Weekly Newsletter 3/23

Posted Date: 03/22/26 (06:00 PM)

CHSI Newsletter

March 23, 2026

Principal's Message

This is an exciting time for our school community! Our sophomores will have a big week as they celebrate their recent pathway declarations at March Madness at Cabarrus College this Friday. We are so proud of the thoughtful decisions they are making about their futures.

Last week, our seniors enjoyed an outing to the Whitewater Center, where they spent time together zip lining, rafting, and rock climbing. It was a great opportunity for them to relax, celebrate, and make lasting memories as they approach graduation.

Looking ahead, our AIMS Club will host a Holi celebration next Friday from 5:00–8:00 PM after school. We hope many of our students will come out to enjoy this vibrant and meaningful event.

As a reminder, prom tickets for juniors and seniors are now on sale. Be sure to purchase tickets soon. We’re looking forward to a memorable evening!

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Important Dates

March 26: Report Cards

March 27: Major Madness @ College for 10th graders

March 27: Holi Celebration @ 5pm

March 30: Bus Ridership Form Released via ParentSquare for next year

April 3: Holiday

April 10: Graduation Tickets, Senior Banquet, and NHS stole orders are all due. (Seniors)

April 17: Prom

Remember! Early Colleges Follow an Alternate District Calendar

2025-2026 CCS Calendar (EC)

*2025-2026 CCHS College Calendar

Electronic Bus Ridership Forms

✅ELECTRONIC BUS FORMS COMING MARCH 30th: Again this year, Cabarrus County Schools will be utilizing ParentSquare forms to collect transportation information for families who will attend CCS during the 2026-27 school year. These forms will be available from March 30th through April 30th in ParentSquare. After April 30th, the electronic request will close, and parents will have to request transportation in-person at their school. You will need a registered ParentSquare account to complete your child's form. For information on registering your ParentSquare account, please see our ParentSquare Information webpage.

Senior Whitewater Trip!

Check out the BUZZ going on at CHSI!

Invest in Your Child- CHSI PTO

March 1st-31st - BEE the Change. Click here to donate to the PTO campaign. Checks (made payable to CHSI PTO and cash also accepted. Our goal is $5000!

Senior Shirts

The deadline to order senior shirts is March 27th!

HYPE Summer Academy

The HYPE Summer Academy has opened applications.

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, Gaston, Lincoln, Stanly and Union counties. This year, the program is expanding to Anson, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Randolph and Yadkin County students.
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

Click here for more information!

Panorama Survey

Students take the Panorama survey later in March.

Prom 2026

April 17th! Junior and Senior Prom

CHSI Prom

April 17th

7-11pm

City Club at Gibson Mill

Buy tickets now online or at CHSI! $75 per person

Guests from other schools may attend with a signed guest form.

Prom Boutique

CCS Prom Boutique: February 10-May 7 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and select Saturdays. Please contact Mrs. Campbell, CHSI School Social Worker if interested.

Message from Ms. Robinson

Spring Seminar Times:

Seniors

AS/BMS: Wednesday's 10:30am-11:30am

Nursing/ST/OT: Thursday's 9:30am-10:30am

MA: Virtual

All Juniors: Friday's 9:00am-10:00am

Mrs. Louallen, Early College Liaison

Mikahla Louallen, M.Ed.

Early College Liaison

Retention and Student Success

Mikahla.Louallen@cabarruscollege.edu

O: 704-403-0530

Rising Seniors & Super Seniors - Rising seniors and super seniors will attend Group Registration Advising on Wednesday, March 25th to review upcoming Fall courses. Students will complete registration during this time. Students not in attendance will be registered by the liaison.

10th Grade Pathway Declarations - Pathway declaration decisions were released on Thursday – congratulations to everyone! We will celebrate pathway declaration on Friday, March 27th at Major Madness with 10th grade students and college faculty and staff.

Graduating Seniors

Volunteer Hours – Due Monday, March 30: All graduating seniors are required to have a minimum of 15 volunteer hours submitted in Sonis no later than Monday, March 30. Failure to complete and submit volunteer hours by the deadline will result in your diploma being held at graduation.
Regalia Order – Due Monday, April 6: Please ensure you have placed your regalia order by Monday, April 6. This is required for participation in the graduation ceremony.
Graduation Clearance Form – Complete ASAP: The Registrar’s Office emailed your Graduation Clearance Form last week. If you have not already done so, please complete and submit it as soon as possible.

Midterm Grade Check-In - Midterm grades were posted on Friday, March 6th. Students with a D+ or below in a non‑clinical prefixed course, or a C+ or below in a clinical prefixed course are required to meet with me by Thursday, April 2nd.

Warm Weather Reminder: As temperatures rise, please remember that students must dress appropriately. Students who are not following dress code expectations may be asked to return to the high school.

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

Kim Helms, School Nurse

kimberly.helms@cabarrus.k12.nc.us