September, 2022

Dress Code Expectations:

Dress Code

Friday, September 30, 2022

Thank you for participating in Homecoming week..we have one more Spirit Day on Monday – It is PJ day! No hats or sunglasses will be allowed - just PJs.

Seniors – Please be sure to check the spelling of your name on the list outside the Counseling Office so that it will be printed correctly on your diploma. If you need to make a correction, please fill out a form in the Counseling Office.

Attention seniors: October is college application month. Our goal is for every student to apply to at least one college, trade college, or military. Counselors will be working with seniors in their English classes to start applications. Please bring your social security number since this is required to compete applications.

A couple announcements about student parking. Please remember, if you are driving to school, you must purchase a current 2022/23 parking pass. If you need to purchase one, go to PaySchoolEvents. If you have already purchased a pass, remember to hang it on your rearview mirror (facing out) so that security can see it so they do not record your license plate. If you do receive a pink notice on your windshield, bring that to the main office, please do not throw it on the ground. Security will be monitoring the lots and will record all vehicles parked without a visible parking pass and will take appropriate action.

There will be a HOSA meeting on Tuesday October 4th at 2:15pm in room 165

There is a Lost and Found table located in the main hall between the Attendance Office and the E doors. That table will be emptied at the end of each month. So if you are missing something, check it out today.

Today’s college visit is from Aquinas College. Stop by their information table in the cafeteria during all lunches.

The Homecoming Parade will take place today at 4:30 PM. The parade will start at St. Paul of Tarsus Church on Romeo Plank and Canal and continue down Romeo Plank and onto Greenfield, ending at our stadium. The roads will be blocked along the route. We look forward to great participation from our school and community. Students in the parade, please show your Big Red Pride through positive energy and behavior.

If you are attending the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, pay attention to the following:

Picture ID is required for entry. No exceptions!

The dance is Saturday, October 1 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the cafeteria.

All students must be checked in by 7:45pm. Enter door #1. Check-in will be in the Auditorium Lobby. There will be a coat check-in in the main hall lobby. Shoes may not be checked in.

If you leave the building, you may not return

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Homecoming spirit week continues and today is Twin Day. Tomorrow is We are the Champions, wear sports gear! We are looking forward to more fun and school spirit throughout the rest of the week.

There will be an International Club meeting today after school in room 241

Today’s college visit is from Central Michigan University. Stop by their information table in the cafeteria during all lunches.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Homecoming spirit week continues and today is Mamma Mia. I see lots of tie dye and bright neon today! Great job! Tomorrow is Twin Day, match with someone. Let's get everyone participating. Hats and other headgear will be allowed all week. We are looking forward to more fun and school spirit throughout the rest of the week.

Upcoming meetings:

CVHS Quiz Bowl trivia team will meet after school today in room 203

Financial Aid Night is tonight at 6:30pm via Zoom. Meeting link is on the CVHS Counseling Group on Schoology.

International Club will meet tomorrow after school in room 241

Today’s college visit is University of Michigan-Flint. Stop by their information table in the cafeteria during all lunches.

The Media Center will be closed during all lunches today.

Today during first hour only, all students can vote for the 2022 Homecoming Queen and King. Staff, please show the QR code provided yesterday for students. There is also a link on announcements and in my Schoology page. Microsoft Forms

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

It's homecoming spirit week. Great job at the pep assembly yesterday. Thank you so much for your positive participation and spirit. Today is Best of Both Worlds - Country vs. Country Club. I see a lot of plaid flannel and cowboy hats and a lot of sweaters over shoulders and pleated skirts or dress pants. Great job. Tomorrow is Mamma Mia - wear neon and tie dye. Let's get everyone participating. Hats and other headgear will be allowed all week. We are looking forward to more fun and school spirit throughout the rest of the week.

Students, please remember, if you are driving to school, you must have a current parking pass and park in the student lot only. Security will be monitoring all lots. To purchase a parking pass, go to PaySchools Events. Once you have purchased your pass, you can pick it up in the main office.

Upcoming meetings:

Chess Club will meet today after school in room 251

Senior Parent Meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Students are welcome.

Auto Tech/SkillsUSA club will hold an information meeting today from 2:30 to 3:30. You must be an Auto Tech Student to join the club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet tomorrow at 6:30am in room 228

CVHS Quiz Bowl trivia team will meet after school tomorrow, September 28th in room 203

Financial Aid Night is tomorrow at 6:30pm via Zoom. Meeting link is on the CVHS Counseling Group on Schoology.

International Club will meet this Thursday after school in room 241

Today’s college visit is from Douglas J Aveda Institute. Stop by their information table inside the cafeteria during all lunches.

Make sure that you balance the fun and excitement of spirit week with your academic focus. We still need you to get to class on time. To participate and do your best. And to be ready to learn - hoods off, ear buds out, phones away - have a great day!

Monday, September 26, 2022

It's homecoming spirit week. Today is class colors day and I'm seeing a lot of red, black, and white, which is great. Tomorrow is Best of Both Worlds - Country vs. Country Club. Dress like a cowboy or dress your best, your choice! Let's get everyone participating. Hats and other headgear will be allowed all week. We are looking forward to lots of fun and school spirit this week.

Upcoming meetings:

National Art Honor Society will meet after school today in room 168

Chess Club will meet tomorrow after school in room 251

Senior Parent Meeting on Tuesday September 27th at 6:30 in the auditorium. Students are welcome.

Auto Tech/SkillsUSA club will hold an information meeting tomorrow from 2:30 to 3:30. Meetings will be Tuesdays and Thursdays after school beginning on October 4th, 2022. You must be an Auto Tech Student to join the club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet on Wednesday at 6:30am in room 228

CVHS Quiz Bowl trivia team will meet after school on Wednesday, September 28th in room 203

Financial Aid Night is Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 via Zoom. Meeting link is on the CVHS Counseling Group on Schoology.

International Club will meet this Thursday after school in room 241

Today’s college visit will virtual from University of Arizona. Here is the link to join https://arizona.zoom.us/j/9899437464?pwd=VlJTOEV6VkpnR3VOcVExSVlJdzBBUT09

We're really looking forward to the pep assembly at the end of the day today. Your 5th and 6th hour classes will be shortened. At the end of 6th hour our marching band will get us fired up with a march through the building. First floor will head for the gym at 1:06, enter their designated door, and students will sit in their designated section with their class. Fill the top of the bleachers first. Then at 1:10 the second floor classes will do the same. You are leaving your belongings in the classroom and will pick them up after the assembly. Let's show our Big Red Pride with both our excitement and our positive behavior.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Any student attending tonight’s football game at Dakota, remember, if you have purchased an activity card and have the icon on your student ID, you do not need to purchase a ticket. Your student activity card will get you into the game, just as it does here. If you need to purchase a ticket, you must go through GoFan.

All Powderpuff participants must log in to their student account and pay for your Powderpuff participation, whether it was coaching or playing, you must pay this fee. If you signed up in the spring or fall but chose not to play, you must still pay the fee. Your shirts are available in room 122 if you haven’t gotten them already.

Writer’s Club will meet today after school in room 110

All athletes interested in joining Student Athletic Advisory Committee please attend a brief meeting today at 2:20pm in the cafeteria.

National Art Honor Society will meet after school on Monday, September 26th in room 168.

Senior Parenting Meeting on Tuesday September 27th at 6:30 in the auditorium. Students are welcome.

Auto Tech/SkillsUSA club will hold an information meeting on Tuesday, September 27th from 2:30 to 3:30. Meetings will be Tuesdays and Thursdays after school beginning on October 4th, 2022. You must be an Auto Tech Student to join the club

Do you like trivia games, or have a head crammed full of random knowledge? Join the CVHS Quiz Bowl trivia team! Find out more after school on Wednesday, September 28th in room 203.

Financial Aid Night is Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 via Zoom. Meeting link is on the CVHS Counseling Group on Schoology. A Financial aid Representative from University of Michigan will be presenting.

Today’s college visit will be from Western Michigan University. Stop by their table in the cafeteria during all lunches to get information.

Homecoming is next week. The theme is "Homecoming through the Decades." It will be a spirit week beginning with Class Color Day on Monday. Seniors red, juniors black, sophomores white. Let's get everyone participating. Hats and other headgear will be allowed all week. We will have our first pep assembly since 2019 at the end of the day on Monday, a parade on Friday at 4:30 PM on Romeo Plank, followed by the homecoming football game, and a homecoming dance on Saturday. We are looking forward to lots of fun and school spirit.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

If you are planning on attending the football game tomorrow please remember the following:

Buy your tickets early.

Enter the game using the visitor’s gate.

If you have purchased an activity card and have the icon on your student ID, you do NOT need to purchase a ticket through GoFan. Your student activity card will get you into the game, just as it does here. Dakota will not have a list of who has purchased a card, however, so make sure you get that icon on your ID.

Remember to buy your homecoming tickets on PaySchools Events, deadline to purchase tickets is midnight tonight. All guest passes must be turned in to the main office by 3pm today. More info on our website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/high-schools/cvhs/students-parents/homecoming/

Homecoming week is September 26 through 30. This will be a spirit week and will include a pep assembly on Monday, the 26th, a parade on Friday, the 30th, at 4:30 PM, followed by the homecoming football game, and a homecoming dance on Saturday, October 1.

Upcoming meetings:

HOSA meeting for future health professionals - today at 2:15 in room 165

Parent meeting for Spring Boys Lacrosse - 6:00 pm tonight in the Community Room

Ecology Club meeting after school today in room 224 for new and returning members

Writer’s Club will meet tomorrow after school in room 110

All athletes interested in joining Student Athletic Advisory Committee please attend a brief meeting tomorrow at 2:20pm in the cafeteria.

Attention Seniors: There will be a Senior Parenting Meeting on Tuesday September 27th at 6:30 in the auditorium. Students are welcome.

The U.S. Air Force will be here during all lunches. Stop by their table inside the cafeteria to get information.

It was a good night for Big Reds Athletics last night. Our tennis team finished their league season as undefeated MAC White champs. Volleyball travelled to the other side of the world and beat my alma mater in 3 straight games. And soccer beat Dakota 1-0! Great job everyone.

Homecoming is next week. The theme is "Homecoming through the Decades." It will be a spirit week beginning with Class Color Day on Monday. Seniors red, juniors black, sophomores white. Hats and other headgear will be allowed all week. We will have our first pep assembly since 2019 at the end of the day on Monday, a parade on Friday at 4:30 PM on Romeo Plank, followed by the homecoming football game, and a homecoming dance on Saturday. Buy your tickets by midnight tonight. We are looking forward to lots of fun and school spirit.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Attention football fans! If you are planning on attending the football game on Friday please remember the following:

Buy your tickets early.

Enter the game using the visitor’s gate.

After we beat the team from the North we unfortunately cannot rush the field. No one is allowed on the track/field after the game. We will have to celebrate with our team after they leave the field.

Remember to buy your homecoming tickets on PaySchools Events by this Thursday. More info on our website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/high-schools/cvhs/students-parents/homecoming/. If you are bringing a guest from Dakota, they do not need a signature from their school administrator. Also, if you are bringing a guest who has graduated, you do not need an administrator signature on the guest pass.

After announcing our homecoming court yesterday, there were some questions about the criteria. It is as follows: all participants on homecoming court must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and no suspensions. So after nominations were made, all students who met that criteria were put on the ballot and the top vote getters were elected to court. Court members, please see Ms. Sturza in room 233 for your paperwork.

Congratulations to Alaya Welch, John Marquez, Paris William, and Paul Hernandez who were all awarded academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and meaningfully connect students with universities across the country. Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town. Congratulations to those students!

Upcoming meetings:

CVHS Film Club – today at 2:30pm in the Media Center

Robotics Club – today at 2:20 in room 162

HOSA meeting for future health professionals - tomorrow at 2:15 in room 165

Parent meeting for Spring Boys Lacrosse - Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Community Room

Ecology Club meeting after school tomorrow in room 224 for new and returning members

All athletes interested in joining Student Athletic Advisory Committee please attend a brief meeting this Friday in the cafeteria. We will start promptly at 2:20.

The media center will be closed 4th hour for all lunch periods today.

Today’s college visit is a virtual visit from Stetson University.

First, our year has gotten off to a good start because you have done a good job of meeting the expectations we have set for being an academically focused Big Red. So thank you and keep it up. With that said, there is one very noticeable area where we need to improve, and that is picking up trash. It started this year with painted parking, where our parking lot was left more cluttered with trash than I've ever seen it. It was awful. And it continues every day at lunch, especially outside in the courtyard where trash is left everywhere. Please throw your trash away. Every bit of it. Even the little straw wrappers. All of the little things add up and make a difference.

Let's make our school great in every way. Have a great day!

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Attention football fans! If you are planning on attending the football game on Friday please remember these three things:

1 Buy your tickets early.

2 Enter the game using the visitor’s gate.

3 After we beat the team from the North we unfortunately cannot rush the field. No one is allowed on the track/field after the game. We will have to celebrate with our team after they leave the field.

The following students are your 2022 Homecoming Court.

Daphne Bochenek

Tarik Ahmetbasic

Kaitlyn Bowers

Evan Dedischew

Kennedy Cameron

Seth Cooper

Carly Capron

Zaid Najar

Carly McLaughlin

Alex Nutt

Anisa Shyti

Andrew Spiteri

Madison Stewart

Dylan Warnock

Paris William

Daniel Wasmund

Remember to buy your homecoming tickets on PaySchools Events by this Thursday. More info on our website: https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/high-schools/cvhs/students-parents/homecoming/

If you are bringing a guest from Dakota, they do not need a signature from their school administrator. Also, if you are bringing a guest who has graduated, you do not need an administrator signature on the guest pass.

Upcoming meetings:

There is a mandatory meeting for SHF students in room 239, after school today.

CVHS Film Club - tomorrow at 2:30pm in the Media Center

Robotics Club – tomorrow at 2:20 in room 162

HOSA meeting for future health professionals - Thursday, September 22 at 2:15 in room 165

Parent meeting for Spring Boys Lacrosse - Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Community Room

Ecology Club Meeting after school on Thursday, Sept 22 in room 224

Writers' Club - Friday, September 23 after school in room 110

All athletes interested in joining Student Athletic Advisory Committee please attend a brief meeting this Friday in the cafeteria. We will start promptly at 2:20.

Today’s college visit will be from Eastern Michigan University. Stop by their information table inside the cafeteria during all lunches.

Show your Academic Focus and Big Red Pride today - no n-word, no f-word; say please and thank you; throw trash in a garbage can; keep our bathrooms, hallways, classrooms, and lunch areas clean. Dress for your purpose - no hats, and cover armpit to thigh. Be on time to every class. And while you're there, participate and do your best. Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, ear buds out, phones away - have a great day!

Todd Distelrath

Principal

Chippewa Valley High School

Learning – Connections - Growth

Monday, September 19, 2022

Homecoming information has been emailed to all students. It is also available on Mr. Distelrath’s Schoology page and our school website.

Seniors only, voting will occur today for homecoming court during all lunches.

All students driving to school must purchase a Parking Pass on PaySchools Events. If you have already purchased your pass, you can pick it up in the main office.

Tabletop RPG Club today at 2:15pm in Room 218 (Mr. Steffer’s Room). Join us to take part in tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Monster of the Week, Pathfinder, etc. No experience is necessary

Upcoming meetings:

CVHS Film Club - Wednesday, September 21st, at 2:30pm in the Media Center

Robotics Club – Wednesday, September 21st at 2:20 in room 162

HOSA meeting for future health professionals - Thursday, September 22 at 2:15 in room 165

Parent meeting for Spring Boys Lacrosse - Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Community Room

Ecology Club Meeting Thursday, Sept 22 in room 224

Writers' Club - Friday, September 23 in room 110

Today’s college visit will be from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University. Stop by their information table in the cafeteria during all lunches.

Friday, September 16, 2022

Thank you for participating in Purple Week at Chippewa Valley! Don’t forget the purple out for the football game tonight and make sure to buy your purple shirts from the Red Zone, to support the fight against cancer. All profits go to the Van Andel institute. These shirts are available online at https://cvredzone.square.site/ and at the Red Zone during all lunches.

Just a reminder that tickets for tonight’s football game must be purchased online at www.GoFan.com If you purchased a student activity card and have not yet received the icon on your student ID, please go to the main office to have this done.

If you are interested in in Movies and Film Production, consider joining the CVHS Film Club. The first meeting is Wednesday, September 21st, at 2:30pm in the Media Center.

For any boy interested in playing Lacrosse in the spring, there will be a parent meeting on Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Community Room.

The first HOSA meeting for future health professionals will be Thursday, September 22 at 2:15 in room 165. All medical academy students and others interested in the healthcare field are encouraged to join.

The first Writers' Club meeting is a week from today, Friday, September 23.

Robotics Club will have a short new member meeting next Wednesday at 2:20 in room 162. No experience in robotics is required to participate.

All students driving to school must purchase a Parking Pass on PaySchools Events. If you have already purchased your pass, you can pick it up in the main office.

Homecoming information has been emailed to all students. It is also available on my Schoology page and our school website.

Last night was a fun night with the seniors and juniors competing in PowderPuff and volleyball also playing. The seniors won the PowderPuff game 18-6 and the volleyball team defeated Port Huron in an exciting 5 game match. The football team did a great job coaching PowderPuff and leading the cheers for volleyball.

Along with Purple Day, it's also Fist Bump Friday. So we're coming together to both recognize our common struggle against cancer and our connection to each other as Big Reds.

Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, ear buds out, phones away - have a great day!

Thursday, September 15, 2022

This week is Purple Week at Chippewa Valley, and a purple out for the football game tomorrow! Make sure to buy your purple shirts from the Red Zone, to support the fight against cancer and remember to wear purple tomorrow. All profits go to the Van Andel institute. These shirts are available online at https://cvredzone.square.site/ and at the Red Zone during all lunches. Don’t forget, our annual seniors vs juniors powderpuff game is tonight at 7pm.

Just a reminder that tickets for our Volleyball Cancer and Football Cancer games this week must be purchased online at www.GoFan.com If you purchased a student activity card and have not yet received the icon on your student ID, please go to the main office to have this done.

If you are interested in in Movies and Film Production, consider joining the CVHS Film Club. The first meeting is next Wednesday, September 21st, at 2:30pm in the Media Center.

For any boy interested in playing Lacrosse in the spring, there will be a parent meeting on Thursday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in the Community Room.

The Weight Room is closed after school today.

Homecoming information has been emailed to all students. It is also available on my Schoology page and our school website. A link for purchasing tickets will be available soon. If you want the activity card discount on your homecoming tickets, you must purchase an activity card before midnight tonight.

The Coalition Teen Council will meet today during all lunches in the community room.

Today’s college visit is from Northern Michigan University. Stop by their informational table inside the cafeteria during all lunches.

Our custodians did an awesome job cleaning our school this summer. Let's all do our part to keep it clean. It's really pretty simple - throw your trash in a garbage can, not the floor or the toilet. Show pride in our school and keep our school a place you can be proud of. It takes all of us.

And today is Thumbs Up Thursday. Connect with each other with a big thumbs up.

Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, ear buds out, phones away - have a great day!

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

This week is Purple Week at Chippewa Valley, and a purple out for the football game this Friday! Make sure to buy your purple shirts from the Red Zone, to support the fight against cancer and remember to wear purple on Friday. All profits go to the Van Andel institute. These shirts are available online at https://cvredzone.square.site/

and at the Red Zone during all lunches.

Gay-Straight Alliance will meet today in room 140 after school until 3:30.

The Coalition Teen Council will meet today during all lunches in the community room.

Juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.45 GPA and interested in applying for the National Honor Society, please check your school email for more information.

Attention Powderpuff players! Seniors and juniors have practice at 6:30 tonight. Don’t forget, our annual seniors vs juniors powderpuff game is tomorrow at 7pm.

Homecoming information has been emailed to all students. It is also available on my Schoology page and our school website. A link for purchasing tickets will be available by Thursday.

Today’s college visit is from Michigan State University. Stop by their informational table outside the cafeteria during all lunches.

Most of you are doing a great job following expectations. Thank you. Another expectation that we would like to emphasize is no food, drinks, or cell phones in the bathroom. Also, no hanging out in bathrooms. Make sure that you are getting to class or lunch on time or returning quickly.

Today is Wave Wednesday. Whether it is common expectations and values, or the connections we make with each other, we are trying to build a great climate for learning and pride in our school. So give everyone a smile and a wave today. And have a great day!

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

and at the Red Zone during all lunches.

If you would like to join Key Club, there will be an informational meeting today at 2:25 in the cafeteria.

Our first Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting will be tomorrow at 6:30 am in Room 228.

Gay-Straight Alliance will meet tomorrow in room 140 after school until 3:30.

The Coalition Teen Council provides many opportunities for students to be involved in making a positive impact on our school. CTC is looking for positive, motivating, energetic students to join them. To find out more, you can attend the meeting in the community room during all lunches this Thursday.

Juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.45 GPA and interested in applying for the National Honor Society, please check your school email for more information.

Attention Powderpuff players! Seniors and juniors have practice at 630 tonight and tomorrow night. Don’t forget, our annual seniors vs juniors powderpuff game is on Thursday at 7pm!! Go team

Today’s college visit is from Saginaw Valley State University. Stop by their informational table outside the cafeteria during all lunches.

Check your school email or our website a little later today for information about homecoming…

Today is Twos-Day. It’s a way to connect with your fellow Big Reds. Give a two finger peace sign and a smile to everyone you see. Happy Twos-Day!

Monday, September 12, 2022

Today, before we say the pledge, let's take a moment to recognize Patriot Day, which was yesterday. It marked 21 years since 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., including more than 400 police officers and firefighters.

This week we begin our annual Purple Week. During this week we join together as Big Reds to recognize and support both cancer research and the many people whose lives have been impacted by cancer, especially those in our own community.

This year's 2022 Homecoming theme is "Homecoming through the Decades!" The dance will be held on October 1st, with the pep assembly on September 26th. There will be QR codes for you to fill out to participate in the pep assembly games and to give your opinion on the spirit week days at lunch! More information about dance rules and ticket sales will be coming soon.

There will be a National Art Honor Society meeting today in room 168 after school.

If you would like to join Key Club, there will be an informational meeting tomorrow at 2:25 in the cafeteria.

Our first Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting will be on Wednesday at 6:30 am in Room 228.

Powderpuff participants: you can pick up your tshirts starting tomorrow in room 122. Senior powderpuff players, you have practice starting tonight at 6:30. Junior powderpuff head coach, please see Mrs. Moran in room 139 to pick up your practice supplies. We hope to see everyone on Thursday at 7pm for our annual Juniors vs. Seniors powderpuff game!!

My Student Advisory Committee will have its first meeting today, after school in room 227. All students are welcome.

Paul Mitchell The School of Beauty will be here today outside the cafeteria during all lunches.

After much communication about dress code those still in violation may be referred to the office. You will be expected to change into appropriate clothing. Continued violations of the dress code will then result in additional consequences, from detention, up to suspension, so please follow the expectation.

Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, ear buds out, phones away - have a great day!

Friday, September 9, 2022

If you are a junior or senior with a minimum 3.45 GPA and are interested in applying for the National Honor Society, please check your school email for information.

The first National Art Honor Society meeting will be Monday in room 168 after school.

If you would like to join Key Club, there will be an information meeting on Tuesday, September 13th at 2:25 in the cafeteria.

Juniors or Seniors who signed up to coach Powderpuff: there is a quick mandatory coaches meeting today after school in room 122

All students, please remember to check your student email daily. When you check today, be sure to acknowledge the code of conduct.

Remember also to have your student ID with you at all times at school and at school events. If you are attending the game tonight, or any game or event during the year, you may be asked to show your ID.

This week you've heard a lot about expectations, especially about dress code and backpacks. Today, you will hear some more as they relate to the values of our school and ultimately our school pride. By having expectations and values and living those expectations and values we create a great environment.

Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, ear buds out, phones away - have a great day!

Thursday, September 8, 2022

If you are a junior or senior with a minimum 3.45 GPA and are interested in applying for the National Honor Society, please check your school email for information.

If you would like to join Key Club, there will be an information meeting next Tuesday, September 13 at 2:25 in the cafeteria.

Juniors or Seniors who signed up to coach Powderpuff: there is a quick mandatory coaches meeting tomorrow after school in room 122

If you are interested in being in our musical, Beauty and the Beast, go to the 10/12 building choir room today after school for auditions! Everyone is welcome and will have a spot in the show. Don’t miss you chance to perform on the real Broadway Company set we are renting for the show! We hope to see you there!

The first National Art Honor Society Meeting will be Monday in room 168 after school.

If you are driving to school, you must purchase a Parking Pass on PaySchools Events. There is a link on our website. If you have already purchased a Parking Pass, you can pick it up in the main office.

If you are getting dropped off at school, do not exit your vehicle on 19 Mile Road. That is very dangerous. Please wait until you are in the parking lot. Once you are at the sidewalk you can exit and walk in. You are actually encouraged to exit once at the sidewalk rather than waiting until you are at the door in order to keep traffic moving.

All students are expected to be in the cafeteria at lunch time. You may however go directly to the media center or to a teacher's classroom if they allow that. Once lunch starts the hallways should be clear unless you have a pass or you checked out of the cafeteria by leaving your ID on the check-out table. If you want to leave the cafeteria to go to the media center or a teacher's classroom, you must have a pass from them.

The following of dress code and backpack expectations was much better yesterday, but still not at 100%. If you have not yet seen the stick figure model of the dress code expectations, check it out below. Now let's be ready to learn - hoods off, ear buds out, and phones put away. Have a great day!

Dress Code

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

If you are a juniors or senior with a minimum 3.45 GPA and are interested in applying for the National Honor Society, please check your school email for information.

If you are interested in being involved with our school musical, Beauty and the Beast, as a performer on stage or working behind the scenes, please come to the CVHS 10/12 choir room today after school from 2:15-3:15 for an informational meeting to find out more about it and to see if it is a good fit for you. This is open to all students 9-12th grade. Everyone has a spot in our show – we do not cut. If you don’t know where to go, ask a teacher for directions to the choir room. We hope to see you there!

Juniors or Seniors who signed up to coach Powderpuff: there is a quick mandatory coaches meeting Friday after school in room 122

Today is Picture Day. All students will go to the auditorium lobby during their scheduled time to get their picture taken and receive a photo ID. Students, remember to take that ID with you to lunch. You also need it in the media center and to enter the football game on Friday. You should always have it with you. Teachers, please follow the schedule that was emailed to you yesterday.

At this time we expect that you are appropriately dressed according to the standards that we have shared with you, that any non-clear backpack is stored in your locker, and that you are ready to learn, with hoods off, ear buds out, and phones put away. Have a great day!

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Good morning and welcome to the first day of school. I'm Mr. Distelrath, your principal, and I'll be sharing announcements with you each morning at the start of first hour. Before getting into the announcements we ask you to stand and face the flag for the pledge of allegiance.

We have many opportunities for you to be involved in clubs and activities, so listen closely for those opportunities.

To begin, if you are interested in being involved with our school musical, Beauty and the Beast, as a performer on stage or working behind the scenes, please come to the CVHS 10/12 choir room tomorrow after school from 2:15-3:15 for an informational meeting to find out more about it and to see if it is a good fit for you! This is open to all students 9-12th grade! Everyone has a spot in our show – we do not cut! If you don’t know where to go, ask a teacher for directions to the choir room. We hope to see you there!

We also use announcements to remind you about our values and expectations. Today I want to remind you that when you walk through the doors of Chippewa Valley High School, you walk into a special place. You are a part of something special. You are a Big Red. We're excited for you to have some great experiences here; to learn and to grow and to be your best self. This is why we are expecting you to dress a little better this year. Hats, slippers, and pajamas are fine for some occasions, but not a regular school day. The same is true for your tops and bottoms. Your school dress can show your style, but it must fit a simple standard, which is covering from armpit to armpit and down to 3-4 inches on the thigh. This means that bellies must be covered too. Additionally tops must minimally include two shoulder straps. This dress expectation is a reminder that you are in a special place and that you have a special purpose for being here - to learn and grow and to be your best self.

Many of you are not dressed to this standard today. Today is a day to make this expectation clear and moving forward, you must follow this standard with your dress.

In the hours and days ahead we will share more of these values and expectations with you. Now, let's be ready to learn -

hoods off, ear buds out, phones put away, let's have a great day and a great year!