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Good day and welcome to the Principal’s Message for the week of May 14th:

 CHS Graduation to happen at Elgin Community College Events Center.

Graduating Seniors from CHS will cross the stage and receive their diplomas on Friday, June 1st, at the ECC Events Center.  The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.  Families of graduating students should have recently received a letter from the high school detailing procedures, times and expectations for that evening’s event.  Following are specific reminders for Seniors, and their families, about that night:

-All students must report to the Spartan Terrace room CAC 101 of the Elgin Community College Spartan Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 in cap and gown no later than 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1st.  Attendance will be taken at that time and students will be lined up for the processional march.  Please be on time. 

- Proper dress for men is dark dress shoes (no athletic-type shoes), dark dress socks, long dress pants (no jeans), a dress shirt with a collar, and a tie.  For women, proper dress includes a skirt or dress pants and top, a dress, and dress shoes.  Flowers and other items may not be worn on the gown.  Caps and gowns may not be altered in any way.  Students who do not wear the proper clothing to graduation will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

- Proper conduct and behavior are required at the graduation practice, senior picnic, final exams, honors night, and graduation ceremony.  Lack of proper behavior will result in non-attendance at the graduation ceremony and/or withholding of the diploma pending disciplinary action.

- Please remind friends and relatives not to approach the stage during the presentation of diplomas.  A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate which you may purchase.   After graduation, you must pick up your diploma immediately following the ceremony in the Spartan Terrace room CAC 101.  You may keep your cap, tassel, and gown.

- With your help, graduation will be a special evening for all of us.  Congratulations to the class of 2012.

 Students compete at Illinois State History Fair.

On Saturday, May 5th, Collin Cabangal and Trevor Ary journeyed to the Old Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois, to participate in the State-wide History Fair.  This is a State-level competition as part of the National History Fair Project.   Collin presented his project on John Dillinger and Trevor did his project on James Tibbits.  Both boys were recent winners at a Regional competition held in DeKalb in April.  Collin took first place in his area and is eligible to move on to the National Competition.  All of the students who participated in this activity sponsored by Ms. Laurel Bradley are very excited about next year’s competition and hope to bring an even larger group to the DeKalb Regional. 

 Students compete at Big Northern Conference Math Contest.

Congratulations to the District 301 students who competed in the BNC Math Contest last Friday, May 11th.  The team was comprised of high school and middle school students.  The team’s overall placement was 2nd Place, with a total team score of 1379.5 points.  Individual medal winners are found below:

Overall Placement Total Points: 1379.5 2nd Place

Geometry:  Zachary Hitzeroth      1st Place with a perfect score

            Kristen Simkus                5th Place

            Clay Musial                     6th Place

 

Algebra II:  Baily Panjkovich       6th Place

           

Pre Calculus: Stefan Friesema     5th Place

 

Calculus:  Andy Anderson            1st Place with a Perfect Score

           

Team Algebra                           1st Place

Members:  Maddy Toveson, Amy Buck, Enrique Rocha, Michael Byrne, Kyle Wende

 

Team Geometry                         2nd Place

Members:  Lucas Ege, Anton Christensen, Jessica Carter, Kristen Simkus, Zach Hitzeroth

 

Team Algebra II                       5th Place

Members:  Austin VanAcker, Biily Panjokovich, Tori Harvey, Parth Patel, Christian Carbajal

 

Team Pre-Calculus                    3rd Place

Members:  Liz Westergaurd, Kyle Coffland, Stefan Friesema, John Smith, Ryan Moser

 

Team Calculus                          1st Place with a perfect score

Members:  Canyon Underhill, Nick LeDonne, Travis Stockbridge, Andy Anderson, Eric Holmgren

 

Jr/Sr Team                               3rd Place

Members:  Kyle Coffland, Andy Anderson

 

Non Calculator Team                 2nd Place

Members:  Alexandra Tarr, John Smith, Sean Fitzgerald, Clay Musial, Maddy Toveson

 

Congratulations to all of our Central Math competitors!

 

CHS Students honored by Girl Scouts of America.

Nicole Friesema and Nicole Tummillo will be honored on Sunday, June 10th, at the Girl Scout’s “Young Women of Distinction” Luncheon.  Both girls have been recognized by the organization as being exceptional young women who have achieved the highest award in Girl Scouts, the Girl Scout Gold Award, and are 2012 Girl Scout Scholarship recipients.  Congratulations to both girls!!

 

CHS still accepting registration forms from families.

Please send in your registration form for next year.  It is essential that we receive this information so that our files can be updated for the next school year.  You do not have to send in your fees at this time.

 Coming Up at CHS

Wednesday, May 16:  Chorus Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

Tuesday, May 22:  Late Start Schedule

Tuesday, May 22:  Underclassmen Awards Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

Wednesday, May 23:  Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

Thursday, May 24:  Senior Final Exams                

Friday, May 25:  Senior Final Exams

Monday, May 28:  NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 29:  Graduation Rehearsal for Seniors at 7:30 a.m. in the Gym

Tuesday, May 29:  Senior Picnic following Graduation Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 30:  Senior Awards Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

Thursday, May 31:  A/B Schedule; Last day of classes for Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students

Friday, June 01:  1A, 2A, 3A Final Exams for Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students

Friday, June 01:  Graduation Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. at ECC

Monday, June 04:  1B, 2B, 3B Final Exams for Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students

Tuesday, June 05:  4A, 4B Final Exams for Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students

Wednesday, June 06:  Last day of school due to snow day.

 Have a Great Day and GO ROCKETS!!


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