Welcome to the eleventh week of the 2026–2027 academic year at Samuel V. Champion High School!
Our teachers and staff have been working diligently to motivate and give daily encouragement and confidence boosters to our students. Some of the phrases you will hear as you enter classrooms are:
- "I believe in you—today and every single day."
- "You can do hard things."
- "Your effort matters so much more than perfection."
- "You bring such a bright and positive energy to our classroom."
- "I am so proud of how hard you tried today."
- "Keep going—you are on the right track!"
- "Your ideas and voice matter at CHS."
- "Take a deep breath, you've prepared for this, and you've got this!"
- "Trust yourself and your hard work, I am here for you!”
- "Do your best, and remember that one test doesn't define how smart you are."
The wonderful notes parents and students have left for the teachers and staff through the
“Champion for Students” nominations have truly touched them and they are reminded of their IMPACT at CHS. We are thankful for our community for taking the time to let them and us know how they make their students' days here at Champion special. Thank you, and please continue to share. We take the time to read these to our staff during our staff meetings and they truly are inspiring and renew their love for the classroom and for our campus. Knowing they have made one student, parent, know how important they are in some way, is tremendous.
Thank you for trusting us with your children! They make us PROUD everyday.
Home of the Chargers ~ Heart of a Champion! Go Chargers! MAKE AN IMPACT!
Natalie Benke, Principal
Samuel V. Champion High School
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MONDAY, 10/19 (A-Day)
BOA to Van Raub
Incubator Mentor Match Day (T206-208)
Girls B-Ball Fundraiser (6-9pm/gym)
TUESDAY, 10/20 (B-Day)
BOA to Van Raub
*PTO Spotlight Teacher (9am/foyer)
Volleyball v BHS (JV9th-5:15/V-6:30)
Board Meeting (6:30pm/BISD)
WEDNESDAY, 10/21 (A-Day)
BOA to Van Raub/Kendall
CTE Tour – North to CHS (8:30am-1pm)
WES Tutoring (4-6pm/library)
BISD College Fair (6-8pm/CHS)
THURSDAY, 10/22 (B-Day)
BOA to Kendall
**Champion Way #1 (7:45-8:30am/library)
**CLUB Pictures (all day schedule/auditorium)
**SEND OFF - Boys Water Polo (10:10am/foyer)
JV-Tennis @ Pieper (4:30-6:30pm)
9th-Football Silver @ SmValley (Silv5pm/Navy6:30pm)
JV-Football v. Smithson Valley (5:30pm/CHS)
FAFSA Parent Workshop (5:30-7pm/library)
FRIDAY, 10/23 (A-Day)
BOA to Kendall
Speech/Debate Tournament @ Jack Hays
CTE Tour – South to CHS (8:30am-1pm)
Volleyball @ Alamo Heights (9thJV-5:15/V-6:30)
V-Football @ Smithson Valley (Camo Out)
SATURDAY, 10/24
Saturday School (8am-12pm/library)
TSIA Testing (all day/library-C104)
Media Day - Girls BBall (gyms/7am-12pm)
Speech/Debate Tournament @ Jack Hays
**HOCO DANCE (7pm/Kendall Co Fairgrounds)
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Students Who Drive (Or ride with a sibling who is a current student who drives):
To request an early dismissal, a parent or guardian must log in to Skyward Family Access and complete the ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION tile at least two hours before the student needs to leave campus.
- Once the request is received, an Early Dismissal Pass will be delivered to the student. At the designated time, the student should report to the attendance office, sign out, and receive a separate checkout pass. The student must present this pass to the security guard at the front gate before leaving campus.
Students Who Do NOT Drive ALL GRADES: A parent/guardian must sign the student out in the front office AND show valid photo identification before leaving campus with the student.
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9th grade = Isla Bonahoom
10th grade = Lincoln Andrews
11th grade = Zain Darrzali
12th grade = Reese Rogers
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CLUB PICTURES: Club pictures will take place on Oct 22. The schedule has been set by the club sponsors and is posted above. Your club sponsor will give you a hall pass to attend at a certain time.
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Underclassmen Picture Days went well. PARENTS - you can order your child's picture online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0511FP You can also call Inter-State Pictures at 210-462-1807. PICTURE PACKETS SHOULD ARRIVE THIS WEEK - they will be delivered to the students by the yearbook staff/Mrs. Anders. **IF you were absent on picture day, no worries!!! Make ups & RE-TAKES will be on Oct 27-28 through your English class. *IF you want a retake - you HAVE TO RETURN the picture packet to the photographer.
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SENIOR PICTURES: Pictures have now concluded for seniors. Seniors can order using their Unique Order Code that they received when they got their Proof Flyers. They should go to inter-state.com and click "order here," and then enter their Unique Order Code to order their Senior Pictures. We WILL HAVE ONE MORE RE-TAKE DAY on OCT 29th. **IF YOU WANT A RETAKE, CALL MRS. BROWN TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME!! 830-357-2603 or email: bridget.brown@boerneisd.net Deadline to book an appointment is October 27th @ 4pm - NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Many of our orchestra students got to go to the Tobin Center for the Cinderella Opera. It was a great experience and we all loved the opportunity! What a wonderful evening :) |
Isabella had an outstanding competition weekend complete with participating in the opening ceremonies and time with her fellow Boerne Blaze athletes to bond and prepare for the state meet. While in Midland at the Texas State Special Olympics Swim Meet, Isabella successfully completed three events bringing home a Gold in the 25 meter Butterfly, a Gold in the 25 meter Backstroke, and a Bronze in the 50 meter Freestyle! We are so proud of her hardwork and accomplishments at State. Thank you Champion High School friends and staff for all your support! |
Champion Charger Band had an outstanding performance at the Region 29 Marching Contest on Saturday at Dub Ferris Stadium. Charger Band earned Straight 1s and the
judges were extremely complimentary of the performance.
As a result of Saturday's ratings, Charger Band has advanced to the Area Marching Contest
next Saturday, October 24th.
The Contest is at D.W. Rutledge Stadium in Converse and our Performance time for Prelims is 3:45pm.
Top 10 Bands in Prelims will advance to Finals beginning at 7:00pm. See Full Schedule HERE. The Top 4 Bands in Finals will advance to the UIL 5A State Marching Contest Prelims on Nov 2.
GO CHARGERS ~ GOOD LUCK ~ WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
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Champion Tennis finished their season as Regional Quarterfinalists, with an impressive 17-3 record. They had a great season and we are very proud of their hard work, dedication, and determination that made this season one to remember. Congratulations to all of the Varsity Tennis Players! |
BISD Architecture students recently had the distinct honor of participating in the Texas Society of Architects Convention, where they joined select peers from across the state—including Houston, Austin, Dallas and Laredo—in an intensive design challenge known as a charrette. During this hands-on workshop, students were tasked with solving a complex, real-world urban design challenge: re-envisioning and expanding the San Antonio River Walk to optimize flow while creating vibrant public spaces that foster community engagement. Drawing on critical thinking and creative problem-solving, our students collaborated to develop formal design deliverables and present their proposals to industry leaders.
Beyond the design challenge, students gained invaluable career exposure by networking directly with university faculty, architecture majors, and licensed practitioners from across Texas, receiving guidance and encouragement for their future professional paths.
Congratulations to the BISD Student Delegates:
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Boerne High School: Cadence Ostrander, Lainie Moore
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Champion High School: Jacob Esquillin, Cody Dietert, Caleb White
We are deeply grateful for opportunities like these that bridge classroom learning with high-impact industry experience.
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Lily showed true grit at Brackenridge Park GC during the Swing for the Cure tournament, competing alongside the state's best golfers.
On Friday, facing 30 mph winds, she grinded out rounds of 87 and 84, followed by a strong final round of 80 on Saturday.
Her dedication is yielding huge results,
and I am especially proud of how she carried herself on the course.
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This past weekend, AFJROTC conducted its quarterly
Adopt-a-Highway event
AND hosted the 330th Recruiting Squadron for a
Special Warfare workout.
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🏐 CHARGER VOLLEYBALL UPDATE!
Last Tuesday, your Lady Chargers earned yet another program sweep over South San! On Friday, JV and Varsity picked up wins over McCollum, while Freshman fought hard in a tough battle.
We are officially heading into the LAST WEEK OF DISTRICT PLAY, and we have TWO BIG MATCHUPS left!
📍 TOMORROW: We take on the Boerne Greyhounds at HOME! Come out, show up, and show out for your Lady Chargers!
🚌 FRIDAY: We hit the road for our FINAL district game
against Alamo Heights!
Let's finish district strong, Chargers!
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Senior Night was so much fun, and we loved getting to celebrate our amazing seniors! 💗 We are so thankful for all the memories, laughs, and moments we’ve shared with them. They have made such a special impact on our team, and it won’t be the same without them next year. We will miss them dearly and are so proud of them! Once a part of our team, always a part of our family! 🫶🏼✨ |
ESports Team Hits the Arena at Tech Port San Antonio! Our ESports squad kicked off their season with an action-packed first tournament competing in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. at Tech Port San Antonio! While we didn't land in the top 32, our players had a blast, gained valuable high-level tournament experience, and identified key areas to sharpen their gameplay.
We Need More Players! Our Rocket League team fought hard with just two players against full rosters of 3–5 members, leaving us at a tough disadvantage. We need YOU to help fill out our roster!
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When: Every Thursday after school | 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
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Where: ESports Practice & Meetings Room T109
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Who: ALL skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join!
Our next competition isn't until November 14, giving new and returning players plenty of time to practice, level up, and build our teams. Come check it out this Thursday!
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Protect Your Digital World: Join the Cybersecurity Club! Interested in securing your phone, locking down your laptop, or protecting your digital footprint? You don't need to be a tech wizard to join the Cybersecurity Club—cybersecurity is for Everyone!
Right now, our team is gearing up for CyberPatriot, the National Youth Cyber Education Program! In this high-stakes, national competition, students act as newly hired IT professionals tasked with finding hidden security vulnerabilities, fixing system flaws, and defending simulated networks. We are getting hands-on experience hardening Windows 11, Linux Mint 21, and Windows Server 2022 systems before round one kicks off on October 22.
Whether you want to join the competitive team, tackle real-world hacking scenarios, or just learn practical skills to keep your own accounts safe, we’d love to have you onboard.
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When: Every Wednesday morning | 7:30 AM – 8:20 AM
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Where: Ms. Urias' Room (T118)
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Who: Open to ALL students—zero experience required!
Stop by Wednesday Mornings and help us build a safer cyberspace!
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The 2027 Charger Yearbooks are now on sale!
to purchase your book at the lowest price of the year!
Enter Champion High School to purchase your book!
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Our district orchestra teachers are once again hosting the "Blizzard of Bows" outreach performance for all BISD 5th grade students on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 10:00am. Students will experience an amazing performance featuring the Champion Honors Orchestra along with student conducting opportunities and
instrument demonstrations and engagement opportunities with orchestra students from Boerne HS, BMSN, BMSS, and VMS Orchestra.
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Spanish National Honor Society: The Spanish National Honor Society is meeting at 8am in B154 on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Science National Honor Society : Juniors and seniors!
If science is a class you actually want, and you are kind of cracked at it—Science National Honor Society is for you! Members meet with a shared love for science, do service, and are recognized for being exceptional. Dues are $30 for the year and covers a shirt (new design each year), and the graduation cord! Look for the application flyers and emails. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE ONLINE and DUE OCTOBER 16! If you have questions, please speak with Coach Ronemous or Dr. Holcomb.
Boerne Buddies : Boerne Buddies has its first luncheon of the year on Friday, October 16th during all three lunches! Come on by for pizza, games, and fun in the life skills room! All are welcome even if you haven't signed up yet!
Girls' Basketball : Calling anyone who wants to try out for the Girls' Basketball team! Tryouts are October 21-23. Wednesday, October 21 is at 7 am - 8 am. Be dressed and ready at 6:45 am. Thursday, October 22 is at 4:15 pm - 5:15 PM. Friday is 7 am - 8 am, be dressed and ready at 6:45 am. Since Volleyball is in season, you will only try out on Thursday.
CLUB PICTURES: Club pictures are set for Oct 22. SEE your teacher sponsor for a pass with the club’s assigned picture time.
UNDERCLASSMEN RETAKE PICTURE DAY: Retake/Makeup picture day for Underclassmen will be Oct 27-28. If you were absent on the first picture day, then you will be able to go for a make-up picture during English class - your teacher has a list. If you want a retake, you must bring your purchased picture packet to school and take it with you to the photographer during English class and exchange the packet for a retake.
SENIORS: Attention Seniors the LAST opportunity for Senior Retakes or Makeups will be on Oct 29th. You must make an appointment if you want a retake of your senior portrait or a makeup portrait. Come by Mrs. Brown’s office or email her at bridget.brown@boerneisd.net The LAST DAY TO SET YOUR APPOINTMENT IS Oct 27th! NO EXCEPTIONS.
Counseling Department: ATTENTION SENIORS! ATTENTION SENIORS! FAFSA night is next Thursday, October 22nd at 5:30pm in the library. This is a great opportunity to get assistance, or have questions answered regarding completing the FAFSA. Your parents must either have your school login to access the school wifi OR bring their own device to log onto the guest wifi.
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Upcoming Events
- BISD College Fair-10/21
- College Information session-10/21
- FAFSA Night-10/22
- 8th Grade CTE Fair-10/16, 10/21, 10/23
- Red Ribbon Week-10/26-10/30
- Parent Information Night at Central Office-11/5
College Fair
Please join us on October 21st for the BISD College, Career and Military Fair. We will have over 80 college, university, and trade school representatives. It’s open to all BHS and CHS students and parents. This year’s college fair will be held at Champion HS.
College Information Session
Parents who are interested in hearing more about the college application process, there will be a short meeting in the auditorium from 5:30-6:00. See flyer for details!
FAFSA Night
If your student is planning on attending college and will need financial aid assistance, join us on October 22nd from 5:30-7:00 in the library for FAFSA Night. Representatives from UTSA will be available to answer questions and assist parents and students with the process of applying for financial aid. If you would like to start the application process during this time, you will need your student’s login information if you plan to use their BISD account. You are welcome to bring your own device to access the network using our guest Wifi. To complete the application, you will need your tax return from the previous year. Questions? Call the counseling office at 830-357-2721.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is the week of 10/26-10/30. Counselor presentations will take place throughout the week during advisory. This year’s theme is “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™,” and it carries an important message: Every one of us has the power to be a hero through the choices we make and the examples we set.
AP Testing
If your student is enrolled in an AP class, students must pay the AP exam fee by November 6th. Payments can be made by cash or check on campus or via RevTrak. For more details please contact Jennifer Christensen or see the flyer below.
** Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s counselor anytime! **
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Stay connected with Skyward and Parent Square! If your child attends both CHS & BHS, you will get notices from both schools. Only you can manage your accounts; we do not have rights to change you from a distribution list.
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Skyward Family Access - This is a great support for you. You can see parent notifications, grades, attendance, as well as, view student progress reports and report cards at any time. We ask that you keep this account up-to-date at all times, especially emergency contacts and family contacts. This is critical because students are not allowed to be check out with anyone except the family members listed in emergency contacts!
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Parent Square - Please be aware of the following: (1) Parent Square and Student Square data is synced based on the information in Skyward Student. (2) If a parent wants to update their parent square information email or phone number then this has to be edited on the campus in Skyward and the data will then sync overnight to Parent Square. Please contact Maria Bidot @ (830) 357-2613 (3) If both parents want access then 2 different emails must be used and assigned to 2 different cell numbers.
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Regular attendance ensures that students don’t miss important instruction, can actively participate, and maintain the structure needed to learn effectively. Even bright students can struggle to succeed if they miss too much school. Make your attendance in school a top priority this year! Any questions you may have, please contact our Attendance Secretaries - they are here to help!
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You will need a "Verification of Enrollment" form completed from the school. Fill out your request on the UPDATED 2026-2027 GOOGLE FORM and then allow 24 hours for us to process your report. *Make sure to answer each question completely! |
For those of you who like to order early, you can now begin the process to order cap/gown, announcements, and swag! We WILL have a Senior Class Meeting on Jan 15th to discuss in detail ordering for graduation.
- Go To: gradtogo.com
- Senior Graduation Order
- Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School
- Cap Gown (*for just the cap/gown scan down the page to "Shop Individual Items")
- Graduation Announcements (Only $35.00-$70.00)
- Cap, Gown, Tassel Unit (Only $48.95)
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