Our No Frills Fundraiser is just that – our biggest and only major fundraiser of the year. It’s All Heart, No Hassle.

Our fundraising is simple and easy: Donate what you can to fund much-needed financial support for our annual HSA budget. Your donation contributes to Cougar Cares, Midnight Madness, campus beautification projects, staff appreciation events, class celebrations, and so much more!

❤️ THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated so generously. The HSA is truly grateful for your support.

Giving Closet | Fall Restock

Can you help CHS Counseling and Cougar Cares restock the CHS Giving Closet? Three easy ways to help CHS students:

SHIP Order from the Cougar Cares Wish List.

DONATE Help fund Cougar Cares' work.

SHOP Purchase locally and email cougarcares@columbiahsa.com for drop-off locations.

Our current biggest needs are:

• Mini bottled water (only the little ones, please)

• Deodorant

• Lip balm

• Rice krispie treats

Your HSA in Action!

Your donations to the CHS HSA help fund teacher appreciation activities like last week's Recharge! Refuel! Restock! event.

Teachers and staff were invited to stop by for sweet treats, snacks, and drinks ahead of Back to School Night on Thursday, followed up by bagels, yogurt, fruit, coffee, and tea on Friday morning to help them kick start the day after a late evening. And, thanks to everyone who so generously donated school supplies the night before, teachers were able to "shop" and stock their classrooms with essentials.

❤️Thank you for helping make this event possible! Our teachers and staff were so appreciative of your kindness and support.

Free & Reduced Lunch Applications | Due October 17th

Free and Reduced Lunch: It's not just lunch! You may qualify for assistance with summer school, prom tickets, graduation fees, and more. Application packets are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. See if your family qualifies ... apply today!

Applications can be submitted all year long, but to avoid a gap in coverage, previously qualified families must submit their 2025-2026 application by Friday 10/17.

If you would like to pick up a paper application or have questions, please stop by the Cougar Cares info table at CHS Back to School Night this Thursday 10/9 at 6:30pm.

Questions? imoody@somsd.k12.nj.us

Senior Portraits | October 20-22

Class of 2026!
To have a photo in the 2026 yearbook and graduation ceremony, Seniors must sit for a FREE portrait session with Lors Photography.

There is no obligation to purchase prints. For Seniors who missed the summer sessions, Lors will be be back at CHS in October. See the flyer for important details and to sign up for a time slot.

• Monday 10/20, 2:30-9:00pm

• Tuesday 10/21, 2:30-9:00pm

• Wednesday 10/22, 2:30pm-9:00pm

► More info + schedule a session

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