CRHS Student & Family Update

Jared Sherman, Principal

Trey Mills, Assistant Principal

Brad Oberdorf, Dean of Students

Cia North, School Counselor (grades 10 and 12)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Jennifer Reed, School Counselor (grades 9 and 11)

Office Phone: 410-479-3678

Cindy Hoffman BSN, RN, School Nurse

Office Phone 410-479-3612

Emily Phillips, Attendance Administrative Assistant

attendance.crhs@ccpsstaff.org

410-479-3678

Stephanie Carmine, Enrollment/Guidance Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Wendy DuVall, Finance and Administration Administrative Assistant

410-479-3678

Email: sherman.jared@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.colonelrichardsonhs.org/
Location: Colonel Richardson High School, 25320 Richardson Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632, USA
Phone: 410-479-3678
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonelRichardsonHighSchool/
Twitter: @CRcolonels

• CRHS was happy to welcome the current 8th grade class to visit our amazing academic programs last week!

• Scheduling for the 24-25 school year starts now. Check your email for instructions from your school counselor.

• Choptank Dental is available for services at CRHS starting in March. See Nurse Hoffman for more details.

• Junior NHS members are hosting a book drive to refill the little libraries of Southern Caroline County. Drop off a book for any age reader in the book bin by the front office.

• Congratulations to the Indoor Track Team for a strong showing in the State Championships:

• Our girls 4x8 relay placed 8th in the state - Chaney Paul, Abbie Gunnarson, Clarissa Peugh, Sadie Prettyman

• Our girls 4x4 relay placed 10th in the state - Clarissa Peugh, Lila Schreifer, Addison Claytor, Sadie Prettyman

• Addison Claytor placed 17th in the state in high jump

• Jackson Jean placed 11th in the state in high jump

• Chaney placed 14th in the state in the 500m

• This is out of 49 teams in our 1A classification in the state. We are so incredibly proud of the work ALL of our athletes put into this season and to make it to states...let alone place in their first ever year as a program is mindblowing!!

• Boys and girls basketball will host playoff games this week. Check for details below in the week at a glance.

• Congratulations to coach Bryan Hall for being named Bayside Wrestling Coach of the Year!!

• Congratulations to Dale Swann, Olivia McGregor, Ryleigh Porter, and Hannah Kefauver on their Bayside Wrestling Victories!!

Spring sports start on Friday 3/1/24. You must have a 2.0 GPA (grades get captured on Thursday). The following items must be completed in order to be able to try out:

1. Physical Form Link (All physicals are good for one calendar year from the date

the Doctor puts on the form)

https://www.mpssaa.org/assets/1/6/Physical_Evaluation_Form.pdf

2. Form Releaf Registration ( Link )- All students must register on Form Releaf

before trying out. New registration opens June 1, 2023.

https://app.formreleaf.com/login

Graduation Spotlight Class of 2024

** Graduation Rehearsal will be held at CRHS on May 29, 2024. Seniors are expected to attend. Tickets will be distributed after the senior lunch. SENIORS SHOULD NOT PLAN TO WORK ON THIS DAY. TICKETS WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED EARLY. ASK FOR THE DAY OFF NOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS LATER!!

**Graduation will be held on May 30, 2024 at 6pm in the CRHS Auditorium. This is a ticketed event. More details will be shared in the coming months.

** If you still need to order your cap and gown, you have two options.

1. www.jostens.com; pay by credit card

2. See Mrs. France at school to place your order

I will be meeting with students who have still not ordered at the beginning of semester 2. The cost of the cap and gown unit is $58.25 (including tax).

Students, scheduling for next year's courses is happening now! Check your email for all the details and resources. Course requests are due by March 11th. See your school counselor for help.

Mrs. France is available for math tutoring after school until 4pm on the following dates: 2/20, 2/21, 2/22, 2/23, 2/27, 2/29. Please make sure you have a ride waiting at 4pm.

Mark your calendars now! The Class of 2027 is doing a fundraiser with Chipotle on Sat. March the 2nd 4-8pm. Don't forget when ordering online use the code 79V42DN or in person tell them to support CRHS class of 2027

All families (past, present, future) are welcome to attend to learn more about CTE in CCPS!

Donate a book to help refill our local Little Libraries across Southern Caroline County

Need an Escape? Who wants a chance for a 2 Night stay in Ocean City with $150 in gift cards to local restaurants?! They are only $5 per chance and the proceeds benefit this year's After Prom Party. If interested please contact Mrs. Phillips. Cash or Venmo @Emily-Phillips-327

Free Resource: Vaping Information

If you don’t know the first thing about vaping, this is for you! As vaping continues to impact the lives of today's youth, staying informed is more critical than ever. In the Cook Center’s January Newsletter: Clear Lungs, Bright Futures (English/Spanish), they highlight the latest insights, trends, and essential information about vaping. Discover why it's crucial for parents to be in the know about this pressing issue and how you can safeguard your children's health.

Also be sure to check out the ParentGuidance.org where you can access free resources including courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics like "Parenting with Purpose." To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click On-Demand Courses.

Chesapeake College 's Upward Bound is actively recruiting students for this upcoming school year! Are you interested in attending college after high school? Let them help with the process! Follow them on Instagram @ccupwardbound and direct message them for more information!

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations, or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment, or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member, or other person having knowledge. Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.