NEWS from the NEST

Beginning this school year, District 5 will provide report cards electronically through the PowerSchool Parent Portal instead of sending printed copies home with students. The end of quarter is October 15, 2026 (45 days) and Report Cards will be available in Parent Portal on October 22, 2026.

Parents/guardians will receive an email when report cards are available after each grading term. Report cards can be viewed only through the PowerSchool Parent Portal using a web browser - not through the PowerSchool app.

Access PowerSchool Parent Portal

Please remember that parent and student accounts are separate. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, contact your child’s school registrar.

Need a printed copy? Contact your child’s school to request one for pickup in the front office.

Parent Directions Google Slides

Parent Directions from Notebook LM

Infographic from Notebook LM

📚 Afterschool Eagle Enrichment is our afterschool tutoring program for CHS students. It will be held in the media center from 3:40 - 5:00 pm on Mondays and Thursdays. No need to sign up! Students needing help should show up ready to work!

📣A special thank you to the Chapin Women's Club for their support with EAS!

Course Waiver/Level Change form: Please use this form for level changes in the same course before October 15, 2026. An example would be Honors to College Prep (CP). Deadline for level change is October 15, 2026. However, the deadline to level down out of an AP course was the first ten days, which was August 24th.

Students will start the Course Request Process during MAST sessions. The MAST sessions will begin the beginning of November. Be on the lookout for more information regarding the 2027– 2028 Course Request Review soon.

🔔 Reminders

Counselors will review course requests during IGPs to align with college/career goals 👥

11th Grade: starts week of Nov 12 - December

9th Grade: starts Jan 7

10th Grade: starts Jan 25

You and your high school seniors are invited to explore several of Midlands Technical College’s programs during the upcoming Fall 2026 High School Senior Visit Days! This is a great opportunity for students to tour programs, learn more about their options, and get a firsthand look at what Midlands Tech has to offer.

Friday, November 6, 2026 - 9:30am-1pm: MTC Health Science Day - Click here

• CNA, EKG, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology

Friday, November 13, 2026 - 9:30am-1pm: MTC Airport Day - Click here

• Art, Commercial Graphics, Education, Paralegal, Social Sciences

Friday, November 20, 2026 - 9:30am-1pm: MTC Beltline Day - Click here

• Automotive Technology, Business, Criminal Justice, IT, and Machine Tool Technology

Friday, December 4, 2026 - 9:30am-1pm: MTC Northeast Day - Click here

• Engineering and Mechatronics

Students and parents are welcome to come. School excuses will be available through Midlands Tech. This will count towards your excused college visit. It is the student's responsibility to get the required documentation from MTC. Sign up as soon as possible as seats fill up quickly!

Please contact Jewel Canty with any questions at jewellcanty@midlandstech.edu

Support our student-athletes by joining the Chapin Eagle Club, checking team schedules and rosters, purchasing event tickets through GoFan, and following the new Chapin Athletics Instagram account for updates.

OCTOBER

7th - No Late start - 10th grade PSAT testing

8th - South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities- in the Career Center during NEST/LUNCH

8th - Underclassmen & Senior Photo - Make up day - Media Center

9th - Teacher work day - No School for students

12th - Fall Break - School is closed

15th - End of Quarter (45 days)

22nd - Report Cards to Parent Portal

26th - Improve your SAT score - ELA test prep sessions every other Monday from 5:15-6:30 in Ms. Krenek's room 237.

31st - ED Opp Day - Colleges, trade schools, military and more! This event is for Juniors & Seniors

NOVEMBER

18th - ASVAB testing - Sign up here. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a comprehensive career planning tool that enables meaningful career exploration and post-secondary planning.

4th - Junior Ring Ceremony - 6:00pm

5th - Senior supply pickup - This will be very specific senior gear like sweatshirts, keychains, etc., in the Front Lobby during NEST. You will NOT receive your cap, gown, or diploma cover at this time!

25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break - School is closed