Capital High School

Jan. 31, 2025 Newsletter

 

 

Capital High School Family Communication 

January 31, 2025

 

• Did you know we are on Facebook?  https://www.facebook.com/CapitalCougs
• Please remember to check the DAILY BULLETIN on our website for weekly CHS information including details for all CHS sporting events.

 

Upcoming Events

• February 6 - Pack the Gym Basketball Game - 6:30 p.m.
• February 7 - Pep Assembly
• February 12 - 9th-11th Grade Information Night - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• February 14 - MLK Assembly
• February 17-18 - Mid-Winter Break, No School

 

See’s Candy Thespian Fundraiser

Thespians are fundraising for our State Thespian Festival. What says love on Valentine’s Day more than See’s Candy? Ask a Thespian if you are interested in purchasing!

You can also order online through out BookTix portal (there is a service fee) - 

https://olympiasd.booktix.com/dept/CapitalHS/item/Sees

OR…you can look at the offerings, email Ms. Cummins ([email protected]) your order, and call our ASB office to pay over the phone (360) 596-8071. Items will be available to pick up no later than February 11th.

 

Counseling Center News

As we approach the end of the semester, please note the following important dates and information:

• The last day of the first semester is Friday, January 31st.
• Second semester classes begin on Monday, February 3rd.

We encourage all students to check their Semester 2 schedule in Skyward as soon as possible. If you notice any errors or need to request a schedule change, please complete the Class Schedule Change Form  using the link below and return to the Counseling Center. Please know that MOST classes are already at capacity and changes will be difficult.

Class Schedule Change Form

Important Deadlines:

• Schedule changes must be submitted to the Counseling Center by Friday, February 7th.
• Please note that any changes made after February 7th may result in a failing grade being recorded on the transcript.

If you have questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to the counseling office.

10th and 11th Grade Registration Class Meetings will be on February 19th during Advisory. 10th will be in the PAC and 11th will be in the Lecture Hall.

 

Thespy Competition Results

On Saturday, January 25 Capital Theatre hosted the South Regional Thespy competition. Our theatre students competed in many areas and we have so much to be proud of!

A Superior makes them a National Qualifier and is VERY difficult to attain! An Excellent score receives recognition at our State Thespian Festival.

Please help me on congratulating the following students:

SUPERIORS: 

• Annabeth Collett & Rhannon Belgau - Duo Acting Scene
• Kai LaBuda, Dorian Gurley, & Noah Kinn - Group Acting Scene
• Audrey Brien - Lighting Design
• Kai LaBuda - Monologues
• Susan Swardz - Solo Musical
• Liana Amaral - Solo Musical
• Taylor Biggs - Solo Musical
• Anderson Dees - Sound Design

EXCELLENT:

• Liana Amaral & John Paul Fox Seidel - Duet Musical
• Izumi Huff & Sam Price - Duet Musical
• Sam Price & Grayson King - Duo Acting Scene
• Izumi Huff, Annabeth Collett, Makenzi Kinch, Grayson King, Bella Cestnik, Eddie Rankins, Rhiannon Belgau  - Group Acting Scene
• Susan Swardz - Monologues
• Sierra Polster - Monologues
• Annabeth Collett - Monologues
• Noah Kinn - Monologues
• Juniper Bryan - Monologues
• Sydney LaDoux - Monologues
• Rebecca Powell, Sydney LaDoux, and Susan Swardz - Group Musical Theatre Dance
• Rebecca Powell - Solo Musical Theatre Dance
• Sydney LaDoux - Playwriting
• Eva Fulkerson - Playwriting
• Sierra Polster - Solo Musical
• Rebecca Powell - Solo Musical
• Kai LaBuda - Solo Musical
• Izumi Huff - Solo Musical
• Cassey Kemunto - Solo Musical

 

Leadership Updates

Leadership is doing a children's book drive to benefit the South Sound Reading Foundation. Bring your new or gently loved young readers books to the drop boxes located in the commons, main office foyer or E-1. We will be collecting books until February 21st.

Unified Basketball and Cheer will be hosting a Pack The Gym on Thursday February 6th! Come support our Unified athletes during their scrimmage, and stay for a Staff vs Student basketball game after. $5 entry for spectators. The entry fee goes towards purchasing uniforms for our Unified athletes. T-shirts can be purchased for $15 through Congers Closet. Game time is 6:30pm in the CHS main gym.

 

2025 Year of the Snake New Year’s Contest

Students in Mrs. Katzer’s Japanese 1, 2, 3, and 4 classes have been learning about the traditional customs surrounding New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Japan. As part of their studies, they created New Year’s cards with a "Year of the Snake" theme, as well as winter greeting cards inspired by their newfound knowledge.  The staff then voted to select the top three cards from each group: Japanese 1, Japanese 2, and Japanese 3 & 4. The competition was tough, and the students did an outstanding job!

• Click the link below to see the winning designs!
• Click here to view the winners

 

Community Connections

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

• January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.

Local Resources include:

• The Family Justice Center serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.  If you or someone you know is currently experiencing intimate partner violence, you are not alone. Confidential advocates are available to help explain what options are available for individual situations and provide support. All services provided are free of charge. If you need help due to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or trafficking, please call our office at 360-754-9297 x 200 for assistance M-TH from 9am-5pm and Fridays from 9am-2pm.
• SafePlace Olympia Helpline     360-754-6300.  SafePlace works to put an end to sexual and domestic violence through crisis intervention and education.

OSD Resources for Youth & Families

• Looking for information about support groups, crisis lines, help with meals or bills, social and emotional wellness, or parent support?  You can find all that and much more here at our Resources for Youth and Families webpage.

The Olympia Education Foundation is hosting a 2-part virtual event on gender diversity as part of their well-being speaker series.  This 2-part series will be  January 27, 2025 and February 10, 2025, from 6-7:30pm.  Please register for these events at the Olympia Education Foundation Student & community well-being webpage.

 

News from the CCRC

Juniors: College Planning Day this year will be on March 11th 2025. This event will take place at St. Martins College. Washington colleges gather in one place to offer small group presentations and offer support to Juniors in their quest for their future college life. They will answer questions that your student may have and offer insights on applying to their college. This is an event only for Juniors and seats are Limited. 

Juniors: If you want to attend this wonderful opportunity, please get a permission slip from the CCRC with Mrs. Smith As Soon As Possible.

SchooLinks is for every student. It is our College and Career Platform that assists students in seeking out their future plans. Mrs. Smith will be in classrooms again 2nd semester to share how to access great information and help them plan for their future. If your student is not on campus, please have them schedule an appointment with Mrs. Smith so they don't miss out on great information. Here is how to schedule an appointment with this link: .Schedule Appointment

Here are the upcoming events coming up in the CCRC! Don't let your student miss out!

 

 

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