Capital High School

Oct. 10, 2025 Newsletter

 

 

Capital High School Family Communication 

October 10, 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

• October 14 - School Photo Make-Up Day
• October 16 - FAFSA Night
• October 17 - Homecoming Assembly
• October 18 - Homecoming Dance
• October 20-21 - PSAT
• October 21 - CHSPO Meeting

 

Homecoming Dance - October 18th

The Night in the Bayou Homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 18th. Here are the details-

• Tickets go on sale starting Monday, September 29th.
• To purchase tickets, go to GoFan and enter your access number (your student ID # is your access code). They will not be sold at the dance.
• $20 w/ASB
• $25 without ASB
• The last day to purchase tickets is October 17, 2025, at 3:45 p.m.
• If you are taking a guest to Homecoming, please make sure that you submit a completed Guest Pass form. Please submit the completed form along with your guest ID to the front office. Guest pass forms are in the Main Office, ASB Office, and Athletics Office. Completed Guest pass forms are due by Thursday, October 16th. 

We need chaperones to volunteer at the dance. You will need to be cleared through the OSD as a volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Katie Turcotte at [email protected].

 

Speech and Debate is Back at Capital!

It is a WIAA sanctioned activity with opportunities to compete at the regional, state, and even national level. The team currently meets after school twice a week and will compete in their first tournament in Gig Harbor on November 7th and 8th. All students are invited to join the team regardless of grade level or experience. The team is led by Coach Stanton who brings 8 years of speech and debate experience at the high school and collegiate level. Please contact Principal Wood at [email protected] for more information or to get the times and location of practice. We look forward to having you on the team!

 

CHSPO News

Hello CHS parents,

The Capital High School Parent Organization (CHSPO) is reaching out with an urgent request: we need more parent volunteers.

Currently, only 5–8 parents regularly participate—and 3 of them have seniors who will be graduating this year. Without new involvement, especially in board positions, we may not be able to continue the vital support we provide to CHS staff, teachers, and students.

 

What Does CHSPO Do?

We’re a 100% parent-run, non-profit group, and we rely entirely on the support of CHS families to make a meaningful impact. Some of the ways we support our school community include:

• Teacher & Staff Grants – for classroom supplies and other essential materials
• Senior Grad Night Party – a safe and fun celebration for graduating seniors
• Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunches – to recognize and thank our dedicated educators

 

Don’t Have Much Time? That’s Okay!

We know how busy life can be—we’re parents too, juggling work, school activities, and everything in between. But here’s the good news: any level of involvement helps. Most roles require minimal time commitment, and even pitching in for an hour here and there can make a real difference.

 

Want to Learn More?

Join us at our next CHSPO meeting! We’ll be reviewing and approving fall teacher/staff grant requests, and we’d love for you to attend, ask questions, and see what we’re all about.

 

Next CHSPO Meeting: October 21st

• 6:00 pm in CHS Library (enter school from front door)

We also wanted to share a few upcoming fundraisers that will benefit CHS programs and events:

• October 10 – MOD Pizza (Westside location): Support the Class of 2026 Grad Night by dining at MOD Pizza. Just mention the fundraiser or show the flyer when ordering. Mod Pizza Fundraiser
• October 18 – Red Robin (Westside location): Grab dinner at Red Robin before the Homecoming Dance and support CHSPO! Be sure to mention the fundraiser or show the flyer when you order. Red Robin Fundraiser

 

Please see information regarding our Senior 2026 Grad Night and our Clean Out Your Closet Fundraiser.

Warmly,
Capital High School Parent Organization (CHSPO)

 

Yearbook Information

All photo deadlines and submission information can be found on the Capital High School website https://capital.osd.wednet.edu/activities/yearbook Senior portraits are due October 31st. This is a hard deadline!! Please email [email protected] with any questions!

NEW THIS YEAR:

You will only be able to pre-order a yearbook through the link below:

https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/17QvFQKWQfT8792sl3NJrGa1

• CHS ASB will not be selling pre-orders of yearbooks, you must use the link above.
• Books are currently $60, but the price will go to $65 on Dec 1 and $70 March 1!!

 

Available Assistance Programs

Please see the informational flyer regarding Capital High School resources for students and families in need of assistance.

 

Winter Sports

You can register your student for Winter Sports, starting October 1, 2025. 

• The following sports are offered:
  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Girls Bowling
  • Girls Flag Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Boys Swim
  • Boys Wrestling
  • Girls Wrestling  

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 (except for boys basketball-payment is due within 3 days of making team).
• Once your student's registration has been reviewed, you will receive an email indicating they are cleared for Winter 2025 Sports.  

If your student wants to participate on the first day of practice you must be registered by:

• Girls Bowling: November 3, noon
• Gymnastics: November 10, noon
• All remaining sports: November 17, noon

 

CHS Drama Production

CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL

THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

By Kate Hamill

Based upon Jane Austen’s novel ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility will be sweeping Capital High School off its feet on October 23rd, 24th, and 25th!

SUMMARY

Jane Austen’s beloved story of sisterhood, scandal, and romance is brought to the stage with Kate Hamill’s adaptation that sparkles with warmth and wit. When the Dashwood sisters’ father dies and leaves them none of the inheritance, they are forced to move out to the English countryside. It is there that they experience love and heartbreak on a never-before-seen scale, trying the contrasting sisters of Elinor- whose reason guides her through love and loss- and Marianne- whose passionate spirit embraces romance with abandon. Winner of critical acclaim across the stage, this period drama captures the essence of 1700s England with timeless themes of loyalty, love, and the search for balance between sense and sensibility.

SHOWTIMES

• October 23rd: 7 PM (Thursday)
• October 24th: 7 PM (Friday)
• October 25th: 2 PM (Saturday)
• October 25th: 7 PM (Saturday)

Tickets can be bought at the door or online at https://olympiasd.booktix.com/dept/CapitalHS.

The show is performed at Capital High School's Performing Arts Center: 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502.

 

School Photo Retakes - October 14th, 2025

RETAKE DAY is for any student that missed the original picture day. Student's names will be listed on the NOT PHOTOGRAPHED LIST

RETAKE DAY  is also for any student that had their picture taken and is not happy with it. 

• Students must return their picture package or their proof sheet to the photographer in exchange for a FREE retake. 
• Pictures are NOT retaken for student ID cards. Lost ID cards can be reprinted and replaced with the original picture.
• Website:  JOSIEPHOTO.inter-state.com
• To order pictures taken on retake day, use order code: 0135XSC
• To order pictures taken at orientation or make-up day, use order code: 0116HJ

 

Panorama Survey

Students and Families - Please complete the OSD Panorama Survey

 

News from the CCRC

The CCRC is the place to find all things College and Careers, Volunteer opportunities, Scholarships and much more. All students are welcome to meet with Mrs. Smith and see what is available for them.

Students can log into SchooLinks and start to complete their To Do's for their High School and Beyond Plans. 

Seniors can begin adding their colleges in SchooLinks and linking SchooLinks with their Common Apps. If any student would like help on how to do these, Mrs. Smith in the CCRC is willing to help. They can schedule an appointment with this link Schedule Appointment

Upcoming Events in the CCRC

The events below are events that students can sign up for in SchooLinks under (EVENTS) Encourage your students to attend and learn about colleges and careers.

 

 

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