CHES - Capitol Heights Elementary

08/19/2026

🚨 TODAY ONLY: DONATIONS ARE DOUBLED! 🚨

It's the final countdown to the 1st day of school! We cannot wait to see you all!!

We’re working to bring the Collaboration Cafe to life at CHES with flexible hallway seating for our students—and every donation made today goes twice as far!

Please consider giving and help us turn this big idea into a real space for learning, collaboration, and creativity. ❤️💙

🔗 https://www.donorschoose.org/project/the-collaboration-cafe-transforming-hal/10359208/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_2840617&rf=directlink-dc-2026-08-project-teacher_2840617&challengeid=20560256

08/16/2026

🐾💙❤️ CHES COUGAR CONNECTION - BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION! ❤️💙🐾

Welcome back, Cougars! 🎉 Our 2026–2027 CHES Cougar Connection: Back-to-School Edition is packed with important information to help families start the new school year prepared and connected! 📚✨

Inside, you’ll find important back-to-school reminders, schedules, transportation information, upcoming events, resources, and more!

📰 CLICK THE LINK BELOW to read the Back-to-School Edition!

https://app.smore.com/n/ajwxun

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Let’s ROAR into an amazing new school year, Cougars! 🐾

Read. Connect. Stay Informed. ROAR! 💙❤️

CHES Cougar Connection

07/30/2026

🌱🌞 Look What’s Growing at CHES! 🌞🌱

We’re so excited that our CHES Green Club garden has produced a beautiful harvest!

A huge thank you to Ms. Hudson for faithfully checking on and caring for the garden all summer long. Her dedication has helped our students’ hard work continue to flourish, and now we’re enjoying the fruits (and vegetables!) of that effort!

We can’t wait to see what else grows this season! 💚🌿

07/30/2026

🎉 The countdown to the 2026–2027 school year has begun!

Assistant Principal Tease and Mrs. Walton are all smiles at the PGCPS Hiring Event as they search for an outstanding Paraprofessional to join the CHES family! We can’t wait to welcome another dedicated team member as we prepare for an exciting year of learning and growth.

💙❤️

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

YOU ARE INVITED!!! Our COMMUNITY PARTNERS - House of Healing DMV is having a Back to School Event and you are welcome to come! Join them on Sunday, August 30th at 11:00am for FREE school supplies, haircuts, clothes and more!! ♥️🐾
House of Healing - DMV, Inc.

07/28/2026

📢 ATTENTION PGCPS FAMILIES! 🎓

The PGCPS TAG Late Lottery is now open for select Talented and Gifted (TAG) Center Schools!

If you missed the initial lottery application, there may still be an opportunity for your child to join a TAG Center program. Available seats are offered on a first come, first served basis while space remains available.

Please review the flyer below for important information, eligibility, participating schools, and application instructions. If your neighborhood TAG Center is listed, contact the school as soon as possible to request a Late Lottery paper application.

⏰ Don't wait—registration should be completed by July 31 to help ensure transportation can be established.

Please feel free to share this post with families who may benefit from this opportunity!

07/09/2026

📚✏️ School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒🐾

Dear CHES Families,

The 2026–2027 School Supply Lists are now available!

Please click the link below to view the complete supply lists in English and Spanish so your child will be ready for a fantastic start to the new school year.

📎 School Supply List (English & Spanish):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bM1Myjp2WJgyRZB8WTem3bz8X8i2tyF2aB0_UjQSblQ/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for helping us prepare for another amazing year of learning. We can't wait to welcome our Cougars back to school!