Columbia Heights Public Schools
CHPS Update | Sept. 8, 2022
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Fall Community Connections Catalog
The catalog has district news, community ed offerings, activities updates and more!
CHHS Musical Auditions!!
Our 2022 CHHS Musical will be The Addams Family.
Auditions will be held on September 26 and 27 from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the PAC.
Contact Mr. Hollermann, CHHS Room 139, with questions.
ENCORE Aquatics | Grades 4-12
Free ENCORE Aquatics classes are offered to student in grades 4-12 who attend Columbia Heights Public Schools, or students living within the CHPS district boundaries. Classes are offered on Saturday mornings at the Columbia Heights High School Pool.
- Fall Session: October 1-November 19 (no class October 22)
- Registration Due: September 16
If you have any questions please contact Tami Fisher fishert@colheights.k12.mn.us
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Important Information About School Meals 2022-2023
Meal Prices
- PreK 4* - Grade 5 Breakfast - $1.70
- Grades 6-12 Breakfast - $1.90
- PreK 4 - Grade 5 Lunch - $2.55
- Grades 6-12 Lunch - $2.80
Meals are no longer free for the 2022-2023 school year.
*Some PreK 4 students will qualify for free breakfasts based on enrollment in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program with the Minnesota Department of Education. Qualifying households will be contacted by the CHPS District Office.
Fill Out Your Household Educational Benefits Application Here
2022 Above and Beyond Award - Danielle Berg
Free Parent Seminar
Developing Routines in the Home
Monday, September 19 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(Focus age: 10 years old and under)
Location: Family Center, 1460 49th Ave. NE
Consistent routines in the home help create predictability for children, encourage responsibility and ultimately reduce frustration. During this adult only workshop, we will discuss strategies to develop helpful rou-tines in the home that fit for your family.
Register online at colheights.k12.mn.us/CommunityEd. Click “Register Now” and go to Early Childhood Special Events or call 763-528-4517. **Limited child care is available, pre-registration required by calling 763-528-4517 before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16.
Apply to Work at CHPS!
You can make a difference in the lives of students in our community by coming to work at CHPS! We are urgently seeking great applicants for a variety of full- and part-time positions including cooks, teachers, Mini Adventures and Adventure Club staff, education assistants, and more! Your next career move could be as a valued employee of the CHPS!
CHHS Students are Invited to Join a CHPS Advisory Council!
CHPS is committed to involving CHHS students on district committees. CHHS students may complete this survey if interested in being on any of the following committees:
- Communications Advisory Council: Provides feedback and suggestions for the CHPS Communications Department on how CHPS can better communicate (giving and receiving information) and build relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Community Education Advisory Council: Provides feedback and suggestions for Community Education programs which include early childhood, ENCORE, child care, adult enrichment and education, and Blooming Heights School Garden.
- Student Wellness Committee: Provides feedback and suggestions about areas of student wellness including CHPS food service, Blooming Heights School Garden, physical, health and nutrition education, and student mental health supports.
- World's Best Workforce: Committee focused on district goals and programming. The committee makes recommendations and brings ideas to the district administration to support “creating worlds of opportunity for each and every learner.”
- District Finance Advisory Council: Committee reviews and provides feedback regarding CHPS finances and programmatic data.
- American Indian Advisory Council: Limited to students who identify as American Indian. This committee supports the American Indian Education Program by planning cultural events and providing suggestions for curriculum that benefit American Indian students and families.
- Calendar Committee: Assist with the 2023-2024 district calendar. This committee meets two to four times starting in February/March to provide input in the development of the district calendar for the following school year.
- Special Education Advisory Council: This committee provides feedback on CHPS Special Education Programs. CHPS Special Education staff will reach out to eligible students.
Join the CHPS Communications Advisory Council for 2022-2023!
Invitation to Share Your Ideas with the District!
It is important for CHPS to have involvement by students, parents, staff, and community members in District advisory committees. Please consider joining the CHPS Communications Advisory Council which meets four times a year to elicit input on District information and communication effectiveness. Meetings this year will be on zoom.
For more information please contact Kristen Stuenkel, Director of Communications & Community Education at stuenkek@colheights.k12.mn.us or 763.528.4515
Activities Update
Practice starts this Monday, September 12th for:
- 6th-12th grade: Robotics
- 7th-12th grade: Adapted Soccer
- 6th-8th grade: Soccer (Boys and Girls), Girls Volleyball
Hylander Youth Soccer Night: We are going to celebrate youth soccer in our community at the CHHS Girls & Boys Varsity Soccer Games on Thursday, September 15th. Free Admission for all! Wear your youth soccer jersey!
You are invited to our Fall 2022 Hylander Family Days: Come check out the Fall Sports that CHHS has to offer. Free admission for students from Early Childhood, Highland, North Park, Valley View, Columbia Academy and their families to the following events:
Friday, September 16
7 p.m. Football - CHHS Stadium
Thursday, September 22
4 p.m. – Girls Tennis – CHHS Tennis Courts
5 p.m. – Girls Soccer – CHHS Stadium
5:30 p.m. – Girls Swim & Dive – CHHS Pool
6 p.m. – Girls Volleyball – Hylander Center Gym
7 p.m. – Boys Soccer – CHHS Stadium
Mark Your Calendars for 2022 Homecoming! All of our CHPS is invited to join us. Friday, October 14th- Football Game at 7 p.m. w/ fireworks after the game.
Upcoming Home Events:
Thursday, September 8
5:30 p.m. Girls Swim & Dive Meet vs. Robbinsdale Cooper @ CHHS Swimming Pool
Monday, September 12
3:30 p.m. C Volleyball Match vs. Richfield @ Hylander Center Gym
4 p.m. C Boys Soccer Game vs. Richfield @ CHHS Practice Field
4:30 p.m. B/JV Volleyball Match vs. Richfield @ Hylander Center Gym
5 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Game vs. Richfield @ CHHS Stadium
6 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Match vs. Richfield @ Hylander Center Gym
7 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer Game vs. Richfield @ CHHS Stadium
Tuesday, September 14
4 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis Match vs. Bloomington Kennedy @ CHHS Tennis Courts
Thursday, September 15
3:30 p.m. C Volleyball Match vs. Fridley @ Hylander Center Gym
4:30 p.m. B/JV Volleyball Match vs. Fridley @ Hylander Center Gym
5 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer Game vs. Fridley @ CHHS Stadium – Youth Soccer Night
6 p.m. Varsity Volleyball Match vs. Fridley @ Hylander Center Gym
7 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Game vs. Fridley @ CHHS Stadium – Youth Soccer Night
Sports Physical for all Athletics
Every athlete participating in school-year sports must have a physical on file with the Activities Office. Student Athletes cannot register for the upcoming season without a sports physical on file. Sports physicals are valid for three years. 22-23 Sports Physical Form
More information can be found at the CHPS Activities Website or contact the Activities Office at 763-528-4511
CH Recreation and Library Offerings
There are many wonderful activities for students through our CH Rec Dept and Library!
Please go to the CH Recreation website or call their office at 763-706-3730.
Click Here for the Columbia Heights Library Website.
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Location: 1440 49th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, MN, USA
Phone: 763-528-4500
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