News from the Pirate Ship

Senior Gabriel Murcia has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Murcia placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

The Women's Golf team finished up their regular season with a tremendous win in the Johnston County Championship yesterday afternoon. Liz Underwood, Ashley Stone, and Leah Kennemur anchored the team and finished in the top 7 individually in a long marathon of a day. The team now joins individual winner and Corinth Holders alumni Harrison Cieri as champions in the event. Out of the 16 matches played in the regular season, the team finished in the top 3, 10 times including 7 victories. Congratulations to all 11 Lady Pirate golfers, Coach Kassonie, and Coach Helsabeck on a great regular season. Next up for some of our Lady Pirate golfers will be regionals on October 21st. Go Pirates!

Pirate Nation is stronger than ever—thank you for supporting our students in all they do! 💜⚓

Seniors: Mark your calendars for College Application Week!

Monday, October 20th at 7:30 AM - Sunday October 26th at 5:00 PM application fees will be waived for select colleges and universities in North Carolina IF students use either CFNC.org or NC College Connect for their applications. This could save you hundreds of dollars on application fees, so don't miss it!

The application fee waiver will NOT work on The Common Application or any other application platforms.

✅ Students checking out early must come to the Attendance Office to sign out before leaving campus. Please do not leave without signing out.

✅ On absence notes, be sure to include your student’s FIRST and LAST name clearly written.

✅ Educational Leave Form can be found on our school website un der PARENTS.

✅ Attendance notes can also be submitted by email: chhsattendance@johnston.k12.nc.us

Thank you for helping us keep accurate attendance records, Pirate Families! ⚓💜💛

Senior Signs/Shirts Campaign is ready!

Here is the link & QR code...

SENIOR SIGNS & SHIRTS 2026

CHHS Pirates: Arrgh Raising Treasures for Training!

We’re thrilled to launch the 2025 CHHS Cash Raffle! This is your chance to support our student-athletes and help upgrade the weight room, the training hub for our Pirates, while entering to win up to $4,000.

Every ticket helps improve the experience for our athletes and brings us closer to our fundraising goal. Join the fun, support our team, and you could walk away with a big win!

https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/chhsraffle2025

• No cell phones bell to bell.

• Never in hallways. Phones should not be visible in hallways at any time.

• Permitted use only in the cafeteria or classrooms before 7:15 AM.

Clubs will begin meeting on Tuesday, September 9. We encourage all students to get involved in at least one club or student organization.

Directions for Students to Access Schedule in Infinite Campus

Parents who still need access can contact Kelly Williford at kellywilliford@johnston.k12.nc.us

Visit our new Student Services' site for information on college and career planning, scholarships, and more! https://sites.google.com/johnston.k12.nc.us/chhs-student-services/home

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