Week of Oct 5 - OCt 9 , 2026

GROWING THROUGH CHANGE

September 28, 2026

Happy Monday, Stingrays!

It was a joy to spend time with some of our freshmen at lunch on Friday. These class meetings give us a chance to get to know students, help them connect with their assistant principal, and talk about how they can make the most of their high school experience. We look forward to meeting with more of the Class of 2030 this Friday.

College and Career Time Begins Friday

Beginning this Friday, October 2, students will have dedicated time to explore college, career, and other opportunities after high school. Our counseling and college and career team has been preparing lessons to help students think about their interests, goals, and next steps.

Homecoming Is Almost Here!

Homecoming week is coming up, with the football game on Friday, October 9, and the dance on Saturday, October 10, at Coastal Academy High School. During halftime at the football game, our staff will perform their annual dance! We look forward to celebrating with our students and families. Homecoming Dance tickets go on sale this week, and we will share more information about ticket sales, dance expectations, and the week’s activities soon.

Staff Shout-Outs

Our teachers and staff work hard each day to encourage, challenge, and support their students. As they continue encouraging our students, we would love for them to receive encouragement for the impact they are making in the classroom and throughout our campus. If your student has shared something positive about a teacher or staff member, please consider completing our Staff Shout-Out Form. You can also complete the form together with your student. Your words can be a meaningful way to recognize and encourage the people who help make Coastal Academy High School such a special community.

SFP Military Form

Families, please take a moment to complete the SFP Military Form if it applies to your household. Completing this form helps us keep our school records accurate and connect eligible students and families with available support and resources.

Looking Ahead

Friday, October 2: College and Career Time begins
Friday, October 9: Homecoming pep rally and football game
Saturday, October 10: Homecoming dance
Thursday, October 15: Financial Aid Night
Monday, October 26: PSAT

Thank you for the encouragement and communication you continue to share with our team. I especially want to thank the families who filled out Staff Shout-Outs this past week. Your kind words mean so much to our teachers and staff. Taking a moment to recognize the people who support your students helps them feel seen and appreciated, and it strengthens the community we are building together. We are grateful to partner with you!

Go Stingrays!

Grant Stephenson
Principal
Coastal Academy High School

Weekly ASB & Admin Student Announcements

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Staff Boo Baskets!

Stingray Family Partners

We Need You!

We want to partner to create meaningful and fun opportunities to foster a connected Stingray community, support our dedicated staff, and enrich our children’s high school experience.

Staff Boo Baskets have been delivered! Watch for the “Boo Signs” to go up on doors and desks to show how many staff have gotten a “Boo Treat Basket” as the treat fun gets paid forward during the month of October

Military Appreciation: We want to show support and appreciation for our military families! Please make sure you are listed as a military family at CAH with this quick SFP Military Form

Interest Form: Click here to fill it out — we’ll be in touch soon!

Staff Favorites/Wish List is now available! Surprise a teacher with something for their classroom or spoil some Stingray Staff who deserve it! 2026-2027 Faculty Favorites (Responses) - Google Sheets

2026-2027 WishList: Click here to view and purchase items from the school wishlist.

Submit Parent Volunteer Hours: CAH- Parent Volunteer Submission Form

Please contact us if you intend to regularly volunteer in person to receive Live Scan information (stingrayfamilypartners@gmail.com)

Stingray Family Partners Donations: All donations go straight into making our campus events more exciting, creative, and fun for both staff and students! Choose any amount between $1 and $250. Click here to donate.

Counselor Corner

The Counseling Team is here for students and their families to assist with your academic needs, provide you with college and career resources, and support your social and emotional needs.

Counseling Team:

Kennedy Kuenzi (previously Ursua), Counselor (student last names A-L)

Mary Reihner, Counselor (student last names M-Z)

Daisy McDuffee, Counseling Technician

Community Updates & Reminder

MEAL PROGRAM: The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free breakfast meal kit and/or one free lunch meal kit each day they are on campus for an educational purpose lasting longer than 2 hours. Students must sign up online. Sign up for the meal program. Our meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus for longer than two hours for an educational purpose. Please reach out to cwyrick@classicalacademy.com if you have any questions.

REMINDER: As a California independent study school, we are required to offer synchronous (live) instruction opportunities for students. This provides a chance for students to connect with a credentialed teacher in real time for academic support. In the 4-day program at Coastal Academy High School, synchronous (live) instruction opportunities are offered through Monday mentoring opportunities. Our independent study program offers separate synchronous touch points with teachers that can be scheduled directly with your I.S teacher. If you would like more information about times available to your student, please reach out to their advisory teacher directly.

To report an excused absence, tardy, or early pickup, email cahattendance@classicalacademy.com so the appropriate team member is notified.

Early Release Request: For early dismissals, call (760) 477-5174 or email cahattendance@classicalacademy.com in advance. Students will need an early release slip to leave class. Please notify us the day before or morning of the dismissal when possible.
ParentSquare: Parents will receive a message at 6:00 PM if their student has an unexcused tardy or absence. To excuse an absence or your students 1st period tardy, please notify the attendance office on the same day.
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