As part of our ongoing dedication to promoting positive school culture at Cinnaminson High School, each month we focus upon one attribute of positive culture and encourage students AND staff to spend the entire month focusing on that one attribute. We promote this in different ways by giving the students AND staff specific, yet simple, ways to model this behavior.
In the month of DECEMBER, the focus was COMPASSION.
For the month of JANUARY, the focus is INTEGRITY. Integrity means doing the right thing at all times and in all circumstances, whether or not anyone is watching. It takes having the courage to do the right thing, no matter what the consequences will be. Building a reputation of integrity takes years, but it takes only a second to lose, so never allow yourself to ever do anything that would damage your integrity. “Do what is right; let the consequence follow.”
Some characteristics that demonstrate Integrity:
- Be honest and practice ethical behavior in your interactions with others
- Be a role model
- Share recognition with others
- Be a team player
- Stand up for what you believe in
- Develop a positive attitude when facing objections
- Encourage and support others to speak up and voice their viewpoints
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!
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January represents bright beginnings, responsible reflection, and winter weather. Students and staff return to the winter quarter of the 2026 school year fresh and ready to pick up where they left off in December. Athletes for Social Justice hosted our second-quarter closing activity: a flag football game. The members of A4SJ are dedicated to creating an inclusive community of student-athletes by raising awareness, inspiring change, and advocating for social justice. The game kicked off Thanksgiving Eve at the close of the school day. With generous sponsorship from the Cinnaminson Education Association and the time of many student and staff volunteers, our township hosted a day of sports and school community in an intentionally welcoming space. We closed our work in 2025 with the Affinity reader leaders visiting the 4th grade for a reading lesson focused on Native American culture.
The staff equity committee finalizes planning winter, spring, and summer activities. We look forward to the fantastic student-driven events and programs for the remainder of the school year. Affinity leaders continue their once-monthly training sessions and weekly share-outs in their Monday homeroom. Student Affinity groups meet twice a month. Each group has its own identity, and participation is voluntary. Almost every group has seen new members this year. With the partnership of the NJEA PEP and Fast grants, the high school will be hosting a few community/school events. Please keep an eye out for invitations to our community events as we head into a busy season of celebrating heritage month and culture sharing.
As always, do not hesitate to email the CHS Equity Committee chairs with any comments or questions.
Sending you warm winter wishes,
Ms. Monique Bouggess and
Ms. Kim Mauroff
CHS Equity Chairs
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In the United States January is Braille Literacy Month and January 4th is recognized internationally as World Braille Day to honor the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the code. While hearing the word “braille” many often think of people who are blind. However, braille is beneficial to many individuals with visual impairments, including those with dual sensory loss and/or multiple disabilities.
Fun Facts
(Source: New England Consortium on Deafblindness - Perkins School for the Blind © 2021)
- Louis Braille was 15-years-old when he invented braille.
- Braille is a tactile code, not a language. In fact many languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic can be written and read in braille.
- A braille cell is made up of 6 raised dots.
- Every letter, number, punctuation, and symbol can be written in braille (including musical notes)! Braille can also change the typographical emphasis of a word or sentence (bold, italics, etc.)
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Historically Famous People with Blindness or Visual Impairments
- Helen Adams Keller (American author, activist and lecturer)
- Harriet Tubman (Abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War)
- Homer (legendary ancient Greek epic poet)
- Ray Charles (American pianist and musician)
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt (The 32nd President of the United States of America)
- Galileo Galilei (Italian astronomer, mathematician, physicist, and philosopher)
- Stevie Wonder (American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer)
- Claude Monet (A founder of French impressionist painting)
- Andrea Angel Bocelli (Italian operatic tenor and multi-instrumentalist)
- Joseph Pulitzer (Hungarian-American publisher)
- Marla Runyan (World class marathon runner)
- David Alexander Paterson (American politician and the former Governor of New York)
- Johnny Depp (American actor, producer, musician)
- Dame Judith Dench (English actress)
- Alice Walker (American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist)
YouTube Videos
Fun Activity for All
Literature for Young students:
- Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille
- My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay
- Colors of the Wind: The Story of Blind Artist and Champion Runner George Mendoza
- Looking Out for Sarah
- Can Kate See?
- See the Ocean
- A Picture Book of Helen Keller
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Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll: The Adventures of a Blind Japanese GirlBarefoot Books Children of the World
- Barefoot Books Children of the World
- Talkin' Guitar: A Story of Young Doc Watson
- Mandy Sue Day
- Brian's Bird
- The Secret Code (A Rookie Reader)
- Keep Your Ear on the Ball
Literature for Adolescents:
- Do You Remember the Color Blue?: The Questions Children Ask About Blindness
- Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Diary of Bess Brennan
- Seeing Lessons: The Story of Abigail Carter and America’s First School for Blind People
- The World at His Fingertips
- Who Was Helen Keller
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ARMED SERVICES INFORMATION SESSIONS
ALL GRADES: If you are interested in a career in the Armed Services. The Counseling Office will be having the following information session during lunch in the Counseling Office Conference room.
Army on 1/27 – please sign up by 1/23 in the Counseling Office, bring your lunch to the session
Army National Guard on 1/7 – please sign up by 1/5 in the Counseling Office, lunch is provided!
Air Force National Guard on 2/20 – please sign up by 1/9 in the Counseling Office, lunch is provided!
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The team is working hard and looking forward to having a great January. The boys defeated Riverside 38-37 to pick up their 1st win. We will have senior night on Thursday, January 22, vs. Pemberton, honoring Michael Jasmin, Shawn Munson, Henry Stewart, & Gabe Waters. |
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The girls basketball team has gotten off to a good start, with a 7-0 record. There’s some big games coming up, including the 1st round of the South Jersey Invitational. The team’s service learning game will be Monday, February 9th, and the senior night game is Wednesday, February 11th.
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At the midpoint of the season, the boys bowling team sits at 7-2 and 2nd place in the Patriot Division of the BCSL. With 8 seniors, the team is competitive not only with opponents but also amongst themselves. Ian Jungblut holds top honors for high game 240, high series 650, and top average with 192. Mathias Corona reached the milestone of 10K career pins on varsity, while Jonathan DePhilippo reached the 20k pin mark. In the 2nd half of the season, the boys look forward to challenging for 1st in the division as well as more individual accomplishments. |
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At the midpoint of the season, the girls' bowling team sits at 8-1 and 1st place in the Patriot Division of the BCSL. Abby Gordon holds high game honors with a 221, while Alianna Miller takes high series 577 and top average with 170. On 12/15/25 vs Pennsauken Tech, Nina Jacquet, Makaila Zammett, Elliana Malave, Alianna Miller, and Abby Gordon combined for a single-game score of 817, putting them on the CHS record board for the 3rd-highest single-game score in school history. Abby Gordon reached the career milestone of 10K pins on Varsity, with Elliana Malave hitting 15K pins and Alianna Miller reaching 20K. In the 2nd half of the season, the girls have their sights on finishing 1st place in the division as well as 1st place on the CHS record board. |
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The team is currently 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the division. The regular season will conclude by the end of January, and the team is already looking forward tothe playoffs. On January 21st versus Sterling, the team will honor its seniors, Brett Hess and Sophia Rocks. |
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The winter track team has had a nice start to the season, competing in two meets hosted by the SJTCA. These meets have served as good rust busters for the season, and after a long holiday break, the team is excited to get back into the full swing of things. The team has a number of exciting meets coming up in January, highlighted by the state relays on January 16th. |
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The boys team is currently 1-0 as a team and had a very good run of tournaments to begin their season. Dominic Marino is 8-0 with three tournament 1st place finishes, Davi Guimaraes is 8-1, and Ryan Marino is 8-1. Jake Barbich and Levi Jander have also secured tournament victories. Senior night will be on Wednesday, 2/18, versus Burlington Twp. |
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The Cinnaminson Girls Wrestling team is off to a historic and high-energy start this season! The program reached a major milestone recently by hosting its first-ever home quad meet, showcasing the growing strength and talent of our athletes. The team currently holds a solid 3-2 record, fueled by standout individual performances like that of Emilly DaSilva, who dominated the mats over winter break to bring home the gold medal from the Overbrook Open Tournament. Looking ahead, the momentum isn't slowing down; January promises to be an action-packed month filled with high-stakes matches and jamborees. We can’t wait to see what this determined group achieves next! |
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The varsity girls team has been working hard to learn new routines with new stunt groups. The girls are excited to continue with old and new traditions. We have welcomed 7 brand new cheerleaders to our JV team who have been enthusiastic about cheerleading at CHS. |
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Our Unified Basketball season is almost here! Games will begin in mid-January, and we’re excited to get our players and partners back on the court together. It’s shaping up to be a fun and inclusive season filled with teamwork, competition, and school spirit. Stay tuned for game dates and come out to support our team!
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Rehearsals for the 2026 Indoor Drumline & Indoor Color Guard begin this week. Our first competition is Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Millville High School. Both units have more student participation than ever before! |
If you plan on attending an away sport contest, here is a link to some of the ticketing in our area.
SJ Basketball & Wrestling Schools 2025-2026
School Type of Payment
BCIT- Medford Cash
BCIT- WEST Online
Bordentown Cash
Burlington TWP Cashless
Cinnaminson Cashless
Delran Cash
Doane Academy Cash/Card
Eastern Cash
Florence Cash
Haddonfield Cashless
Haddon Heights
Holy Cross Cash
Kipp Charter Cash
Kingsway Cashless
Maple Shade Cash
Moorestown Friends Cash
New Egypt Cash
Palmyra Cash
Pemberton Cash & Online
Pennsauken Tech Cash & Online
Rancocas Valley Regional Online Preferred (Cash for adults only at door)
Riverside Cashless
Seneca No Charge for Regular Season matches/games
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The Cinnaminson Township School District is proud of our brave and selfless service members who graduated from Cinnaminson High School. We want to recognize their service and sacrifice to the United States of America with a commemoration in their honor.
We are asking community members to submit information of Cinnaminson High School graduates who are active or veteran United States Armed Forces members. All submissions will be displayed on our Military Wall of Honor located in the main hallway outside the Main Office.
Our Initial List of Honorees are on the Wall. We will add new additions every summer.
Please complete the electronic form:
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Class/Club/Activities and Announcements
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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 emiling your nomination to Mrs. Leetz - leetzj@cinnaminson.com
#piratepride
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Just a reminder that your Graduation Fee and Form were due November 14th. If you took care of this already, thank you. If you did not, please go onto the CHS website under the tab "Students" and then click on the tab "Seniors" for information and the form required. Please reach out to Mrs. Elizabeth Kilroy ( kilroye@cinnaminson.com) or Mrs. Julie Leetz ( leetzj@cinnaminson.com) with any questions or concerns.
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NHS will be hosting their annual blood drive on Friday, February 6th in the Honor Gym. Students and community members will be able to donate. Schedules and information will be posted to CHS Social Media. |
Save the Date: Senior Trip Parent Meeting- Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 PM in the auditorium- at least one parent/guardian of a student attending the trip must attend the meeting. |
The CHS Spanish and French Clubs visited Riverview Estates to ring in the holidays after school on December 1st! Both clubs sang Christmas carols to the residents in Spanish, French, and English! This annual tradition has become a favorite for our club members! |
YEARBOOK INFO
- The 2026 Buccaneer Yearbook is now available for the regular price of $110.00. Namestamp option expires 3/1/26.
- Senior baby ads available. Final deadline is Friday, 1/23/26
- All yearbook and baby ad purchases are online - FOLLOW THIS LINK to purchase a yearbook or baby ad (scroll down to select baby ads on the site).
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Questions: Contact Mr. Iacono at iaconoc@cinnaminson.com
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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. |
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For those driving children to and from school each morning, please ensure that you follow all posted speed limits and drive safely through the surrounding neighborhoods when driving to and from school each day. We all are responsible for ensuring all children arrive at their respective schools safely each morning. |
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 |
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ESEA Section 8528 outlines provisions that give military recruiters the same access to secondary school students as recruiters from postsecondary institutions or prospective employers (e.g., college fairs, job fairs) and, when requested, requires LEAs to provide students’ names, addresses, electronic mail addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters. Parents who do not wish the district to provide name, address, and email information with military recruiters must notify the school in writing. A sample opt-out letter is available at the following link:
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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. |
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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. |
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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 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 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 FASFA. It’s quick, easy and the law. |
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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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Principal
Cinnaminson High School
Email: gormanr@cinnaminson.com
Website: chs.cinnaminson.com
Location: 1197 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ USA
Phone: 856-829-7770
Facebook: facebook.com/CinnaminsonHS
Twitter: @cinnaminsonHS
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