The School will not be having sack lunches we will have regularly prepared meals.
Unfortunately the water system did not get the “All Clear” I had hoped for following the testing on Saturday.
We will continue to flush the system and search for the source of the elevated copper levels.
However, We will have school tomorrow as scheduled. We will provide bottled water for drinking and consumption. Students don’t need to bring their own bottles of water, but they may if they want.
Copper is on the list of secondary drinking water contaminants. It is not a toxic contaminant, but it can cause gastrointestinal problems. Additional testing has ruled out any other contamination and confirmed that we are dealing with a corrosion issue which is impacting the copper waterlines.
We are working diligently with several agencies and experts. The levels are declining but remain elevated. We do feel that we are making progress on the solution but remain cautious.
We can easily avoid drinking the water for a few days while the system is continuously flushed by non-drinking usage.
Again, we are having School and all activities as scheduled tomorrow, Monday, January 8, 2018. We will provide alternative sources for consumption and students may bring their own water battles if they choose.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to make safety a priority.
CHES Parents,
This is how you can help with the Chili Supper and Silent Auction on January 9, 2018. Items can be brought to school through Tuesday morning. THANK YOU for supporting our kids and the PTA.
CHES Chili Supper and Silent Auction Jan. 9, 2018
Code Gold Robotics Interviewed with Channel 5 News while revealing what is in the Kit of Parts.
Robotics Kick-off at Garmin. So exciting!
We have taken action to mitigate the copper levels in the water. These actions have led to good testing results, but we must continue to monitor and assess the situation.
We must conduct and pass one more round of testing for final approval from KDHE to allow full use and occupancy of the building. The samples for this testing must be collected at least 8 hours after the system has been flushed. We also have to test several locations, and any activity in the system anywhere can invalidate the testing process.
With that in mind, we are asking that everyone please stay out of the buildings over the weekend. There will be no Rec. Games on Saturday. If any teachers or employees have to come to the building for something please don't use any water. It is imperative that those doing the collections be allowed to draw samples that meet the requirements during the day on Saturday.
I am planning on having school as scheduled on Monday.
If for some reason the testing doesn't go as I anticipate, I will send a message out Sunday evening with details and instructions concerning school on Monday. If all goes as I anticipate, you won't hear from me, and we will have school on Monday.
Have a great weekend.
Cancelled school won’t stop the Robotics team! Spending the day making cookies and chili for tomorrow’s kick-off.
No School January 5.
There will be no school Thursday, January 4th.
Due to issues with the heating and plumbing systems there will be NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, Wednesday January 3, 2018. We regret any inconvenience this will cause families. (We are as ready to have your students back as you are to send them, but this frigid weather is causing great challenges.)
We will send out an update tomorrow afternoon concerning the situation and how activities will be affected.
The games tonight at Northern Heights are not affected. We will be playing.
However, ALL YOUTH PRACTICES and other events being held at the school this evening are cancelled.
The middle school basketball bracket is attached for next week.
The Most Important Thing I do at CHHS is.... https://vimeo.com/247536383
Whose behind those glasses?
Freshmen win the canned food sculpture contest!
Student council delivering canned food to Hope House
CHES Third Graders in the dugout at Royal's Stadium on December 14, 2017.
Our stripes winners from left to right:
Adam Light – Self Discipline, Gavin Peine – Excellence, Jacey Clancy – Positive Attitude, Rory Legge – Integrity, Carlee Johnson – Respect, Allison Roelker – Service, and Chrome McCleary - Trust
Dear 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Parents,
Our Elementary Spelling Bee has been moved to January 9, 2018, at 1:00 pm in the theatre. I will post names of all participants after winter break.
Thank you and hope to see you there!
Mrs. Smith
High School Choir (with recent alumni guests)