**Updated to reflect a date correction** Check out the upcoming CHS events!

**8th Grade Student/Parent Meeting** Incoming freshmen and their parents will meet with Mrs. Piper, CHS Counselor, at the CJHS Auditorium on Thursday, May 16, 5:30 pm.

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Take a few minutes to check out the valuable information and resources available at https://www.dea.gov/onepill. Also remember that Childress ISD's HELPme app is always available to any of our students who need to request help or resources for themselves or a friend. A crisis text line is also available through the app.

**8th Grade Student/Parent Meeting** Incoming freshmen and their parents will meet with Mrs. Piper, CHS Counselor, at the CJHS Auditorium on Thursday, May 16, 5:30 pm.

In light of the tragic loss of one of our students, Chanson Carr, Childress Junior High 8th Grader, today in a car accident, our hearts are heavy with grief. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this devastating loss. We stand together as a community in support during this difficult time, offering our love, strength, and resources to all those in need of comfort and assistance. We will have counselors available on campuses Monday to offer services to students and staff. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Don't forget! CJHS Immunization Clinic is today at the CJHS library from 3-5pm! Parents must be present and bring your insurance card as well!

Childress High School wins District UIL Academic Meet!

Upcoming drills to be conducted: 4/4 Severe Weather Drill, Childress Elementary 4/11 Severe Weather Drill, Childress Junior High 4/17 Fire Drill, Childress High School 4/19 Severe Weather Drill, Childress High School 4/25 Fire Drill, Childress Elementary 5/2 Fire Drill, Childress Junior High

The Fire Department was called to the Childress Junior High School to check out an issue in the kitchen. All students and staff are safe.

🚨Bobcat Baseball for Saturday 3/16 is canceled🚨

🚨Game time Time changes for Lady Cat Softball and Bobcat Baseball 2pm today, 3/16🚨

**PLEASE NOTE!** The intersection in front of the junior high (Commerce and Ave G NW) is now an all-way stop at ALL TIMES. Thank you for watching out for pedestrians and helping keep all of our Bobcats safe!

Check out https://www.childressisd.net/o/childress/page/employment-opportunities for current employment opportunities!

Childress sports schedules this week!

Reminder: Friday, March 1, 2024, will be a 12:30 release day for all campuses. Lunch will be served on an early schedule, and buses will run.

The Childress Track Meet and Childress Baseball Tournament games have been canceled today. Baseball games will resume tomorrow.

Please keep our neighbors to the north in your prayers as they deal with the aftermath of these tragic wildfires.

Friday, March 1, 2024, will be an Early Release Day. The campuses will release at 12:30 pm and buses will run at that time. Please support the Bobcats as they play in the Regional Tournament. The Bobcats will play in the Semifinal game on March 1, 2024 at Frenship HS with a 6pm start time.

The Wellington track meet this week has been cancelled. We will be hosting a combined JH / HS track meet here in Childress on Thursday (2/29). I am attaching a schedule of events! This is for both JH and HS girls and boys in replace of the Wellington track meet!

HELPme is a tool that works by empowering students, parents, and staff to ask for and receive the help they need with dignity and privacy. All users will have access to the HELPme mobile app, which has three main features: • GET RESOURCES: If you or your family need assistance with food, shelter, transportation, or domestic violence – enter your zip code in the Get Resources section of the app, and you will be provided with links to local resources who can help you. There is also a video library of wellness resources, including topics such as Stress & Anxiety, Bullying, Suicide Prevention, and Anger Management. • CRISIS TEXT LINE: If you are experiencing a painful emotion, click the Crisis Text Line button, and you will be connected to a crisis counselor. The counselor will introduce themselves and invite you to share your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Everything is confidential and you never have to share anything you don’t want to. The counselor will help you sort through your feelings until you are feeling calm and safe. • ASK FOR HELP If you would like to request help directly from your school, click the Ask for Help button. You can request help for yourself, a friend, or your family. Your request will remain anonymous, or you can choose to identify yourself. A trusted adult from your school will respond by messenger to gather more information and/or provide the help requested.