As part of our ongoing dedication to promoting positive school culture at Cinnaminson High School, each month we will decide upon one attribute that will be our focus. Our plan is to encourage students AND staff to spend the entire month focusing on that one attribute. We will promote this in different ways by giving the students AND staff specific, yet simple, ways to model this behavior.

For the month of DECEMBER, the focus is COMPASSION. Compassion arises through empathy and is an essential part of everyday life. There are many ways to show compassion for others. Compassion is: an emotion coming from the heart; it is easing the suffering and pain of those around us; it is being open-minded and non-judgmental. It is ignoring differences and finding commonalities to relate to what someone else is going through. You can show compassion to a friend, fellow student, teacher or other staff members, and your family in these ways:

Be Empathetic

Be Encouraging

Be an Advocate

Be considerate and thoughtful

Be giving and caring

Please help us by encouraging your child(ren) to demonstrate these simple acts each month. We look forward to fostering a culture of Commitment, Honor, and Spirit at CHS!

Studies show that three in ten students have an anxiety disorder by the age of 18.

Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.

If you worry your child may be struggling with anxiety, please contact their counselor for additional assistance.

The boys basketball team will have 5 new faces on the floor this winter, along with an inexperienced bench. The team opens up at home on 12/15 vs Bordentown. On 12/17, we will host Willingboro, and I will present Drew & Noah with their 1,000-point basketballs.

The girls basketball team is looking forward to another exciting and successful season. The girls will have 2 seniors, both returning starters, in Shiloh Moore and Norah Quinn. They open up the season at home on Monday, December 15th.

The boys and girls bowling teams are looking forward to an exciting 25-26 season. Practice began on 11/17 with each team having 15 members. Both teams are motivated and focused on improving upon their previous season's finishes. A few of the top bowlers have their sights set on finishing in the top 100 of NJ and competing in the individual state championships. All the bowlers are looking forward to a successful season. 

 The swim team is looking forward to another great season. After graduating 10 seniors last year, there has been a large freshman class to replace them, along with upperclassmen joining the team this year. This year’s team hopes to repeat past success with several Meet of Champions qualifiers and a deep playoff run led by seniors Brett Hess and Sophia Rocks. The first meet will be against Pemberton at CCTS in Sicklerville on Friday, December 5th, at 4:45 PM.

The boys and girls winter track program is looking forward to an exciting 25-26 season. The team last year enjoyed taking advantage of being able to race at the new UPenn indoor track facility, and will be returning for even more meets this season. The boys' team finished 3rd at sectionals last season, and is looking to build on that success, as well as the girls team, looking to build on their 5th place sectional finish last year. The season will kick off on Thursday, December 16th, at the Cherokee Throwdown #1, and the track athletes will get their first taste of competition on the 20th at SJTCA #2 at UPenn’s Ott Center.

The boys are ready for a great season. With strong numbers and returning veterans, the team has high aspirations for the 2025-2026 season. Senior Dominic Marino is three wins away from 100 career, senior Davi Guimaraes aims to return to Regions and make a run at states, and we will have a strong core group of freshmen who will make an immediate impact on our lineup. The team's first home dual meet is December 16th vs. Bordentown.   

The moment is here! We are thrilled to announce the formation of the Cinnaminson Girls Wrestling Team. These determined athletes are ready to compete and showcase their skills on the mat this season. Catch the Lady Pirates in their very first competition on December 18th at Pemberton.

The JV and Varsity teams are looking forward to cheering on their Pirates this basketball season. With some familiar faces and some new ones, the girls are looking forward to performing new routines and practicing in new stunt groups.

 Play Unified will begin its Varsity season in January with an 8-game schedule. Play Unified is a program that brings students with and without disabilities together to train, compete, and build meaningful friendships through inclusive sports. It celebrates teamwork, acceptance, and the idea that we are stronger when everyone plays together.

All physicals and registrations must be completed by January 5th in order to participate. If you would like to sign up or have any questions, please see Mrs. Rella or Mr. Digney.

Please come out and support your Play Unified Pirates this season!

Every day, CHS teachers & staff are doing great things for their students. So let's recognize & celebrate them!

Each month, the Golden Apple Award is given to a staff member. Please consider recognizing someone who has made an impact in your life or the life of another by emailing your nomination to Mrs. Leetz - leetzj@cinnaminson.com

If your child is absent or late to school, written verification to satisfy the requirements of the attendance policy must be submitted to the Attendance Office within two school days, by 8:00 AM on the third day, if the request of the absence is to be considered excused. This is a particular concern when calculating Winner’s Circle.

Please remember that students are to be dropped off in the lane in front of the school only. Students are not to be dropped off in the parking lot. We want to make sure that students arrive at school as safely and efficiently as possible. Dropping off students in the parking lot increases the interactions between cars and students and delays the main drop-off line as more students need to cross the drop-off lane in the crosswalk.

For the safety of your children, we will be requiring that when a student is released from school on an Early Dismissal for any reason, any person (including the parent) picking up your child must present photo identification. As a reminder, we will only release your child to a parent/guardian or emergency contact. Again, this is for the safety of your children.

Parents who are picking up your child/children after practice/games, please do not park and wait in the lane of traffic in front of the gymnasium. Please park in the parking lot and wait for your child. Parking in the lane of traffic causes safety issues on many levels. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

All Young Men Who Are 18 Years Old, Or About To Turn 18: You are legally obligated to register with Selective Service. By registering, you add your name to a list of all men in the nation, 18-25. The list would be used to identify men for possible military service in case of a national emergency. You must also register with the Selective Service to receive Federal Student Aid for college. The law says that all 18-year-old men must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday. You can register with the Selective Service in less than 2 minutes via the internet at www.sss.gov, or you can go to the Post Office and complete a registration form. You can also register online when filling out your FAFSA. It’s quick, easy, and the law.

If you have not already done so, please consider joining the Cinnaminson Alumni Network. Instructions for registering for the CAN are available here: Cinnaminson Alumni Network. The CAN is a great way to stay connected with CHS, network with fellow graduates, and for new generations of CHS Alumni to connect with professional mentors from Cinnaminson. We hope you will take a moment to consider joining.

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