Weekly Newsletter 5/12

Posted Date: 5/12/25 (1:00 PM)

CHSI Community Newsletter

May 12, 2025

Principal's Message

Greetings Families,

We are beginning our final week of the 2024-2025 school year. I want to thank all of our kids for a spectacular year full of successes. As we go through the summer, I plan on sending a few newsletters throughout to keep you informed on the happenings at CHSI and to prepare you for 25-26.

Mark your calendars for Open House for returning CHSI students on August 6th at 6pm-8pm. Our 9th and 10th graders will start school on August 13th.

We will welcome our Junior and Senior class back on August 22nd for mandatory orientation and material pickup at the high school. College courses start on August 25th. More details to come very soon!

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Important Dates

May 13: EOC Tests for Biology and English II; required for students taking these courses now

May 15: AP Art History Exam @ 8am

May 15: Last Day of High School Courses

*May 16: AP Psychology Exam @ 12pm

August 6: Open House for Returning CHSI students

August 13: First day of school for 9th and 10th graders

August 22: 1st day at CHSI for 11th and 12th graders

August 25: First day of college courses

Please review the calendars:

2024-2025 CCS Calendar (EC)

2025-2026 CCS Calendar (EC)

*2025-2026 CCHS College Calendar

End of Year Daily Schedule

PTO Reminders

We had our last PTO meeting on May 7th. Here are the notes from that meeting.

We are currently looking for PTO leadership position for the 25-26 school year and a Fundraising Chair. Please let PTO know if you are interested! Email MaKisha Callaham: mpcallaham@gmail.com.

Laptop Collection

Student Device Collection – Begins May 2nd for Juniors!

We will begin collecting Junior Chromebooks on May 2nd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Students should bring their Chromebook and charger to Room 109 during this time.

If you are unable to return your device during the scheduled time, you must contact Mr. Yates or Ms. Bararier to set up an alternate collection time. Devices can only be returned to Mr. Yates or Ms. Barrier.

Fees for missing or damaged items:

• Missing laptop: $475

• Lost charger: $40

• Missing and/or lost laptop case: $40

If a student removed the laptop case, they may be charged for excessive cosmetic damage that may have occurred. (Fees may vary)

No student will be allowed to keep their laptop over the summer. All laptops must be returned.

Freshman and Sophomore devices will be collected after their last exam. Please be sure to bring your Chromebook and charger with you on the last day of exams.

If you have any questions, please email john.yates@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

CHSI Panorama Results are In!

Your students recently took the 2025 Spring Panorama Survey. This measures students attitutes towards the support they get at school. I have great news!!

CHSI was the #1 high school in CCS for Supportive Relationships-our students feel supported by staff.
#2 for Positive Feelings.
#1 for Sense of Belonging at school with peers and staff.

Thanks for to our staff for supporting our learners! We are so proud! We love our kids!

9th Grade Drug Screening

9th Grade Parents: As you know, before students can attend college courses next year, they must pass a drug screening. This is a mandatory requirement for all Cabarrus College students. Cabarrus County Schools and CHSI will pay for the cost of this screening if you complete it from April 1st - May 31st at Wolfe, Inc. We are sending home a letter that has more information with your student. You must take this letter to Wolfe when you report for your drug screening to get it for free. The hours of Monday-Friday 8am-5pm closed from 12pm-1pm for lunch.

Here is an additional copy of the required letter.

Meningitis Vaccine

Rising Seniors!

In the next few weeks your student will be bringing home a letter stating they will need the 2nd meningitis vaccine that is required by North Carolina law for all seniors. They will need to bring a copy of their immunization record as proof that they have received it by the 30th day of school which will be September 9th, 2025. If your student does not have the vaccine on or before the 30th day of school next fall, school year 2025-26, per NC General Statute 130A-155, they will be excluded from school until the vaccine is received. Please schedule an appointment for your child as soon as you can to ensure your student is able to get this vaccine prior to the deadline. If your student has already received the vaccine, please send in the proof of vaccination and disregard any future messages regarding this requirement. -Nurse Helms

Message from Ms. Robinson

Mrs. Louallen, Early College Liaison

Parents/Students,

Here is a link to my office hours calendar.

Schedule a Meeting with me:

https://calendly.com/mikahlalouallen/30min?month=2024-09

Mikahla Louallen, M.Ed.

Early College Liaison

Retention and Student Success

Mikahla.Louallen@cabarruscollege.edu

O: 704-403-0530

Updates

Final Grades:

Final grades have been posted in Sonis for students to review.

Mark your Calendars for Program Orientation

In-Person

Surg Tech: August 6 @ 9:00 AM (12th grade only)
Medical Assisting: August 7 @ 9:00 AM (11th grade only, but 12th grade welcome to attend)
Occupational Therapy Assistant: August 13 @ 9:00 AM (12th grade only)
Biomedical Sciences & Life Sciences: August 21st @ 6:00 PM (11th and 12th grade)

*Nursing: Program orientation will occur in the Fall of 13th year.

**Parents are unable to attend these program orientations.

EXXAT Information

Rising 12th Grade OTA/ST/MA: You’ll be transitioned in EXXAT to your program-specific this summer. Contact your program chair for clinical prep details to determine if they are any additional Exxat requirements to complete prior to clinicals.
Rising 11th Graders: If you turned or are turning 16 between Jan–Aug 2025, upload your 2nd meningococcal vaccine to EXXAT by August 18th to begin fall college courses.
Rising 10th Graders: You’ll gain access to your college email, Canvas, EXXAT, and other platforms when you return to school in August.

Opportunity for College-Bound Students: Attend the 13th Annual Pre-College Expo

The Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs (CHEOP) Office invites you to attend the 13th Annual Pre-College Expo on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill!

The Pre-College Expo is a fantastic opportunity for high school students—especially those from low-income, rural, and/or first-generation backgrounds—to:

Participate in workshops, panel discussions, and a college fair
Gain valuable insight and resources for their college journey
Network with students from across North Carolina and nearby states

Registration Details:

Cost: $30.00 per person (covers breakfast and lunch)
Register here: Registration Page

If you have any questions, contact the CHEOP Office at (919) 962-1281 or upwardbound@unc.edu.

HYPE

Are you interested in a career in health care? Do you want hands-on experience and a chance to shadow professionals in the field? If so, the Healthcare Youth Pathways to Employment (HYPE) Summer Academy is the perfect opportunity for you!

Goals of the program

Inspire and prepare the next generation of health care professionals
Respond to regional and organizational workforce needs
Expose rural and underrepresented high school students to a variety of health care fields

Students will engage in a variety of hands-on experiences including:

Weekly rotations – shadow health care professionals to experience a “day in the profession” across different roles
Facility placement* – assignment to one facility for the duration of the program
Interactive learning – take part in weekly professional development sessions, simulations, activities and volunteer opportunities

Program details

Students selected for the four-week HYPE Summer Academy program should expect to dedicate up to 32 hours a week, Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To compensate for missed summer work opportunities, participants will receive a $2,000 stipend. The 2025 summer program starts Monday, June 16 and ends on Thursday, July 17 with a break between June 30 to July 4.

Application process

Students must complete the application, essay and provide a teacher or school administrator recommendation. Selected students will be notified via email and must complete onboarding requirements. Failure to complete required items by the deadline will make the student ineligible to participate. Applications will be open until Friday May 16, at 11:59 p.m.

Eligibility criteria

Interest in pursuing a career in health care
At least 16 years of age at the start of the program; rising junior or senior grade level
Attend school in Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Stanly and Union counties (expanding to Davie, Wilkes, Stokes and Guilford counties in 2026)
Minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA
Complete and submit all required application materials
Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor
If selected, can participate and complete the program

Contacts

Ashley Short, Principal

ashley.short@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Tyeshia Robinson, Counselor

tyeshia.robinson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Meredith Campbell, Social Worker

meredith.campbell@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Mikahla Louallen, Early College Liason with Cabarrus College of HS

mikahla.louallen@cabarruscollege.edu

Bonnie Clay, Attendance/Data Manager/Treasurer

bonnie.clay@cabarrus.k12.nc.us