Good Evening, Parents & Guardians, Students, CHS Staff and CHS Community,
Often when I think of the school year, I think just of how quickly it moves as we get rolling. November, with its 17 days of classes, seems to highlight that point early on. Last week, in a total oversight, I neglected to wish the CHS Girls X-C team well as they moved on to the Meet of Champions after finishing fourth in the Division III State Championship. Nice job to all of the runners and Coach Platt for making it to the MoC in a very competitive sport. Thank you to all of the parents for supporting the CHS school store during our Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday. We had a really good turnout for PTC’s, but if you had challenges making arrangements to meet with any of your child’s teachers, please reach out to make alternative arrangements if necessary. One final note about the upcoming week. Thanks to English Teacher Nicole St. Jean, we are able to bring Kati Preston, a NH resident and a child survivor of the Holocaust, to speak to our sophomores and seniors. Our hope is that we can continue to bring her in to speak to students each year so that all of our students get a chance to hear her story. Finally, congratulations to sophomore LeAnn Ramos, who is CHS’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership recipient for the ‘21-22 school year. I hope you all enjoy the weekend! Bill Lonergan, CHS Principal
From the Superintendent:
New COVID-19 Resource - To help ensure clear and consistent communication, our three school nurses, Ms. Vail-Naylor (GMS), Ms. Chambers (LMS) and Ms. Boucher (CHS), have created a new web resource for students, families and staff. This resource contains up to date information about preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our school community. It also offers guidance on testing including a list of current testing centers. This resource is linked on the district website, and the website of each school.
Be well, Mike Jette, Superintendent of Schools
2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS): If you do not wish your child to take the survey on Nov. 15, please access the following link, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E6mjrN1qbQlZYemCGDNg8UqIC5_L0KIabIZegJl3c9k/edit?usp=sharing, print and fill out the form and have your child bring it to Counseling. Those who are opted out should go up to the school Counseling office. *This survey will be taken on students' chromebooks so reminders to them to bring them will be helpful!
This Week’s Schedule Here’s a link to the revised schedule for this Monday: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aTtFtAOcmzISBuWInwPrQtBwAMYSp4OhEQtFM2n2YQk/edit?usp=sharing
Monday will be a Day1 with a revised schedule to accommodate the YRBS. Tuesday, November 16th will be a SKINNY Tuesday. The rest of the week will be normal.
News from Counseling: *The FAFSA is open and accessible to all families of the Class of 2022. Go to www.fafsa.gov to begin the process of filing for financial aid. All families should complete the FAFSA regardless of income. For any questions, please connect with your school counselor. Seniors have been visiting the Counseling Den regularly with college application questions!!
Upcoming Events:
November 15 Student YRBS in Advisory
November 15 NHS Induction 6:00-7:00pm Phil Martin Aud
November 16 Kati Preston- Guest Speaker 1:00-2:30 Phil Martin Aud
November 16 Environmental Club 2:30-3:30 Room128
November 16 Friends of Perf. Arts 6:30 pm L. Commons
November 17 Campbell Athletic Leaders 2:30-3:30 Weight Room
November 17 School Board Meeting 5:00pm Town Hall
November 18 Debate Club 2:30-3:30 Room 236
November 18 SADD Meeting 2:30-3:30 Room 236
November 18 School Board/Budget 7:00pm Town Hall
Athletics: Congrats to all of our fall teams! A great season overall! Sign up for winter and spring sports using the link below. Tryouts will begin on 11/29/21 https://litchfield-nh.finalforms.com/
21-22 CHS Yearbook Info: The following is a form to purchase a CHS yearbook now. Any questions or to pay by check see Mrs. Green ([email protected])or stop by the front office.
School Photos: Senior Photo deadline approaching: This is the first year we are allowing outside photographers and hoping that the collection of the photographs goes smoothly. Please reach out if any issues. Please utilize this Google Form to upload your yearbook photo: Senior Photo Upload Form Or reach out to Julie Green and email the photo ([email protected]).
If you used Hockmeyer/Barksdale please go online and select your yearbook photo. Please read the Senior Portrait FAQ for information on policies and procedures for Senior Portraits. If your senior has not had a photo taken, please let Julie Green ([email protected]) know right away so we are certain to include all seniors in the yearbook.
Appreciation & Recognition from the Administration
Finally, congratulations to sophomore LeAnn Ramos, who is CHS’s Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership recipient for the ‘21-22 school year.
The girls XC team placed fourth in the Division III State Championships, and they qualified for the Meet of Champions. Again, congratulations to the runners and Coach Platt on a fine season!
The boys soccer team lost to Trinity 2-1 in penalty kicks last Friday night in the state Championship game. Both sides demonstrated hard play, great sportsmanship on and off the field, and a valiant effort in a tough loss for CHS. Nice job to the players and Coach Henderson on their great season!
The varsity football team made it all the way to the state semi finals where they fell to a tough Trinity team. Congratulations to the athletes and to Coach Costello!
Music teacher Brittney Milligan brought the 39th Army Band to CHS to perform with and for the CHS Concert Band. It was nice seeing the many music students having the opportunity to be supported by this group.
Kudos to Col. Fraser and Science Teacher Kurt Virkaitis for collaborating on our Veteran’s Day message to the students on Wednesday. We appreciate you for your service as well as your contributions here to reinforce the message of support for those who serve in the Armed Forces.
Finally, a huge appreciation is extended to our PTO for the Potato Bar dinner on Wednesday and then the Thursday lunch at Parent Teacher Conferences. We are so fortunate to have you supporting us!!!
PARENT GROUPS:
CHS Athletics Boosters Organization: The next Boosters meeting is Monday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 pm. in the Learning Commons. Campbell Athletics Store: To purchase CHS gear for your student or family members, please check out our website! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_hampshire/litchfield/campbell-high-school
CHS Parent Teacher Organization: The next meeting is on Tues, Dec. 14 in the CHS Learning Commons at 6:30.
CHS Friends of Performing Arts (FOPA): FOPA next meeting will take place on November 23 at 6:30 pm in the Learning Commons.
From Food Services: The following forms are to apply for Free and Reduced Lunches in the Litchfield School District. If you have received F & R Lunches in the past, please fill out these forms as we do receive federal money based on these applications. If you have questions about this, please contact Lauren Crowley our Food Services Director at [email protected].
Instructions for F&R Lunch Forms: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=03435c136c&attid=0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1707633520426960275&th=17b2bba3af994593&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_ks4uf1xn1
Household Application: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=03435c136c&attid=0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1707633520426960275&th=17b2bba3af994593&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_ks4ufcio2
FAQ’s: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=03435c136c&attid=0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1707633520426960275&th=17b2bba3af994593&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_ks4ufcio2
Employment in the Litchfield School District: We are still looking for custodial staff and paraeducators. Please check out the following link if you or anyone you know might be interested in job opportunities here: https://sau27.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx