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Nominations for the 2026 Apple Awards are open. Be sure to visit this webpage to submit your nomination(s) the deadline is October 20!

Each year, The Foundation for Douglas County Schools honors exceptional educators and staff who are inspiring a love of learning in students and are trailblazing extraordinary innovation in our schools. Over the years, the annual Apple Awards has grown to engage the entire community, bringing in thousands of nominations every year for teachers and staff members across our school district.

The 2026 Apple Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the DCSD Legacy Campus. Learn more about this event!

Date: TONIGHT- Thursday, October 2

Time: 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Place: CHS Commons & Gyms

Helpful Tips:

• have a copy of your students schedule
• check their grades in Infinite Campus
• jot down any questions that are important to you
• please limit discussions this evening to 5 minutes. If more time is required please schedule a follow-up meeting

• Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

• Testing Time: 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM (Registered students should arrive by 7:30 AM to sign in and find their room.)

• Please reference the attached modified schedule for more information.
  

Who is Testing?

Testing is ONLY for 10th or 11th Grade students who registered to take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test).

*Only 11th grade students are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship*

Modified School Schedule

Please note the schedule change for all students:

Questions?

Please refer to the Fall Testing Schedule and the Parent Testing Information Letter that was previously sent out, or contact your student's counselor or an administrator.

Regular password resets help ensure your account stays safe and secure. We encourage you to change your passwords

a minimum once a year.

Recently we had student's reset the password for their school account. Some students did not complete this task and we wanted to let you know that their password will soon be expiring.

• Password expiration is staggered in two week stages by grade level from 9th grade - 12th grade:

• • 9th grade - November 3rd

  • 10th Grade - November 17th

  • 11th Grade - December 1st

  • 12th grade - December 15th

• Students will receive email notification of upcoming password expiration and directions to complete the password reset process

• Once it expires you will not be able to logon to critical district resources like Google or Infinite Campus.
• Complete information may be found in the DCSD Password Project Parent Email
• Password Reset

Dear Chap Family,

We are looking to you for support for our students who are in need of devices. Would you like to donate a new or refurbished (with warranty) device such as a chromebook. Whether you are an individual or a business we would appreciate your donation.

For more information or to donate please contact Craig Bowman at cebowman@dcsdk12.org

There will be a Freshmen Baseball Camp on October 7through 9 from 3:20-5:30 p.m. Sign up through Coach DiGiosio in 507L.

Chaparral is a Sources of Strength school. Sources of Strength is a strength-based, upstream suicide prevention program. At Chap, this is just the beginning - we incorporate the 8 strengths into our culture, constantly reminding kids of their Mentors, Physical and Mental Health, Positive Friends, Family Support, Spirituality, Healthy Activities, and Generosity; all things that we rely on to get us through difficult times. Data show that Sources of Strength is an effective, research-based suicide prevention program, with a recent study indicating Sources of Strength schools reduced student suicide attempts by 29%. At Chap, students can participate in Sources of Strength activities, attend a quarterly rally, be trained as Peer Leaders, or even join the Leadership class. Visitors to our school will see evidence of the program throughout the school through our student-led campaigns, and the light poles in front of the school fly a Sources flag that indicates the strength of the month. Sources of Strength is an important part of the Chaparral Family and another way we Take Care of One Another.

* Our next Sources rally is on October 9 during homeroom, all students are welcome.*

STEM Informational Flyer

Humanities Informational Flyer

College & Career Newsletter

ASVAB- October 21

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, is a multiple-choice test used by the U.S. military 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. The date for the ASVAB has been changed from Wednesday, October 8th to Tuesday, October 21.. Here is a link to the registration form: Fall 2025 ASVAB The deadline to register is October 10

Jostens is coming to Chaparral on Thursday, October 23 to meet with our sophomore and senior classes. They will provide information about class ring orders for the sophomore class. The senior class will receive information about ordering their caps and gowns for graduation along with a wide variety of additional offerings for senior year. The meetings will be held in our theater during homeroom on Thursday, October 23. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Chaparral NHS Inducts 85 New Members and Wins National Award

Chaparral’s National Honor Society welcomed 85 new members at its annual Induction Ceremony. NHS, founded on the pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character, invites qualified juniors and seniors each year to apply. This year, Chaparral NHS students will complete over 2,300 hours of community service. In recognition of their outstanding efforts, the chapter received the prestigious NHS Service Award of Excellence, honoring chapters that exemplify NHS values through impactful service and leadership.

The CHS Tri-M Chapter inducted the following members:

Graeden DeFrees

Lily Engemann

Mikaela Feller-Mendoza

Michael Gaal

Lidet Getachew

Kellen Halldin

Addison Harms

Hunter Hartmann

Haydee Hettinger

Caleb Hosner

Nolan Jansen

Kate Lawson

Hunter Mead

Stella Medina

Maylani Mumu

Caitlynn Nudd

Ray Rickard

Alex Robinson

Logan Romero

Heeral Verma

Charlotte Vu

Liam Vu

Sifan Wakijira

Nathalie Zabikow

To join their current members:

Kay Barela

Jackeline Bringas Nevarez

Sydnee Brown

Kathryn Cook

Amanda Dzurovchin

Zora Evilsizer

Kaleb Foltz

Matthew Haugen

Henry Meilstrup

Mitchell Mohr

Olamide Ogundecko

Gabriel Rodriguez

Kathryn Rolsen

Isabel Rouse Alducin

Sebastian Sanchez

Isabella Vandiver

Cordelia Woldeit

To be followed by their Freshmen Candidates:

Evan Billings

Annika Blaskovic

Brooke Carter

Madelyn Ellsworth

Natalie Ellsworth

Margaret Jennings

Emersyn Jones

Julianne Kraft

Lilia Lastar

Ella Raj

Owen Redding

Zoey Savino

Lilly Zuniga

Dear CHS Community,

You are invited to the 2025 DCSD Diwali celebration on Tuesday, October 28 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Rock Canyon High School : 5810 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80124. There will be complimentary snacks and sweets, cultural performances, and henna. An RSVP is required to attend. Please respond no later than October 7; use this link or the QR code on the invitation. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Welcome to senior year!

The CHS Yearbook staff hopes it is amazing and that you get to soak in every moment! We’ll be there to capture it for your yearbook.

Before you get busy with the year, please take the time to send us your senior portrait. The deadline is October 17 but we’re accepting portraits now! Click here to submit your portrait!

Thank you for helping us celebrate the class of 2026!

P.S. Make sure to reserve your copy of the yearbook today for the best pricing through MySchoolBucks!

We will be conducting a Vision and Hearing Screening November 6th & 7th

If you would like to help with Vision & Hearing Screening please contact Heidi Posavad

Hlposavad@Dcsdk12.org

Volunteers do not need prior experience. A 20 minute training and practice session will be provided, prior to working with students.

Looking for community service opportunities? Please visit our NEW opportunities page!

Would you be interested in being a Business Sponsor for the 2026 Wish Week?

Email stugo@chaparralhs.org.

FAQs

Bus Route Information

Lunch Menus

Parent Portal FAQs

• October 2- Parent/Teacher Conferences

• October 8 - PSAT/NMSQT Testing Day

• October 10 - End of the First Quarter

• October 13 - 17 - Fall Break, school is closed

• November 5 - Chaparral Showcase (Eighth Grade Open House)

• November 12 - SAC Meeting

Chaparral High School

Principal: Greg Gotchey

15655 Brookstone Dr. Parker, CO 80134

Phone: 303-387-3500

Fax: 303-387-3501

Attendance: 303-387-3502