CHHS Data and Growth Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 6th

Our scholars are growing, and we want to share the progress with you! Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:00 pm for our Annual Data & Growth Meeting. We’ll discuss EOC performance, CCRPI goals, student achievement, closing learning gaps, attendance, and the work happening every day to move Chapel Hill High School forward. Your partnership matters, and your voice is important. We hope you'll join us as we continue working together to help every scholar succeed.

Parents, Guardians, Case Managers, and Supporters of Students with Disabilities or 504 Plans

Families are invited to attend a Pre-Employment Transition Services Information Session on Thursday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m.

Presented by Lesley Goodwin, GVRA Transition Liaison, this virtual parent meeting will provide valuable information and resources to help families prepare their student(s) for a successful transition from high school to employment or higher education.

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Google Meet
Join the meeting: https://meet.google.com/shx-vvuq-sxf?authuser=0
Learn more: https://aptg.co/7d8Fh3

This meeting is sponsored by the Program for Exceptional Children.

For additional information, please contact alena.tappin@dcssga.org.

CLASS OF 2027 GRAD BASH

Parents, join us for an information presentation on the Senior Class overnight trip to GRAD BASH in Orlando, Florida.

Date: Thursday, October 1
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: CHHS Cafeteria

Topics include:

• Senior trip contract

• Itinerary

• What to expect from now until the trip

• And more!
  

CHAPEL HILL IS CELEBRATING!

Chapel Hill High School is incredibly proud to announce that Antoinette Godfrey, our outstanding Marketing teacher, has been named the 2026-2027 Douglas County School System Teacher of the Year!

Superintendent Dr. Trent North presented Mrs. Godfrey with this well-deserved honor tonight during the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet at Legacy Arena.

Mrs. Godfrey’s dedication to her students, her passion for teaching, and her commitment to preparing our Panthers for success beyond the classroom make this recognition truly special.

Congratulations, Mrs. Godfrey! We are so proud to call you a Panther and even prouder to celebrate you as the 2026-2027 DCSS Teacher of the Year!

Panthers are Excellent on Purpose! #greatnessgrowshere

We are celebrating some of the incredible educators who go above and beyond to challenge, inspire, and empower our Panthers! Their dedication to academic excellence helps students push their limits, discover their potential, and prepare for success beyond high school.

Please join us in congratulating our outstanding AP teachers!

Erika Mayfield - AP Computer Science Principles

Shelley Acree - AP 2D Art Design

Kenya Taylor - AP English Language and Composition

Morgan Murphy - AP English Literature & AP Research

Holly Morton - AP Seminar

Lauren Vardeman - AP Environmental Science

Shirley Baugher - AP Calculus BC

Your passion, expertise, and commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for creating classrooms where Panthers are encouraged to think deeper, dream bigger, and reach their full potential!

We are proud of you and grateful for all you do!

Panthers are Excellent on Purpose!

#greatnessgrowshere #excellentonpurpose #chhspantherpride

Congratulations to our Panthers of the Month!

These outstanding students, teachers, and staff members exemplify what it means to be a Chapel Hill Panther through their hard work, consideration for others, positive attitudes, and commitment to success.

We are proud to celebrate these Panthers for making a difference in our school community and showing us what it means to be Excellent on Purpose!

Sanaii Gause
Justin Jones
Madison Smith
Jordan Mitchell
Ms. Horan
Chief Staples
Ms. Murphy

Congratulations to our Panthers of the Month!

#excellentonpurpose #greatnessgrowshere #pantherpride

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BETA CLUB SPONSORS!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Rhiannon Sims, Ms. Holly Morton, Ms. Jackie Hix, and Ms. Levitticus Smith on receiving the National Beta Educator of Excellence Award!

This prestigious award is the highest honor a National Beta Sponsor can receive, and this incredible accomplishment is a true reflection of their extraordinary dedication to our students. Our Beta sponsors do so much more than lead a club. They inspire students to lead with purpose, serve others, embrace responsibility, and make a meaningful difference in their school and community.

Thank you for investing your time, energy, and heart into developing the next generation of leaders. Your commitment to our Panthers is making a lasting impact, and we are incredibly proud of you!

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Panthers are Excellent on Purpose!

#excellentonpurpose #greatnessgrowshere

SHOUT-OUT TO OUR GMAS SUPERSTARS!

Please join us in congratulating our CHHS scholars who earned a PERFECT SCORE on one or more sections of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS)!

Caleb Thomas

Dallas Johnson

Aubrey Ellis

Cashton Vo

Isaiah Morris

Lucy Anderson

These outstanding Panthers were among exceptional students from across Douglas County recognized and celebrated at the Douglas County School System Board of Education meeting for this incredible achievement.

GMAS is administered to students in grades 3-8 at the conclusion of the academic year and to high school students at the end of designated courses. Earning a perfect score is an impressive accomplishment that reflects hard work, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.

Great job, Panthers! We are incredibly proud of you. Keep challenging yourselves, keep reaching for your goals, and keep being Excellent on Purpose!

#excellentonpurpose #greatnessgrowshere #chhspantherpride

Safety and Discipline Meeting
Thursday, September 10th at 6 pm

Join us for our first parent meeting at meet.google.com/sbx-tuap-qjk or by scanning the QR code.

Strong partnerships make a strong school! We invite all parents to attend our first meeting of the year to discuss our schoolwide safety plan and classroom expectations, including state and school policies on cell phones and vaping. Bring your questions, ideas, and suggestions as we work together to keep our scholars safe, focused, and supported. We look forward to seeing you there!

Chapel Hill High School is excited to participate in the interactive Outside the Box Exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta!

Our National Art Honor Society students created an impressive whale shark sculpture measuring 7.5 feet long and 2 feet wide, entirely from cardboard! This incredible piece, along with several other creations by Douglas County students and teachers, will be on display at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta beginning September 5.

A special thank-you to Emily Remmel of Bill Arp Elementary and Keatyn Remmel, Guest Experience Coordinator at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, for providing this amazing opportunity for our students and teachers to showcase their creativity and artistic talents!

We are proud to see Panther creativity beyond the walls of CHHS!

@childrensmuseumatlanta @douglascountyschools

#ExcellentOnPurpose #GreatnessGrowsHere

Coffee and Conversations

Please join us on Thursday, September 10th, at 9 am for our first Coffee and Conversations. We will discuss our school-wide goals and ways that families can partner with us to support our scholars. Please use the link below to sign up and let us know you are coming!

https://1057.edulnk.com/render/mw1k4/Jyitsy?__$u__

SCHOOL DAY SAT & PSAT

Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8 am

WHO CAN TEST?

Sophomores: Take the PSAT for FREE.

Juniors: Take the PSAT/NMSQT for $11.

• Regsiter & Pay: https://chapelhillhs.revtrak.net/student-fees/#/v/psat-nmsqt

Juniors & Seniors: Take the SAT on a School Day for $35.

• Register & Pay: https://chapelhillhs.revtrak.net/student-fees/#/v/sat-school-day

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Registration & Payment Deadline: September 25

• Register and pay online through the CHHS Student Fees/RevTrak website.

• Do NOT register for the School Day SAT through the College Board website.

• Fee waivers are not accepted for the School Day SAT or PSAT because these exams are already offered at a reduced cost.

• Students must register by September 25 to participate.

LEARN WHAT'S ON THE PSAT/SAT AND PREPARE TO TAKE THE TEST

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/in-school-assessments

Questions? Please contact Dr. Mayfield at erika.mayfield@dcssga.org

Parent-Teacher Conferences
September 8th

Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and we encourage families to connect with their scholar’s teachers. Conferences will be available both virtually and in person, scheduled as 15-minute appointments between 10 am and 12 pm, and between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.

Please reach out directly to your scholar’s teachers to schedule a conference time. These conversations provide an opportunity to discuss academic progress, classroom expectations, and ways we can work together to support your scholar throughout the school year.

#excellentonpurpose

Class of 2027: Graduation Orders Are Now Open!

Online orders for graduation caps, gowns, tassels, and more are now available at atlantagrad.com.

Herff Jones will be at Chapel Hill High School on September 2 to present the available graduation packages and options to our Class of 2027.

Learn more and place your order by visiting atlantagrad.com or scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. Class of 2027, your graduation journey starts now!

Class of 2027 Virtual Senior Parent Night

Chapel Hill High School Counseling and SGA will host a Virtual Senior Parent Night on Tuesday, August 18, at 6:00 pm.

This important meeting will provide seniors and parents with information to help make the senior year successful, including:

-- Graduation requirements
-- Graduation recognitions
-- College admissions information
-- Scholarship information
-- Upcoming senior events
-- Senior dues and packages
-- Other important senior information

All Class of 2027 seniors and their parents are encouraged to participate.

No pre-registration is required. Simply use the meeting link below to join on August 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/mwb-aftm-nbq

We look forward to helping our seniors and families prepare for a successful senior year!

Congratulations to Chapel Hill High School graduate Ashley Clay on the publication of her first children's book, Mix It Up With Val! Ashley's inspiring story of empowering young girls through literature was recently featured in the Douglas County Sentinel.

According to Gary Leftwich of the Douglas County Sentinel, Ashley's book encourages young girls to embrace who they are and discover their passions. Inspired by fellow Chapel Hill graduate Valeria Padierna, Mix It Up With Val is the first book in Ashley's planned The Girls We Are series.

We are incredibly proud of Ashley's accomplishments and can't wait to see what she does next. She is a wonderful example of a panther being EXCELLENT ON PURPOSE!

Read Gary Leftwich's full story in the Douglas County Sentinel: www.douglascountysentinel.com.

Please join us in welcoming Coach D'Lonzo Harris to Chapel Hill High School!

Chapel Hill High School is excited to welcome Coach D'Lonzo Harris as a new Physical Education teacher. Through athletics and physical education, he will help build character, leadership, and sportsmanship while encouraging students to strive for excellence on and off the field. His commitment to student growth, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles will positively impact our classrooms and school community.

Welcome to the Panther family, Coach Harris, where we are Excellent on Purpose!

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Alyssa Burnley to Chapel Hill High School!

Chapel Hill is excited to welcome Ms. Burnley as our new Math teacher. We are delighted to have her join the Panther team and look forward to the energy, expertise, and encouragement she will bring to our students and school community this year.

Please help us give Ms. Burnley a warm Panther welcome as she begins this exciting new chapter with us.

Welcome to the Panther family, where we are Excellent on Purpose!