The Columbia Heights Public Schools (CHPS) Board of Education, passed a resolution on May 23, asking voters to consider revoking the School District’s existing referendum revenue authorization that the district receives of $308.93 per pupil, from 2005, and replace that authorization with a new amount of $827 per pupil that the district will receive, subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2023 for taxes payable in 2024 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. CHPS has received the same amount of $308.93 since 2005 (18 years.)

The resolution also asks voters to consider renewing the Capital Projects Levy authorization, scheduled to expire in 2024, in the amount of 5.67% times the net tax capacity of the School District. The proposed tax rate is not being increased from the previous year’s rate. All six members of the CHPS Board of Education were present and unanimously passed the resolution. The Operating Levy will provide for direct student instruction, staff salaries and benefits, student transportation and the general costs of running a school building. The Capital Projects Levy provides for maintaining district buildings and grounds, improving safety and security of schools and district technology needs.

The two referendum questions will be on the ballot on November 7, 2023.

For more detailed information go to https://www.colheights.k12.mn.us/2023referendum

Offered at the Clinic:

• Well Child Exams
• Hearing/vision screens (included in the well child exam)
• Sports Physical (if needed)
• Any vaccinations needed to be compliant for school

If a student needs their meningococcal vaccine (entering 7th or 12th grade) it is available at this clinic. The meningococcal and Tdap are required for entering 7th grade and booster is required for 12th graders.

Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Parents must be with any student under 18 to sign the waiver.

Contacts for Each School:

• CHHS: 763-528-4617 or 763-528-4608 (Spanish)
• CA: 763-528-4702 (English and Spanish)
• Highland: 763-528-4403 or 763-528-4402 (Spanish)
• NPSfI: 763-528-4303 or 763-528-4302 (Spanish)
• Valley View: 763-528-4203 or 763-528-4256 (Spanish)
• Family Center: 763-528-4580 or 763-528-4517 (Spanish)

Enrollment for the 2023-24 Heights Online Program is now open. The Heights Online Program (HOP) is a hybrid course format. Certain sections of core classes at Columbia Heights High School are part of the Heights Online Program. For example, if a student is enrolled in English 11, they may enroll in either a traditional section of English 11, or a HOP section of English 11.

In 2023-24, the following courses will have at least one HOP-designated section:

• Precalculus
• Advanced Algebra
• Advanced Algebra through Data
• Economics
• English 11
• English 12

If your student is interested in enrolling in the Heights Online Program, they can apply here: https://bit.ly/HeightsOnline23-24

Congratulations to our Frights Softball Team, Boys Tennis Team, CA Track Team and CA Baseball Team on a fun Spring Season!

Spring Athletes Moving into Section Tournaments

• Baseball will be playing in their first round sections game on Monday
• Lacrosse will be playing in their first round sections game on Wednesday
• Track will compete in the section preliminaries at St. Anthony Village on Wednesday

Register Now for Summer Sports Opportunities for incoming 6th-12th graders.

Upcoming info meetings for summer/next year:

• CHHS Girls Basketball- May 30 and May 31st in Room 144 @ 3:30 p.m.
  

Spring 2023 Activity Calendars! We have calendars available and would love to see them throughout our community, if you have a place where you’d like to hang one up, please contact the Activities Office to arrange a time to pick one up. The calendars are 18 x 26 inches.

Hats can be purchased in the Activities Office, the Concessions Stand during Home Games or online.

We have 2 After-School Activity Buses every afternoon, they leave CA @ 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and CHHS @ 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

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

We are excited for our upcoming 2023 Columbia Heights Boosters Golf Tournament. The Columbia Heights Boosters mission is to "support youth activities and athletics throughout Columbia Heights fostering participation and the best experiences possible." You have all helped us fulfill that mission by golfing with us in past tournaments, and we hope that you will be able to join us again this year!

This year's golf tournament is on Tuesday, July 18 at 12:00 PM at Majestic Oaks Golf Club (701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304). The cost is $100 per person and your day includes golf, cart, driving range balls, dinner and prizes/raffles. Majestic Oaks also offers a grilled lunch for purchase prior to the event if you are interested.

Don't miss out ... Register TODAY!

• Use the QR code in the image above
• https://chathleticboosters.sportngin.com/register/form/762540508
• Print off the attached flyer and mail in your registration

We hope to see you at Majestic Oaks on Tuesday, July 19!

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