September

Friday, September 13

Students please check your email - yesterday emails were sent to all new students inviting you to the new student lunch that will be held next Friday, September 20, in the media center where you will meet other new students, counselors, and support staff, and lunch will be provided. Another was sent to the students who will be participating in the Student Mental Health Summit.

If you pre-ordered a cancer shirt and have not picked it up yet, please come to the Athletic office today so you can wear it to tonight’s game. Also, if you have not yet purchased a shirt, they are still for sale in the Athletic office. The Athletic office will open at 9 AM.

For those attending the game tonight, you must have your Student ID to enter - please have it ready at the gate. Also, no backpacks will not be allowed in the stadium.

Join the Chippewa Valley’s Tabletop RPG Club for the first meeting today from 2:15pm to 3:30pm in room 218 (Mr. Steffer’s Room).

The E Sports team played their first fall pre season Smash match against Richmond High School this week. They dominated the match and got their first win, beating Richmond 3 to 1. The fall Smash team is Devon Henry, RaSun Rich and Conner Tesch. There will be an informational meeting for ESports and Gamers Club after school on September 19 at the Ninth Grade Center Media Center. Stop in if you are interested and have questions.

The CVHS Athletic Boosters is hosting their third annual golf outing. This fundraiser is one of only three annual fundraisers that will help to provide scholarships, athletic equipment, funding for coach/team special requests and many other behind the scene support needed for every fall, winter, and spring sport (club sports included). This is an adult only event. Additional information and registration link are below.

Please see my Schoology Group page for repeat announcements. The access code was emailed to all students and is also scrolling on monitors throughout the building.

Repeat Announcements

If you are interested in joining Key Club, the first meeting will be Tuesday, September 17th at 2:15 in the cafeteria.

The Principal's Club will meet in the community room next Tuesday during all lunches. All students are welcome to join me.

Juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.45 and who meet our district standard for regular attendance, please check your school email for important information about applying to Chippewa Valley’s National Honor Society.

When entering any of our athletic events, please help keep the lines moving by having your student ID ready to show the gate personnel. If you have purchased a student activity card, you do not need to purchase a separate ticket on GoFan. Your ID with the sports icon will get you into games. Only students from Chippewa Valley and the opposing school are allowed to enter. Middle school students are not allowed without a parent. There are no backpacks allowed at athletic events.

CVHS Athletic Boosters golf outing information Please check your calendar and register for a day of golf, including a steak dinner and an opportunity to win some amazing prizes. This is an adult only event.Sunday, September 221 pm Registration2 pm StartCracklewood Golf Course18215 24 Mile RoadMacomb, MI 48042Register at...https://tinyurl.com/CVHSAthleticGolfOuting2024

Thursday, September 12

All students interested in joining Science Olympiad, there will be an informational meeting today after school in room 235. No prior experience needed. If you have questions or can't make the meeting, see Mrs. Downham or Ms. Slank.

For those attending the game this Friday, you must have your Student ID to enter - please have it ready at the gate. Also, no backpacks will not be allowed in the stadium.

Please see my Schoology Group page for repeat announcements. The access code was emailed to all students again yesterday and is also scrolling on monitors throughout the building.

Repeat Announcements Join the Chippewa Valley’s Tabletop RPG Club for the first meeting tomorrow from 2:15pm to 3:30pm in room 218 (Mr. Steffer’s Room).

If you are interested in joining Key Club, the first meeting will be Tuesday, September 17th at 2:15 in the cafeteria.

The Principal's Club will meet in the Community Room next Tuesday during all lunches. All students are welcome to join me.

Wednesday, September 11

Repeat announcements and Wednesday announcements will be on my Schoology page moving forward:

"Mr. D's 2024-2025 All Students Group" - Access Code: 86TG-N7XZ-8DM34 Announcements – Wednesday, September 11 The first meeting for any students interested in joining our Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), is today at 2:30pm in the cafeteria.

All students interested in joining Science Olympiad, there will be an informational meeting tomorrow after school in room 235. No prior experience needed. If you have questions or can't make the meeting, see Mrs. Downham or Ms. Slank.

Join the Chippewa Valley’s Tabletop RPG Club for the first meeting on Friday from 2:15pm to 3:30pm in room 218 (Mr. Steffer’s Room).

If you are interested in joining Key Club, the first meeting will be Tuesday, September 17th at 2:15 in the cafeteria.

The Principal's Club will meet in the Community Room next Tuesday during all lunches. All students are welcome to join me.

On September 11, 2001, 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.Please take a moment today to remember the heroes and victims of 9-11.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

This week is Cancer/Purple Week. Buy a purple shirt to support CVHS Athletics and the American Cancer Society.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their first meeting at 6:30am tomorrow in room 227.

The first meeting for any students interested in joining our Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), we will be tomorrow at 2:30pm in the cafeteria.

Join the Chippewa Valley’s Tabletop RPG Club for the first meeting on Friday from 2:15pm to 3:30pm 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.

All students interested in joining Science Olympiad, there will be an informational meeting Thursday after school in room 235. No prior experience needed. If you have questions or can't make the meeting, see Mrs. Downham or Ms. Slank.

Today’s college visit is from Dorsey School of Business – Madison Heights. Stop by their information table in the cafeteria during all lunches. At the conclusion of the announcements, we will have our first Lockdown or Avoid, Deny, Defend Drill. This first drill will be a discussion within each classroom about how to avoid, deny, and defend in the event of an intruder. Deny is the most common response and involves barricading doors to deny entry. Lockdowns may be initiated through an announcement, including possibly an automated announcement initiated by the pulling of a blue emergency pull station, which are located throughout the building. Please begin those discussions now.

Monday, September 9, 2024

Cancer/Purple Week begins today. Buy a purple shirt to support CVHS Athletics and the American Cancer Society - info attached.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their first meeting at 6:30am this Wednesday in room 227.

The first meeting for any students interested in joining our Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), we will be on Wednesday, Sept 11 at 2:30 in the Cafeteria.

“Come join the Chippewa Valley’s Tabletop RPG Club for our first meeting on Friday from 2:15pm to 3:30pm 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!”

If you are interested in joining Key Club, there will be a meeting on September 17th at 2:15 in the cafeteria.

CV Robotics will have a brief new member meeting tomorrow after school in room 222. No previous experience is required, just a desire to learn how to build and operate robots in team competitions. If you have any questions contact Mr. Kohl

Join my Principal's Club. More info to come. Fill out this form to: https://forms.office.com/r/nd7SA0m6XU

Trash and bees were a big problem outside during lunch last week. Moving forward, food and drinks are not allowed outside of the cafeteria. You need to eat inside before going outside during lunch time.

Tomorrow we will have our first Lockdown or Avoid, Deny, Defend Drill. This first drill will be a discussion within each classroom about how to avoid, deny, and defend in the event of an intruder. Deny is the most common response and involves barricading doors to deny entry. Lockdowns may be initiated through an announcement, including possibly an automated announcement initiated by the pulling of a blue emergency pull station, which are located throughout the building.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Students who drive to school are required to have a parking pass displayed in their vehicle. If you have not already purchased one, parking passes are available on PaySchools Events – the link is on announcements Parking Pass. Once purchased, you can pick up your parking pass in the main office. Please remember you must park in the student lot only. And you may not park in another student's painted spot.

Dual enrollment students - stop in the office and get your ID sticker if haven't. This allows you to leave the building. Students who are not able to leave due to transportation issues must report to the media center during dual enrollment time.

Cancer/Purple Week begins next week. Buy a purple shirt to support CVHS Athletics and the American Cancer Society - info attached.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their first meeting at 6:30am on Wednesday, September 11th in Room 227.

For anyone interested in joining Key Club, there will be a meeting on 9/17 at 2:15 in the cafeteria.

I.AM.Robotics team is hosting a recruitment night September 10th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the IAM. This team is open to students from the IA, Chippewa Valley, and Dakota high schools. Join us to learn about how you can prepare for a STEM career by building awesome robots! CV Robotics will have a brief new member meeting next Tuesday after school in room 222. No previous experience is required, just a desire to learn how to build and operate robots in team competitions. If you have any questions contact Mr. Kohl

I want to organize a Principal's Club to provide student voice and to work on projects. I'm not sure exactly what that will look like. Please fill out this Form to help me decide: https://forms.office.com/r/nd7SA0m6XU

Today's behavior reminder is about the national anthem. We hope to see a big crowd in the Rowdy Red Zone for the football game tonight. When the national anthem is played at the start of the game, please stand and be silent showing respect.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Any student who was absent yesterday must get their picture taken today in the auditorium lobby - seniors first hour, juniors 2nd, and sophomores 3rd. This is not for picture re-takes. Those will happen on October 15. You must get a picture taken so that you can get a student ID which is required in the cafeteria, media center, after school events, and as requested.

All dual enrollment students or other students scheduled to be off-campus during the day must stop in the main office to get a sticker for you ID card which will allow you to leave the building.

Also for dual enrollment students - if you have dual enrollment in your schedule at the beginning or end of the day, you should leave the building if you have transportation. If you do not have transportation, you must report to the media center for that hour. You should NOT be wandering the building. If you have any questions about this, please contact your counselor.

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team which beat L'anse Creuse 3-0 yesterday. Come cheer them on at their next home game Thursday, September 12th.

If you are interested in being involved with our school musical, Cinderella, go to the 10/12 building choir room today after school for auditions. If you missed the informational meeting, you can still come today. Everyone is welcome and will have a spot in the show. You can learn the audition material when you get there. We hope to see you there.

Cancer/Purple Week begins next week, September 9th. Show your support for our Fall sports teams and help the American Cancer Society at the same time by purchasing a purple shirt and wearing it to our home events all week! To place your order, please click on the link or QR code in the attached flyer. Thank you for your support.

For anyone interested in joining Key Club, there will be a meeting on 9/17 at 2:15 in the cafeteria. To all students interested in engineering, business, and community service! I.AM.Robotics team is hosting a recruitment night September 10th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the International Academy of Macomb. This team is open to students from the IA, Chippewa Valley, and Dakota high schools. Join us to learn about how you can prepare for a STEM career by building awesome robots!

For those interested in joining the Principal's Club to provide student voice and to work on projects, please fill out this Form: https://forms.office.com/r/nd7SA0m6XU All students should review our Behavior Expectations on the following link for information about our policies related to dress code, coats and backpacks, cell phones, attendance, and more:https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/downloads/chippewa_valley_hs/behavior_expectations_2024-2025.pdf

We will provide reminders along the way about rules, expectations, picking up trash, and being kind - today's reminder is about backpacks. Only clear backpacks are allowed to be carried during the school day. All other backpacks must be stored in lockers. Teachers will send you back to your locker if you have a non-clear backpack.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Picture Day is today in the auditorium lobby. All students must have a picture taken, whether purchasing pictures or not. After getting your picture taken, you will receive a student ID, which is required in the cafeteria, media center, after school events, and as requested.

If you are interested in being involved with our school musical, Cinderella, as a performer on stage, or working behind the scenes, please come to the CVHS 10/12 choir room after school, today, from 2:30-3:30 for an informational meeting to learn 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!

Thank you for your support. Thank you to the CTC for putting positive messages on all student lockers and on the sidewalks entering the building.

For anyone interested in joining Key Club, there will be a meeting on 9/17 at 2:15 in the cafeteria. To all students interested in engineering, business, and community service!

I.AM.Robotics team is hosting a recruitment night September 10th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the International Academy of Macomb. This team is open to students from the IA, Chippewa Valley, and Dakota high schools. Join us to learn about how you can prepare for a STEM career by building awesome robots!

For those interested in joining the Principal's Club to provide student voice and to work on projects, please fill out this Form: https://forms.office.com/r/nd7SA0m6XU

All students should review our Behavior Expectations on the following link for information about our policies related to dress code, coats and backpacks, cell phones, attendance, and more:https://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/downloads/chippewa_valley_hs/behavior_expectations_2024-2025.pdf

We are implementing an electronic pass system this year. Click the following link to learn about it.Overview of Securly Pass (for Students) Chippewa Valley is offering SAT Prep. See the flyer for details.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

WELCOME BACK!

Each day will begin at 7:10 with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by announcements. We expect that you will be respectful during the pledge and attentive to the announcements. We will share information, expectations, opportunities, and recognition. The announcements will also be posted on my Schoology page. On Wednesdays, they will only be posted and not shared over the intercom after the pledge, unless an exception is necessary. An email was sent to all students with information about how to join my Schoology Group to access announcements. You can join tomorrow during advisory time, if you have not already.

Students travelling to CV9 or to Dakota will be allowed to leave class 4 minutes early in order to get to the shuttle or to make the walk to CV9. Except for the first hour shuttle, all others leave from the A doors.

For those of you scheduled with Ms. Schroeder, her classes will be held in room 162 until further notice.

If you are interested in being involved with our school musical, Cinderella, as a performer on stage, or working behind the scenes, please come to the CVHS 10/12 choir room (room 170) tomorrow after school from 2:30-3:30 for an informational meeting to learn 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!

I.AM.Robot is recruiting members. See their attached flyer in Schoology.

I'd like to schedule regular meetings with students so that I can hear your thoughts and ideas and/or to work on projects. If you are interested in participating in this Principal's Club, please fill out this Form: https://forms.office.com/r/nd7SA0m6XU

Picture Day is tomorrow. All students must have a picture taken, whether purchasing pictures or not. After getting your picture taken, you will receive a student ID, which is required in the cafeteria, media center, after school events, and as requested.