MUSTANG MINUTE

October 5, 2026

The Mission of Chugiak High School: Inspire Students. Excel Academically. Strengthen Community.

HOURS FOR ALL OFFICES ARE 8:OOAM TO 4:00PM

Alaska Safe Children's Act

The Alaska Safe Children’s Act (informally known as Erin’s and Bree’s Law) is made up of two separate pieces of legislation and went into effect on June 30, 2017.

Erin’s Law K-12

AS 14.30.355 Sexual Abuse & Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention

Bree’s Law 7-12

AS 14.30.356 Teen dating violence and abuse awareness and prevention program; training and notices

The Alaska Safe Children's Act focuses on teaching kids how to identify healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to ask for help when they or a friend is in an unhealthy relationship. In October we will begin with our first lesson. If you'd prefer your student NOT receive this information, you can opt them out by contacting their counselor via email at least 24 hours in advance.

Good Afternoon Mustangs!

This is your Activities Principal sending you a friendly reminder that Q1 Grades will be submitted on Friday, October 16 - this means that eligibility will be checked and your student must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and be enrolled in the appropriate number of classes to maintain Semester 1 eligibility.

Additionally, it is important to note that there will be no grade changes after Friday, October 16.

So please:

Make sure that all assignments are submitted on time.
If you have a scheduled quiz or test retake this week, make sure you don't miss it.
Take advantage of our lunchtime or after-school help sessions offered by teachers.
If you have a pre-arranged absence, it is the student/family's responsibility to communicate with the teacher at least 1 week in advance and complete a pre-approved absence form (submit this form to the attendance office). This can be found online at www.asdk12.org/parents/attendance/.

If you have any questions, please contact the Chugiak High School Activities Office!

Link to order:

https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001410273

Mustangs,

We look forward to meeting students and parents during Parent Teacher Conferences on October 29th. Join us in the cafeteria to make important connections and discuss your students' academic progress.

Robin Hood Ticket link

https://cerdrama.booktix.com/

National Honor Society is hosting a Holiday Bazaar at Chugiak on November 14 and we are looking for Vendors. Please see the flyer for more information and contact Mrs. Logan (logan_alyssa@asdk12.org) or Mrs. Alex (alex_christina@asdk12.org) with any questions!

Permission form:

College_Fair_2026.pdf

College Fair Details:

Approximately 100 booths! Colleges, Career Tech Programs, and Military
Sign-up deadline: Friday, October 9 (or until the bus is full)

Sign-up is first-come, first-served based upon when the permission form is submitted

Event Schedule for October 14, 2026:

10:00 AM Load bus by the Chugiak Auditorium
10:30-11:25 Explore the College Fair
11:30 AM Depart the Alaska Airlines Center
12:00 PM Arrive back at CHS

STUDENT PARKING PERMITS

Payment for high school parking permits has been suspended again for the 26-27 school year.

YOU WILL STILL NEED A PERMIT.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE PARKING AT CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL - YOU WILL STILL NEED A PERMIT.

(part-time as well as full time)

Fill out the PARKING FORM here.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Bus transportation will start one hour later on PLC Mondays only. Check your bus route information on ParentConnect for the exact time or call 907-742-1200. School will end at the regular time.

Bus Routes are now live on Parent Portal.

Bus Transportation- Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Main Phone: (907) 742-1200

Transportation page link - https://www.asdk12.org/transportation

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!

If your student accrues more than 8 absences, please review their Daily Attendance. Per district policy, students that have 15 or more Absences (Excused or Unexcused) may have credit withdrawn from their respective class.

If you receive an Unexcused Absence notification and you feel that this is inaccurate, please be sure to contact the Attendance Office (907) 742-3334. An Unexcused Absence is considered a Truancy; 5 or more may result in having credit withdrawn, or unenrollment from school.

Here at Chugiak High School, we take individual circumstances into consideration to ensure that we find the best fit for students. Please be sure to keep us in the loop!

TARDY POLICY

At CHS, we believe that punctuality is a virtue that prepares students for the workforce and post-graduation. To better uphold this belief, the changes below will help foster a more efficient learning environment.

Students will be allowed 4 cumulative tardies amongst all scheduled classes before a consequence is issued. Following the fifth tardy, the following progressive disciplinary actions will be put in place:

5th tardy: 1 lunch detention
9th tardy: 2 lunch detentions and Attendance Contract (signed by parents)
12th tardy: Extended Day Detention - Thursday 3:15-5:15 (parent notification)
15th tardy: Referral to Student Services Team and Parent Meeting
16th tardy: Referral to Administrator and Parent Meeting to determine additional sanctions.

Tardy counts resets at the end of semester.

FINES AND FEES

Throughout the year fines and or fees may be attributed to a student if they have lost or damaged an item or received a parking ticket. We will send letters home twice during the year (just prior to Parent/Teacher conferences) for the entire student population to let parents know if their child has any fines or fees. Thank you for your prompt payments so that we can continue to support students in their education.

ACTIVITIES OFFICE

Welcome back Mustangs to the 2026-2027 school year! Please visit the Chugiak High School Activities page for more detailed information regarding Sports sign-up and coach contact info!