News and events - April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023
Important Upcoming Dates
- April 29 - CRHS Prom (International Market Square)
- May 29 - No School- Memorial Day
- June 1 - Scholarship Night (7pm, CRHS Auditorium)
- June 2 - Seniors’ Last Day
- June 4 - CRHS Graduation (Maturi Pavilion, Univ of MN campus)
- June 8 - Last Day of School (9th-11th graders)
- June 9 - No School- Staff Grading Day
Late Start Mondays- Update for Trimester 3
The dates of the Late Start Monday mornings in Trimester 3 are the following: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
Senior Fines & Fees- Check and Pay Now
Seniors- All fines and fees must be resolved before you are able to pick up your cap & gown on Friday, June 2nd. This includes things like: lost books, activity fees, lunch fines, parking tickets, etc. Your chromebook/charger also needs to be returned on June 2nd or you will incur a large fine that needs to be paid before you are able to pick up your cap/gown that day. Click here to access a ”How-to” document to check fines & fees in Destiny.
Reminder- Check Students’ Progress with ParentVue
We are a few weeks into Trimester 3 and this is a good time to check your student's grades. Current grades are located in ParentVue under the "Gradebook" tab. If you would like to reach out to your student's teachers, simply click the envelope icon located next to the teacher’s name. We have Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled next week on Thursday April 20th; please refer to the communication sent about how to sign up for conference times. If you need assistance with your ParentVue account, please contact our district office help line at 763-506-HELP (4357).
Summer Credit Recovery
As we get further into Spring, it’s a wonderful time to check your student's course history in the ParentVue app. If your student failed a required course for graduation, their school counselor will be reaching out in the weeks to come with information about optional summer credit recovery from June 20-June 30.
CRHS Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast, May 12-20
Purchase Tickets:
CRHSTheatre.com or at the door.
Chromebook Check & Help
As we get closer to the end of the year, please remember these important reminders about your student’s Chromebook and charger:
- If your student has a different device and doesn't need their school Chromebook any more, they can return their Chromebook and charger to the Media Center on any school day.
- Students that have an issue with their Chromebook (e.g. something is broken or lost) can bring it to the Media Center during school to have it looked at. It’s always easier to clear up problems during the school year, so let us know how we can help.
- If your student has any questions, they can connect with our staff in the Media Center or their teacher.
- Lost and damaged items will be assessed fines.
3rd Annual Multicultural Festival - May 26th
Leo Club is excited to share that they will be hosting the 3rd Annual Multicultural Festival on May 26th at 5:30pm in the CRHS Parking Lot. There will be performances, activities, community resources, & food trucks!
Nurse's Office Reminder for Families of 11th Grade Students
The state of Minnesota requires all students to have a meningococcal booster by the beginning of senior year. Now is a great time to schedule this vaccination! For most, the first dose was given with a tetanus booster back in 7th grade. For those who have not received the first dose, only one dose will be required if your student is at least 16 years old. For those who do not want to complete the vaccination, please complete the exemption portion of the MDH Immunization Form, sections 1A and 1B. Please send completed exemptions or updated vaccination records to julie.swanson@ahschools.us or have your student bring their form to the health office. Thanks!
GOT ALLERGIES?
If your student is struggling with seasonal allergies, they may carry over the counter eye drops in their pocket or backpack during the school day. If they need any over the counter allergy tablets, prescription tablets or prescription drops, please contact Nurse Julie Swanson for a medication form at julie.swanson@ahschools.us.
Coon Rapids High School Student Volunteer Opportunities
All individual volunteer opportunities will be posted in this list. The list will be updated and shared weekly with students.
If you are unable to find volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact Ms. Johnson at liz.johnson@ahschools.us. She is happy to work with you and find other opportunities that may be of more interest to you or work better with your schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for an excuse to peruse the garden section? Do you have the hookup at a nursery? We are in need of potted plant donations for Staff Appreciation. Please have all donations to the main office, attention Danielle Callahan as close to- but no later than- Monday May 8th. Thanks!
Staff Appreciation Plant Donation
One of our elementary schools is in need of some help with their annual spring carnival. If you, or your student, would be interested in supporting Hoover Elementary on Friday, May 12th we would be forever grateful! Check out the sign up page below:
Hoover Elementary Spring Carnival
Volunteers are such an incredible asset to the students here at CRHS. Let’s make sure your impact is recorded and recognized. By filling out your volunteer application you are doing your part to keep our students safe while enriching their lives through extracurricular activities. You can access this year’s volunteer application here:
CRHS Volunteer Application and Criminal Record History Release Form or email your Volunteer Services Coordinator, Danielle Callahan at danielle.callahan@ahschools.us (or call (763) 506-7130)
CRHS 2022-2023 Yearbook
CRHS yearbooks are on sale now! Order your 2023 yearbook today through Jostens.com. Supplies are limited and once they sell out online, they are GONE.
Questions? Email Kari Berg at karilee.berg@ahschools.us
Senior "Ads for Grads" for the 2022-2023 Yearbook
Senior Parents-
Senior Year is an important milestone in many student's lives and it’s important to find creative ways to commemorate your student’s senior year, celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments throughout their school career, and let them know that you love and are proud of them. A fun and easy way to do this is to place a recognition ad, or an “Ad for Grads”, in the 2022-2023 Yearbook.This is something that your student can look back on for years to come.
It is very simple to create an “Ad for Grad.” Just visit www.jostensadservice.com and you can begin creating your ad today using your favorite photos of your son or daughter and a personal message. You can choose any photos you like: a baby photo, a grade school photo, or just a photo of your student that you love--you can even take a picture of the photo you want to use and upload that image from your phone.
- Photos may be in color or black and white, and you pick the fonts and background.
- Ads are available in two different sizes, 1/4 page for $60 or 1/8 page for $40.
- The Ads for Grads deadline is February 17, 2023.
If you have any questions or need tips on how to upload the pictures you want to use, please email Kari Berg at karilee.berg@ahschools.us or check out this sheet from Jostens with FAQs.
HELP: Need 9th-11th grade Parents/Guardians for Sr. All Night Party Com.
HELP: Need 9th-11th grade parents/guardians for the Senior All Night Party Committees. We are in need of several people to help plan the SANP. This is an event that is done at the end of Graduation and takes place at the Mermaid with entertainment and a safe place to be with friends for one more high school event. the major work is done before this thou and the time commitment is small.
Interested please contact Susie at susiek@usfamily.net for more information.
Seniors: Registration for the Senior All Night Party
The 2023 Senior All-Night Senior Party will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 9:00 PM -2 AM at The Mermaid in Mounds View. Buses will pick up students from the CRHS at 9:00 PM, and return students to CRHS shortly after 2:00am.
Admission is $75.00 and includes transportation to/from the party, food and beverage, bowling, casino games , a henna, tattoo artist, a souvenir T-shirt, bags, yard games and more. Plus many prizes -EVERY graduate leaves with a prize!
If financial assistance is needed, partial scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis to assist students with the registration fee. If interested in applying for a scholarship, please have your student pick up an application form in the Counseling Office from Megan Manzke.
Final deadline to sign up for the party to guarantee a t-shirt is Friday, May 5th, 2023. Please fill out the google doc to register your student, and submit a NON REFUNDABLE Venmo payment of $75 to @SANP22 or make checks payable to: Coon Rapids Senior Party Association. Mail to: 2340 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Attn: Guidance Office. Please include your student's name on the payment in Venmo or on the check.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to support the Senior All Night Party or in support to ensure all students can attend, please indicate that in your Venmo donation. If have any questions on registration please contact Lori Van Hulzen at lorivanhulzen@gmail.com.
Coon Rapids High School Food Shelf and Compassion Fund
The School Social Work Department maintains a small food shelf to assist families in crisis. Food is organized in small care packages and sent home in backpacks and cinch sacks. We are particularly in need of nonperishable ready serve meals. Some examples include Canned Raviolios, Packaged Pasta Meals, Stew, Chili, Ramen Cups, Soup Cups, Mac and Cheese Cups, Compleats. Snacks such as granola bars, breakfast bars, and snack crackers would also be appreciated. The list of all our current needs can be found at this link: CRHS Food Shelf and Compassion Fund Needs.
The Cardinal Compassion Fund is used to help students and families facing crises. Checks can be written to AHEF with Carinal Compassion Fund identified as the recipient in the memo line. Checks can either be dropped off in the main office or mailed to CRHS, Attn: Lana Matthews, 2340 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
If you have questions or if you and your family need assistance, please contact Emily Gustafson at 763-506-7153 emily.gustafson@ahschools.us
Cardinal Career and College Corner
College and Military Rep visits during lunches in the Cafeteria (11:10-1:15)
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Thursday, May 4th - UW-Wisconsin Superior
Scholarships for our Seniors!
1. Career Center Website for advice and scholarships - here
2. Complete FAFSA application - here
3. Wallin 2 year pathway scholarship ($6,000) - here
4. Seniors - check your emails from me (Brenda Mitshulis)
2023 MN Private School Week - June 26-30th
Sign up - here
MITY program - Now accepting applications for summer sessions!
Our high school program brings together talented students from across the Twin Cities, the nation, and the world for intensive learning and discovery during two 2-week summer sessions. Located on the beautiful campus of Macalester College, MITY challenges students academically while developing leadership skills, instilling self-confidence, and fostering lifelong friendships among like-minded peers.
Girls in Aviation
Girls in Aviation, that provides an excellent introduction to aviation. This year’s event is on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Life Link III has an exhibit there, as well as one of our helicopters.
CRHS College and Career Center Website - There are a lot of students asking about college, military, trades and workforce. Check out my website! There are a lot of instructions on "how to"....send/request transcripts, letters of recs, write essays, scholarship opportunities, resumes, etc! Go to the CRHS homepage, hover over Support, click on Career Center - here
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