September 25, 2026 ~ CCHS Family Communication
| We welcome all parent communication at CCHS! Please feel free to contact us using any of these methods: |
| CCHS Office 719-486-6980 |
| Cathleen Hall – Secretary chall@lakecountyschools.net |
| CCHS Cell Phone 719-293-5904 (accepts texts) |
| Katherine Kerrigan – Principal 719-427-0114 kkerrigan@lakecountyschools.net |
* News from our principal, Katherine Kerrigan *
Student-led parent-teacher conferences are coming up soon! Please schedule your conference through Pick a Time, https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11618553&event=416060, or contact the front office or your student’s ACE Success teacher for help getting scheduled. Conferences are listed for October 14 and 15. We look forward to hearing students share their learning, goals, and portfolio completion with you.
Next week is Homecoming Week! We encourage students to join in Spirit Week. Check the flyer for each day’s theme and the other celebrations happening throughout the week. The Homecoming parade begins promptly at 4:00 p.m. on October 1 at the Mining Museum.
The Homecoming dance will be held at LCHS on Saturday, October 3, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Students who wish to bring a guest from outside the Lake County School District must submit a guest pass and receive approval by the end of the school day on October 1. Guests must be currently enrolled high school students; underclassmen, graduates, and students who have left school are not eligible.
We are in our October count for student attendance. Regular attendance continues to be a challenge for some students. Please talk with your student about arriving on time and attending every scheduled school day and scheduled class on time. If your family needs support, reach out as soon as possible so we can meet and make a positive plan together.
** Other News around the District **
Parent & Business Potluck for Parent-Teacher Conferences: Weds. October 14, brought to you by the DAC!
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) is organizing a potluck dinner for one night of conferences, Wednesday, October 14. We warmly invite all LCSD parents/families and community members to contribute what you can. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference and help us celebrate our dedicated teachers. Food drop off will be at each school between 3-4pm. Please no plug in dishes such as crock pots. Food may come warm and we will keep it warm. If you bring a dish in a container that is not disposable, please plan to pick up this container no later than 7:00pm. We will send more detailed instructions closer to the date for everyone who signs up!
This is our only Parent-Teacher Conference potluck event for the entire year—we appreciate your help!
El Comité de Responsabilidad del Distrito (DAC) está organizando una cena compartida durante una noche de conferencias, el Miercoles 14 de Octubre. Invitamos cordialmente a todos los padres/familias y miembros de la comunidad de LCSD a contribuir con lo que puedan. Su generosidad marcará una diferencia significativa y nos ayudará a celebrar a nuestros dedicados maestros. La entrega de alimentos se realizará en cada escuela entre las 3 y las 4 p.m. Por favor, no enchufe platos como ollas de barro. La comida puede llegar caliente y la mantendremos caliente. Si trae un plato en un recipiente que no es desechable, planee recoger este recipiente a más tardar a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Enviaremos instrucciones más detalladas cuando se acerque la fecha a todos los que se registren!
E Este es nuestro único evento de comida compartida para la reunión de padres y maestros en todo el año — ¡agradecemos tu ayuda!
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Help Us Bring a Family Perspective to District Finances
The district is looking for parents, guardians, and other community members interested in volunteering for our Finance Committee. You do not need experience in finance or accounting. We are looking for people who are curious, willing to ask questions, and interested in learning more about how school funding works.
The committee reviews the district’s budget and financial position, discusses financial issues facing our schools, and provides a community perspective on financial decisions. If you’ve ever wondered where school funding comes from, why some money can only be spent on certain things, or how financial decisions get made, this is a good opportunity to learn more and help us make this information easier for families to understand.
The committee meets about 3–4 times per year, generally from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Meetings this year are currently planned for October, January, and April.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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Looking for a way to be a little more involved? Join Panther Padres!
Panther Padres are parent volunteers who help connect families, our school, and our community. Panther Padres spread the word about school events and important information, share parent feedback and questions with school leadership, and help clarify rumors or misinformation by connecting families with accurate, firsthand information.
Through direct communication with school leaders, including the Superintendent, Panther Padres help create a stronger sense of community, connection, and trust—making sure families feel informed and included. You’ll receive a few texts a month, at most, with important information and will be able to share feedback and questions directly with leadership. Text Stephanie Radilla at (719) 427-7143 to sign up!
¿Buscas una manera de involucrarte un poquito más? ¡Únete a Panther Padres!
Los Panther Padres son padres voluntarios que ayudan a conectar a las familias, nuestra escuela y nuestra comunidad. Los Panther Padres comparten información sobre eventos escolares e información importante, comparten los comentarios, y preguntas de los padres con el liderazgo escolar y ayudan a aclarar rumores o información incorrecta al conectar a las familias con información precisa y de primera mano.
A través de la comunicación directa con los líderes escolares, incluyendo al Superintendente, los Panther Padres ayudan a crear un mayor sentido de comunidad, conexión y confianza, asegurándose de que las familias estén informadas y se sientan incluidas.
Recibirás unos pocos mensajes de texto al mes con información importante y tendrás la oportunidad de compartir comentarios y preguntas directamente con el liderazgo escolar.
¡Envía un mensaje de texto a Stephanie Radilla al (719) 427 7143 para inscribirte!
** Out and About in the community **
Lake, Summit, Eagle Food Resources
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