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Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend!

School is closed on Monday.

Due to the Monday holiday, our bell schedule for next week will be block days (red, blue, red, blue)

Student Activity Cards

If you bought an Activity Card for your student and the word Activity is not printed on the side of the student's ID, please have your student bring their ID to the Finance window (across from the Library) and a sticker will be attached.

August 25–29, Chaparral High School will honor the legacy of former Assistant Principal Todd Vogel through Vogel Week—a series of athletic events and community activities that celebrate his impact on our school. All proceeds from Vogel Week go directly to the Todd Vogel Memorial Scholarship, awarded to graduating Chaparral seniors who are pursuing higher education.

Your donations to this scholarship fund will help us continue Todd’s legacy of 'People Helping People'.

Thank you!

Advisement and Homeroom Information 2025-2026

Dear Chaparral High School Parents,

As our first full week of the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, we want to inform you about some changes that have been made to the Advisement and Homeroom periods.

Understanding Advisement & Homeroom

These periods will both take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:15 to 9:20 AM.

Advisement (Tuesdays): This 65-minute block is dedicated to academic support. Students can use this time to make up missed assignments, quizzes, or tests, work on homework, and meet directly with teachers to receive extra help. It's also a time for students to build stronger relationships with their peers and staff. Additionally, our LINK Crew will meet with all 9th-grade students during the start of these Advisement periods.
Homeroom (Thursdays): This period is focused on activities that promote personal and academic growth. A wide variety of grade-level and school-wide events will be scheduled throughout the year. On days when an event is not scheduled, the time will be used in a similar manner to Advisement, allowing students to access teachers for help. The official Homeroom Event Calendar is available on the Advisement/Homeroom Canvas page.

Grading and Attendance

Grading: The grading for these periods is based on attendance.

9th and 10th Grade:
- Advisement: Graded as Pass/Fail (P/F). Seven or more absences of any kind (excused or unexcused) will result in a failing grade.
- Homeroom: Graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U). Seven or more absences of any kind (excused or unexcused) will result in an unsatisfactory grade.
11th and 12th Grade:
- Advisement: Graded as Pass/Fail (P/F). Four or more unexcused absences will result in a failing grade.
- Homeroom: Graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U). Four or more unexcused absences will result in an unsatisfactory grade.

Attendance and Travel: Your student's attendance and participation are critical to their success.

If your student will miss an Advisement or Homeroom class, please call the school by 3:00 PM on the day of the absence. Absences not accounted for within 48 hours will be unexcused.
Students must be in their assigned seat when the period begins.
There will be two attendance bells: one at the start of the period and a second with 5 minutes left to allow students to return to their assigned classroom. Attendance will be taken five minutes after each bell.
Students who travel to meet with a teacher must have their Wolverine Travel Card filled out with their destination and departure time, and signed by their assigned teacher before leaving.
Upon arrival, students must sign in on the Advisement/Homeroom clipboard in the classroom they are visiting.
To get the most out of this time, students should plan to be present in a classroom for a minimum of 20 minutes. This means a student should not plan on meeting with more than three teachers during a single period.

Thank you for your continued partnership in their education.

Steven Borchik

Chaparral High School

Assistant Principal (A-El)

School Assessment Coordinator

Lifetouch Picture Retakes

Students received their IDs and picture packets this week.

Picture retake day will be Wednesday, September 17 during lunches outside of the theater. This will be the last time that Lifetouch will be on campus this year.

For information on ordering pictures please visit mylifetouch.com. Our Chaparral school code for September 17 is EVT9DPC32. The customer service number for Lifetouch is 877-846-5012

COUNSELING CONNECTIONS 2025-2026

Counselor Presentations from This Week

Senior Seminar Slide Deck

We discussed next steps when it comes to planning for life after high school.

Freshman Seminar Slide Deck

We discussed graduation requirements, what a GPA and transcript are, and tips for success in high school.

Read the College & Career Newsletter and stay up-to-date on the latest scholarship/event information.

Join us for our College and Career Night

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
at 6:00 p.m.
at Chaparral High School

PSAT?NMSQT - October 8

Juniors take the PSAT?NMSQT on October 8. This is the only chance to qualify for National Merit Scholarships. More details to come.

ASVAB

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

Password Reset

On August 19 during their advisement period, our students completed their password rest. Please take a moment to read the DCSD IT letter..

Douglas County Youth Commission

The Commission’s structure is to act in an advisory capacity to the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, BOCC, on matters pertaining to the youth and teen population in the county. The Youth Commission will provide an opportunity for students to learn more about their local government, participate in the process, and represent and articulate the needs of our community’s young citizens.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Make recommendations to the BOCC on matters affecting youth in Douglas County and identify opportunities to increase youth participation and involvement in local government.
Inform the BOCC of the needs and wishes of youth.

Is now accepting applications, the deadline is September 8, 2025

Parker Youth Commission

We are seeking Parker area students to serve on the Town of Parker Youth Commission! The Youth Commission is a unique volunteer opportunity that provides high school students with a formal advisory role where they can learn more about their local government, participate in the process, and represent and articulate the needs of our community’s young citizens. The application is open through September 15, 2025.

Class of 2026

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!