Hawks Happenings Monthly Newsletter

Hello Hawks families,

We try our best in schools to avoid "counting down the days" when our calendars turn over into June, because of the worry that teachers and students tend to "check-out" early. Instead, our focus as Hawks is to finish the school year strong, taking full advantage of the little over two weeks left to squeeze every last ounce of learning we can from these teenage brains. As we close out this school year, I want to thank you, the Hawks families, for continuing to be fantastic partners and for trusting us everyday with your precious children.

Over the summer our students and staff will take some time to gat away, create some amazing memories filled with laughter and light-heartedness, and recharge those batteries so that we can hit the ground running into the 2022-2023 school year.

In our September Hawks Happenings newsletter we will share important updates with you all, welcome new staff, and share safety refinements that we will be applying. All of this in an effort to continue to communicate and prepare you and your student for another successful year at College Place High School!

In this last edition of the Hawks Happenings monthly newsletter for the 2021-2022 school year, we share information and celebrations on a variety of areas including: Graduation, Summer School, Five Star Hawks, School-wide celebrations, and much more!

If you have need to reach out to the school over the summer please take note our offices will be open through June 24th and then re-open again on August 8th. Between then, if you have any emergent needs please feel free to reach out to me at raguilar@cpps.org.

Go Hawks!

Robert Aguilar, Principal

For our students who are not on track to graduate, we have extended invitations to attend summer school from June 27-July 28 from 8:30am-12:30pm.

If you are unsure if your student needs to attend summer school please reach out to counselors Ms. Silva-Ponds (last name A-La) or Mr. Derting (last name Le-Z).

You can also initiate summer school registration by selecting the links below:

English Registration Here

Spanish Registration Here

Core Focus: Credit Recovery

Other activities during summer school include:

• A special 9th Grade Only Program (GEAR UP)

  • English Registration Here

  • Spanish Registration Here

• Robotics, Culinary, Soccer, Rockets, eSports, and our Fearless & Flawless self empowerment learning.

Graduation Important detail re: viewing Graduation virtually: To view the graduation commencement ceremony virtually on our NFHS link, you will need to make an account. It is free and quick, but will take a minute and I would encourage families to have that set-up in advance of the event. If you have any issues with setting up your NFHS account, please free to contact the school at 509-522-3312.

For more information on Graduation Commencement on Saturday, June 11, or any of the senior events leading up to graduation, please visit our link:

https://www.cpps.org/o/high-school/page/class-of-2022-commencement-information

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at raguilar@cpps.org.

We invite the CP and Hawk community to come celebrate students taking pride in themselves and our community. Come to College Place High School the evening of June 1st to check out the awesome work of our CPHS Students! They have worked hard on many special projects and performances for you to enjoy and observe. Admission is free, parking available near the stadium, see you there!

The Advanced Media and Yearbook programs are proud to announce the newest Adobe Certified professionals:

Alan Espana, Megan Hoppen, McKenna McMackin, Daman Burgener, Cruz Velez, Megan Foertsch, Devon Caldwell, Gavin Simmons, Alexis Fadness and Trey Arlington, as they earned their Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop and Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro certifications this week.

Landon Stover and Christian Croft earned their Adobe Premiere Certification last year in Intro to Media and this year in Advanced Media, they earned their Photoshop Certifications!

Azaiah Garcia has now earned his Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop and most recently earned his certification in Visual Design using Illustrator. Azaiah earned the highest grade to date for Yearbook or Media.

And Lastly, Anna Mitsourov earned her Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop certifications last year in Advanced Media and earned a certification in Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign this year in Yearbook. By earning 3 Adobe Certs, Anna has now earned her Adobe Certified Professional in Visual/Web/Video Design credentials. Anna will be stepping into a highly coveted leadership role next year in both Yearbook classes as a Managing Editor.

Congratulations to the following Five Star Hawks May recipients for displaying the CPHS pillar behavior of "leadership development".

Mariana Garcia! This incredible Advanced Media Producer has ample initiative. She is self driven to spotlight the other hardworking members of her team as the team's Social Media Manager. She recently pitched and is producing a one of a kind piece that spotlights and honors this year's CPHS Seniors. She uses her time in class to honor others. She never has downtime or needs direction or to be delegated to. Her drive is unsurpassed. Her service to others should be commended.

Jullisa Rojas- Many people do not know Jullisa's story. I do not want to speak on her behalf, but what I will say, is that she has overcome all kinds of adversity in her young life. She is the definition of selfless. She has been taking care of her little brother for several years.

Drew Wipf - He has gone out of his way and has done a great job in helping other students in the MIcrosoft class

Karen Perez Ortiz - Has been very quick to help other students in Personal Finance, particularly as it relates to the Budget Challenge simulation.

Perla Estrada - Earlier this year, I watched as Perla went out of her way to learn the name of a new student, and approached that student to introduce herself, and to be welcoming and friendly. Many adults struggle to do this, including myself, and it was lovely to see a student do it with such ease. Perla is kind and warm and good to the people around her.

The SmileMobile is for folks who have Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage or those without insurance.

Dental services provided by the SmileMobile include: oral health education, limited exams, and fluoride varnish. They may also do one or more of the following - x-rays, sealants, SDF application, ITR, simple extractions, etc.

Patients who need services in addition to what the SmileMobile offers will be referred to Family Medical Center, SonBridge or other providers in Tri-Cities who accept Medicaid coverage.

Patients need to schedule an appointment in advance by calling the number on the flyer—walk-ins are not encouraged, although they will try to accommodate any walk-ins that may show up.

The Dance Center of Walla Walla presents: SNOW WHITE

Directed by Idalee Hutson-Fish

Assistant Director is Caleb Leitch

Choreographed by Idalee Hutson-Fish, Caleb Leitch, Grace Fritzke

When: June 2, 2022, 7pm

Where: Walla Walla Fairgrounds Pavilion

Tickets available at www.thedancecenterofwallawalla.com or at the door

Ticket prices online: $25 Adult $15 Student

Ticket prices at the door: $30 Adult $20 Student

The Dance Center of Walla Walla brings to our homemade stage at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Pavilion our first major live performance since 2019. This is an original story to delight audiences of all ages. Conceived by Idalee Hutson-Fish, our story does not begin with the traditional Grimm fairy tale of Snow White but takes a few different twists and turns from the original story. This is NOT your Disney Snow White.

On a warm night in the middle of the forest, an ugly witch and her assistant are conjuring a way to make the witch the most beautiful woman in the world, but by accident awaken a magical Jinn who grants her wish to become a beautiful Queen. As the story unfolds, we will find some of the familiar characters of Snow White. Our evil Queen will be danced by the lovely Grace Fritzke who is a faculty member of The Dance Center and Whitman College graduate. Our King will be represented by Tyson Kaup. Seven-year-old Lillian Teal and eight-year-old Isaiah Ruybalid will dance the parts of Young Snow White and the Young Prince, her best friend. Miss Amanda Gallaway, sixteen years old and a Sophomore at College Place High School, will delight and warm your hearts as the beautiful Snow White and her beloved Prince dance by 16-year-old Joel Ruybalid. Our Jinn will be danced by Maddy Van Cleve and Verona the Queen's assistant by Maddie Smith. Emmett Lewis will be facing a daunting dilemma as the Hunter and in the end be instrumental in saving Snow White. Our adorable Seven Dwarves are danced by: Dominic Ruybalid, Isaiah Ruybalid, Charis Ruybalid, Bria Ruybalid, Sophie Miller, Isabel Lewis, and Hayley Magnaghni.

We have hopping bunnies, dancing deer, lively birds, evil mirror reflections, blooming roses, tapping cooks, and best friends gracing the stage by dancing their way through this unfolding adventure. Watch the evil Queen transform into an old woman to entice Snow White to take a bite out of that apple. And then rejoice as the Prince and Huntsman battle the evil Queen for the soul of Snow White. But be surprised in the end by who really is the demise of the Queen.

We have a strong cast of dedicated dancers that are sure to delight the young and the young at heart.

Come experience, Snow White. Thursday, June 2nd, at 7pm at the Walla Walla Fairground Pavilion. Get your tickets in advance at www.thedancecenterofwallawalla.com or at the door.

College Place High School contact information and ways to reach us.

Email: raguilar@cpps.org
Website: https://www.cpps.org/o/high-school
Location: 1755 South College Avenue, College Place, WA, USA
Phone: (509) 522-3312
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegePlaceSchoolDistrict/