High School Newsletter

 Welcome to the new school year and the first official edition of the CHIL of 2025-2026, your weekly source for everything Craig High!  And to welcome us to our new school year, an anonymous chalk artist(s) graced the front walkway of CHS leading into our gym for the 1st day of school.  It was a celebration of the CHS Class of 2026 and an awesome way to get this year started! 

We should have any scheduling kinks worked out by early next week, and we hope to have our related services schedule up and running before the week's end.  We will keep you posted on your teen’s schedule. Next week, we will be talking student clubs and community service.  More on that later.  This week is all about reconnecting, afterschool opportunities (cross country and fencing), saving/RSVP’ing for a couple of important September dates (Craig Drive In Sept 27th and BTSN Sept 18th), and keeping that positive buzz in the CHS hallways going! 

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Cap  

CHS School September Calendar 

Tuesday, September 9th, 16th, 30th          

Cross Country Practice Begins (3-4:30 PM)

Wednesday, September 10th, 17th, 24th 

Afterschool Fencing in Mt. Lakes (3-4PM, Pick up in Mt. Lakes)

Thursday, September 11th, 25th         

Cross Country Practice (3-4:30 PM)

Friday, September 12th 

CHS Lunch Delivery Ordering Window for October OPENS (www.myfooddays.com)

Monday, September 15th, 22nd, 29th 

Afterschool Fencing in Mt. Lakes (3-4PM, Pick up in Mt. Lakes)

Thursday, September 18th 

12 PM School Close: Back to School Night (6:00 PM) & BTSN Bake Sale

Monday, September 22nd   

CSHS Lunch Delivery Ordering Window for October CLOSES (www.myfooddays.com)

Tuesday, September 23rd 

SCHOOL CLOSED: Rosh Hashanah

Friday, September 26th

PACS Fall Open Public Meeting (LSMS New Media Center - 8:30 am)

Saturday, September 27th 

CHS Drive In (Lots Open at 6PM, Movie 6:45PM)

SAVE THE DATE-Craig High “Back to School Night” (BTSN) Thursday, September 18th: In two weeks, parents will have the opportunity to put a teacher's face with a name and email address, as well as find out a little bit about many of the courses that your teen has on a daily basis.  The evening will start up at 6:30PM with gym doors opening at 6 PM. The evening should wrap before 8:30PM.  In addition, we will be hosting our Class of 2026 bake sale.  Our seniors will throw in a free cup of coffee or bottle of water with every Craig High purchase!  RSVP to Mrs. Mershimer (DMershimer@craigschool.org)

DRIVE IN MOVIE

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Craig High School Parking Lot, 24 Changebridge Road, Montville

The lot opens at 6:00. The Movie starts at approximately 6:45

See the trailer here: Lilo & Stitch Movie Trailer

CONCESSIONS: PACS will provide free Snacksize Popcorn & Water.  The CHS Class of 2026 will run a complete concession stand (burgers, hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, candy, and drinks) to raise money for their Senior Adventures!

PACS, the Parent Association at The Craig School, was thrilled to see such a wonderful mix of returning and new families at our Back-to-School BBQ!!

There are many ways to get involved this year, and we’d love your participation. Please take a moment to complete the Interest Form below to let us know how you’d like to help.

It’s important to remember that all of our exciting school events are made possible not only by our dedicated volunteers but also through your membership dues. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to complete the Membership Form today.

Interest Form Link 

Membership Form Link

Together, we can make this a fantastic year for our Craig community!!

DRIVE IN MOVIE

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Craig High School Parking Lot, 24 Changebridge Road, Montville

The lot opens at 6:00. The Movie starts at approximately 6:45

See the trailer here: Lilo & Stitch Movie Trailer

CONCESSIONS: PACS will provide free Snacksize Popcorn & Water.  The CHS Class of 2026 will run a complete concession stand (burgers, hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, candy, and drinks) to raise money for their Senior Adventures!

After-School Fencing Lessons in Mt. Lakes (Starts Weds Sept 10th):  We are excited to share that CHS students will have the opportunity to join the Craig Group Fencing Program held in Mt. Lakes.  The program is led by Vladimir Lilov, a World Champion Fencing Instructor who has been working with Craig School for over a decade.  Fencing will start up next week (WEDS SEPT 10) and run through early October on the following M and W:

• Wednesday, September 10, 17, 24, and October 1st

• Monday, September 15, 22, 29, and October 6th 

The cost for the 8-week program is $200 (checks payable to “Vladimir Lilov”).  We will transport our fencers over to Mt. Lakes (Reeth-Furlong Gym). Parents would just need to arrange for pick up in Mt. Lakes at 4 PM.  If you are interested in signing your teen up, use Craig Fencing Link.  If you  have any questions, email Mr. Furlong at NFurlong@craigschool.org 

Badger Cross Country Season is Here (Practices Start Tues Sept 9th):  Badger X-Country starts up this week with our first official practice this Tuesday, September 9th. Our practice schedule is:

• TUES Sept 9, 16, 30, October 14, 21, 28
• THURS Sept 11, 25, October 16, 23, 30

Practices will be held from 3-4:30 PM on most Tuesdays and Thursdays into late October.  Our cross-country race schedule for the season traditionally includes two to three 5K races, usually held somewhere in Morris County.  

Last Seasons 5K Races

Races are on the weekends (Saturday or Sunday) starting in late September and we wrap up our final race usually in late October.  Races are optional, but are an amazing experience.  We will register our student runners, but parents will be responsible for the cost of the race ($30 per).  The cost for all races and our x-country team shirt is $100 (checks made payable to Craig School).  Parents, siblings, friends, and relatives are welcome to register on their own and run with us!  Our race schedule will be announced during the first week of practices.  Any questions, contact CHS Cross Country coach Ms. Crum at JCrum@craigschool.org

CHS Lunch Delivery September ORDERING and CLOSING WINDOW:  The ordering window for OCTOBER will be open starting next Friday, September 12th, through Monday, September 22nd.  Don’s worry, we will send another reminder next week.  To register to place orders or to re-order,  go to www.myfooddays.com. If you have any questions, reach out to our CHS Lunch Program Chair, Amanda Jahn, at AJahan@craigschool.org