Weekly Newsletter

December 14, 2025

Dear Coyote Community,

Boy, is it cold outside today! As I write this, I’m snuggled under a blanket with a warm dog on either side. If you need to be out and about, please bundle up—it’s only going to get colder. Also, please stay alert for any announcements regarding school opening tomorrow. While roads appear to have been treated, cold overnight temperatures can always lead to refreezing.

We are down to our final seven school days before winter break. While we are all looking forward to some well-deserved time off, I want to remind students that we are not on break just yet. It is essential that all students attend every class, remain for the full period, and continue to give their best effort. As I’ve shared in previous newsletters, the time remaining in the semester after break is very limited, and we want to avoid unnecessary stress or a backlog of work that did not receive appropriate attention beforehand.

A reminder that we are celebrating a December to Remember, with a different theme each day. The calendar is included below, and we hope everyone will join in the fun.

Stay warm and enjoy the rest of your weekend. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve the Clarksburg community—here’s to a wonderful week ahead!

Warmly,

Ms. O’Neill

December 18 Winter Choral Concert

December 24-January 2 Winter Break

CHS Athletic Boosters have purchased custom t-shirts for the team, coaches, and school administration to celebrate this remarkable achievement!

These shirts (and hoodies!) are available for community purchase through December 22nd from our store https://chsflagfbb2b2025.itemorder.com/

Sales benefit our athletic program. Get yours today!

You need to place your order for cap/gown/tassels. Ordering closes on DEC 19th.

• Make sure that you are ordering your cap/gown/tassels by December 19th.
• If you are borrowing from a friend or sibling PLEASE let Mrs. Coe know as soon as possible. (just email or stop by)
• If you need to borrow a gown from Mrs. Coe due to financial reasons come to room 159 at lunch.

Apply online for meal benefits today! A new FARMS application must be completed every school year, even if your children qualified the previous year. Households meeting federal income standards are eligible for free school meals, but must apply to receive this benefit. Only one application is needed for all students in a household.

Learn more.

The Clarksburg National Honor Society raised over 250 toys for the community of Snowden Farm Elementary School. On December 10th, parents from Snowden Farm were invited to come and “shop” for their children. On hand were 40 members of the NHS to greet the parents, entertain the children, gift wrap and organize the toys. It was a great time for the NHS members and for the Snowden Farm community and we hope to make it an annual event. A special thanks to the Cherry family who donated not just toys but coats and winter clothing to support the community. Another thanks to all the Clarksburg High School NHS, community, and Assistant Principal Lindsay Cao who donated toys, backpacks, clothing, and food to make this event such a success.

The Girls' Flag Football team is excited to announce that Grace Gentilli will play in the US Military Bowl next Friday in Dallas. She is the only player from Maryland chosen. The game will be streamed and a link will be shared when available.

In other Flag news, Commanders Coach of the Year, KC Landefeld has been elevated to the Don Shula award, a national honor.

Finally, the team is being recognized at Ravens game on December 21 along with the other flag and tackle teams.