For Summer 2026

Week of Monday, June 1-Saturday, June 6--Polo Ordering Week; Baseball & Cheer Camps (Monday-Thursday); New Student Workshops (Tuesday-Thursday); Athletic Physicals & ECG Screening at Andrew's Institute (Saturday); SAT at CHS (Saturday)



Week of Monday, June 8-Friday, June 12--Athletic Field Complex Opens For Use (Monday); Baseball & Basketball Camps (Monday-Thursday); Religion Summer School (Monday-Friday); New Student Workshops (Tuesday-Thursday)

Week of Monday, June 15-Friday, June 19--Concussion Baseline Testing (Monday); Juneteenth/School Closed (Friday)

Week of Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26--Polo Ordering Week; Boys Soccer Camp (Monday-Friday)

Week of Sunday, June 29-Sunday, July 5--School Closed

Week of Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10--Basketball Camp (Monday-Thursday)

Week of Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17--Polo Ordering Week; Cheer Camp (Monday-Thursday); Football Media Day (Wednesday)

Week of Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24--Senior Portrait Week (Monday-Friday); Volleyball Camp (Monday-Thursday); Football Fundraiser (Thursday)

Week of Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31--Soccer Camp (Monday-Thursday); Football Fall Practice Begins (Monday); Boys Golf Tryouts (TBD)

Week of Monday, August 3-Friday, August 7--Student Council Work Day (Monday-Wednesday); Student Ambassador Training (Wednesday); Transfer Orientation (Wednesday); Freshman Orientation (Thursday); Football Green & Gold Game (Friday)

• Strengthening Our Faith
• Summer Office Hours
• Free Physicals Plus New ECG Screening Requirement
• Athletic Eligibility Requirements
• Summer Reading Program
• Mr. Lupton's New Book
• Employment Opportunity
• ParentSquare Implementation
• Summer Crusader Workshops
• 2026-27 Dress Code Policy

• Summer Opportunities and Scholarships
• Concussion Baseline Testing
• Summer Athletic Camps
• Athletic Field Complex
• National Flight Academy
• Important Dates for 2027-28
• Shop Raise
• Great Gift With a Dual Purpose
• Transcript Ordering

Summer Office Hours

Free Athletic Phycicals

Plus New ECG Screening Requirement

See the attached flyer for this year’s Andrews Institute complimentary Pre-Participation Physical Exams Event on Saturday, June 6. CHS is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. (Last Name A-K) and 10:00 a.m. (L-Z). The assigned time will be strictly adhered to for event entry!

• The four-page FHSAA EL2 Physical Form (version “Revised 2/26” or later) is the ONLY form version accepted at this event.

• Parent/Guardian signatures on pages 2 & 4 are REQUIRED for event entry. Without a parent signature on both pages, the student-athlete will not receive an examination that day.

• Prior to arrival, pages 1 & 2 must be filled out entirely and legibly, along with the name and demographic information at the top of pages 3 & 4.

• CHS administrators will be on-site to collect your student-athlete’s physical upon completion.

• Student-athletes should wear athletic attire and bring/wear any prescription eyewear.

• ECGs will be available onsite, also on June 6, through Who We Play For. If an ECG screening assessment is desired, each student-athlete’s parent/guardian will need to complete the Who We Play For pre-registration online at this link and select Santa Rosa County, FL. Slots are limited and early registration is highly encouraged. See this flyer for more details. ECG Screening is now required for all incoming 9th graders who plan to participate in a sport at CHS and for any 10th-12th grade athlete who has never played an FHSAA-sanctioned sport prior to the 2026-27 school year. Each student who is required to have an ECG screening must fill out, along with the parents, the FHSAA EL1 form.

For more information on Athletic Eligibility, read the Athletic Eligibility section of this Newsletter and visit our website.

Athletic Eligibility Requirements

The athletic eligibility requirements for 2025-26 and 2026-27 can be accessed from our school website.

Physicals are good for 1 year or 365 days from the date the physical is conducted. Athletes will not be able to compete in any event, contest, or tryout unless they have a physical on file with our CHS Compliance Office that is current and covers the competition period. All physicals for 2025-26 must be completed on the new EL2 form. Please fill out all sections of the EL2 form that apply to you prior to going in for the physical.

Athletes also need to update or create their online clearance each year. They will not be permitted to participate in an athletic contest without a current Athletic Clearance. Instructions for this process can be located on our website.

NEW: ECG Screening Requirement Beginning July 1, 2026

Beginning on July 1, 2026 all incoming 9th-grade student-athletes (2026-27) and any student in grades 10-12 who plans to participate in a sport and who has never participated in a FHSAA-sanctioned sport must obtain an ECG. (Returning athletes are not required but strongly encouraged to obtain an ECG. The goal is to identify undetected cardiac risk factors and enhance athlete safety.) Documentation: A one-page standardized form (EL1) will confirm ECG completion, including: Parent/Guardian attestation, Clinician verification, and Referral information , if needed. Any follow-up that is requested by the medical professional will require the completion of the Form EL1/2s.

An ECG performed on or after July 1, 2024 will satisfy the requirement.

Parents can visit WhoWePlayFor.org for local screening opportunities, contact Athletic Director Matt Adams, or consult with their family health care provider.



Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Deals

The FHSAA has created a resource page for any student-athlete wanting to learn about the recently approved NIL bylaws. It is imperative that any athlete that enters into a NIL deal/contract adhere to these bylaws to the letter. They are also required to submit a completed Form GA1 Affidavit of Amateurism to the Athletic Compliance Department within five (5) business days of signing a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement.

Dress Code Policy for 2026-27



Attached below is a description of the CHS Dress Code for 2026-27.

CHS Polos Shirts are again required. Information on ordering CHS Polo Shirts was emailed to you on Monday, 4/27. Our Parent Newsletter will also give you the details of the polo order weeks for this summer, the weeks when the online store from which our required polo shirts may be ordered, will be open for ordering.

Polo shirts worn in 2024-25 and 2025-26 are also acceptable for 2026-27...new ones do not need to be ordered. Students must be in dress code on the first day of classes, August 10.

The Polo Order weeks are:

--June 1-5

--June 22-25

--July 13-17

--August 24-28

--December 7-11

Click here to access the Online Store and to place your order.

Prior to each order week, the link to the online store will be sent out to parents. The store is open for orders only during the weeks listed. Polos that are ordered will be sent directly to the address given when the order is placed.

Several additional clothing items will be posted and available for purchase in the online store and they are NOT required! They are simply another clothing option that may be worn by students over the required polo shirt.

CHS Dress Code for 2026-27

Summer Opportunities & Scholarships

Our Guidance Office has been working diligently to make you and our students aware of the many postsecondary scholarship offers available to our students. Full information on them is available through our Guidance Office webpage. The landing page is instructional and there are several tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to match whatever interests your students may have. They include: Local, Military, Specific Major, Specific School, Specific Qualification, and All Other. We encourage everyone to pursue these scholarship opportunities.

Also, through a different section of the Guidance webpage, the Guidance Office has added a section for Summer Opportunities and Work Experience. There are many amazing opportunities listed that are available to our students! To name a few: Arete: An Introduction to the Classics in Dallas; BCYC Immersion at Benedictine College; CatholicTech: Intro to Computer Science or Intro to Space Sciences and Engineering, both in Italy; Communication and Media Preview (CAMP) and/or Introduction to Engineering at the University of Alabama; Engineering New Frontiers and/or Experiences in Architecture at Catholic University in Washington, DC; Science, Theology, and the Pursuit of Wisdom in Austria! The list goes on and on.

The Summer Opportunities offer a wide range of domestic and international experiences, with varying costs associated with each one. Several of them offer financial assistance so that anyone wanting to attend can do so. There is a tab within the spreadsheet for those offers. There are also some online opportunities for those who are unable or do not wish to travel. 


Should you have any questions about any of these opportunities, you can contact our Guidance Office and the appropriate person will be happy to assist you.

Concussion Baseline Testing

Concussion Baseline Testing will take place on the CHS campus on Monday, June 15. It is highly recommended for all student-athletes. Each athlete should receive testing once every two years, so we are asking all freshmen and juniors, and anyone else who did not participate in the testing last year, to be there at the designated time in the graphic to the right.

Make sure that the Consent Form is filled out prior to arriving for baseline testing.

Call our athletic trainer, Faith Auvil, at (304) 613-5033 with any questions.

Athletic Summer Camps

Registration is now open for our CHS Summer Camps! During the summer months, CHS welcomes many youngsters onto our campus to participate in our camps. They are a powerful way for them to learn about how special of a place Catholic High is and could be for them in the future. Click here to learn about the camps currently being offered. Please share this link and the graphic with anyone you know who may have kids who are interested in having some fun with our teams this summer.

Help Us Build Our Field Sports Complex

We’re excited to share new momentum on the New Athletic Field Complex. What started as a vision is quickly becoming a reality, thanks to the incredible generosity of our Crusader community.

In recent weeks, we’ve made major progress. Light poles and fixtures have now been installed on all three fields, irrigation has been completed, the sprinkler system is now up and running, all grass has been laid-- on all three fields and spaces in-between fields, and the driving/parking spaces have been milled! Bleacher seating was added this week, giving the space an even more complete, game-day feel. Each of these milestones brings us one step closer to realizing a vision that will benefit our students and athletic programs for years to come. We are excited to announce that beginning Monday, June 8, our teams will have access to the new fields and can begin utilizing the facility throughout the summer.

The new complex, located just south of our existing track, will feature three additional fields to support Football, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, and Boys & Girls Soccer. With 10–15 teams across Varsity, JV, and Freshman levels, these fields will provide much-needed space for practices and development. As a result, our Track, Baseball, and Softball programs will also benefit from more consistent access to their own facilities.

This space will serve more than just our athletic teams. It will also be used by our Physical Education classes, the Catholic Youth Sports League (CYSL), and our neighbors at Mother Clelia Morning Star High School, further strengthening the connection across our campus community.

Phase I includes the full development of the three fields, along with lighting, irrigation, sod, access roads, fencing, a scoreboard, and bleacher seating on the primary field. Looking ahead, Phase II will continue to enhance the complex as a true competition venue, with plans for a fieldhouse with concessions and restrooms, and expanded parking.

The timeline for Phase II will depend on continued support through our Capital Campaign. If you haven’t yet explored the campaign website, we encourage you to take a look. It highlights not only this project, but also the many improvements made possible by those who have invested in Catholic High before us.

We are incredibly grateful for the progress we’ve made and for the community that continues to make it possible. We look forward to sharing more updates soon as this exciting project continues to take shape.

The pictures shown below were taken on Friday, June 29.

National Flight Academy

The National Flight Academy is offering a 6-Day, 5-Night summer deployment experience.

From the moment they arrive at National Flight Academy, students ages 10–17 are immersed in a team-driven environment. Each student is assigned to a squadron, a structured group that symbolizes unity, teamwork, and shared purpose.

Students live alongside their squadron, following a consistent daily schedule that emulates life as a naval aviator aboard our simulated 102,000 sq ft aircraft carrier, AMBITION (CVT-11). From the moment they step aboard AMBITION, each day centers on humanitarian-based missions and squadron challenges, giving students a strong sense of purpose from day one.

Each student takes on a role within their squadron, discovering strengths while collaborating with peers and building lasting friendships. As the week unfolds, they’re introduced to exciting STEM pathways, many they may not have considered before, through hands-on challenges and shared problem-solving. Some step into leadership roles, while others focus on strategy or communication, but every contribution plays a part in the team’s success.

This isn’t just something they attend, it’s something they actively experience together. For more information click here.

Important Dates for 2026-27

• 6/1-5/26 Polo Ordering Week
• 6/22-26 Polo Ordering Week
• 7/13-16 Polo Ordering Week
• 7/20 Senior Portrait Week
• 7/27 Football Fall Practice Begins & Boys Golf Tryouts Begin
• 8/3 Teachers Return to School
• 8/6 Freshman Orientation, 7:45 a.m.
• 8/10 All Students Return; Noon Dismissal
• 8/24-28 Polo Ordering Week
• 9/4 Teacher Inservice, Noon Dismissal for Students
• 9/7 Labor Day, No School
• 9/26 Make A Difference Day
• 10/9 Teacher Inservice, Noon Dismissal for Students; Homecoming
• 10/10 Homecoming Dance
• 10/12 Data Day, No School for Students
• 10/23 Fall Sports Senior Night
• 11/11 Veterans’ Day, No School
• 11/20 Teacher Inservice, Noon Dismissal for Students
• 11/23 Thanksgiving Break Begins
• 11/26 Thanksgiving Day
• 11/30 Classes Resume
• 12/15 Exams Begin
• 12/18 Exams End; Christmas Break Begins, 11:30 a.m.
• 1/4 Teachers Return
• 1/5 Students Return
• 1/11-12 Senior Retreat; Mandatory for all Seniors
• 1/15 Teacher Inservice, Noon Dismissal for Students
• 1/18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; No School
• 1/24 Freshman Registration
• 2/10 Ash Wednesday; Mass at 10 a.m.
• 2/12 Faculty Day of Recollection, No School for Students
• 2/15 Presidents’ Day; No School
• 3/12 Teacher Inservice, Noon Dismissal for Students
• 3/19 Alumni Mass & Fish Fry
• 3/24 Living Stations of the Cross
• 3/25 Holy Thursday; Noon Dismissal
• 3/26 Good Friday, No School
• 3/28 Easter Sunday
• 3/29 Spring Break Begins
• 4/5 Classes Resume
• 4/10 Prom
• 4/16 Teacher Inservice, Noon Dismissal for Students
• 5/7 Senior Parent Mass, 10 a.m.
• 5/14 Last Day of Classes for Seniors
• 5/21 Baccalaureate Mass
• 5/22 Graduation
• 5/20 Last Day of Classes for Underclassmen
• 5/21 Exams Begin
• 5/26 Exams End; 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
• 5/27-28 Teachers Last Days
• 5/31 Memorial Day

Shop Raise



Click here to learn more about Shopraise, a fundraising platform similar to Amazon Smile that can help all of our CHS supporters raise money for the school while shopping. If you plan to do any online shopping, please consider using this service.

Great Gift with a Dual Purpose

The next few months have several occasions for gift-giving such as a birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, Alumni Fish Fry, Easter, etc. Why not consider the gift of a CHS Commemorative Brick that will be placed at the outside entrance to the CHS Gym? These bricks are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate family milestones and honor or memorialize loved ones. Buy a brick engraved with the year you graduated, when your parent(s) or child(ren) graduated, in honor of your favorite teacher, in memory of fallen classmates, a special person in your life, etc.

Looking for the perfect holiday, birthday, or anniversary gift? A commemorative Catholic High brick might be just the thing to create a unique and lasting memory visible for you and your family to admire for a lifetime. The clay bricks are 8" X 8" and will accommodate engraving of up to 6 lines with a maximum of 21 characters per line. Use the link pensacolachs.org/bricks to access the web form to order and pay for your commemorative brick(s). Once we have an order for five or more bricks we will place the order with the brick company. All proceeds from the sales will go to the Building on Faith, Family & Tradition Capital Campaign.

Ordering CHS Transcripts

Catholic High School modified the manner by which CHS transcripts are requested and delivered. We are now utilizing Parchment, a secure online platform that streamlines transcript ordering and delivery.

This change is not just local—the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC) has mandated that all Catholic schools in the state of Florida adopt Parchment for transcript services.

With this change:

• All transcript requests will be submitted directly through Parchment.
• Parchment charges a $5 fee per transcript for current CHS students, which is collected and retained entirely by Parchment (not Catholic High School). Alumni and all other requesting parties will be charged $10 per transcript.
• This new system allows for fast, reliable service and electronic delivery to colleges, universities, and other institutions.

To assist with the transition, Mrs. Kyte has already met with the current Seniors to help them set up their account on Parchment.

The link to Parchment with instructions for its use is now live. We encourage alumni and underclassmen to also create a Parchment account and use it for all transcript requests moving forward.