-choice test used by United States military branches to determine enlistment eligibility and potential career paths within the armed forces. It assesses various aptitudes and knowledge areas relevant to military jobs. The test helps match individuals with suitable roles based on their strengths and abilities.

To sign up, students need to complete the registration form: Fall 2026 ASVAB. The deadline to register is Monday, October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Become a Patron of the Performing Arts!

It takes a community to keep the arts thriving! We invite parents, grandparents, friends, relatives, and community supporters to become Patrons of our school’s Performing Arts program. Your support helps provide meaningful opportunities, classes, and supplies for our talented students in band, choir, orchestra, theater, guitar, piano, and beyond.

Becoming a Patron is so easy using the link or QR code and you can join for just $50 at the lowest tier! Even that level includes free tickets to mainstage shows and other great perks!

Whether you have a student currently involved in the program or simply believe in the importance of the arts, the performing arts are such a big part of what makes Chaparral great, and we would love your help in keeping them going.

Become a Patron of the Performing Arts and help us keep the spotlight shining on our wonderful Performing Arts program and the positive impact it has on our students and community!

Visit chspatrons.org to sign up and learn more!

Thank you so much for your support! ❤

Love working with kids? Looking for volunteer hours? Prairie Crossing Elementary would love your help!

PCEA is looking for responsible, fun, and energetic high school students to help supervise and entertain younger children while their parents attend our monthly PCEA meetings.

You do not need to be super creative or have formal babysitting experience! We’re looking for someone who enjoys being around kids, is willing to play, and can help keep them happy, safe, and entertained for about 1½ hours.

Our first meetings are:

● October 21 | 5:15–6:45 PM

● November 11 | 5:15–6:45 PM

● December 9 | 5:15–6:45 PM

Sign-up HERE

Thank you for considering volunteering with PCEA! We’re excited to have some awesome high school helpers join us!

The Mountain Pine Woman's Club in Parker is a non-profit that supports our community through volunteerism. Every year we host our Annual Yuletide Bazaar. The Bazaar proceeds go towards Scholarships for our local High School Seniors and to assist other non-profits. We are looking for some high school students to volunteer to assist at our bazaar. We will provide snacks, drinks, and lunch for our volunteers.

Mountain Pine Woman's Club

20th Annual Yuletide Bazaar

November 14, 2026

Parker Field House

Volunteers needed:

Friday November 13th 5pm to 8pm to help set up the Bazaar
Saturday November 14th 7am to 7pm (shifts are available if they cant be there the entire time)

To volunteer contact:

Windy O'Leary

windyoleary@gmail.com

Mental Edge Academy is offer a free seminar for parents of athletes. While this is not an endorsement of their program, we felt that parents may find this free seminar to be of value.

Raise Them Stronger.

The Sunday Night Parent Symposium.

This Sunday · 7:30 PM ET · One hour · Free · Live on Zoom

What parents will learn in one hour

• How to build an athlete with more resilience, grit, adaptability, tenacity, and emotional regulation than they have today

• What mental fitness actually is — and why it's trained like strength, not talked about like a problem
• The neuroscience behind visualization, mental rehearsal, and verbal encoding — and other mental performance and mental skills training tools the best athletes in the world use

Don’t Wait, Order Your 2026–2027 Chaparral Yearbook!

The school year is officially underway, and the memories are already being made! From spirit weeks and Friday night lights to clubs, sports, performances, friendships, and all the moments that make this year uniquely Chap, you’ll want to remember it all. What is even more special is that its Chaps 30th anniversary!

Now is the best time to order!

Yearbook prices are currently at their lowest and will increase later in the school year, so ordering early means you’ll save money. Make sure you have a copy of the book that captures the 2026–2027 Chaparral experience from beginning to end. Order now. Save now. Remember it forever.

CLICK HERE to buy your Chap Yearbook NOW!

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All Things Yearbook 2027

Find important yearbook information, senior photo details, deadlines, SENIOR PHOTO SUBMISSION and ADS, and more: All Things Yearbook 2027

Advertise in the Chaparral High School Yearbook!

Want to connect with Chaparral families while supporting our student yearbook program?

Purchase an advertisement in this year's yearbook to showcase your business, celebrate a senior, or promote your services in a keepsake families will treasure for years to come.

Yearbook advertising is a great way for local businesses, senior photographers, and community supporters to reach the Chaparral community while helping our students create this year's book.

Space is limited, and ad pricing may increase as deadlines approach, so reserve your space early!

Click here for yearbook advertising information and to place an order.

Thank you for supporting the Chaparral High School Yearbook and our student staff!

Hillary Shepperd

CHS Yearbook Advisor

hshepperd@dcsdk12.org

In-N-Out Burger for SSN

SSN will be holding their In-N-Out Burger fundraiser on Tuesday, September 29, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. This coincides with the homecoming volleyball game!

Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased through MySchoolBucks or in the SSN classroom, Room 204. Each $10 ticket includes a burger, chips, and a drink.

This fundraiser supports our Significant Support Needs program and helps provide opportunities for our special education students, including community outings, cooking activities, outreach programs, and other meaningful learning experiences.

This year, we are excited to be partnering with Volleyball and eSports for the fundraiser.

Get Your We Are Unified Gear!

Unified Sports brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete together on the same team. It's about inclusion, friendship, and community.

Support the movement and rep the cause with official We Are Unified merch! Every purchase helps promote inclusion, teamwork, and opportunity for all DCSD Unified athletes. Deadline is September 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Shop now: DCSD We Are Unified Webstore

Let's stand together — on and off the field!