MIDNIGHT MADNESS | THANK YOU!

Oh, what a night!
If you haven’t heard by now, Midnight Madness 2026 took place at Iron Peak in Hillsborough, NJ — it was the most amazing night, with the most amazing kids, and the most amazing team working all year to make sure every single graduating senior who wanted to participate was there.

Midnight Madness truly is a team effort, and it couldn't have happened without the 100+ parents who planned, created, organized, fundraised, lurked through neighborhoods in the dark of night, teen-wrangled, and stayed up all night to celebrate and support our CHS Seniors. THANK YOU to EVERYONE who pitched in!

We are exhausted, but our hearts are so full. Congratulations, Class of 2026, and thank you for the memories!
~ Adena, Jamie, and Leslie

Keep reading to learn more about this incredible team of volunteers and what it takes to whisk away over 400 seniors on a mystery overnight adventure:

CLASS OF 2026 | SENIOR ESSENTIALS

Take a deep breath, Senior Parents ... we've got you!

Stay on top of the details and survive this LAST WEEK of high school with a smile. 🙂

► Check out the Class of 2026 Senior Essentials

COUGAR CARES | SUMMER FOOD SUPPORT

Summer school days are long ... and the district doesn't provide breakfast or lunch. CHS HSA Cougar Cares works with CHS Counseling to keep snacks and water on hand so that hunger doesn't get in the way of learning. MEND Hunger Relief Network will generously provide fruit every week, but help from our CHS community is needed for donations/deliveries once a week at CHS during the six weeks of summer school.

Please consider signing up for a week or more. Requested snack items are:

• nut-free granola bars

• chocolate chip bars

• fruit snacks

• belvita breakfast biscuits

• rice krispies treats

All snacks should be store-bought and individually wrapped.

Thank you for supporting our CHS students!

► Learn more and sign up here

Prefer to let Cougar Cares do the shopping for you?

► Donate to Cougar Cares

Questions? cougarcares@columbiahsa.com

CLASS OF 2026 | PROM PHOTOS

Check out Joy Yagid's fantastic Red Carpet and Senior Prom photos! All high-resolution images are FREE to download. You may also order prints at a discount. Huge thanks to Joy for generously and gorgeously capturing this milestone event every year! (Please tag @joyyagidphoto on Instagram when possible.)

Check your email or the various CHS Facebook groups for the login and download codes.

CLUBS & SPORTS

There's something for everyone at CHS! An incredible number of clubs and activities and sports are available to students. Students should check daily Canvas announcements for info on time/location of club meetings.

Questions? Please reach out to Ms. Winstead, Director of Athletics and Student Activities at swinstea@somsd.k12.nj.us

Daily Canvas Emails

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

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