Feb. 6, 2026 Newsletter
Capital High School Family Communication
February 6, 2026
Upcoming Events
- February 10 - CHSPO Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
- February 11 - Mandatory Senior Class Meeting - 10:30 a.m.
- February 11- 9th-11th Grade Information Night - 5:30 p.m.
- February 16-17 - Mid-Winter Break - No School
- March 3 - Orchestra Concert
- March 5 - Band Concert
Donations Needed
We are in need of nonperishable food items for families utilizing our new CHS pantry. If you are able, please drop off these items at our main office. We appreciate our wonderful CHS community and the amazing support of our new pantry!
If your family is in need of food or hygiene products, please stop by the main office Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to visit our CHS Pantry!
CHSPO News
CHSPO 2nd Annual Rummage Sale
Save the Date!
Saturday, April 18 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sign-ups through our Zeffy website link:
- Students & Staff: $10 per spot
- Community Members: $25 per spot, 2 for $40, or 3 for $60
A great opportunity to:
- Fundraiser
- Showcase crafts or creativity
- Declutter
- Connect with the CHS community
Event held outdoors, rain or shine. Register by April 11, 2026.
Grad Night 2026 for Seniors
- https://chspo.org/grad-night-2026/
- Lock in the $99 rate now—prices increase in mid-February to $115. This year’s event is being fully planned by the Grad Night 26 Committee, not an outside vendor.
Next CHSPO Meeting
Our next CHSPO meeting will be February 10 at 6pm in the CHS Library. We would love to have you join us.
Warmly,
Capital High School Parent Organization (CHSPO)
“Together, we make CHS stronger!”
I.B. News
IB exam scores derive from both spring exams AND in-class assignments that get submitted to IB. Often these are called Internal Assessments (IAs). Because these are weighty, teachers work together to create a schedule of strict deadlines to ensure students are not overwhelmed any one week. While these assignments often have process and draft deadlines, no student should have more than one final IB assignment due in a single week.
In second semester specifically, there is some kind of major deadline almost every week. Stay tuned to this section to know when your student might have a major deadline or an exam.
You can find all of this information in the IB section of the CHS website, specifically, at BIG IB Deadlines and 2026 IB Exam Schedule.
If you have any questions about these assignments or deadlines, reach out to your student's teacher.
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Friday, February 10th
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Math Applications IA
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Friday, February 20th
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Visual Arts – Comparative Study
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Monday, Feb 23rd - Friday, Feb. 27th
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All English IAs
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The 2026 Year of the Horse New Year’s Card 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 Horse" 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!
- 1st place for Japanese 1: Juliana Kekerovic
- 1st place for Japanese 2: Annabelle Quach
- 1st place for Japanese 3 & 4: Alina Salmon
See all the winning designs: https://docs.google.com/presentation
Black Student Union (BSU) Spirit Wear
CHS's Black Student Union (BSU) is proud to present our brand new spirit wear, dropping right now during Black History Month. Click this
link to purchase yours!
Exciting Opportunity to Host Japanese Students in May
Capital High School is excited to host forty 9th grade students from ShukutokuSugamo Jr. High School, a private school in Tokyo, Japan. We’re looking for hostfamilies to welcome these students into their homes for a memorable cultural exchangeexperience!
Here are the details:
- Dates: From Friday, May 15th (pick-up at CHS after school) to Monday, May 18th (drop-off at CHS before school).
- Hosting Requirements: Families must host 2 students (either 2 boys or 2 girls).
- The students can share a room, but each must have a separate bed.
- Stipend: Families will receive a stipend of $30 per student per night (a total of $180 per family for the weekend).
- No Language Requirements: You don’t need to speak Japanese or have children attending Capital High School to participate. All families are welcome!
- The students will be spending some time sightseeing in the Seattle area before visiting Capital High School. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in a cultural exchange and create lasting memories!
If your family is interested in hosting, please fill out the Google Form. For more information, contact Mika Katzer at [email protected]. Thank you for considering hosting and helping make this exchange a success!
2027 Transfer Requests Now Open
If you are a family currently residing outside of the CHS Service Area, now is the time to submit your 2027 Transfer request through the Olympia School District Website. Please note that this is an annual request and per OSPI requirements, transfer requests must be completed each year. Submitting your request early helps ensure there’s plenty of time for review and processing, making the overall transfer experience smoother and less stressful. It also allows us to quickly follow up if any additional information is needed, helping to avoid last-minute delays in scheduling your student.
We encourage you to submit your request at your earliest convenience, and please know we’re here to help if you have any questions along the way. Don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to assist! For Questions please email our Registrar Sarah Sadlemyer at: [email protected].
CHS Spring Sports Information
You can register your student for Spring Sports, starting February 1, 2025. The following sports are offered:
Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Boys Golf, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Boys Track and Girls Track.
Cheer Try-outs are April 21-24 from 6pm-8pm in the CHS main gym. Whether you're a seasoned cheerleader or ready to try something new, we're looking for athletes with strong teamwork, dedication, and school spirit! Join us for a mandatory informational meeting April 14th from 6pm-8pm in the multipurpose room at CHS. We look forward to seeing you there! GO COUGS!
Please follow ALL of the steps to ensure your student is registered correctly.
Go to: www.finalforms.com
- Login into your account or create a new account.
- Provide all the required information. Both you and your student must sign the online forms.
- Upload a valid sports physical. A sports physical is valid for 13 months from the date of examination.
- Go to the OSD Payment Portal (https://wa-olympia.intouchreceipting.com/) and make payment. You must purchase an ASB Card (one time per year) and pay Pay to Play. Your student will not be cleared without both payments.
- Once your student's registration has been reviewed, you will receive an email indicating they are cleared for Spring Sports.
First day of practice for cleared athletes is March 2.
Library News
Less than a week until the NEWBURY AWARD WINNING author Renee Watson is here. Students can sign up now in the library to attend our school visit on Feb. 12th, and families can meet Ms. Watson on Feb. 10th at the downtown Olympia Timberland Library branch. Her writing spans 20+ books across all grade levels and is deeply rooted in themes of home, identity, and the power of art. We are very excited to host Ms. Watson and thank our event partners WEA Chinook, Olympia Education Foundation, Lacey Loves to Read, and the Timberland Regional Library for their support.
Senior Class Information
February 11 – Mandatory Senior Class Meeting
This meeting will take place during advisory in the Lecture Hall, beginning at 10:27 a.m. All seniors are required to attend. If you are unable to attend, please check your email and connect with your counselor to review any information you may have missed. FLYER HERE.
February 18 – Senior Exit Interview Pre-Meeting
This session is for seniors who still need to complete their Senior Exit Interview. We will review the requirements, and students will be able to select a time slot for their interview. FLYER HERE.
- IB Diploma students: Please report to your 2nd period class.
- Running Start students who have completed CCS 101/102 do not need to attend, as this requirement has already been met.
9th - 11th Grade Registration/Information Night
We will be hosting our annual 9th–11th Grade Information Night to support families with registration for next school year and to share information about our program options. Please see the event flyer HERE for full details.
Free childcare will be available, and food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase. Please plan to arrive early, as food is not permitted in the PAC.
Community Connections
During the month of February, we are featuring resources and community partners who support youth and families experiencing grief and loss.
Mary Bridge Center for Grieving Children
- The Mary Bridge Center supports families with children who are grieving the death of a family member. They also offer the Discoveries Program to support families who are coping with a serious diagnosis. For more information please complete the contact form and a team member will reach out to you.
Wild Grief: Go Outside. Go Together. Go Through it
- Wild Grief provides free peer support programs in nature to grieving youth, families, and people of all ages.
- 2026 Program Dates
Camp Rosey - Tahoma Indian Center
- Camp Rosey is our free-of-charge youth camp that focuses on supporting our sacred youth in their healing journeys through grief and loss.
- Camp Rosey Interest Form - Application is open
Camp Erin - Tacoma
- Camp Erin is a free weekend bereavement camp for youth grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend a weekend camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. Camp Erin is held at Camp Seymour, located 22 miles west of Tacoma.
- Camp Erin Interest Form - Application is open
Dougy Center - National Grief Center for Children and Families
News from the CCRC
SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS!
There are a lot of scholarships coming into the CCRC, they are posted online under Counselor-College & Career Readiness Center-Scholarships Information-Then click on OSD Scholarship List, click on the Google doc link and go to the tabs below that are by monthly deadlines. OR set up a meeting with Mrs. Smith today by this Schedule Appointment link.
EVENTS in the CCRC
JUNIORS have the opportunity to go on a COLLEGE PLANNING DAY on March 23rd. It is on a first come first serve basis. Please have your Junior come into the CCRC to get a field trip form.
ALL STUDENTS
Wednesday February 11th AIR FORCE ROTC information will be here to answer your questions about their scholarship programs. ALL students interested in the AIR FORCE are invited.
OSD Notice of Non-discrimination