High School picture retakes are Monday, September 29! If you’re retaking your pictures, remember to bring your original picture packet with you.
If you need an new picture order form, you can download it from our website here: https://aptg.co/8q9dCl
The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime during tonight’s football game, but first, let’s get to know our incredible senior representatives!
Rileigh Abel is a senior from Canadian Lakes who participates in golf, basketball, and softball, and is a member of the National Honor Society. In her free time, she loves golfing and shopping. After graduation, Rileigh plans to attend Grand Valley State University to pursue a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Quinn Hatfield is a senior from Weidman who runs cross country and track and is actively involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, and MCYAC. She enjoys spending time with her friends and going shopping. Quinn plans to attend college to pursue a degree in Elementary Education.
Riley Rolston is a senior from Barryton who participates in both sideline and competitive cheer. She enjoys spending time with her family, and after graduation, she plans to attend Mid Michigan College to earn a business degree in Human Resources.
Jaxon Arntz is a senior from Mecosta who plays football, basketball, and runs track. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and eating. After high school, Jaxon plans to attend college and earn a degree in business.
Jacob Hull is a senior from Lake Isabella who competes in football, basketball, and track. He enjoys hanging out with his friends in his free time. After graduation, Jacob plans to attend college to major in accounting.
Nathan Thayer is a senior from Remus who enjoys fishing, golfing, working on his truck, and spending time with friends. Nathan also attends the Mecosta Osceola Career Center and plans to pursue a career in the trades after graduation.
We are so proud of these outstanding students and can’t wait to celebrate them at tonight’s Homecoming game! 🏈👑
🏈✨ It’s Homecoming Game Day, Warrior Nation! ✨🏈
The Warriors take on Grant tonight at 7:00 PM at Warrior Stadium – and we’ve got a full day of fun leading up to kickoff!
👟 Game Ball Relay – Our Varsity Cross Country Team is carrying tonight’s game ball over 50 miles through the entire district today! They start at Weidman Elementary and will visit every building before finishing at the Middle & High School Complex just before 3:00 PM. Follow their journey on the Chippewa Hills XC/ Track & Field Facebook page or live here: https://bluelane.io/SsllI4. Be sure to cheer them on if you see them running!
💪 Senior Football Player Visits – Our senior football players will also be visiting every school in the district today to pump up our Warriors and spread that Homecoming spirit before tonight’s game!
🏈 At the Game Tonight:
🔹Halftime: Homecoming Ceremony
🔹 Sports Boosters: They're selling Fate’s famous cheese brats, Warrior gear, and Spirit Bags filled with glow wands + noise makers (thunder sticks, cowbells, clappers & more!)
🔹 The Corner Cup: Back with their delicious drinks – grab yours early, they always sell out fast!
It’s going to be an unforgettable night filled with Warrior Pride, school spirit, and community fun. 💙❤️
Happy Homecoming, Warrior Nation!
Mickenna Ciloski – Junior from Remus. Mickenna is very active in Student Council, band, and cheer, and involved with her church. In her free time, she enjoys curling up with a good book. After high school, Mickenna plans to pursue a degree in Music Education.
Carter Vaughn – Junior from Mecosta. Carter attends the Mecosta Osceola Career Center and works in his spare time. He is interested in the trades and hopes to become a pipeline welder after high school.
Join us in celebrating Mickenna and Carter as part of our 2025 Homecoming Court! 🎉
We’ve heard some questions and concerns about the upcoming 2025 bond proposal, so we wanted to clear the air. Here’s a quick look at a few common myths—and the facts you need to know.
❌ Myth #1: This bond will raise my taxes.
✅ Fact: Not true! The bond is a zero mill increase, which means the tax rate will stay at 2.41 mills—still one of the lowest in the area. The way our current debt is structured allows us to address important facility needs without increasing your tax rate.
❌ Myth #2: Rising property values mean I’ll pay more.
✅ Fact: Property values are set by your local government, NOT the school district. While adjusted property values can change the dollar amount you pay per mill, the bond itself does not increase the tax rate.
❌ Myth #3: The district can use bond money for anything it wants.
✅ Fact: By law, bond funds must be used strictly for facilities and infrastructure, not for salaries or operating expenses. This includes:
• Renovating classrooms and updating HVAC systems
• Improving safety and security, like secure entrances, updated locks, and modern fire alarms
• Expanding gym and community spaces
We hope this clears up some of the confusion! The 2025 bond proposal is about making our schools safe, modern, and welcoming spaces for students while also providing community benefits.
Want to learn more? Check out our full breakdown of the bond and what it means for Chippewa Hills students and families here: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
Please join us on Friday, October 3 at our home varsity football game for Warriors vs Cancer, a special community event honoring all those affected by cancer. 🎗️
🔔 Halftime Celebration: All cancer warriors—those who have fought and those still fighting—are invited to ring the Warrior Victory Bell during halftime as a symbol of strength and hope.
🕯️ Luminaries: Dedicate a luminary in honor of loved ones touched by cancer. These will be displayed along the track throughout the evening, lighting the way with remembrance and support. We will have extra luminary bags available at the game if you would like to create one as well.
If you would like to ring the bell or dedicate a luminary, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/NZJ2iC1PDADHLNxm8
Warrior Nation, let’s come together for this powerful evening to show support, celebrate courage, and honor every member of our community touched by cancer. ❤️💙
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Ashtin Snyder is a sophomore from Canadian Lakes. She a member of the Warriors basketball and track teams, and in her free time she plays soccer for AYSO. After graduation, Ashtin plans to attend college and pursue a career in Optometry.
Jake Edwards is a sophomore from Weidman. A three-sport Warrior athlete, Jake competes in football, wrestling, and track. Outside of school and sports, he enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.
Join us for the Chippewa Hills 2025 Homecoming Parade tonight at 6 PM at the Middle School & High School complex. The parade follows the loop around the campus.
Here are a few last-minute reminders to help ensure everything runs smoothly.
🚗 Parking & Drop Off Info:
- See the attached map for parade route and parking information.
- Please do not park in the Middle School lot as that is reserved for parade float line-up.
- If your student is walking in the parade, please drop them off in the High School upper lots and they can walk over to the Middle School lot.
- Parade parking is available in all other lots around campus, but please watch for “No Parking” signs along the parade route.
- Arrive early! Traffic often backs up at the corner of M-66 and Arthur Road, so please allow extra time.
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs, grab a good spot, and enjoy the parade!
🏈 After the parade, stick around for the High School’s PowderPuff football games at Warrior Stadium at 7 PM.
🍕 And come hungry! The Chippewa Hills Sports Boosters will have concessions open at 5 PM. They’ll pause during the parade and reopen afterwards for the PowderPuff games. This is a great chance to grab some dinner while enjoying the fun.
Let’s pack the campus with Warrior spirit tonight – see you soon! ❤️💙
Meet our Freshman Representatives for Homecoming 2025, Brooklyn Halcomb and Colby Ray!
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Brooklyn Halcomb – Freshman from Canadian Lakes. She's a member of both the volleyball and basketball teams. In her free time, Brooklyn enjoys practicing sports, creating art, baking, and spending summer days at the beach. After high school, she hopes to continue her education at the University of Alabama or the University of Michigan.
Colby Ray – Freshman from Canadian Lakes. A dedicated Warrior, he plays football, runs track, bowls, and serves as a freshman class officer. In his free time, Colby enjoys water sports, hunting, football, bowling, and spending time with friends and family. After high school graduation, he plans to serve his community by becoming a volunteer firefighter.
Our Chippewa Hills Equestrian Team earned an impressive 4th place at Regionals this past weekend! Freshmen Madilynn O’Neil and Tessa Ziegler represented the Warriors with amazing rides throughout the competition.
The Regionals are part of the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA), a nonprofit that promotes horsemanship education, interscholastic participation, and adult-supervised coaching for students in grades 5–12. Competing against 29 other teams at the Midland County Fairgrounds, our Warriors showcased their skill, dedication, and love for the sport.
We are so proud of our riders’ hard work and want to give a special thank you to the coaches, parents, and sponsors who make the Equestrian Team possible! ❤️💙
Our Warriors are ready to celebrate Homecoming next week! We are proud to announce this year’s Homecoming Court:
Back Row: Freshman Representatives Brooklyn Halcomb and Colby Ray, Sophomore Representatives Ashtin Snyder and Jacob Edwards, Junior Representatives Mickenna Ciloski and Carter Vaughn (not pictured).
Front Row: Senior Representatives Rileigh Abel, Jacob Hull, Quinn Hatfield, Jaxon Arntz, Riley Rolsten, and Nathan Thayer (not pictured).
Congratulations, Warriors!
Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office takes all threats seriously and will remain on scene until the investigation and search are concluded.
Mark your calendars! CHHS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 1, from 4-7 PM.
No appointments are needed. Teachers will be available in their classrooms to meet with parents. Stop by, ask questions, and stay connected with your student’s learning.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🔹 No Tax Rate Increase – the rate stays at 2.41 mills, one of the lowest in the area.
🔹 Safe Schools – secure entries, modern fire alarms, updated locks, and ADA accessibility.
🔹 Better Learning Environments – renovated classrooms, updated kitchens and restrooms, improved heating/cooling.
🔹 Expanded Gym Space – new auxiliary gym with on-campus wrestling room, walking track, and open to the community for fitness and events.
This proposal benefits all 1,800+ of our Warriors while keeping costs smart and responsible.
Election Day: November 4, 2025
Absentee ballots available: September 25
🔗 Learn more: https://www.chsd.us/page/2025-bond-proposal
A quick friendly reminder – the informational meeting for the Warriors Worldwide 2027 Europe Trip is almost here, and we'd love to see you there! This trip is not school sponsored; it is offered through Warriors Worldwide & EF Tours. It is open to both students (middle & high school) and adults.
RSVP (using the link below) and attend the Sept. 17 meeting for your chance to win gift cards, door prizes, and additional trip discounts!!! If you can't make it to Wednesday's meeting, fill out the RSVP and click the option that says you can't make the meeting, but you'd like more information about the trip.
Meeting Details:
🔹Date: September 17
🔹Time: 6:00 PM
🔹Location: Chippewa Hills High School - LGI Room
🔹RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/bnp3kgw
We cannot wait to tell you more about this trip of a lifetime!!
🎥✨ The Warrior View is Back! ✨🎥
We’re excited to kick off a new year of The Warrior View, produced by Mr. Dore’s Digital Media class!
In each episode, students bring you the latest highlights and stories from around the high school—covering the hottest Warrior news you won’t want to miss.
New episodes will be shared regularly on Fridays and posted to the class YouTube channel: CH Student Broadcast. Make sure to subscribe and follow along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCKlUBurX_s
Join us for a Senior Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 PM in the CHHS Auditorium.
We’ll be covering all things Senior Year—including:
✔️ Senior activities
✔️ Graduation
✔️ Post-graduation planning
✔️ College applications
✔️ FAFSA
This is an important night to get the information you need as we help your student prepare for graduation and life after high school. We look forward to seeing you there!
