CHS Viking News
October 29, 2018
Viking Family,
It’s hard to believe how quickly this school year is flying by! We are almost to November, which means we have Parent/Teacher conferences coming soon. Conferences are Thursday, November 8th from 4:00 - 7 pm. Also, that night we will have our academic lettering ceremony for our students who have maintained a 3.75 GPA for at least 4 consecutive semesters. This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate with these students and their families and recognize the hard work and commitment necessary to maintain this high level of academic success
I also want to take a moment to recognize the dedication of the students and coaches from our fall sports and year round activities. High school activities are a significant time commitment and I appreciate all of the time and effort these folks put in to represent CHS. As most of our fall sports begin to wind down their season, the winter sports get ready to start practice and the start of their season.
Parents of our Class of 2019 students, don’t miss FAFSA completion night on November 14th from 6-8 pm. We hope to see you there!!
Bret Heller - Principal
Upcoming Events
10/30
Surviving an Active Lethal Threat: What Every Parent Needs to Know
6 pm - 8 pm, Lake City High School auditorium
For more information about this event: https://www.cdaschools.org/SALT
10/31
Jesus Villahermosa, Jr. Student Assembly (Surviving an Active Lethal Threat for students) 9:50 - 11 am
11/8
Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 - 7 pm
Academic Lettering Ceremony
6 pm in CHS Auditorium
11/12
No school for student (staff work day)
11/14
FAFSA Completion Night & Financial Aid Night
6 pm at CHS
11/17
Holiday Gift and Food Fair
9 am - 4 pm at Canfield Middle School
11/21 - 11/23
No school, Thanksgiving holiday
12/24 - 1/4
No school, holiday break
You can also view our CHS Calendar at
https://www.cdaschools.org/Page/18#calendar12/20181011/month
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!
Olivia Christ
Student of the Month
Chiana McInelly
Student of the Month
Chelsea Barrera
Student of the Month
Surviving an Active Lethal Threat: What Every Parent Should Know
Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 6 - 8 pm at Lake City High School
This event is for parents, guardians and community members, not students. Our CHS students will have an assembly on Wednesday, 10/31 from 9:50 - 11:00 am.
For more information, go to https://www.cdaschools.org/SALT
Congratulations to our CHS All-State Band and Choir Qualifiers
Jazz Band - Isaac Lawrence, Alto Saxophone
Concert Band - Isaac Preciado, Euphonium and Gabriel Reese, Trombone
Honor Ensemble, Mixed Choir - Landyn Owens
These students will represent CHS at the 2019 IMEA Convention in Rexburg in January.
SENIORS!!! Class of 2019 Information
Upcoming Events
- Monday, November 5th, 5:30 pm - Class of 2019 Parent Meeting in the CHS Library
- Tuesday, November 6th - National College Fair
- Friday, November 9th - Senior Tribute/Group Ads (baby ads), go here for more information: https://www.cdaschools.org/cms/lib/ID01906304/Centricity/Domain/12/USECHS%20Class%20of%202019%20Senior%20Yearbook%20Information.pdf
- Wednesday, November 14th, 6 - 8 pm at CHS - FAFSA Completion Night & Financial Aid Night
Look for more information on the College and Career Website (https://www.cdaschools.org/Domain/2455) as we approach the event dates. We will also be sending out email reminders.
Letters of Recommendation
Students can now create and save their Personal College Profile or “Brag Sheet” for letters of recommendation electronically through their Career Cruising Account. The electronic version of a student’s brag sheet is saved automatically and can be printed or emailed to recommenders. This form will help your teacher, coach or community member write a letter that best reflects you.
To access the Personal College Profile (Brag Sheet):
- Log into Career Cruising
- Click on menu arrow – located to the right of the student name
- Select “My Education”
- Click “Update Profile” in the “Personal College Profile” Box.
FAFSA Completion Night
Filling out the FAFSA can be overwhelming to some students and families. We will be offering 5 FAFSA completion nights this fall, beginning in October. Join representatives from regional college and universities financial aid offices to receive expert assistance filling out the FAFSA.
November 14 6pm-8pm at Coeur d’Alene High School
November 27 6pm-8pm at Lake City High School
Direct Admissions Letters and Apply Now Idaho
High school seniors will receive a letter from the Idaho State Board of Education this fall. This letter notifies students of which Idaho colleges and universities they meet admissions requirements for based on their GPA and test scores.
This letter is the first step towards acceptance. While the letter ensures a spot will be held for students for the Fall 2019 semester, students must complete the appropriate school application by to February 15th. This process has been made easier with the roll-out of the Apply Now – Idaho website!
Idaho students can apply to 10 Idaho colleges and universities on one application. There are no applications fees when using Apply Idaho Now. The site opened October 1st.
Senior Party Tickets on Sale Now!!!
Have you purchased your GRADUATION PARTY ticket yet?
Price now is only $55.00
Get them now before the price goes up!!
See Kelly in Attendance
We will be selling Senior Party Tickets at Parent Teacher Conferences!!!
College Representative Visits
Our college admission representatives have begun visiting Coeur d’Alene High School. You can see an updated calendar on the College and Career Website. (Go to the Coeur d’Alene High School homepage – select “Departments” – “College and Career Center” – College and Career Center Calendar”)
This list will be updated regularly, check in often to see new schools as they are added. Students may sign up online or stop by the College and Career Center to sign up.
Receive Alerts for Activity/Sports Schedules
- select 'email alerts' from the banner
- select 'Register here' under Need a fan account
- set up your profile then select 'My Favorites/Alerts' under Fan Dashboard
- select Coeur d'Alene High School from the ADD A SCHOOL drop down menu ( just enter 83815 in the search bar then select our school
- from the 'ADD A TEAM' drop down menu, select your sport(s), level and gender
- select 'Alert Settings' then 'Add an Alert' and enter your preferred email, cell phone number or both and you will receive an email and/or text message
If we make a change to our schedule you will be notified immediately. This really is the best way to receive up to date information. As always, if you have any questions please call Norma at 208-667-4500.