Capital High School Family Communication
May 15, 2026
Upcoming Events
- May 15 - CHS Blood Drive
- May 19 - Schoolwide Multicultural Celebration Assembly - Special Schedule
- May 19 - 5:30-8:00 p.m. - CHS Family Dinner
- May 19 - Booster Club Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Vic's Pizzeria (westside)
- May 28 - Marketing Trade Show During Lunches
- May 30 - CHS Senior Prom
- June 2- CHSPO Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
- June 3 - IB Banquet Celebration - 6:30 p.m.
- June 3 - Senior Baccalaureate -7:00 p.m. - New Bridge Community Church
- June 5 - School BBQ
- June 5 - Seniors Last Day of School
- June 6 - Free Sports Physicals - 9:00-3:00 p.m. - CHS Gym
- June 8 - Graduation Practice #1 and Senior Breakfast
- June 9 - Senior Legacy Tours
- June 12 - Graduation - 7:00 p.m. St. Martins University
- June 11, 12, 15 - 1st Semester Finals
- June 16 - Last Day of School - Half Day Schedule
CHS Diploma Pickup
Diploma Pickup Information
Seniors - your diploma will be available for pickup at CHS!
Please pick up your diploma at the Registrar’s Window located in the main foyer at the front of the school.
- Pickup Dates:
June 15 & June 16
- Time:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Congratulations, Class of 2026
For any questions please reach out to our registrar at [email protected]
Senior Fest - June 5th
All Juniors and Seniors that want to play in the Buff Puff Boys Volleyball game or the Powder Puff Girls Spikeball Tournament need to sign up with Mrs Turcotte in E-1. There are permission slips that do need to be signed and returned to be able to play. The events take place on Friday, June 5th during the SeniorFest BBQ.
Senior vs Junior Spikeball Tournament and Buff Puff Game
CHS Multicultural Dinner and Celebration - May 19th
We hope to see you for our free Family Dinner May 19th at 5:30pm in our Commons. Following dinner from local restaurants, we will be moving to the PAC to enjoy our Multicultural performances. See you there!
Senior Baccalaureate - June 3rd - New Bridge Community Church
Click
HERE for Senior Baccalaureate information!
Yearbook Information
You will only be able to pre-order a yearbook through the link below:
Click here to purchase your yearbook
CHS ASB will not be selling pre-orders of yearbooks, you must use the link above.
Senior Graduation Cords
Graduation cords will be on sale in the ASB office for $7 starting May 26th.
- Gold: 4.000 - 3.500
- Blue: IB Diploma Candidate
- Silver: IB Course Candidate
CHS Athletic Department News
Register for Summer Workouts/Open Gyms
Once in Final Forms you will need to choose Summer 2026-27 and select the sport.
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.
- There is no payment for ASB or open gym/workouts.
- Once your student's registration has been reviewed, you will receive an email indicating they are cleared for Spring Sports.
Please keep in mind this is for SUMMER only. You will need to register your student for Fall Sports, starting August 1.
Mark your calendar for the FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL EVENT on June 6.
CHS Link Crew
If you are interested in Link Crew for the 26/27 school year and helping with the 8th grade tours on May 27th, make sure you sign up on the google form! You also must purchase a t-shirt by this Friday, May 1st. All Link Leaders must have the gold shirt. You need to put your size on the google form and pay the $15 at the ASB office. Free and reduced lunch students must put your size on the google form and go to the ASB to get in the system with Mrs. Grods.
Community Connections
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to pause, reflect, and recommit to caring for our emotional and psychological well-being. In 2026, the conversation continues to grow louder and more compassionate, reminding us that mental health is just as important as physical health.
If you or someone you know needs support, you’re not alone. Here are a few trusted resources:
This month, let’s continue breaking stigma, sharing stories, and supporting one another. Mental health matters—today and every day.
CHS Blood Drive
The CHS Blood Drive is May 15th. Sign up in the commons during lunch or at the ASB Office. If this is your first time to donate you must be at least 16 and have filled out the parent/guardian permission form (under 18 years of age). Return this permission form to ASB or bring it with you the day you donate blood.
Don't forget to eat and hydrate before donating. Photo ID is required.
Questions regarding eligibility.
News from the CCRC
ALL STUDENTS
High School and Beyond Plan
- Each grade level will be required to complete tasks yearly to maintain a record of research and planning for life after high school. Tasks are assigned to students via SchooLinks, and lessons are taught during High School & Beyond Plan lessons during English classes.
- The High School and Beyond Plan is a Washington State Graduation Requirement, and CANNOT be waived.
- If a student fails to complete their HSBP requirement, they will not graduate.
SENIORS
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
- CHS Scholarship Webpage: The CCRC website lists several scholarship sites. Check it out and apply to more online!
- OSD Scholarship List 25-26: Updated regularly by Olympia School District
- The Larson's Family Scholarship is for seniors interested in Political Science or Government work. It is Due on May 6th. Come into the CCRC ASAP to get the information.
- College/Trade School Scholarships: Believe in Me is due May 15th. Designed for 1st Generation students, including those who have demonstrated grit and determination in overcoming adversity. Students with a 2.75 GPA or GED are eligible. Come get your application from the CCRC.
FAFSA AND WASFA INFORMATION
- FAFSA Here is the link to the FAFSA website
- WASFA Information on the WASFA, including eligibility requirements and a link to apply, can be found at: https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa
9th-11th GRADE STUDENTS
It's never too early to talk with college representatives about their institution. Here are some Spring Fairs that you can sign up to attend on your own.
PNACAC SPRING COLLEGE FAIRS-Free and open to the public. Pick the city and fair you want to attend and then register for this event.
Senior Prom - May 30th
Senior Prom will be on Saturday, May 30th from 8pm-10:30pm at the Lacey Community Center. This Midnight Masquerade will be a night filled with dancing, photos and fun. Tickets will be available to purchase on Monday, May 11th. They are $30 with ASB and $35 w/o ASB. Students on free and reduced lunch will receive a free ticket and will get these from the ASB office.
We need parent chaperone's for our Senior Prom! This year the dance is being held at the Lacey Community Center from 8pm-10:30pm. Please email Katie Turcotte if you are able to help-
[email protected]
CHS Grad Night Parent Committee Meeting
Hello everyone! Can you believe that graduation is right around the corner? We have some many details worked out for a fun event but we could still use more hands to make this evening a night to remember for our seniors. We have our next Grad Night 2026 planning meeting at CHS Library this coming Friday, May 15th at 5:30 pm. We would love to have you join us and find out all the fun details of this event.
We hope to see you there and please share this with your senior parent friends.
Warmly,
Michelle Grippo
CHS Grad Night 2026 Parent Committee
Senior Class Meeting
If you missed our last Senior Class Meeting, you can still access all of the important dates and graduation information using the list linked HERE. You can also view the presentation HERE. Please review this information carefully to stay up to date on all senior events and requirements. Talk with your Counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
IB News
- And We're Off!
- IB exams started Tuesday April 28th and run until May 20th.
- You can find testing information in the IB section of the CHS website, specifically, at 2026 IB Exam Schedule. It is also listed below.
- If you have any questions about the exams, reach out to your student's teacher.
BUDGET 35 MINUTES EXTRA FOR EACH EXAM FOR LOGISTICS
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WEEK FOUR
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MORNING EXAM: 8:55 Start.
Report 8:45
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AFTERNOON EXAM: 12:55 Start
Report 12:45
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Monday, May 18th
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Chemistry
Paper 2:
HL - 2 hours & 30 min.
SL - 1 hour and 30 min
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Tuesday, May 19th
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French
Paper 1: SL-1.25 hours; ab initio-1 hour
Paper 2: Reading – 1 hour
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Wednesday, May 20th
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French: Paper 2 Listening: 45 min
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