The Grizzly Growl
August 2023
A Message from Mr. Haughinberry:
Dear Grizzly Families:
I am excited to join Grassfield High School as your new Principal. With a commitment to fostering an environment of growth, learning, and collaboration, I am eager to work alongside our dedicated faculty, staff, students, and parents to uphold the traditions and values that define and enrich our school. Throughout the upcoming year, we will continue to emphasize the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential. I look forward to starting this year and working together in a partnership to create an engaging and empowering educational experience for your student.
Sincerely,
Mr. Brian Haughinberry, Principal
Freshman Fusion & STEM Surge
Parking Sales Dates & Times
Please check your email for information related to parking sales, dates, and times.
Senior and Junior Parking Sales.
Parking sales will occur during the week of August 14-17th. Please refer to your school emails for specific applications and forms that need to be submitted in order to park on property. Email Mrs. Ott (heather.ott@cpschools.com) with any questions regarding sales.
Seniors who have paid and picked a spot may begin painting once they receive their email confirmation. If you are unsure of your spot, please see the main office before beginning. All spots must be completed by September 3rd.
Website Update
Chesapeake Public Schools and their individual schools have updated their website (Click Here). We are working to update our new site.
Tickets & Passes
Cash is NO LONGER accepted at Chesapeake Public Schools athletic events. All tickets must be purchased via Gofan.co (not .com) prior to the game.
Adults - $7 Student - $5
Parents are highly encouraged to purchase a “Parent Pass” at Gofan.co. Parent passes are ONLY $50 and allow you entry into any high school or middle school regular season sports event in the city of Chesapeake. This pass is good for the entire 2023-2024 school year!! (Does not include playoffs events)
“Student passes” are available at Gofan.co as well. Student passes are ONLY $20 and are good for the entire school year to any sports events at the high school or middle school levels.
(Does not include playoffs)
Purchase the 2023-2024 athletic pass using the QR Code.
Acceptable passes for entry into Athletic Events:
· VHSL Pass
· VHSCA (Coaches Pass)
· Media Credentials
· Gold Card/CPS Senior Citizen Pass (regular season ONLY)
· Faculty passes of those schools participating in the competition and CPS badges
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
If your student will be receiving medication at school, please read this in its entirety in preparation for
the upcoming school year.
All medications require a current doctor's order to be administered at school. Most pediatricians have
the school forms, and I have also attached common forms below.
- Please ensure the dates on the form cover the entire school year (2023-2024).
- All medication must be brought in by the parent, with the proper order form signed by the physician and parent, and properly labeled by the pharmacy. In addition, please read the entire medication policy, which can be found in the student handbook.
- Lunchtime meds- If your child will be receiving lunchtime medication, and you do not know your student’s lunch period, having your doctor write “ at 1:10 pm” covers all lunch times best. We can not accept “at lunch” as an actual time of administration.
- Over the counter medications also require a physician's order. Please provide it unopened.
- All medications must be dropped off at school by the parent/guardian – it will not be accepted from a student. This also applies to refills.
If you would like to sign-in medications the week before school starts, please call the number listed
below. That week we will be in meetings and are in and out of the building, so getting a time from us would be best. Also, please keep in mind the capacity of the school. If your student does not require daily or emergency medication, please allow the first week of school for those medications to be received first, if able to do so. Please feel free to call the clinic with any questions or to discuss your student's health condition.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy upcoming school year!
Grassfield High School Nurse
Lena Stasse, RN
757-558-4511
Meningococcal Vaccine
Effective July 1, 2021, the state of Virginia requires all students entering the 12th grade to have at least one dose of the MenACWY (meningococcal vaccine), on or after their 16th birthday. Proof of vaccination or appropriate documentation, must be turned in to the school prior to the first day of school, in order for your child to attend on Sept 5th, 2023. We ask that you provide a printed copy to the front office during the summer break. Please contact the Chesapeake Health Department with any questions at 757-382-8600.
Forms of accepted documentation
- Proof the MenACWY vaccination was administered by your doctor's office, walk-in clinic, or pharmacy
- A healthcare providers written statement of a medical exemption for a student who can not receive the vaccination due to medical reasons
- A notarized religious exemption form. Can be found on the Virginia Department of Education’s Website. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
Students may receive the vaccination at walk-in care clinics, pharmacies, doctors office, etc. The vaccination is administered for free at any local health department.
Resource for Virginia recommended and required immunizations. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/immunization-manual/acip/).
To register with the VDH, click the flyer to the left.
