This is an inclement weather update. All Spotsylvania County Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, December 15. Schools will open two hours late. 12-month employees and essential employees are to report to work on time as safety permits. All other employees will report two hours late.
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD'S REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022, HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Congrats to Isbelle Cruz/Jazmin Archila and Molly Buckingham for the honorable mention recognition for the Holiday Fashion Design Contest. The top 36 designs for the all county contest on December 8th at the Salem Library competed. The Public will be allowed to vote for the favorite through out the month. Be sure to stop by and cast your vote.
Attention Seniors, there will be a Courtland movie night at Paragon Theaters this Friday night (December 2nd). Seniors can go see a movie and tickets will only be $9 if you show valid student identification at guest services. Arrive about 30 minutes before your scheduled movie time because processing the discount will take longer. Wear a Courtland shirt to show your senior spirit. Seniors, this is not a school sponsored event but it is an exciting opportunity that your Senior Board organized for you.
Don't forget! The first of our Advanced HS Programs Information Night is TONIGHT at Courtland HS. Come by at 6pm and learn about IB, CGS, and CTE opportunities!
Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness is THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY at the Southpoint Walmart. More information: https://5il.co/1k6qu
Homecoming Spirit Updates:
Seniors are currently in the lead for participating in spirit days with 68 points, Freshmen are on their heels with 61 points. Students please remind your teachers to submit the google form to get credit for participating in our Spirit Days.
Money wars is going on during all lunches this week also. Sophomores are in the lead and have donated $29.23, followed by the Seniors with $26.75. In total we have collected $76.51. All money collected will go to buy Christmas gifts for children in need. So bring in your loose change and dollar bills to help families in need and earn some spirit points for your grade level.
Today is the last day to get ticket codes. Please have your debt slip sign before coming upstairs to get a code to buy your ticket on Ticket Spicket. You must have turned in a debt slip and be on the official list to be able to get into the dance on Saturday, even if you have somehow bought a ticket already. If you are not on our list, then you will not get in. Guest forms should have already been turned into be able to bring a guest from another school. If we don't have an approved form for a guest they will not be allowed into the dance. We look forward to seeing you all Saturday night.
On October 10, 2022, the School Board voted to extend Fall Break to include Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22. This means students and staff will have the entire week of November 21-25 off, and will return to class on Monday, November 28.
Because of the added Student/Teacher holiday, this means that the number of Inclement Weather Days will be reduced by two. Days 1-7 will not be made up.
If you missed your picture in August, Thursday, October 13 is your last chance to take them and be included in the yearbook! Freshmen will go down at 8am, Sophomores and 9am and Juniors at 10 am. Teachers can go during their planning or before school starting at 7am. The photographer will be here until 12pm.
Congratulation to the Golf Team on finishing Regional Runner-Ups and advancing to the State Tournament! The team shot a 307 on day 2 to secure the bid! Congratulations to Jack Hayden, Lucas Ogden, Ethan Hughes, Landon Perdue, Kellan Perdue & Karsten Ellia & Good Luck at the State Tournament!
Head over to Longhorn Steakhouse Southpoint this Saturday, September 24th between 9am and 1pm for a car wash to help our CHS Choir make it to Universal Studios this January!
NHS Applications are due today at 2:20! If you received an invite, don't forget to get your application submitted.
We're hosting a FREE clothing and food event on Friday, 9/30 from 5-7 PM! Fredericksburg Area Regional Food Bank will be there with food donations. Moss Free Clinic & Extra Community Resources will also be available. See more: www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/article/835136
ATTENTION STUDENTS & PARENTS: The payment deadline for 9th and 11th graders wishing to take the PSAT is this Friday, September 9th!
16 exchange students from Spain will be visiting Courtland from September 16-29. If you're interested in hosting one of these students, stop by Mrs. Prudencio's room (113) for more information about this exciting opportunity to share American life & culture with a new friend from Spain.
Students looking for an accepting and welcoming space are invited to join the Gay-Straight Alliance for our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 7th at 2:30 in room 234. Snacks will be provided and we discuss activities for the year. Contact Mr. Lamb with any questions.
Picture Day is tomorrow! Make sure you come ready! You will go with your 9/10 PE Class and 11th Grade English Class.
SCA would like to welcome everyone back to school with a Spirit Week during the first full week of school 8/15 - 8/19. The Theme is "Would You Rather". Monday: Winter or Summer, Tuesday: Baseball Hat or Beanie, Wednesday: Solid or Pattern, Thursday: Crocs or Sneakers, Friday: Blue or Gray. We hope you will join us in showing your school spirit! GO COUGARS
It's a great day to be a Cougar! We are glad to have our halls and classrooms filled with new and old students!