On Aug. 24, the school board approved a plan to provide mental health services at CHS. In order to carry out this plan, Ascension St. Vincent personnel will provide these services. According to Mental Health Coordinator Stephanie Whiteside, the mental health services that will be offered are not limited to therapy. Whiteside said, “We will be able to provide mental health services to students...

Senate started off their school year by holding elections. According to Senate sponsor Michelle Foutz, elections ended Sept. 11 and results were given over the announcements Sept. 14 and 15. Foutz said she is currently in the process of working with the school to transfer all new Senate members to the Senate SSRT. Next week Senate will host an appreciation week for the custodial and managerial staff...

On Sept. 10, TechHOUNDS had their call-out meeting on Zoom for new members. According to Drew Sanchez, the team lead for TechHOUNDS, about 40 people showed up to the call-out meeting, which was more than anticipated due to the current COVID-19 situation. Sanchez said on Sept. 17, the rookies will participate in rotations. “They kind of get to see what the space looks like, what the tools look like,...

The next meeting for DECA has not been scheduled yet, but will take place within the next month, according to sponsor Robert Holman. He said, “We’re still trying to get a good handle on all (the schedule). Generally the IB classes and the marketing classes are in DECA and not much has changed there.” Melissa Su, veteran member and senior, said she is a virtual student which presents some challenges...