Finally, students will begin the 21-22 Course Selection process in early February. Our 21-22 Program of Studies was recently approved by the School Committee and can be found here. You can also locate the Program of Studies by going to the CHS mainpage and clicking on the Student Resoures section. We encourage all parents and students to view the Program of Studies together and to make thoughtful and informed decisions about which classes best meet your child's learning goals. If your child is an underclassmen, consider mapping out the next few years. Identify courses that may align with future college or career goals. As always, connect with your child's school counselor should you have any questions. More information about the course selection process will be made available in our February Blog. Stay Tuned!Wishing you a healthy year ahead,
Craig MacKenzie, Principal Andrea Spas, Assistant Principal Gerry Auth, CHARIHOtech Director
Supporting our Seniors
On behalf of our 2021 Senior Class parent group:
With much excitement and anticipation a parent group was created to assist our Chariho High School graduating class. All members of this group have children that will graduate in June 2021. Our mission is to provide increased support and create fun activities for our senior class. We have begun asking our local community partners and parents for support, funding, and ideas that will better assist our seniors during this difficult time. We will be working in partnership with Mr. MacKenzie and the senior advisors to make their graduating year memorable and fun. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic great barriers have been created which has impacted so much of our children’s lives. Social opportunities, fundraising, and traditional school events have been put on hold or cancelled. Our group will comply with all state regulations and use community property for all planned events. At this time we have created eight fundraising events, and seven fun activities for the graduating class. Information will be forthcoming on our new Facebook page and can be found at CharihoClassy2021. Our group is proud of our children, their teachers, our administrators and our amazing Chariho community. For more information please reach out to Christina Willett at chriswillett24@gmail.com. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Important FAFSA Info
Calling all Parents and Students of the Class of 2021!
The FAFSA deadlines are fast approaching! Chariho will be hosting our second FAFSA Day on Tuesday, January 26 from 11:30 am-7pm. If you have not completed your FAFSA or have questions about the FAFSA, book a free appointment with a representative from the College Planning Center of RI who will be available through virtual appointments to help parents of Chariho seniors. Please note, these appointments are for answering specific questions on part of the application, specific financial questions or help getting started. You will not be completing the entire FAFSA during this 30 minute meeting.
Students who plan to attend CCRI must also complete the FAFSA. If you have any questions please contact your school counselor.
Virtual Post-Secondary Planning Night
Dear Parents,
The CHS School Counseling Department will be presenting a Virtual Post Secondary Planning Night on Wednesday January 27 at 6:30pm. Learn about 4 year college requirements, 2 year schools, technical schools and military opportunities. This event is primarily geared towards grade 11, but all students or parents in grades 9-11 are welcome to attend!
Please register at this link if you plan to attend. Zoom meeting link here A Message from our Nurse
Please click here for important messaging from our school nurse on health-related topics. The link also contains information about upcoming dental and vision screenings.
2021 Yearbook Announcement
From Hospitality & Event Planning
The freshmen students are working on a project based learning assignment about careers in the Accommodation, Transportation, Food and Beverage, and Attractions industries.
Check out an example HERE
The sophomore students are presenting a portion of their Pro-Start Competition in Food and Beverage about creating a wedding with a budget of $35,000!
Check out an example HERE
The junior's in Hospitality & Event Planning are participating in a certification program from the American Hotel Lodging Educational Program. They will be trained in Guest Service Gold which focuses on Seven Elements of Guest Service: Personalization, Passion, Commitment, Knowledge, Inclusion, Personality and Recovery.
The senior's in Hospitality & Event Planning are finishing a presentation in attractions on creating a Disney Cruise and Itinerary for a weeks vacation.
This month we have several guest speakers visiting our class:
Please visit us on Instagram @charihohospitality. Applications for this opportunity are being accepted now. Eighth graders can apply now right HERE online.
Winter Sports Preview
The Boys basketball looks to qualify for the playoffs for the 7th year in a row and Senior Captain Emmett Cummins looks to lead this year's young team along with fellow senior Jarrett Boisclair in Division 2 South. This year's competitive matchups include Middletown, Mt Hope, East Greenwich and Portsmouth.
Senior Captain Spencer Shiels looks to lead the Girls Basketball Team along with fellow Senior Captain Shelby Roode, Hannah Dias and Emily Norberg in their Division 2 South bracket. The girls will see fierce competition from rival Westerly, Narragansett, Prout and Tiverton among others. The girls look to qualify for playoffs and the RI state Tournament for the 4th year in a row. Looking to build off of last year's playoff success.
The Boys Indoor Track team will be lead by Senior Captain Sullivan Cummins along with fellow captains Finn Weeden, Colby James Elwell and senior Andrew Poirier. This year's boys team looks to remain near the top of their division with dual meets against Coventry, Cumberland, Narragansett and Portsmouth.
The Chariho Gymnastics Team will be led by Senior Captains Madison Chalifoux, Paige Swenson and Lianna Kissinger. This is the 3rd year for this program and the team looks to be very competitive in their division with meets against Coventry, West Warwick, Cranston West and Toll Gate.
The Girls Indoor Track Team is led by Senior Captain Abby Cole. She is joined by fellow Senior Captain Paige Grissom and Senior Emma Hughes. The girls team looks to remain at the top of their division with dual meets against Coventry, Narragansett, Cumberland and Bay View.
The Chariho/Narragansett Co-op Ice Hockey Team is led by Senior Captain Caiden Wilson. He is joined by Senior Captain Jason Desrosiers and Brendan O’Rourke. The team will see difficult competition this year as they battle with South KIngstown, North Kingstown, Portsmouth and Coventry.
The Chariho/Narragansett/Prout Co-op Boys Swimming Team look to remain at the top of their division. Chariho swimmers Nathan Ballard, Garret Barker, Jesse Brunelle, Myles Junger, Hudson Junger will look to swim in a highly competitive division against Lasalle, Barrington, North Kingstown and Portsmouth.
Three Chariho Female Independent swimmers are led by State Champion Hannah Benevides. Hannah is joined by Erin VonHusen and Megan Mercille. The girls will be competing in virtual swim meets during this upcoming swim season.