Cheney High School Counseling & Career Center

09/27/2021

If you are still interested in taking the PSAT, the registration window has been extended to October 5th or until seats are full. Please use the "Online Payment" tab located at the right of the Cheney School District Website. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ward ([email protected] or 559-4023) in the counseling center. The PSAT will be administered on October 13th in the main gym. For more information on the Practice Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) please visit the following website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

This is NOT a required test but highly recommended if post-secondary education is part of a student's plan once they graduate from CHS.
The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 | The College Board
Students in 10th and 11th grade can take the new PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 to measure readiness for college, access scholarships, and practice for the SAT.
collegereadiness.collegeboard.org

Students in 10th and 11th grade can take the new PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 to measure readiness for college, access scholarships, and practice for the SAT.

09/03/2021

Sophomores & Juniors who would like to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) will need to register as soon as possible at the business office or online, starting September 7th. . Registration deadline is September 14th. The cost is $18. The test will be administered October 13th, at 8:30 in the main gym at CHS. Juniors who are identified through the district as eligible for free and reduced lunch are not required to pay. Juniors who took the PSAT/NMSQT last year as a sophomore, can take the test again if they choose. This is NOT a required test but highly recommended for those considering post-secondary education.

Students in 10th and 11th grade can take the new PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 to measure readiness for college, access scholarships, and practice for the SAT.

05/06/2021

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04/19/2021

02/17/2021

https://www.ewu.edu/highschool/running-start/virtual-events/

Running Start allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to earn high school and college credit at the same time, tuition-free.

02/17/2021

http://www.nwjustice.org/apply-online

For cases involving government benefits, special education, consumer (including debt collection, consumer fraud) or loss of housing other than foreclosure (most problems in these categories), you can complete an online application. We will review your application and if you appear to be eligible fo...

02/12/2021

https://www.ewu.edu/highschool/running-start

You can earn up to 15 tuition-free credits per quarter, and up to two years of free college credit if attending full-time.

12/14/2020

Dear CHS Parents & Students,
CHS is implementing a program called Project SUCCESS. The goals of the program are to prevent and reduce alcohol, to***co, and other drug use, increase student understanding of adolescent challenges, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop positive coping strategies. Additionally, the program improves student, staff, and parent mental health awareness when su***de, according to the CDC, is the second leading cause of death for teens between the ages of 15-19. Through normative and targeted prevention/intervention strategies the program helps to minimize risk and increase personal protective factors.
The new Student Assistance Professional (SAP) Abigail Shepherd will collaborate with students, staff, and parents to enhance resilience and social competency skills, communication, decision making, stress & anger management, problem solving, and resistance to peer pressures. She will be available five days a week at CHS delivering a combination of 1:1 student supportive counseling and small groups that allow students to take a deeper dive into topics like personal recovery, prevention, and coping with others substance use. Student referrals are made to additional services when warranted.
Abigail has had seventeen years working in inpatient adolescent mental health settings, experience as a mental health clinician at Excelsior, a social worker in Spokane Public Schools, and as an Education Advocate working in nearby Juvenile Detention Facility Schools. “I am here to support equitable student driven wellness efforts by walking with students, families, and staff to increase awareness and embrace a growth mindset that highlights opportunities within challenge-building resilience.
Student referrals by self/parents/staff/peers are encouraged during this challenging time. You can reach Mrs. Shepherd at:
Abigail Shepherd MSW
Student Assistance Professional
Cheney High School
New ESD 101
Phone: (509)559-4022
Fax:(509)559-4115
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Use link to schedule a meeting:

12/12/2020

Come see Santa and support the Senior All-Nighter 2021!

11/23/2020

Late fall and winter months cause a decrease in sunlight and sometimes decrease levels of serotonin and melatonin. This can lead to depression with signs such as social withdrawal, school or work problems, substance abuse, anxiety, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

If you or someone you know is struggling and in crisis, the 24/7 Regional Crisis Line phone number is 1-877-266-1818.

Please know CHS counselors are available too:

https://chs.cheneysd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1571165&type=d&pREC_ID=1699733

11/20/2020

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

Parents and Guardians,

Please be aware that Cheney Public Schools will not be providing student meals during the week of Thanksgiving. As a reminder, parent – teacher conferences are being held virtually on Monday and Tuesday and the Thanksgiving Holiday is Wednesday through Friday.

Meal distribution will begin again on Monday, November 30th.

Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!

Helen Page, Assistant to the Superintendent