In this week's CHIL, we proudly share a few student spotlights and a couple of reminders to lead us into the start of pre-spring (end of February, start of March)-
Here is to a great pre-start to our Pre-Spring!
Dr. Cap
THIS WEEK AT CHS
2/23, Monday: MARCH Lunch Delivery Ordering Window CLOSES (www.myfooddays.com)
2/23, Monday: ESPORTS (3-4:30PM, Room 107)
2/24, Tuesday: Craig School Virtual Parent Speaker Series- Gretchen Berman “Tools for Empowering Emotional Strength” (7-8 PM-Registration and Zoom Link to Craig Speaker Series)
2/25 Wednesday: Afterschool Art Workshop (3-4:30PM, CHS Art Studio)
2/27, Friday: Afterschool Skiing at Mt. Peters (Info in REMINDERS)
THE WEEK AFTER THAT
3/2, Monday: ESPORTS (3-4:30PM, Room 107)
3/3 Tuesday: Afterschool Volleyball (3-4:30PM, CHS Gym)
3/4, 3/11, 3/25 Wednesday: Afterschool Art Workshop (3-4:30PM, CHS Art Studio)
3/6, Friday: READ ACROSS AMERICA at CHS!
3/6, Friday: Twilight Skiing at St. Peter's (Info in REMINDERS)
OTHER IMPORTANT MARCH DATES
3/10 Tuesday: Afterschool Volleyball (3-4:30PM, CHS Gym)
3/11, WEDNESDAY: ESPORTS (3-4:30PM, Room 107) Our ESPORTS Program shifts to Weds practices to compete in GSE HS Contenders League
3/13, Friday: National Pi Day (really 3.14 but unfortunately, that's a Saturday)
3/15, Sunday: Craig Chili Throwdown (12-2PM, CHS Campus in Montville)
3/16-3/20, Monday-Friday: 12 PM DISMISSALS: Trimester Exams/Parent-Teacher Conferences/Faculty Forums
3/30, Monday: SCHOOL CLOSED: Start of Spring Break!
-Registration and Zoom Link to Craig Speaker Series
CALLING ALL CHILI CHEFS-The Craig School Chili Throwdown (Sunday, March 15th)
We have our save-the-date for this year’s Craig School Chili Throwdown (Sunday, March 15th, from 12-2 PM on our Montville Campus). Now we need our Chili Chefs!
We have crowned quite a few Chili Champs in the past 20 years and are looking to make this year’s the biggest and best Chili Throwdown ever. In order to make that happen, we need the best Chili that the Craig Community has to offer, so we are looking for our Craig Families to break out that family chili recipe and register to put it to the test. Here are the Chili Awards Categories that are awaiting this year’s champs.
Craig School Chili Awards 2026
OVERALL WINNER-The "Golden Ladle" Award (Best Overall)
We are looking for Mild to Spicy, traditional to one-of-a-kind. We are also looking to crown a student champ in our “Master Chef Junior” category! You can use the following link to register for your Chili (Chili Chef REGISTRATION), and don't worry if you don't know what kind of Chili you're going to make right now. Just enter TBA in that line. All you need is a Crock Pot, a Ladle, and a great name for your family chili! Any chili questions, email Mr. Furlong at NFurlong@craigschool.org
Craig High School National Honor Society Spreads Valentine’s Day Cheer
Members of the Craig High School National Honor Society and Dr. Skerker shared part of their day last week with the Renaissance Senior Center, leading a festive Valentine’s Day workshop for local senior citizens.
Our NHS students planned and facilitated hands-on activities that included creating personalized, handmade Valentine’s Day cards and decorating Valentine’s Day cookies. Throughout the afternoon, the senior center was abuzz with conversation, smiles, and shared stories. Students worked side by side with residents, offering decorating ideas, heartfelt compliments, and plenty of encouragement.
The CHS community vibe was truly felt in Lincoln Park that day. As we wrapped up the workshop, the most common question from our senior neighbors was, “When are you coming back?” One NHS member quickly suggested St. Patrick’s Day—so it looks like our March plans may already be taking shape. We are proud of our NHS members for representing Craig High School with warmth and purpose and for creating such a meaningful and memorable intergenerational experience.
Celebrating our seniors!
We are starting to celebrate and plan for our graduating Craig High seniors with many activities in the works!
Looking Ahead: Join the PACS Board for 2026–2027!
Serving on the board is a meaningful way to share ideas, strengthen our school community, and help continue the events and experiences that make Craig so special.
We would love to connect! Reach out: pacs@craigschool.org
March at Craig: Read Across America & PACS Volunteers Needed!
March kicks off Read Across America with our beloved Annual Read Across America Breakfast on March 6th, celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! This special breakfast is a student-only event, but PACS is looking for parent volunteers to help with setup, assist during the event, and assist with breakdown. It’s a joyful morning and such a fun way to support our students and celebrate a love of reading.
Read Across America Volunteer Sign-Up Link
Spring Book Fair - The week of March 16th, during the half days. (More info to follow)
CHS Summer Program 2026-REGISTRATION
The Craig High School Summer Academic Program will be held at our MOUNTAIN LAKES campus during July (July 6-July 30, Mon-Thurs 9 am-12 pm). The experience of having both schools on one campus last summer was a positive experience for our summer students and staff, so this year we will be heading over to Mt. Lakes.
In addition to the morning academic program, you can also register for the AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT Program, which follows the morning academics M-TH from 12-3:30 PM. The afternoon enrichment program offers all-day field trips on Fridays throughout July (Fridays, 9AM-4PM). For our HS students attending the afternoon enrichment program, we provide an opportunity to be a “Counselor in Training” (CIT). Our CIT program is facilitated by Mr. Furlong.
For more information on our summer program, visit our website at www.craigschool.org/summer academy and click on the High School tab. To register for the morning and/or afternoon program, use the following link (REGISTER Summer Program 2026). Any summer questions, reach out to our Director of Admissions, Kate Tartaglia, at KTartaglia@craigschool.org
CHS SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY-August Gogi Trip to the Galapagos: Check out this student trip in August to the Galapagos Islands. Any questions, email Mr. Furlong at NFurlong@craigschool.org
For more information on our summer program, visit our website at https://www.craigschool.org/academics/summer-academy/ and click on the High School tab. To register for the morning and/or afternoon program, use the following link (REGISTER CHS Summer Program 2026). Any summer questions, reach out to our Director of Admissions, Kate Tartaglia, at KTartaglia@craigschool.org
CHS Hoops Season Wraps Up with the Badger Cup Game
During this past fall, Mr. Furlong coordinated a cross-campus soccer game that allowed us to bring our student-athlete community together while creating a new school tradition that our players seem to really be embracing. We created the rotating CRAIG CUP that will be housed each season with the victor of our cross-campus games.
In the Fall, CHS Soccer kept the cup at home, but for the winter, the CRAIG CUP is heading to Mountain Lakes after an exciting, back-and-forth basketball battle that ended in a one-point victory. CHS Hoops was led by freshman Joey Tall, who led the team in scoring and rebounds, and freshman floor general Elijah, who controlled the game flow and involved all of his teammates throughout. Every CHS Badger filled the stats sheets somewhere, so our season wrapped as it started, as a team effort. Congrats to our CHS Hoops Team and Coach Rooney for a great season, and congrats to Mt. Lakes. We will see you again in the Spring for our Cross Campus Volley Ball battle for the Craig Cup!
Ordering CHS Lunch Delivery for March
The window for ordering March Lunch Delivery closes THIS MONDAY, February 23rd. To re-order, go to www.myfooddays.com If you have any questions, reach out to our CHS Lunch Program Chair, Amanda Jahn at ajahn@craigschool.org
THIS FRIDAY-Craig School Twilight Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. Peters
This Craig community event is open to all students, family members, staff, and friends of The Craig School. Families must provide their own transportation or carpool with others to the mountain.
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