Week of Nov 9 - nov 13 , 2026

GROWING THROUGH CHANGE

November 9, 2026

Dear Stingray Families,

Our winter sports season kicks off today. We look forward to watching our student-athletes compete and represent Coastal Academy High School with pride. Thank you to our coaches and families for the time and support you give our teams.

Winter Sports Athletic Clearance

Please make sure your student has completed the required athletic clearance before participating in winter sports. Registration information and requirements are available on our Athletic Registration page.

Honoring Our Military Families and Veterans

As we approach Veterans Day, I want to express my gratitude to the service members, veterans, and military-connected families in our school community. My father-in-law was an Army veteran, so this day holds special meaning for our family. We recognize the sacrifices that come with military service and are thankful for the opportunity to support your students.

On Tuesday, November 10, we will host a special lunch for our military-connected students in the large upstairs conference room in Building D. We look forward to celebrating these students and recognizing their families’ service. Thank you to Stingray Family Partners and the volunteers helping make this lunch possible.

If you would like to contribute, you can donate to the military-connected student lunch through Givebacks. Thank you for helping us make this a special event for our students.

If your household is military-connected and you have not completed the SFP Military Form, please take a moment to do so. This helps us connect students and families with available support and resources.

As a reminder, there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

This Week’s Schedule Changes

With the Wednesday holiday, Thursday and Friday will follow these schedules:

Thursday, November 12: Even periods, 0, 2, and 4.
Friday, November 13: Odd periods, 0, 1, 3, and 5.

Please help your student prepare for the correct classes and review their WIN selections in 5-Star.

ASB Movie Night

ASB will host Movie Night on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30–9:00 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door and includes a raffle ticket, popcorn, and more. This is an opportunity for students to spend time together and support an ASB fundraiser.

Freshman Function

Link Crew will host the Freshman Function during lunch on Friday, November 13, in the Building B atrium. We encourage our freshmen to participate, connect with their classmates, and spend time with their Link Crew leaders.

As we move through November, I am grateful for our students, staff, and the families who support our school in so many ways. I encourage you to take a few minutes this week to talk with your student about gratitude. Who has helped them recently? What is something they appreciate that they sometimes take for granted? Encourage them to thank a teacher, friend, coach, or family member. A few sincere words can mean more than we realize.

Stingray Strong,

Grant Stephenson
Principal
Coastal Academy High School

grantstephenson@classicalacademy.com

Weekly ASB & Admin Student Announcements

resource page reminder

Last year's STINGRAY APP is no longer updated! The Resource Page replaces that APP.

The Coastal Academy High Resource Page (CLICK HERE) gives you access to this Weekly Newsletter, attendance, athletics, and much more. Please bookmark the Resource Page, or create a widget for your phone for quick access.

Adding the CAH Resource Page as a Widget to your phone.

· On iPhone/iPad: Open the website in Safari, tap the three dots in the bottom right, then Share, scroll down, and select Add to Home Screen. This creates an app-like icon.

· On Android: Open Chrome, tap the three dots in the top right, and select Add to Home Screen.

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.

Thank you for helping make our Pumpkin Explosion! Event on 10/21 amazing for our Stingray Staff! The soup and bread buffet luncheon was a fun treat and reminded us that Fall is here 🍁 Thank you for helping us share some joy during the school year.

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 the 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 student's 1st period tardy, please notify the attendance office on the same day.
Students who will be absent 4 or more days need to complete an extended absence form (click here)
The prior Stingray App is no longer active or updated!.

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