Capitol Hill Weekly Update

Message from the Principal

It has been wonderful to have our teachers back in the building this week, preparing classrooms and getting ready to welcome students! We are looking forward to seeing our families on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 26.

A special warm welcome to the families who are new to Capitol Hill! We are welcoming over 60 new students so far this year, including our new kindergarteners, and we are so happy to have you joining our community.

We can't wait to see everyone next week!

In service to students,

Febe Armendariz

Principal

farmenda@pps.net

Welcoming New Staff

We are excited to welcome two new members to the Capitol Hill team this year!

Katharine Anderson, 5th Grade Teacher
Cilicia Hatch, Administrative Assistant I

We are so happy to have Katharine and Cilicia joining our community and look forward to the care, talents, and experience they will bring to our students, families, and staff.

Class Lists Are Published

Class lists are now available in ParentVUE! Our homeroom teachers, interventionists, specialists, SPED team, and administration worked collaboratively to create balanced classes where students can find connection and belonging and thrive in a productive learning environment.

If you have any trouble accessing ParentVUE or finding your child’s class placement, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office staff. We’re happy to help!

Staying Connected

Our school newsletter goes out every Friday with important updates, reminders, events, and opportunities. Homeroom teachers also send a monthly classroom newsletter.

Principal Coffees are held monthly at 8:10 a.m., typically during the first week of the month. We’ll send a reminder the Monday before.

ParentSquare is our primary communication platform. Please activate your account and choose your preferred language and notification settings so you don’t miss important messages.

New to ParentSquare? Learn more on the PPS Capitol Hill website.

Routes for Drop-Off and Pick-up

As we begin the school year, we're asking families who drive to school to help us create a safer and smoother drop-off and pick-up by approaching Capitol Hill from the same direction.

Please follow this route for morning drop-off and pick-up:

1. Do not turn onto SW 17th Ave. if you’re coming from SW Spring Garden St., instead turn onto SW 14th Ave. heading west.
3. Continue past SW Carson St. Please leave Carson clear for students and families walking to school.
4. Turn right onto SW Hume Ct. and head north.
5. Turn left onto SW 17th Ave. and continue east toward the school.
6. Drop off at Capitol Hill with traffic flowing in the same direction.

Please do not turn from SW Spring Garden directly onto SW 17th Ave. during arrival, whether you are approaching from the north or south.

Having cars approach the school from the same direction will make arrival more predictable and safer for students walking, biking, and getting out of cars. Please continue to watch carefully for pedestrians and yield to students and families crossing the street.

Thank you for helping us establish this routine from the very beginning of the year. I appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as we get our arrival systems running smoothly!

We could also use a few parent volunteers during the first week of school to help us direct traffic and reinforce our school route. If you're able to help, please email Principal Armendariz at farmenda@pps.net.

For additional directions and a map, check out our website. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

Staffing Update

We are still hiring for several positions at Capitol Hill:

0.5 Counselor to work alongside our current counselor, Erika Moller
Music Teacher
Librarian
Duty Support

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team, please check the PPS Employment Opportunities webpage for current postings and application information.

Facilities is also hiring for our Head Custodian position. That hiring process is managed by the Facilities department rather than at the school level, but we look forward to welcoming our new head custodian once the position is filled.

New ParentVUE App

All parents need to change to the new ParentVUE app at this time. Below are instructions for parents using both Android and iPhone devices.

Help Make Capitol Hill Events and Programs Possible

The Capitol Hill PTA is still looking for volunteers to fill several important leadership roles for the 2026–2027 school year. No previous PTA experience is required, and many positions already have an experienced co-lead, event guide, or past volunteer available to help.

Immediate Event Needs:

VIP Day: Two co-leads
Big Boo: One co-lead
Auction: Chair and co-chair
Staff Appreciation Team: One co-lead

Additional Volunteer Opportunities:

Picture Day Help: 9/10 from 8 AM to 2:30 PM
Yearbook Coordinator: Lead
Field Day: Lead
Lost and Found: Lead
Walk & Roll to School: Lead

Whether you enjoy organizing events, supporting teachers and staff, working behind the scenes, or helping families connect, there is an opportunity for you. Co-lead positions are a great way to become involved while sharing responsibilities with another volunteer.

Interested or want to learn more before committing? Please contact Nichole Le Sage, PTA Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@capitolhillpta.org. We would be happy to help you find a role that fits your interests and availability.

Fall After School Classes-Registration is open

We are pleased to offer another great line-up of after-school classes this fall - including STEM, yoga, music, theater and language! Please check out the schedule on the PTA website/Resources/After School Classes or CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

Registration is limited so don't delay!

Please contact mariannemajors@gmail.com with questions.

Upcoming Events

Our school year calendar has all of the important school-related dates for your reference.

8/26 Kindergarten Family 1-on-1
8/27 & 8/28 Kindergarten Ramp-Up Days
8/31-First Day of Kindergarten
9/4-Principal's Coffee, 8:15 AM
9/7-No School
9/10-Picture Day
9/24-Back to School Night

Here is a link to next year's school calendar.

Capitol Hill Weekly Update

8/21/26

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Message from the Principal Message from the Principal

Welcoming New Staff Welcoming New Staff

Class Lists Are Published Class Lists Are Published

Staying Connected Staying Connected

Routes for Drop-Off and Pick-up Routes for Drop-Off and Pick-up

Staffing Update Staffing Update

New ParentVUE App New ParentVUE App

Help Make Capitol Hill Events and Programs Possible Help Make Capitol Hill Events and Programs Possible

Fall After School Classes-Registration is open Fall After School Classes-Registration is open

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events