Capital High School Family Communication - October 2, 2026

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

• October 9 - Homecoming Assembly
• October 9 - PSAT Sign-Up Deadline
• October 10 - Homecoming Dance
• October 12 - CHS Parent Organization Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
• October 13 - IB Test Information - 6:00 p.m.
• October 15 - FAFSA Night - 5:30 p.m. 3
• October 16, 17, 22, 23, 24  - CHS Fall Play
• NEW DATE:  October 20 - School Photo Make-Up Day - 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CHS 16th Annual Giving Tree - Donations Needed

Target gift card donations are now being accepted for our annual CHS Giving Tree to assist our students in need.

For the past 16 years, the staff, students, and community of Capital High School have spread holiday cheer to those students in need through the CHS Giving Tree.  We are now collecting $50 Target gift card donations for deserving CHS students just in time for the holidays.  Many CHS students are struggling to meet even their most basic needs. It is a blessing to be able to let these students know that they are loved and cared for by our school community.  For some, this may be the only gift they receive this year.  Last year, we served approximately 300 students through the Giving Tree program.

How to give: Please bring $50 Target gift cards to the main office or use this direct link (sponsored by our CHS Parent Organization) to donate: https://givebutter.com/capital-high-school-2026-giving-tree-rsouze

Click HERE to access the donation QR code

Thank you for your support!

CHS Speech and Debate Tournament

The Speech & Debate Team is hosting the 2nd Annual Intramural Debate Tournament on Monday, October 12th from 3:30-6:00. We will meet in the library after school for exciting topics, fun competition, and good times! Click here to register for free. All students are encouraged to compete regardless of grade or experience level. We will host a short training before the first round. Hope to see you then!

Homecoming Dance

FREE Homecoming formal wear:

The Coug Exchange has a large assortment of formal dresses and menswear for any students in need. Please contact your counselor about getting a FREE dress or menswear prior to Friday 10/2. 

The Coug Exchange will be open to all students on Friday 10/2 to get 3 free items. This includes homecoming dresses. 

Contact your counselor if you have questions or stop by E-1. 

We need parent chaperones to supervise during the dance. You must be cleared as a volunteer through the OSD. The dance is on Saturday, Oct 10th from 8pm-10:30pm in the main gym. 

Tickets are $20 with ASB, $25 without an ASB and free for students on free and reduced lunch. Guest passes for non-CHS students must be turned in by Weds. Oct 7th.

CHSPO News

Your small but mighty CHSPO (CHS Parent Organization) team has been busy working on a few exciting events: 

1. CHS Staff & Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Show our Staff and Teachers Some Love!

CHS Staff and Teachers show up for our students every day with commitment and compassion. Let's thank them with meals and treats. Any extra funds will be carried over to the Spring celebrations, ensuring your generosity continues to make an impact.

https://givebutter.com/chs-teacher-staff-appreciation-donation-cbklji

2. Teacher Grants

We received several grant requests from our teachers to help support their classroom with additional textbooks, equipment and supplies.  Please help us fund the grants by donating to CHSPO via the below link:

https://givebutter.com/chspo-donation-h91bzf

3. Graduation Night 2027

This seems like a distant future now, but we know time will fly and June 15th will be here before we know it. CHSPO has started some planning efforts and similar to prior years the event will be funded by the tickets sold.  Please purchase your tickets to help us plan headcount and venue.  Scholarships will be provided for students who cannot afford the ticket price. Please join the CHSPO meetings to help plan and execute the actual event. 

https://givebutter.com/gn27-ticket-r8br5e

Thank you to those who were able to make it to our Sep 14th meeting.  Our next meeting will be on Oct 12th, 6pm, CHS Library. If you wish to know more about the above events or help us with any big or small tasks, please join us. We need you! Current CHSPO team is made up of 4 senior student parents who will be gone next year and we are in need of Freshman, Sophomore and Junior parents to join and learn the processes for future years.  We promise to keep it fun and stress-free :)

CHS Yearbook Information

Yearbook photo deadlines are quickly approaching for your seniors! Below is a link to our tab on the CHS website where we publish information about the CHS yearbook.

https://capital.osd.wednet.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=64038&pageId=1829994

We would love to be able to include everyone! If you have trouble with your submissions, please email me (afederico@osd.wednet.edu) and I will be glad to help you! I will not be able to accept photos through email, however.

Senior photos are due October 31st, and that is a hard deadline. We will be unable to accept any senior portrait after that date. ASB photos will be used if a senior portrait is not submitted. 

Yearbooks are currently on sale in the ASB office for $60 + tax! Here is the link to purchase https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/4ic1i9l280L7N2uQHjbDb9t1

Community Connections

Save the Date:

NAMI - Ending the Silence presentation for adults with middle- or high-school-aged youth that includes MH warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child, and how to work with school staff.

Date: October 27th, 2026

Where: CHS

When: 6-8 pm (event starts at 6:30 pm)

**Watch for flyer**

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

SafePlace provides free and confidential services to people who have experienced all forms of sexual violence and abuse and intimate partner domestic violence.

24-hour/7 days a week HelpLine -  (360) 754-6300

Thurston County Family Justice Center serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Confidential advocates can provide: Safety planning, basic need items, crisis support, shelter & housing search and placement, support in filing police reports, explanation and assistance in filing civil protection orders, as well as court accompaniment, culturally competent services, and connection to resources for outside needs                                      

360-754-9297 x 200

Crime Victims Advocacy Network provides free and confidential services for victims of Crimes

360-786-5601

Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center. Children’s advocacy centers offer a new way of responding to child abuse & neglect by bringing all of the partners together in a coordinated, child-focused, child-friendly effort.

360- 923-1884

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence - Jed Foundation

News from the College and Career Center

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND Please sign up in SchooLinks under EVENTS

Seniors

If you are planning on attending college of any type next year, please add your colleges in College Applications as soon as you can. Use the following link to help guide you: Schoolinks College Application Guide

If you have trouble with the guide or would like assistance adding your colleges and teacher recommendations in Schoolinks, please feel free to make an appointment with Mrs. Smith using this link:  Schedule Appointment 

FINANCIAL AID ADVISING DAY and NIGHT 

The Free Application for Financial Student Aid will OPEN on October 1st. You can Learn more about FAFSA 2027-2028 on the link provided: The Free Application for Financial Student Aid

On October 15th from 5:30pm-7pm in the Library. There will be a help session for those who want to learn about other aid, scholarships and completing the FAFSA together. Please be on time at 5:30pm in the Library, so we can give you all the information you would need. Also, please bring a charged chromebook and your Social Security information for both student and contributor. 

The Early Bird Gets the Worm....So don't miss signing up EARLY in October for the FAFSA 2027-2028 school year!

ALL students at CHS learn about Financial Aid in Schoolinks, if you would like to know what they are learning, feel free to ask them to show you their Financial Aid lessons.

Juniors and Seniors

There will be a field trip to a National College Fair in Seattle (NACAC) on Friday October 16th 2026. If you are interested in participating, you must get a permission slip and turn it in to Mrs. Smith in the Career Center (CCRC), there are LIMITED SEATS and there tends to be a waitlist, so come and get your applications today.

College Fairs: Freshman-Senior 

It is a good idea to start talking with colleges to see what programs they offer and see if you would be a great fit for their school. 

Capital High School's College and Career Readiness Center offers meetings with College Representatives, please refer to SchooLinks, under Events to see who is coming to your school...You will have opportunities to talk with  them in the CCRC when they come for College spotlights.

St. Martins is hosting the Thurston County Regional PNACAC College Fair on Wednesday October 14th 2026. You and your family can go and meet college reps from Washington. If you would like to attend, please sign up to attend using this link.

Capital High School's College and Career Readiness Center's Counselor, Mrs. Smith will be taking Juniors and Seniors to NACAC in Seattle on Friday October 16th. This Fair is a National Conference and students will have the opportunity to meet with colleges all over the country and some out of the country. For information about NACAC, feel free to use this link. This field trip is a first come first serve basis and field trip rules will apply. If you are interested in attending this  event, swing by the CCRC and get your permission slip to attend. 

Testing

Some colleges-Not ALL-require College testing. Please check to see if the colleges you want to apply to will need these tests for admittance. Also, there are some scholarships that can be awarded through testing if you score high enough.

Our High School Code is 480829

Sophomores and Juniors

PSAT: 

If you are a Sophomore or Junior and wanting to take the FALL PSAT-you will want to sign up in the ASB Office. The dates are October 19th and 20th and 26th, 27th and 29th. Once signed up you will be assigned to one of those dates. Testing is in the morning of previous dates listed. $50 fee, free scholarships available. Ask for more info at the ASB Office.

Juniors and Seniors

SAT:

To sign up for the SAT please use the College Board website. Here is the link.

ACT:

To sign up for the ACT please use their website. Here is the link.

ALL STUDENTS:

All Students are required to do Schoolinks lessons. There will be opportunities during class time and advisory time. Students can log in through the OSD Portal under SchooLinks. 

RUNNING START AND NEW MARKET Students 

If you are a Running Start student or a New Market student Mrs. Smith has office hours for you 2 times a day on Friday: 11:30am-12:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm. If you would like to take advantage of her appointment times, please email her to sign up for these time slots at rsmith@osd.wednet.edu. There will be some Fridays she will be unavailable to help you, so make sure you send an email to sign up.

Donations Needed

Our food pantry is in need of the following items, if you are able to help restock these please drop off at the main office.

NEED:

• Canned Fruit
• Boxed cereal- NO oatmeal packets
• Granola/protein bars
• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Deodorant
• Canned corn
• Canned green beans
• Peanut Butter
• Canned tuna
• Pasta
• Mac and Cheese
• Canned and dry beans

Thank you for your ongoing support of our food pantry! This directly supports our CHS students and families.

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