Announcements
Chatfield High School Daily Announcements
Friday, September 11, 2026
Day: 8
“You have to take risks if you want to achieve something in life.”-Dipa Karmaker
All Student Announcements (7-12):
2025-2026 Yearbooks!!
There are extra yearbooks available for anyone who wants one!
The cost is $84.83 ($79.00 plus sales tax). Please send an email to Mr. Simpson (Yearbook Advisor) at tsimpson@chatfieldschools.com to have him leave one for you in the high school office. Please wait for a response from Mr. Simpson before bringing a check to the office, extra yearbooks are not kept in the front office. Checks should be made out to Chatfield Public Schools.
Anyone interested in writing or taking photos for the Union Street Journal- Please meet in room 119 on Tuesday, Sept. 15th, during access time. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, email Rachel Schieffelbein at rschieffelbein@chatfieldschools.com
Delta is a CHS organization whose purpose is to create positive change in our school. If you want to find out more and get involved, please complete this form by Wednesday, September 23rd: https://forms.gle/M72B2Qqs8U38vQCn7
***Returning Delta members do not need to fill out the application; just plan to come to the first all-group meeting on Thursday, October 1st.
Art Club will officially begin on Wednesday, September 16th! We will meet in Ms. Potter's room (112) from 3:15-4:45pm. Bring some art to work on and come ready to learn about everything we do in Art Club throughout the year. New members are always welcome!
HOCO 2026 Dress Up Days and Events!
Monday 9/14: America Monday
Tuesday 9/15: Tourist Tuesday 🗺
Wednesday 9/16: Color Wars
-Seniors: Black
-Juniors: White
-Sophomores: Blue
-Freshmen: Red
-Eighth Grade: Yellow
-Seventh Grade: Brown
-Teachers: Rainbow
Thursday 9/17: Country vs. Country Club
Friday 9/18: Gopher Spirit!
Evening Events are for grades 9-12
Monday- Bon Fire + Bean Bags 7:30pm-9:00pm
Teams can sign up on the sheet outside the counselors office.
Tuesday- No Event- Rest Up!
Wednesday - Powder Puff 7:30pm (Starting with Jr vs Soph)
Thursday - Volleybros after Girls Varsity Game
Friday 9/17: Coronation and Pep Fest starting at 2:05. Grades 7-12
Football Game at 7 pm
HOCO Dance: Grades 9-12 Saturday 9/18: 8:00 pm-10:00 pm @ High School Gym
-Admission $5
HOCO Dance forms for out of town guests can be picked up in the office on Wednesday, September 9th and returned by Wednesday, September 16th.
Out of town guests must currently be enrolled as a 9th-12th grade student. . Dance Reg Homecoming 2026
Senior High Announcements (9-12):
Seniors: Please report to the gym- Friday, Sept. 11th after attendance has been taken in access. The 2026 Homecoming Court will be announced. Those on court will need to meet for a photo and information and Senior Athletes will need to meet for information as well.
9-12 Grade: Sept 15-16th 9-12 Vote for King and Queen
September 19th HOCO Dance in HS Gym- Homecoming Dance at H.S. gym for 9-12 graders from 8 – 10:00 pm, cost $5.00. Out of town guest forms are due by September 16th. Students who leave will not be allowed back in. . Dance Reg Homecoming 2026
PowderPuff shirts are ready to be ordered at Threads. Order at their store website Chatfield Spirit Wear 2026-2027 | Threads Custom Apparel | powered by OrderMyGear the color for your grade
Black-Seniors
White- Juniors
Blue- Sophomores
Red- Freshmen
and they will print the design on it. Everyone should order ASAP!! Ideally by midnight this Thursday, Sept. 10th.
Engineering Machine Design Contest machine build starts now for the 2027 competition season
Theme: "Engineering the Invisible Universe: Atoms to Applications at the Nanoscale."
New this year: The 2x2 build. Work with a partner on a mini Rube Goldberg machine
Team builds: 3-12 students on a 5x5 chain reaction machine
See Mrs. Gathje soon if interested. Work happens during access time.
Counselor News:
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is hosting its annual Radiology Imaging Programs Open House,
Radiology Imaging Programs Open House 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
See information outside Mrs. Duxbury's Office.
Middle School Announcements (7-8):
If you are interested in being a part of Middle School Council complete the application link below.
Middle School Council Application Link
Applications are due by Friday, September 11th at 3:10. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 10th during access, after the pledge in Mrs. Daniels’ room for any student who is interested in learning more about it before filling out the application.
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Choice of Uncrustable, Choice of Snack Loaf, Choice of Muffin, Frosted Long John, Yogurt Selection, Cheese Stick, Juice Selection
Classic Café: Tator Tot Casserole, Dinner Roll, Chef’s Vegetable, Fruit and Veggie Bar
Diner: BBQ Rib Sandwich, Pepperoni Pizza
Grab & Go: Chicken Caesar Salad
Extracurricular Activities:
Friday, September 11th
5:00 Varsity Volleyball at Aerie Challenge (Apple Valley)
7:00 Football at Dover-Eyota
Saturday, September 12th
8:00 C/7th Grade/8th Grade Volleyball at Stewartville Tournament
9:00 Varsity Volleyball at Aerie Challenge (Apple Valley)
9:00 Cross Country at Luther All-American Invite
GO GOPHERS!