Community Connect
May 14, 2012
Come support the CHS community by attending any of these events throughout the month of May. On May 19, the CHS music program will host its annual A Cappella Night in the theater at 7 p.m. The event will feature performances from the CHS music program’s co-ed a cappella group, Unstrumental... Read more »
New Superintendent Dan Stepenosky
Peyton Grenley - News Editor
May 11, 2012
In the beginning of August, current Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources Dan Stepenosky will replace Dr. Donald Zimring as the Las Virgenes Unified School District superintendent. He told The Courier about his new role and his plans for the future. Q: How is your new position different than your... Read more »
CHS music program participates in Heritage Festival
Jessica Fuld - Staff Writer
May 10, 2012
On March 28 to April 1, the CHS music program traveled to Washington D.C. to compete in the Heritage Festival. This was the first out of state program the CHS music program has competed in. The Wind Ensemble won the Gold 2nd award, Orchestra won the Gold award, Vivace won Gold 2nd and Maestoso won the... Read more »
FBLA’s hard work is rewarded
Kunal Aggarwal - Staff Writer
May 10, 2012
This year the CHS Future Business Leaders of America team was ranked 9th place overall in the local competition. In addition, they won 4thplace in “Management and Decision Making in the contest and 13 individual students placed in the various categories of the competition. The team had a record number... Read more »
Cal State and UC schools updates
Julia Shapiro - Staff Writer
May 10, 2012
The California public education program recently faced a serious funding crisis, forcing schools to reject many California students. For all 2013 high school graduates, Cal State schools have frozen enrollment for the fall semester. With these campuses closed, prospective students will be placed on a... Read more »
Community Connect
Jessica Smith - Staff Writer
April 16, 2012
Earth Day celebration The city of Calabasas will be hosting their 6th annual Earth Day Celebration on April 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Las Virgenes Creek on Agoura Road. The occasion is aimed toward all age groups and the purpose of the event is to educate people on how to save the Earth and... Read more »
Every 15 Minutes program speaks out to CHS students
Paige Yamron - Editor-In-Chief
April 5, 2012
Bursting into tears, I sat solemnly watching as the events unfolded before my eyes. The inner shield that once guarded my feelings broke, and I struggled to hold back my raw, unprotected emotions. Although the events that occurred over the past 2 days were staged, I can assure you that the emotions were... Read more »
CHS theater program performs student version of controversial musical Avenue Q
Julia Shapiro - Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
The CHS theater program is currently working on the puppet show and musical, Avenue Q. Through the use of puppets, the actors are given the opportunity to experiment with a new style of acting, while also comically addressing the problems associated with growing up and entering adulthood. The play... Read more »
LVUSD debates installing solar technology
Jessica Smith - Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
For the past year, the Las Virgenes Unified School District staff has been working to develop a plan to install solar technology at both CHS and Agoura High School. After receiving several proposals, the LVUSD staff recommended that the district use Borrego Solar to install the solar technology at both... Read more »
New classes for 2012-2013 school year
Jessica Smith - Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
Next year, four additional classes in the subjects of English, science, math and art will be offered to CHS students. Offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors CHS will implement a 3-D Multimedia Art class next year. 3-D Multimedia Art is a class in which students will use mediums such as old books,... Read more »