Represent Capitol Hill in style with school spirit beanies, trucker hats, hoodies (zip and pullover), t-shirts, raglan shirts, picnic blankets, and more! 

Items are available with the rainbow fish logo or the Capitol Hill collegiate logo - in so many colors! There is no quantity limit; the sale is only open until October 20th, so order now! 

Click here to purchase spirit wear on the PTA website.

Next week is Spirit Week! Students are invited to participate in any/all days - get creative! 

Monday - Comfy Cozy Day (wear pajamas or your softest coziest sweatsuit)

Tuesday - Patterns & Prints (go wild with stripes, plaid, florals, the wackier the better)

Wednesday - Rainbow (wear your Capitol Hill gear or rainbow colors)

Thursday - Beach Vibes (hang ten and come in tropical, beach, or summer vacation inspired gear)

Friday - Monochrome (wear all one color) 

It is almost time for our annual fall carnival extravaganza, The Big Boo! Join the frightful fun on Friday, October 25th from 6pm-8pm, if you dare, for: 

• Dancing
• Bounce house jumping
• Face painting
• Carnival games
• Creepy crafting
• Photo booth
• Snacks & refreshments (did somebody say cotton candy!?)
• The return of everyone's favorite Haunted Library 

Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 21st on the PTA Website. $20 for unlimited access, chaperoning parents join for FREE. 

Interested in helping make this ghoulish gala a screaming success? This beloved event runs on fresh volunteer blood! There are still some spots open for volunteers to hand out tickets (before & after school or night-of at the doors), run games (30 minute shifts during the event that can be done by adults or middle/high school students), and tear-down (help us clean up after our little monsters).

Did your student miss picture day? Re-takes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 29th. 

Pick up a form in the front office if you'd like your child's photo taken on re-take day.

Looking for a fun family outing? Explore Bella Organic Farm's corn maze! Every ticket purchased using this link will raise funds for Capitol Hill. The maze has 2.7 miles of trails, is dog-friendly, and kiddos 5 and under are free! There is also a pumpkin patch to get your carving pumpkins and take some photos of your littles. What an easy opportunity to get your family moving outside while positively impacting our school! This fundraiser lasts the entire month of October. See you there! 

Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is about to get started! OBOB is a statewide competition where teams of 4 students battle to answer trivia questions about the books they've read. OBOB is open to 3rd to 5th graders (and is completely voluntary). OBOB's mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students. 
Is your bookworm interested? Next steps:

1. Get a team of 4-5 readers assembled (4 teammates compete, a 5th teammate acts as an alternate; teammates can be in different grades/classes)
2. Complete a Permission Form (1 per participating student) and a Team Contract (1 per team) - these can be found in the front office (paper), or online here and are due by 10/31/2024
3. Start reading! 

Capitol Hill is full of incredible teachers and staff. If you're ever inclined to show your family's gratitude, our Staff Appreciation Team (chaired by Jordan Hood & Lauren Pupik) keeps up a list of their favorite things! Click here to see what type of treat or caffeinated beverage your child's teacher might enjoy. 

Markham House, an assisted living facility in SW Portland, is hosting a trick-or-treating event on October 31st from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Capitol Hill students and their families are invited to get an early start on their trick-or-treating - residents will be dressed up and handing out candy!