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School operations closed for District Testing Day

School operations closed for District Testing Day

Shareen Basyari
March 12, 2019

In observance of CCSD Testing Day, juniors will be taking the ACT. Freshmen, sophomores and seniors are excused from their classes until Wednesday, March 13.

Seven Web, Gaming girls earn NCWIT awards

Seven Web, Gaming girls earn NCWIT awards

Amanda Masek
March 11, 2019
Many students in Mrs. Snow's web design classes entered or applied for an NCWIT award. Seven of them won and are getting the chance to be recognized for their great achievements in technology.
Teacher Court gives staff opportunity to relive high school experience

Teacher Court gives staff opportunity to relive high school experience

Alyx Beeten
March 6, 2019
Voting is now open to elect teachers to Teacher Court. Nominees include Shannon Sheldon, Vincent Thur, Bryce Wada and others.
Sadie's Dance officially cancelled due to scheduling

Sadie’s Dance officially cancelled due to scheduling

Grinesa Bajrami
March 5, 2019
Spring event was supposed to return after hiatus.
Illegitimate SafeVoice reports spark frustration amongst officials

Illegitimate SafeVoice reports spark frustration amongst officials

Shareen Basyari
March 4, 2019
Stay safe by knowing how to use the tools available to you.
Three-day ACT boot camp held to improve student test scores

Three-day ACT boot camp held to improve student test scores

Alyx Beeten
March 1, 2019

As the next ACT date nears, a bootcamp will be held starting today through Sunday to help students improve their test-taking skills. “I am going to the ACT boot camp to try and improve my test scores,”...

Speech and Debate team compete to become state champions

Speech and Debate team compete to become state champions

Grinesa Bajrami
February 28, 2019
The Speech and Debate team heads to state next weekend, from Thursday Mar. 7 to Saturday Mar. 9.
Teams rally up for Coyote Games

Teams rally up for Coyote Games

Shareen Basyari and Charli Gisi
February 27, 2019
Coyote Games returns March 4 to March 8. Teams will compete in various games to earn points, the top four teams will play during a school-wide assembly.
BREAKING NEWS: Inclement weather causes all CCSD schools to close

BREAKING NEWS: Inclement weather causes all CCSD schools to close

Shareen Basyari
February 21, 2019
Class time will have to be made up later in the year.
BREAKING NEWS: CCSD schools, departments will operate normally

BREAKING NEWS: CCSD schools, departments will operate normally

Shareen Basyari
February 20, 2019
Sudden snowfall raises concern about the following school day.
VIDEO: Drama Club claims victory again at Lipsync Battle

VIDEO: Drama Club claims victory again at Lipsync Battle

Kyle Bayudan
February 19, 2019
Numerous clubs took part in the event.
School operations closed for President's Day

School operations closed for President’s Day

Kyle Bayudan
February 15, 2019
The three-day weekend will extend until Tuesday, Feb. 19.