From the Principal’s Desk:

While you are enjoying your summer vacation, it is important to set aside time to work on your summer assignments, including the summer reading assignment. You will find your summer reading assignment on this Chichester District website.  Depending on the classes you have chosen to take, you may be required to complete learning packets for certain content areas, such as math.  In addition, summer is a good time to read for pleasure.  The opportunity to continue your learning throughout the summer will enhance your performance in your classes this fall.  Stay engaged in the learning process even when you are not in school.

Construction continues on the renovation project at Chichester High School. We hope to open school with our newly renovated auditorium, band room, choral room, and four new classrooms.  These new additions will be a welcomed improvement to our school, providing much needed space.  The renovation project should be completed around the time our staff and students return to the building.  

We are looking forward to welcoming ninth graders to our building during the Freshman Orientation on September 2, from 12:30 to 2:10 p.m.   School bus transportation will be provided to and from the high school. Before September 2, the transportation department will notify ninth graders with the time and location for transportation to Chichester High School. During orientation, freshmen will meet their teachers, follow an abbreviated schedule, eat a snack in the cafeteria, and receive their locker combinations during special homeroom.  We are asking all freshmen to bring their schedules with them on this day. At 2:10 p.m., school buses will transport the students to their neighborhoods.

All students will receive their new schedules by mail during the month of August.  Chichester High School offers excellent learning opportunities while earning credits for graduation. You are encouraged to get involved in co-curricular activities, including sports, band, chorus, clubs, and other activities.  What you put into your education is what you get out of the experience. It is important to study and do your homework. Set high academic goals, work to achieve those goals, and you will be successful.  Throughout your four years at Chichester High School, you are building your resume for your future. 

The Chichester High School Staff will welcome all students back on the first day of school, September 7.   The school day begins promptly at 7:23 a.m., and it is vitally important for every student to arrive on time to school.  Establishing a good attendance record begins with the first day of school.  Academic success involves being on time and maintaining a good attendance record.  Our Positive Behavior Support Program stresses the importance of being respectful, making good choices, giving your best effort, living responsibly, and excelling in your academic endeavors. If you follow these expectations, you will succeed.  We are looking forward to a great year.

Mrs. Nancy Alexander, Principal