COYOTE UPDATE

The Official Newsletter of Combs High School

October 9


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GO COYOTES !!!!!

STANDOUT COYOTES

The badminton team has been quite busy over Fall Break! HUGE THANK YOU'S to Melissa Contreras and David Bustillos who have helped us constantly with the gym and set-up and any and all requests! They are amazing!!!!

As always, thank you to Scot Schmidt for coming out and for his constant support, plus we had a wonderful spectator turn-out!!! (all VERY safely distanced with their temps checked!)


This week: Tues the team traveled to Campo Verde, Wed the team traveled to Gilbert High where Kristell Bailey and Cheyenne Stewarts brought us WINS, and tonight, on our very own home courts, we faced the UNDEFEATED team from Mesquite High and our JV got their first TEAM OVERALL WIN!!!!! HUGE Shout-Outs go to athletes: Kristell Bailey, Connie Choinard, Cheyenne Stewart and Cambr Elder for this BIG WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coach Buck and his awesome volleyball team were there to LOUDLY CLAP and CONGRATULATE & CHEER!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

The Girls Golf Program continues to make great progress in their scoring and knowledge of the sport.


Over the Fall break, Senior Captain Olivia Newell took first place in a match against local rival Queen Creek and Maricopa. She shot a personal best score of 47.


Congratulations to Olivia and the rest of the Combs Girls Golf Team.

CHS DRAMA CLUB IS HELPING FAMILIES IN SAN TAN VALLEY

Combs Drama will be collecting hygiene items for donation to Compassion Care Center in Queen Creek. These items will help families in the San Tan Valley area get assistance they need! Important items include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, women's hygiene products, and diapers and wipes. Please bring to the CPAC during school hours and we will make sure that your items go where they are needed most!

CAMPUS CALENDAR


OCT 8-DEC 31 - 24 HR COVID TESTING AVAILABLE IN 300 PARKING LOT JUST WEST OF COYOTE RD AT CHS

OCT 9-23 - Old Fashioned Candy 4-sale sponsored by HOSA Med Pro

OCT 12-15 - Wrestling OPEN GYM, Wrestling Room 3:00 PM

OCT 9 - Boys Soccer OPEN FIELD, Ranch Elementary Field 3:00 PM

OCT 16 - Boys Soccer OPEN FIELD, Ranch Elementary Field 3:00 PM

OCT 19 - Site Council, CHS Library

Site Council

The school site council is a group of teachers, parents, and classified employees that works with the principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets. If you are interested in being apart of the CHS Site Council please fill out the document below.

COUNSELORS CORNER

Attention Class of 2024!!! You are now one quarter into your High School experience and you should be getting a better idea of how classes, homework, and expectations at the high school level are like. You might have even heard the word "credits" floating around as your classmates discuss grades and graduation. Did you know that you have to have 22 credits to graduate? Each class is worth 1/2 credit per semester, so the entire year is equal to 1 full credit. Any grade of 60% or higher will earn you that half credit...any lower than that, and you have to make up the class. A common misconception is that any credits will do...no so. Arizona has laid out graduation requirements very specifically:

  • 4 credits in math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, math of choice)
  • 4 credits in English
  • 3 credits in Social Studies (World History, US History, Government/Economics)
  • 3 credits in Science (Integrated Science, Biology, Science of choice)
  • 1 Fine Art or CTE elective credit
  • 7 elective credits
When you fail any semester, it is important to make up the credit as soon as possible so that you can stay on track for graduation. Even more important: to do everything possible to pass the class the first time. Tutoring and help is available, teachers are willing to answer questions, and ensuring that you turn in all work will go a long way to help you in the goal.


Have questions about credits or need additional academic information? Talk to your counselor...they are here to help!

HYGIENE DRIVE

Combs Drama will be collecting hygiene items for donation to Compassion Care Center in Queen Creek. These items will help families in the San Tan Valley area get assistance they need! Important items include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, women's hygiene products, and diapers and wipes. Please bring to the CPAC during school hours and we will make sure that your items go where they are needed most!

COYOTE ATHLETICS

Fall Sports are underway, some of our sports are wrapping up their seasons while others are just beginning. Boys and Girls Golf along with Swim will be finishing up their seasons next week while all other fall sports go through the month and some into November. Combs Volleyball teams are off to a phenomenal start and hoping to repeat this season as Conference Champions.

GOOD LUCK COYOTES!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FROM YOUR LIVING ROOM

Tonight's Varsity Football game vs. Tempe will be broadcast live, brought to you courtesy of CHS's own tv/film program. Click on the link below to watch our Coyotes take on the Buffalos.
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GUIDE FOR SPECTATORS AT ATHLETIC EVENTS

Our guidelines for fans looks alot different this year. All tickets will be digital and limited to follow our district's policy. Tickets must be purchased on GoFan. The links will be sent out via email and shared on our website and social media the week of the game. Below are instructions for ticket purchasing.
GoFan How to Buy Tickets
Accessing & Sharing Tickets

CPAC Events-Save the Dates

OCT 24 - Called to Serve Freedom Rock Concert 1-4pm benefiting the American Service Animal Society. www.cts.org

NOV 7 - Piano Men Generations at 7 pm presented by TAD Entertainment celebrating the music of Elton John and Billy Joel. Tickets at www.cofare.io

DEC 12 - 5 pm-Sister's Christmas Catechism Holiday Comedy Show. Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you've ever seen. With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister's Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions. Tickets at www.cofare.io

Jan 22 - 8pm Carvin Jones - World renowned blues guitarist Carvin Jones, rated in top 50 guitarists by Guitarist Magazine brings his Ultimate Guitar Experience to you! https://www.carvinjones.com/event-details/carvin-jones-combs-theatre

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The Daily Rundown: 10.08.2020
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JOIN OUR CHS TEAM

We currently have full and part time positions available. Click on the link below to see a list of open positions district wide.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

JO COMBS DISTRICT JOB LISTINGS

UPCOMING EVENTS

HOMECOMING WEEK - OCTOBER 26-31

NOVEMBER 9 - WINTER SPORTS BEGIN (Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling)

NOVEMBER 11 - Veteran's Day, NO SCHOOL

NOVEMBER 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

CAC CONNECT CALENDAR

Due to Covid we are not able to do the CAC connect office live on your school campus so we are going virtual again for the fall semester.

We will have zoom check-in and chat sessions for students and parents on Wednesday’s starting promptly at 5pm for them to ask questions they have regarding CAC & details of how to become a CAC student.

FOOTBALL vs. Tempe

Friday, Oct. 9th, 7pm

2505 East Germann Road

San Tan Valley, AZ

Girls GOLF @ Apache Junction

Monday, Oct. 12th, 3pm

3401 South Ironwood Drive

Apache Junction, AZ

vs. Apache Junction, Seton Catholic

BADMINTON vs. McClintock

Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 4pm

2505 East Germann Road

San Tan Valley, AZ

SENIOR NIGHT

VOLLEYBALL @ Coronado

Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 4pm

7501 East Virginia Avenue

Scottsdale, AZ

FR/SO - 4:00 PM

JV - 5:00 PM

VARSITY - 6:00 PM

Girls GOLF @ Gilbert

Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 3pm

4415 East Village Parkway

Gilbert, AZ

vs. Casteel, Queen Creek, Gilbert

CROSS COUNTRY vs. Benjamin Franklin

Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 3pm

2505 East Germann Road

San Tan Valley, AZ

VOLLEYBALL vs. Buckeye

Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 4pm

2505 East Germann Road

San Tan Valley, AZ

FR/SO - 4:00 PM

JV - 5:00 PM

VARSITY - 6:00 PM

FR/SO FOOTBALL @ Mingus

Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 6pm

1801 East Fir Street

Cottonwood, AZ

Boys GOLF @ Apache Junction

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 3pm

3401 South Ironwood Drive

Apache Junction, AZ

vs. Chandler, Skyline, Apache Junction

BADMINTON @ Marcos de Niza

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 4pm

6000 South Lakeshore Drive

Tempe, AZ

SWIM @ Westwood

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 4pm

525 North Westwood

Mesa, AZ

VOLLEYBALL vs. Poston Butte

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 4pm

2505 East Germann Road

San Tan Valley, AZ

FR/SO - 4:00 PM

JV - 5:00 PM

VARSITY - 6:00 PM

JV FOOTBALL vs. Marcos de Niza

Thursday, Oct. 15th, 6pm

2505 East Germann Road

San Tan Valley, AZ

FOOTBALL @ Mingus

Friday, Oct. 16th, 7pm

1801 East Fir Street

Cottonwood, AZ

Notice of Non-Discrimination

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.

El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs #44 no discrimina en base a su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las pólizas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.