CCHS Weekly Update
Issue No. 43 - August 22, 2025

Upcoming Events
August 29: Fall Pep Rally, Adjusted Bell Schedule
September 1: No School - Labor Day
September 4: School Picture Make-Up Day
September 9: Student Council Blood Drive
September 12: Adjusted Bell Schedule - Extended Homeroom
September 19: Adjusted Bell Schedule - Extended Homeroom
From the Principal
Students and Families,
We had a fantastic first week at CCHS! Our students have done a great job adjusting to the new electronics policy, and we truly appreciate their cooperation. As we move further into the quarter, families can expect enforcement to become more consistent and structured. Thank you for your support in helping us start the year strong!
Go Comets!
Mr. Steve Fairs
PTSA Membership and Spiritwear
Our PTSA plays a vital role in supporting students, staff, and school events. We’d love for you to be part of it! Click here to join and get involved today.
Our PTSA is also holding a spiritwear sale. The sale will close on August 24. Fundraisers for PTSA help raise funds for scholarships for CCHS seniors.
Beginning of the Year Reminders
New Absence Request Procedures
SWCS is excited to launch an innovative new tool for parents and guardians this school year in the form of a new Absence Request tool within the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (web or mobile application)! Parents and guardians can use this new Absence Request tool to submit a request that informs the office in advance when their student is not going to be in school. After the request is processed, an attendance record is created for the student. The tool helps parents log all types of absences at the ease of their fingertips, while also automating administrative tasks for school front offices in the process.
As a reminder, Ohio law requires written notification of all types of absences, including full-day absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. Read more at https://www.swcsd.us/Attendance.aspx.
Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Applications - Apply Today!
It is that time of year again to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application! For many families, they wonder if they qualify and for some that believe they do not qualify…sometimes they are surprised that they do end up qualifying and avoid unnecessary costs and meal debt in the process. As a rule of thumb, we suggest “it does not hurt to apply!” Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications need to be completed annually each school year.
Free and Reduced-Price Lunch eligibility is determined annually at the federal level using a sliding scale based upon a household’s combined income. Once a family qualifies, they receive either Free or Reduced-Price breakfast and lunch. Additionally, qualifying families are eligible for academic fee waivers for school supplies.
Parking Permit Registration
Any student desiring to park on school property must obtain a parking permit each school year. Parking permits for the 2025-2026 school year are $25 for the entire school year.
- The deadline to apply is September 5.
- Students must bring a completed application, their driver's license, and proof of insurance to the CCHS Activity Clerk, Tammy Jochem.
- Once the parking permit application is submitted, the fee will be added to your student's account in Infinite Campus.
Choir and Theatre Boosters - Come Support!
Chipotle Dine in/take out Fundraiser
Come out and support the Choir and Theater Boosters this weekend! Grab some Chipotle dinner on Saturday August 23rd from 5pm-9pm at the Georgesville Chipotle (1528 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH). Show this flyer or use the code KB2F8NT online and part of the proceeds will benefit the CCHS Choir and Theatre Departments.
Athletics Update
Yearbook
Ordering Yearbooks
We have a new publisher this year! Dr. Fuller is super excited to announce CCHS's new partnership with Varsity yearbooks. Varsity will provide us an excellent book this year for a great low price - OUR BACK TO SCHOOL PRICE IS $57! If you'd like to order this year's yearbook, use this link and search by school name or number (26642):
https://yearbookordercenter.com/jobsearch/displayHome/?clearSession
Senior Pictures
Varsity will accept senior pictures for us this year. SENIORS, please use this link to submit your senior picture:
https://yearbookshare.com/eShare/?code=hj26642
Questions
If you have any yearbook related questions, please reach out to Dr. Fuller at tiffany.fuller@swcsd.us
Counseling Corner
School Counselors
Heather Fairs - Last names A - D - Heather.Fairs@swcsd.us
Bethany Hambleton - Last names E - Le - Bethany.Hambleton@swcsd.us
Christa Russell - Last names Li - Ri - Christa.Russell@swcsd.us
Amy Schuh - Last names Ro - Z - Amy.Schuh@swcsd.us
Student Support Center Phone: 614-801-6514
Attendance Line
Please be sure to call our attendance line at 614-801-3395 to report absences and tardies. Requests for Out of Building Passes must be made prior to 10:00 am. This line is available 24 hours a day.
Important Links
South Western City Schools: South Western City Schools
Central Crossing High School: CCHS Website
District Calendar: SWCS Calendars
Infinite Campus: Portal Login
SWCS High School Grading Policy: Grading Policy
Free and Reduced Priced Meals: F/R Meals
Ohio Department of Education: ODE
Bilingual Assistants
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Abdullahi Hussein
Tatyana Skarzhinets
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Blanca Aguilar
About CCHS
Website: Central Crossing High School
Location: 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614.801.6500
Attendance Line: 614.801.3395
X: @CCHS_Comets
Instagram: cchs_comets