• Junior Parent Night is this Wednesday 9/25 at 7pm.

• Juniors and Seniors ... Homecoming Dance tickets are on sale now! Permission slips must be completed to purchase. 

• In October, 12th Graders will meet with Counselors for Senior Meetings. Scroll down to read about the drop-in sessions available all week for Seniors to prep for those meetings. 

• Feel like you're missing emails? We have tips to get daily Canvas updates in your inbox! 

• The Schedule Change Request Form closes TODAY Monday 9/23 at 3pm. 

• Social Work Interns are back and accepting referrals via this SWIP form. 

• Free & Reduced Lunch Forms are available for the 2024-2025 school year. Submitting the form can help your student access financial support for other CHS activities, so be sure to fill it out if your family qualifies. 

• Don't miss even more helpful info in September's Counseling Corner Newsletter! 

► CHS Counseling Center Contact Information

Spend an evening with CHS counselors and administrators to learn more about the year ahead for each grade. Meetings are on Wednesdays at 7pm via WebEx. The HSA will share links to recorded meetings when we receive them. 

• 9/11 Senior Parent Meeting Video | Slides | Q&A

• 9/18 Freshman Parent Meeting 

• 9/25 Junior Parent Meeting WebEx Link

• 10/9 Sophomore Parent Meeting WebEx Link

► CHS Counseling Center Contact Information 

Questions? epetrocc@somsd.k12.nj.us 

Matt Endlich's annual presentation on transitioning to college with an IEP or 504 is a great meeting for juniors, seniors, and their parents/guardians to learn about the process and what to expect at college. 

Wednesday 10/16 @ 7:00pm
CHS Auditorium

► Learn more here and register here (by 10/15, please)

Questions? mendlich@somsd.k12.nj.us 

An amazing outpouring of food and funds from our CHS families created a fabulous Friday Fruit & Snacks Bar to show our appreciation for our CHS Counselors & Staff! Huge thanks from the HSA Hospitality Team to everyone who donated. ❤️ Your generosity will allow us to provide additional faculty and staff celebrations this year!

One of the best ways to stay up-to-date about what's happening at CHS is to have Mr. Sanchez's daily Canvas announcements delivered straight to your inbox. Not getting these emails? Follow our handy guide to update notification settings in your Canvas account. 

CHS HSA Cougar Cares works closely with the CHS Counseling Center to support CHS students through the CHS Giving Closet. Please consider helping with these current needs: 

► Volunteer on Tuesday or Friday mornings

► Donate fruit and snacks 

Questions? chscougarcares@gmail.com

CHS goes HOLLYWOOD! Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the 2024 Homecoming Dance! Learn more and fill out the permission slip ... tickets are $25 and are on sale now! 

Does your teen need financial assistance with their ticket? Submit this Homecoming request form, please. (Note: only viewable with a student email address.)

Saturday 10/19, 7:00-10:00pm
CHS Main Gym 

Senior Meetings begin October 1st! Sign-up sheets will be outside of Counselors' offices. In the meantime, counselors will be available for drop-in help this week: Periods 5, 6, 7 & 9 in the Black Box Theater. It's a great time to ask basic questions and pick up senior packets to prep for October meetings! 

Class of 2025 ... don't miss out on having your Senior picture in the yearbook! Lors Photography will be back in October for another round of sessions in the CHS Auditorium. NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK. Check out the flyer for important details and to choose a time slot.

• Monday 10/14, 2:30-9:00pm

• Tuesday 10/15, 2:30-9:00pm

• Wednesday 10/16, 11:30am-5:30pm

► Senior Photos Flyer

Questions? tmorriso@somsd.k12.nj.us 

The Cougars' fall season is underway! Soccer, Girls' Tennis, Football, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Girls' Volleyball, Marching Band, and Cheerleading ... keep up with games and events to cheer on our incredible CHS athletes! 

► View the CHS Athletics Schedule

Questions? swinstea@somsd.k12.nj.us 

Whether you're a seasoned CHS fencer, curious about the sport, or considering joining the team ... this is your chance to learn more, get involved, and be part of Columbia's fencing legacy! All skill levels welcome. No tryouts. No experience needed. This meeting is for students AND their parents.

Monday 9/30 @ 7:00pm
CHS Black Box Theater 

Questions? chsfencingpresidents@gmail.com 

Back to School with SEPAC SOMA!
TONIGHT! Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions, expectations, and resources to help students with disabilities thrive at school and beyond. 

Superintendent Jason Bing and Asst Superintendent of Special Services Kathleen Gesumaria will be in attendance and are looking forward to meeting and getting to know the SEPAC SOMA community. Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA).

Monday 9/23 @ 7:00pm
District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St, Maplewood

Questions? info@sepacsoma.org