CHS Islander News
October 13-17, 2025
THIS WEEK
It's Finals Week
Oct 13: Fall holiday - no school
Oct 13-17 Students for Shelter Club Clothing Drive
Oct 14 NHS Tutoring 3:30-4:30 pm in room 511
Oct 15 Check Your Mood Day with Safe Harbor
PTO sponsored staff lunch
Oct 16: Finals Periods 1&2 8:30am-12:45pm
PTO Meeting 9 am in the MPR
Oct 17 Finals Periods 3&4 8:30am-12:45pm
End of Term 1 Semester 1/Quarter 1 (final transcript grade)
Oct 18: PSAT 8 am
CoSA events this week:
Oct. 17: CoSA presents "Alice By Heart" Fall Musical - 7PM Theatre
Oct 18: CoSA presents "Alice By Heart" Fall Musical - 7PM Theatre
Oct 19:CoSA presents "Alice By Heart" Fall Musical - 2PM Theatre
- If you are interested, please send an email to Karin Mellina at karin.mellina@coronadousd.net
Term 1 Semester 1 Finals Schedule: Altered bell schedule on the following dates:
Oct. 16: Period 1 8:30-10:30 and Period 2 10:45-12:45 student day ends at 12:45
Oct. 17: Period 3 8:30-10:30 and Period 4 10:45-12:45 student day ends at 12:45
A message from PTO: Please help us support our amazing CHS students during Final Exams this week by providing healthy snacks for students. Read more HERE
PSAT Testing Information: All students registered to take the PSAT should have completed the “Digital Readiness Check” During homeroom this past week. If you have not completed the “Digital Readiness” you must see Mrs. Lewis on Wednesday to do so.
PSAT testing is Saturday, October 18th at 8:00 am. Students should arrive no later than 7:45am and enter through the front gates only. Room assignments will be posted at the front gates of the school. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lewis
wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net
Federal Survey Cards: If you have not returned your card, please do so as soon as possible. They can be turned in to the office or 2nd period teachers
National School Lunch Week is from 10/14-10/17: To celebrate, CNS is offering a free treat to all students who eat lunch with us each day of the week! Come to the Island Cafe for lunch this week! Don't miss out.
NHS tutoring: Our NHS tutors are available to provide support in any content area with students in all grade levels. This is an excellent way for students to get some extra support and ready for exams
- Tuesdays after school 3:35-4:35pm Room 511
- Thursdays at lunch Room 511
Lunch: Students are expected to return to campus on time for period 3. Arriving tardy to 3rd period may result in having lunch detention the following day. Also, thank you for reminding your student that respectful behavior on and off campus is an expectation of all CHS Islanders.
Tardy Sweeps: CHS administration conducts unannounced tardy sweeps throughout the year. Students who arrive late after the tardy bell will check in at the MPR, be marked tardy with their ID, and then head to class; phones will also be collected and returned at the end of the day to support our cell phone policy. Thank you for helping us reinforce punctuality and a focused learning environment by ensuring your student arrives on time and ready to learn.
Has your child been absent or tardy? Detentions & Saturday School:
Detention is held on Tuesday afternoon (3:40 p.m.), Thursday morning (7:30 a.m.) and Thursday afternoon (3:40 p.m.). Students must attend detentions to clear tardies.
Students may also attend Saturday School to clear tardies and absences. October Saturday School will be held on Saturday, October 4th, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Students may sign up for Saturday School by filling out the form linked below:
The AP Testing Registration and Payment Website is now OPEN. The Fall payment deadline is November 2, 2025. Please visit our school website for full registration and payment information by clicking the following link:
Please reach out to Mrs. Lewis, wendy.lewis@coronadousd.net if you have any questions.
Congratulations to the five National Honor Society Students who were awarded scholarships for their years of commitment to Coronado Concerts in the Park. Seniors Christopher Dyson, Leah Camaisa, Tatum Munoz, Ysabella Barraza, and Eddie Gonzalez were selected by the Concerts in the Park Scholarship Committee for the number of years of service as well as the number of concert hours worked. Christopher was awarded the top scholarship for his dedication and commitment to EVERY concert during the summer of 2025. Thank you to Cathy Brown and Derry Bowman from Concerts in the Park. The students will receive their scholarships at the June 14, 2026, concert in the park. We are honored to work with Concerts in the Park, Cathy Brown and Derry Bowman.
New PARENTS OF SENIORS!
College Applications: If your student is going to any type of college, including UC, Cal State, Community or any other private or public University, students need to add their colleges they are applying to in Xello, our college and career platform. Xello is how we send all letters of recommendation, transcripts, school reports, etc. to colleges. We prepped the students as juniors last year and then reviewed it with them during the senior assembly on September 11th and sent an email with all details and review it in the weekly college application workshops. You will receive an email on Tuesday October 14th with additional details on what is required and detailed instructions in order to support your student. Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CA Dream Act are open and are due March 2, 2026! There will be information mailed and emailed out to all senior families the week of October 13th with specific financial aid workshops and resources.
Coronado High School’s 2025-2026 School Profile
Coronado High School’s counseling department develops and publishes the school profile every fall on the CHS website and shares it with colleges during the college admissions process. The counselors reviewed it at college night this week. It is available on the CHS website under the About and Academic sections.
- What is a high school profile? High school profiles are a tool created by high school counselors for college admissions officers, school communities and other families potentially moving to the school. Colleges want to evaluate students in the context of the high school they attend, and this is why high school profiles exist. It provides information about the school’s requirements, grading policies, course offerings, colleges attended by graduates, and other important data.
College Night Resources
Thank you parents for coming to our college night and making it a success! Below are some of the resources from the night. Also, please take a moment to complete this brief College Night Parent Survey to give feedback to the counseling department on the night.
CHS Counselors College Night Presentation
CHS Class of 2026 College Workshop Folder - Senior Application Workshop Folder
XELLO - CHS’S COLLEGE AND CAREER PLATFORM - PARENT/GUARDIAN ROLL-OUT -
Xello is the college and career platform for CHS. Using Xello, students document their journey as they build self-knowledge, explore career and post-secondary options, create plans, apply to colleges, select courses, and continually reassess as they take in new knowledge, skills, and experiences. By enabling Xello’s Family Portal, we are giving you a front-row view to the work your child is completing in Xello through your Xello Family Account.
- On Tuesday September 30th, you should have received an email from noreply@xello (on your email that is in Synergy) inviting you to create your Family Account. A separate email detailed information on the platform, along with videos and resources. All information can be found on the CHS Counseling Website under the Xello section. If you have any questions regarding your Xello account, please email Kristen Ereno at kristen.ereno@coronadousd.net.
Fall College Visits!
Private and Public college representatives from California and across the country come to visit CHS during lunch in the College and Career Center (CCC) to meet with students. Check out CHS College Visits Fall 2025 for a comprehensive list or look below for the upcoming visits.
DATE COLLEGE
Tue, Oct 14th, 2025 Chapman University
Wed, Oct 15th, 2025 Oregon State University
Tue, Oct 21st, 2025 College of the Holy Cross
Wed, Oct 22nd, 2025 Providence College
Thu, Oct 23rd, 2025 San Diego State University
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 Vassar College
Fall CHS College Application Counseling Workshops - Seniors
CHS Counselors will have informative sessions and drop-in help availability on various topics throughout the fall on Mondays during lunch in room 202. The following are the workshops offered:
October 20th - Military Academies & ROTC Scholarships
October 27th, November 3rd, 17th-21st, December 1st - College Application Drop-in Workshops
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HALLOWEEN HAPPENING - Friday October 24th from 3:30pm-5:30pm
The City of Coronado’s Recreation Department needs student volunteers to run the activities for the younger kids. Costume is encouraged. Email Stacy at sberman@coronado.ca.us to register to volunteer.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
See the CHS Internship Opportunities Document for internship details and how to apply.
New Current Job Openings in Coronado: Indeed Job Postings
New CHS Counseling Website - Please view for all college and career information and social emotional resources.
Islander Athletics are in league. Come out and support!
- Link to order Volleyball ISLANDER MERCH PRE-ORDER FORM.
Link to order Water Polo Swag: https://chs-boys-water-polo.square.site/
Link to support Football with Islander gear: https://ipdspirit.com/collections/coronado
CHS Athletic Director: Aaron.brooks@coronadousd.net
ASB (Associated Student Body)
CLUBS: We have 83 different clubs on campus this year! There is something for everyone. If you missed club signups during rush, no worries! Students can join a club any time they would like at any time.Get involved with a club that matches your interests. A list of all of our CHS clubs and their meeting times and locations can be found here.
Get Connected!
Stay in the loop with Islander Student Activities!
Student Activities Calendar Dates will be added as events are planned and approved throughout the year
ASB Canvas Page
Instagram @coronadoasb
Class of 2026 Instagram: @CHS.Islanders26
Class of 2027 Instagram: @chs.islanders27
Class of 2028 Instagram:@chs.islanders28
Class of 2029 Instagram:@chs.islanders29
This school year, the CHS Library has partnered with The Atlantic to provide unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, scholarly resources, and games for the entire CHS student body.
Since 1857, The Atlantic has been a magazine of ideas, aiming to help readers better understand the world in all its complexity. Our free subscription includes unlimited reading online, narrated articles and podcasts, games, and more. This access is only available on school WiFi.
Students will have access to Pulitzer-winning reporting and insight on everything worth knowing about, from the latest in politics to the future of AI. With our subscription, they can read—and listen, in narrated form—to unlimited articles.
Additionally, whether students are searching for reliable primary sources or fiction and poetry from Hemingway, Plath, and more of history’s most influential writers, they will be able to find their next great read in the digital archive.
We’re very excited to bring free student access to one of America’s most significant magazines.
Stop by the CHS Library to check out new books on Horror, just in time for Halloween, and don’t forget to vote on them. They are a part of our The Children’s Book Council Young Adult Favorites Awards selections this year. Vote on 5 CBC books and you will receive a prize and a free book of your choice! YES, STAFF CAN VOTE!!!
Laura Hill’s art students have a special Pop-Up art exhibit in the library this month. Students were given an artist to research and they chose a variety of media to create their very own artwork inspired by their artist. Please stop by the CHS library to see the amazing artwork these students have created.
· CHS Library Digital Resources Brochure
o If you don’t have access to our CHS Library Canvas yet, please enroll at this link after you and your student have been provided with Canvas access: https://bit.ly/CHSlibraryCanvas
Library Hours and Contact
· CHS Library Hours: 8am – 4pm on school days
· CHS Library Extension: 2088
· CHS Library General Email: chslibrary@coronadousd.net
NEW BOOKS AVAILABLE!!!
POP-UP ART EXHIBIT!!!
Voice of Democracy:
· Open to students in grades 9-12 enrolled by Oct. 31st deadline
· Submit a 3–5-minute audio and written essay
· This year’s theme is, “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”
· VFW Post 2422 will award $4,000 to the top VOD and PP essayists
· VFW Post 2422 will nominate the winner to compete at the District and National level with national prize levels of $35,000
CLASS OF 2026 FUNDRAISER
The Coronado High School Class of 2026 is hosting a holiday wreath fundraiser through Lynch Creek Farm to support senior year events and activities. When ordering, enter campaign ID: 9388905 at checkout on the Lynch Creek Farm website to ensure proceeds benefit the class.
The CHS PTO has lots of amazing things planned for the students, teachers and staff this year! As always we cannot do what we do without the help of our amazing CHS Families!
Thank you for taking the time to help us support our awesome CHS students, teachers and staff. CHS PTO is looking forwarding to a fantastic school year! Go Islanders!
PTO Executive Board 2025-2026
Liz Riebe, President (coronadoptopres@gmail.com)
Alison Gregory, Vice President
Arlene Ventimiglia, Secretary
Keli Craig, Treasurer
Mandy Cohn: Hospitality
Coronado High School
Website: https://chs.coronadousd.net/
Location: 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619.522.8907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslanders