VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

Make plans to attend with your parent/guardian!

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/nmy-xbac-kwq?hs=179&authuser=0

Details: A guest speaker from Georgia Student Finance will discuss how to make the most of your financial aid opportunities, including the FAFSA, HOPE Program, and scholarships. This is a great opportunity for all students and parents.

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY

Mark your calendars! School Picture Day is right around the corner. All students in grades 9-11 and any seniors who have not been photographed will take pictures on Wednesday, October 28. More details on ordering photos and scheduling will follow. We can’t wait to capture those smiles!

Senior ads for the yearbook are available until October 31st. Now's your chance to share all of those precious baby and childhood photos and leave a special message for your student!

Click the following link to view pricing information and to start your ad.
https://yearbookordercenter.com/?school=2568

All ads must be created online on the Varsity Yearbook website and submitted by October 31st.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with HoPe!

Panthers, get ready to celebrate the vibrant cultures, music, and traditions that bring our community together! Join our HoPe Organization for a week of Hispanic Heritage Month Dress-Up Days. Show your pride, represent your culture, and participate in the fun each day!

Here’s the lineup:

Monday, October 5: Country Pride! Wear your country’s colors or traditional attire.

Tuesday, October 6: Favorite Artist Day! Dress like your favorite artist.

Wednesday, October 7: Soccer Spirit! Rep your favorite soccer team with a jersey.

Thursday, October 8: Tíos vs. Tías!

Friday, October 9: HoPe Pride! Wear yellow and black to represent HoPe!

Let’s make it a week full of culture, pride, and Panther spirit as we celebrate what makes our community special.

Different Cultures. One Community.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #HoPe #PantherPride #ExcellentOnPurpose

ARE YOU READY TO GET BACK IN THE POOL, PANTHERS?

The 2026-2027 Panther Swimming Season begins NEXT WEEK!

New and returning swimmers and their families are invited to join Coach Pratt and Coach Rogers for our 2026-2027 Panther Swimming Information Meeting this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held VIRTUALLY, via Google Meet. meet.google.com/bnx-ugxq-dys

During the meeting, coaches will share important information about:

• Practice schedules
• Planned meets
• Team expectations and requirements
• What swimmers and families need to know before the season begins

NEW SWIMMERS:
Tryouts will be held on Monday, October 5, at 4 pm at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center.

RETURNING PANTHER SWIMMERS:
Please attend tryouts/practice on Tuesday, October 6, at 4 pm at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center.

Whether you're a returning Panther ready to dive back in or a new swimmer excited to join the team, we can't wait to see you at the pool!

Questions? Contact:

Coach Pratt
jihad.pratt@dcssga.org

Coach Rogers
summer.rogers@dcssga.org

Applications are open for the Fostering Family Leaders Program!

Fostering Family Leaders (FFL) builds on your current strengths and takes you to a new level of leadership in your home, school, and community.

During 10 sessions, participants will have opportunities to connect with other parents, take part in engaging group activities, develop a vision for themselves and their families, and much more!

Sessions begin in October. Watch the video below and visit the Fostering Family Leaders page on the Douglas County School System district website to learn more and apply.

https://youtu.be/BU2SspRFGSA

Communities In Schools of Douglas County and the Douglas County School System have partnered with United Way of Greater Atlanta to offer this unique parent leadership academy program.

We invite you to attend one of two upcoming FFL Orientation/Information Sessions. These sessions will provide key program details, introduce our team, answer any questions you may have, and lay out what to expect ahead of our first official class on Friday, October 30.

Orientation Details
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 9:30 am (Virtual) or 6:00 pm (In-Person)

Please contact us if you have any immediate questions prior to orientation.

Patti Sullivan: 770-651-2118 or patti.sullivan@dcssga.org

Mitzi Teal: 770-651-2039 or mitzi.teal@dcssga.org

COLLEGE BOUND? THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!

Chapel Hill students, get ready to explore your future at the 2026 PROBE College Tour!

Legacy Arena
October 22, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
FREE EVENT

Meet representatives and recruiters from 50+ colleges and universities all in one place. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about college programs, discover admission requirements, and explore options for your future.

Military representatives will also be in attendance for students interested in exploring military opportunities.

Don’t wait until you’re a senior to start exploring! Whether you already have your dream school picked out or you’re still figuring out what’s next, the PROBE College Tour is a great opportunity to discover your options.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended! The event is FREE, but lines can be long for students who arrive without registering.

Come prepared to ask questions, make connections, and start planning your next chapter!

Panthers, your future is waiting! #beexcellentonpurpose #greatnessgrowshere

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!