For the Week of November 2, 2026

***All times listed below are Central Time Zone***

Sunday, Nov. 1--All Saints' Day; Daylight Savings End

Monday, Nov. 2--Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins; Girls Golf Regional Tournament at Fleming Island, 7:20 a.m.; Library Closed After School

Tuesday, Nov. 3--Volleyball State Semifinal vs. King's Academy at Winter Haven, 9:00 a.m.; Boys Golf Regional Tournament at St. Augustine, 11:00 a.m.; Swimming Regional Meet in Jacksonville, 2:00 p.m.; Girls Soccer (Home) vs. South Walton (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.); Boys Soccer Parent Meeting in the SLC, 5:30 p.m.; Girls Basketball Parent Meeting in the Media Center, 5:30 p.m.; Make-Up Placement Test, 8:00 a.m.; Golden Hearts Club Meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 4--National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in the CHS Gym, 6:00 p.m.; Volleyball State Final vs. TBD at Winter Haven, 6:00 p.m.; Chicken Biscuit Day; Board Game Club Meeting

Thursday, Nov. 5--Blood Drive; Food Drive Jeans Day; Boys Soccer at Gulf Breeze (JV 5:30, V 7:15 p.m.); Boys & Girls Basketball "March Madness" in the CHS Gym, 6:00 p.m.; Rally Club Meeting

Friday, Nov. 6--Cross Country District Meet in Tallahassee, 7:45 a.m.; Girls Soccer at Niceville (JV 5:30, V 7:30 p.m.); First Friday Mass, 10:00 a.m.; Dismissal at 2:55 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7--SAT at CHS

• Strengthening Our Faith
• Thanksgiving Food Drive
• National Honor Society Induction
• Blood Drive
• First Friday Mass
• Memorial Mass
• Yearbook Ordering
• Club Meetings
• Weekly Sports Schedules
• Logo Store Hours
• Chicken Biscuit Day
• Green & Gold Cards

• Athletic Eligibility Requirements
• Hallow Prayer App
• Dress Code for 2026-27
• Pick-Up/Drop Off Instructions
• Shop Raise
• Great Gift With a Dual Purpose
• Important Dates for 2026-27
• Semester Exam Protocol
• Lunch Protocol
• Reporting Student Absences
• Safe Environment Policy
• Ordering Transcripts

Strengthening Our Faith



November: Grateful for Service Memebers

As we begin November, our Catholic High family embraces the theme “Grateful for Service Members,” reflecting on the importance of faith, sacrifice, and service to others.

On Sunday, November 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, honoring those whose lives exemplified holiness, courage, and devotion to God. Monday, November 2, is All Souls' Day, when we remember and pray for the faithful departed, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. On Wednesday, November 4, we honor St. Charles Borromeo, a bishop remembered for his compassion, humility, and tireless service to those in need.

Also beginning Monday is our Thanksgiving Food Drive, a wonderful opportunity to turn gratitude into action. By sharing our blessings with families in need, we live out Christ's words: “For I was hungry and you gave me food” (Matthew 25:35).

These celebrations and acts of generosity remind us that being “Rooted In Christ – Growing In Gratitude” means more than giving thanks. It means expressing our gratitude through prayer, kindness, and service. As we honor those who serve our nation and support those in need, may we inspire our students to recognize that even the smallest acts of love can make a lasting difference.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive begins Monday, November 2, and runs through November 19! Last year, our Crusader family demonstrated incredible generosity by collecting over 50,000 nonperishable food items! This year, we're challenging our students and families to come together and surpass that amazing total!

Students are encouraged to bring canned goods and other nonperishable food items to their classrooms throughout the drive. Donations will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and other local charities, helping families in need throughout our community.



As we remain Rooted in Christ – Growing in Gratitude, let's put our faith into action through generosity and service. Together, we can make an even greater difference this Thanksgiving season!

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Pensacola Catholic High School is proud to recognize our newest members of the National Honor Society during the NHS Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the school gym. These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence in the four pillars of National Honor Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. We invite family and friends to join us as we celebrate their accomplishments and commitment to making a positive difference in our school and community. Congratulations to our newest NHS inductees!

Fall Blood Drive

Pensacola Catholic High School will host a OneBlood Blood Drive on Thursday, November 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Big Red Bus will be on campus, giving eligible students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to save lives through the gift of blood donation.

Student Donor Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old (16-year-olds must have a signed parental consent form).
• Must weigh at least 110 pounds.
• Must be in good general health on the day of donation.
• Should eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of water before donating. Do not donate on an empty stomach.
• Must bring a valid photo ID.
• Must meet all additional OneBlood donor eligibility requirements.

All donors will receive refreshments, a OneBlood sweatshirt, and a complimentary wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening.

Appointments are encouraged! Visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use Sponsor Code 16441 to reserve your time.

Small Act. Big Impact. Help us make a lifesaving difference through the Crusader spirit of generosity and service!

First Friday Mass

Our Catholic High School community will come together to celebrate First Friday Mass on Friday, Nov. 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the school gym. This special celebration of the Eucharist provides an opportunity for our students, faculty, and staff to gather in prayer, strengthen our faith, and reflect on the blessings in our lives. As we continue to grow in gratitude, we are reminded of the importance of placing Christ at the center of all we do.

All students are required to wear Mass attire on this day. We look forward to celebrating this beautiful tradition together as one Crusader family!

Annual CHS Memorial Mass

The Pensacola Catholic High School community is invited to join us for our Annual CHS Memorial Mass on Monday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church.

This special Mass is an opportunity for our Crusader family to come together in faith, prayer, and remembrance as we honor the lives of those members of our Catholic High family who have passed away. We remember with gratitude the lasting impact they have made on our school community and the cherished memories they leave behind.

We are honored to welcome Bishop William Wack, who will join us for this meaningful celebration of the Eucharist.

All current and former students, families, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Catholic High are warmly invited to attend as we remember our loved ones and celebrate the hope of eternal life through Christ.



Once a Crusader, Always a Crusader. 💚💛

Purchasing Yearbooks & Senior Love Ads

The 2027 Charisma yearbook staff has been hard at work creating a yearbook to chronicle this unique and memorable year! If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter our school code, 889. The last day to buy a yearbook is January 29, 2027.

Additionally, Senior Love Ads are on sale. Please visit pensacolachs.org/charisma for more details on how to purchase an ad for your graduating senior. This deadline is also January 29.

If you have any questions, please email charisma@pensacolachs.org. 

Club Meetings

Three of our clubs have meetings that will take place this week. Each meeting is scheduled to begin immediately after school unless otherwise noted. Most after-school club meetings begin at 3 p.m. and end by 3:45 p.m. Students should check Schoology for club updates and meeting dates. All club meeting dates are also on the website calendar.

Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Golden Hearts Club

Wednesday, Nov. 4 - Board Game Club
Thursday, Nov. 5 - Rally Club

Weekly Sports Schedules

Our Volleyball Team won their region in front of a packed house last week to advance to the state Final Four for the fourth time in school history! Congratulations to our Lady Crusaders on this incredible feat! Prior to their departure, all of the students and staff of CHS lined the hallways to congratulate them on a wonderful season thus far and to wish them well in Winter Haven. You can watch video of the send-off and an interview with Coach Clay Carrell on our YouTube channel. They play their state semifinal match on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 9:00 a.m. Pensacola time against King's Academy. For those making the trip, tickets can be purchased on GoFan. Anyone wishing to watch the match can do so on the NFHS Network. The winners of the semifinal matches will meet for the state championship on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:00 p.m. Pensacola time. Tickets for that match can be purchased here. That match can also be viewed on the NFHS Network.

Good luck and Go Crusaders!

Congratulations to our District Champions from the Girls Golf Team! The team of Amelia McIntosh, who was the low medalist, Alexis McIntosh, Emerson Elebash, Naomi Scurles, and Calypso Payne captured the district title over eight other teams, defeating the second place team by six strokes. The entire team advanced to the regional tournament, which takes place on Monday, Nov. 2 in Fleming Island. Tee time is scheduled for 7:20 a.m. Pensacola time. You can track the live scoring of the tournament on the IWanamaker website or app. Good luck Crusaders and safe travels!

Two members of our Boys Golf Team have also qualified for the regional tournament by finishing in the top 4 in the district tournament field. Congratulations to Coe Gilmer, who finished third with a five over par, and Conrad Ballenger, who came in fourth with a six over. They will compete in the regional tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 3 in St. Augustine with an 8:00 a.m. Pensacola time start. Good luck Coe and Conrad!

Several members of our Swim Team have qualified for the regional meet, which takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Bolles School in Jacksonville. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan. Good luck to Ben Stewart, Maddox McKian, Rhodes Chanslor, Carson Cox, and Tess Keller!

Our Cross Country teams are hot as they enter District Meet week. Emerson Gunther has won 3 consecutive boys races and Abby Cage won the most recent girls race. They will look to carry that momentum over into the district meet on Friday, Nov. 6 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. The girls race will begin at 7:30 and the boys at 8:10 a.m. Pensacola time. Good luck to our runners!

Athletic Eligibility Requirements

The athletic eligibility requirements for 2026-27 can be accessed on our school website.

Physicals are good for 1 year or 365 days from the date the physical was 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 2026-27 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 are located on our website. Information from last year will not auto-populate, so students must provide their health insurance information, name and the phone number of their primary care doctor and preferred hospital in order to complete the clearance process.

A new requirement became effective on July 1, 2026. All freshmen athletes, and any other student-athlete who has never played in an FHSAA sanctioned sport, must receive an ECG screening. A completed EL1 Form and the results of the ECG screening must be submitted to the school prior to the student participating in any event, contest or tryout. If the ECG result indicates an Abnormal or a Borderline ECG, the student will not be allowed to participate until the parent and doctor fill out and submit an EL1/2S Form, indicating a Normal ECG or a Normal Variant.

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.

Hallow Prayer App

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee has entered into a year long partnership with Hallow, the world's number one Catholic prayer app. If you're not familiar, Hallow is a free app (with a paid premium subscription level available) that is designed to help people pray. The Rosary, Scripture reflections, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, numerous other devotionals and unique prayer campaigns, often led by celebrities, are all available through the app.

Millions of individuals use it and have been drawn into consistent habits of prayer due to it. Many credit their use of Hallow with a decision to come into full communion with the Catholic Church.

For more information, click here.

Click here for an Invitation to School Parents about the Hallow partnership.

Dress Code Policy for 2026-27



The Dress Cody Policy for 2026-27 may be accessed through the school website.

Also, male and female students who take PE at CHS must wear Gym shorts that are classified as 6 inch shorts or longer. Shorts less than 6 inches in length are not acceptable.

Parking and Drop Off Policy for 2026-27

We have updated our Parking and Drop Off Policy for the 2026-27 school year. You can access it by clicking here. It is imperative that all parents, guardians, and students follow this policy at all times. We expect everyone to be safe at all times when operating a vehicle. All students and staff should be able to get to and from school, and to transport themselves throughout campus, safely each and every day.

Parking Permit Hang Tags, color-coded by grade, are issued to each student who plans to drive to school any day. Faculty, also, utilize parking permit hang tags. During the school day, student cars may be parked in a CHS lot/space only if they contain a parking permit clearly displayed. Students may park only in the area defined for their class. Parking permit tags will be kept throughout the student's enrollment at CHS and will be collected prior to graduation/withdrawal.

The form on which to register a car for parking was given to each student on Monday, 8/10, for parent completion and signature. The form should be completed, signed by the parent, and handed in to the student's Homeroom Teacher by Wednesday, 8/19. Students who received a parking tag in 2025-26 will continue to use the same tag or may purchase a new one from Coach Faucheaux. If the student is turning 16 later in the school year or will begin driving later in the school year, the form can be turned in once they start driving to school.

Patience is a requirement when dropping your student off in the morning or picking them up in the afternoon. There are several things that you can do to help the process run smoothly. Please read these instructions and adhere to them throughout the school year. Your assistance and cooperation are very much appreciated.

Parents, a few urgent reminders about afternoon student pick-up at CHS. It is IMPERATIVE that people coming to pick-up students PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE! Cars may NOT form lines within the lanes OR park along the curbs!!!

There are open parking spaces in the Football Parking Lot, the West Lot by the Softball Field, and in the Back Lot that is behind the main building. ALL of these lots are available to parents to use when waiting for a student. It is NOT necessary, safe, or allowed to park along the curb or in the lanes. Please give this information to anyone who may be picking up your child at the end of the school day and PLEASE comply!

Also, pleaes do NOT drop off or pick up students along W. Scott Street. You must pull into a lot in order to safely drop off a student!

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.

Important Dates for 2026-27

• 11/11 Veterans’ Day, All Classes Meet; Hurricane Make-Up Day
• 11/20 Teacher Inservice, Noon Dismissal for Students
• 11/23 Thanksgiving Break Begins
• 11/26 Thanksgiving Day
• 11/30 Classes Resume
• 12/7-12 Polo Ordering Week
• 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

Semester Exam Policy

CHS implemented a policy that pertains to students who miss semester exams in either December or in May. This policy states: Students who miss semester exams for serious family emergencies or serious health reasons are excused and may make them up. Students absenting themselves from exams for any other reason(s) may NOT make up exams and will receive a zero for each.

Please be aware of these dates when planning family trips, etc. It is also contained in the CHS Parent/Student Handbook that all parents and students are required to read. So this is simply a reminder for you so that family plans will not conflict with our semester exams. As always, we ask you NOT to remove your child from school until his/her last exam is completed. Thank you so much!!

Students may earn exemption from a semester exam in a course if they have 3 or less absences in that course for the semester (remembering that 3 tardies to a class count as 1 absence), if the student’s academic average in the course is a C or better and their overall average in all courses is a 2.5 or better at the end of the first quarter in that semester (Q1 or Q3). Any student who does not have BOTH of these criteria is required to take exams. Every student in 9th-12th grade will take one mandatory exam per semester. The mandatory exam for the Fall Semester will be announced later in the year. This mandatory exam will be scheduled on the first exam day. No student should be absent from school until after this mandatory exam!

Lunch Protocol

Our food service vendor, Panhandle Food Management (PFM), began providing lunch for students to purchase on Wednesday August 12. Beginning on Monday, 8/17, our food vendor, Panhandle Food Management (PFM), is able to offer cash and ID badge payments (for students whose family have created and added funds to their own account) as the means to pay for a purchased lunch. Credit/debit cards are not accepted.

The software that enables creating these accounts should now be available for all students.

Lunch may also be brought from home. Microwaves are available for student use.

Lunch may not be dropped off for students. Students have the option to bring their lunch from home or purchase it in our Student Life Center. Parents who wish to buy their student's lunch using the student's ID badge may post funds on their child's account online here.

If a parent provides snacks for a club meeting or event, they must be store-purchased and individually store-wrapped. No homemade snacks may be brought in for any event. Thank you for helping us to maintain these important protocols.

Parents and Students' Responsibilities for Early Dismissals

Students must bring a note from the parent to the Front Office in the morning before 7:45 a.m. if he/she will need to be dismissed early that day for any reason. The school is unable to dismiss students early if they did not bring in this note from the parent no later than 7:45 a.m. on the day of the needed dismissal. This is true whether the student will return to school that day or not. Please do not call, email or text the Front Office during the school day to request that your child be dismissed at that time. Also, please remember our policy that students may not be dismissed within 30 minutes of the dismissal time at the end of any day.



Parents' Responsibility Regarding Student Absence from School

All parents and students must adhere to the following:

• If your child is going to be absent for a short period of time (1-3 days), please call the Front Office (850-436-6400) by 8 a.m. and leave a message on the attendance mailbox (#2 on our phone system menu), letting us know your child will be out that day. You must also send an absence excuse note in with your child when they next return to school.

• If your child is going to be absent for a prolonged period of time (more than 3 days) for whatever reason (death in the family requiring travel, a family trip, a serious illness or injury, surgery, etc.), please call the front office (850-436-6400) and report the full details regarding your child's absence (expected length of time, nature of the absence, etc.). You must also send an absence excuse note in with your child when they next return to school. Thank you!

CHS Safe Environment Policy

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse:

In accordance with the Florida Ethics in Education Act and Section 1006.061(1), Florida Statutes, all employees have a duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.  Employees will have immunity from liability if they report abuse and have a duty to comply with child protective investigations as per the policy stated instructions in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Child Abuse Policy contained in the Pensacola Catholic High School Faculty Handbook.  Failure to report abuse or misconduct is grounds for disciplinary action.   



Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators:

All employees and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors.

Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to:

• Chief School Administrator, (850) 436-6400, ext. 114

Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to:

• Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Superintendent of Schools, (850) 435-3540

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 explain this process, Ms. 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.