Community

CHS BOOSTER CLUB

The CHS Booster Club meets at 6 P.M. on the second Wednesday of each month in the conference room of the Capital Medical Center. Dues are $20 a year. The CHS Booster Club supports all WIAA activities, including sports, music, debate, and drama. The Boosters main fundraiser is an auction. They are working to raise over $100,000 that will go to support student activities. For more information contact Susan Rivera-Lee at 791-3505, or email Susan at svrlee@hotmail.com . Come be a Booster!

CHS FOUNDATION

The CHS Foundation meets the third Wednesday of each month in the CHS counseling center conference room. The goal of the CHS Foundation is to provide money for Capital High graduates to continue their education. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need, academics and activities. The Foundation makes thousands of dollars available to seniors each spring. A major fundraiser of the Foundation is the See's chocolate sale. Contact Deb Steele at steelerd@comcast.net to order chocolates! The foundation also sells pavers and conducts the popular Mother/Son Palapalooza in March. For more information on how to join the CHS Foundation, contact Richenda Richardson at 701-9779 or email Richenda at richenda@nwrain.com.

CHS PARENT ORGANIZATION

The CHS Parent Organization meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 P.M. in the school library. Membership is $20 per year. The Parent Organization exists to support students, staff, and families. The student in transition who suddenly needs school supplies, or the teacher who needs extra calculators on WASL testing day has the Parent Organization as a resource. The Parent Organization projects include class activities (such as the senior party), the Cougar Connection phone book, a staff appreciation luncheon, Arts Recognition night, Freshman Orientation, the school newsletter, and educational forums for parents. Parent Organization fundraisers include the Barnes & Noble Book Fair, two Father/Daughter dances, and the grocery rebate program. Contact Carol Riley at carol@reunionsunlimited.com or Ron Gross at rald31@yahoo.com href="mailto:ed.thorpe@comcast.net">ed.thorpe@comcast.net for more CHS Parent Organization information.