STAFF APPRECIATION | APRIL 10TH

April and May are packed with appreciation days honoring essential school roles, including paraprofessionals, nurses, librarians, assistant principals, bus drivers, food services, administrative assistants, and principals.

We're celebrating everyone who helps make the circle of support complete at CHS with a Staff Appreciation Breakfast on April 10th. The HSA has breakfast covered, but we could use your help with a spring refresh and restock of spaces and spirits.

Please consider dropping off items —l ook for a bin inside the main entrance. Suggestions include:

• mints, gum, hand lotion (small tubes), lip balm

• hand sanitizer, lozenges, Emergen-C packets, tissues

• pencils, highlighters, dry-erase markers

If it's easier to donate a few dollars, we're happy to handle the shopping.

Thank you for sharing the love with our CHS Staff!

SENIOR FLOCKING & LAWN SIGNS

Senior shout-outs will be popping up on lawns all around town this spring! Class of 2026 families, have you ordered a personalized lawn sign and flock of flamingos? Both celebrate our Seniors and benefit Midnight Madness in June.

The deadline for a personalized sign is Tuesday 3/31 — don't forget to order now if you're traveling for Spring Break! (Flock ordering will be open until early May.)

► Order/donate lawn signs and flocks

Financial assistance is available.
If you ordered a Senior Bundle, you do NOT need to place a separate order for a sign or flock.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS | CLASS OF 2026

Class of 2026 Families! You should have received emails last week from Mr. McCormick and the HSA outlining everything you need to know about Midnight Madness in June. If you didn't get a chance to check it out yet, read our letter to families to learn how MM works and what to expect in the coming months.

Questions? midnightmadness@columbiahsa.com

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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