
Hello , this is your principal Kenneth Bennett contacting you with a very important announcement. On 5.28/24, the JCPS Board of Education approved for Mrs. Melissa Hurst, current principal of Princeton Elementary to step into the principal role at CHHS. Mrs. Hurst is an exceptional educator who has strong leadership skills and years of experience at all school levels. Please know that my tenure here as interim has been very rewarding. I have enjoyed working with the students, families, and staff. We have achieved lots of things together and I look forward to seeing even more great thigs in the days, weeks, and years ahead. Although this announcement is being made, please know that I look forward to finishing this year strong. We have achieved lots of great thigs this years and I do not want anything to prevent us from doing our absolute best on the remaining exams. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank You for trusting me ad for allowing me to be a part of your family during this time. Have a great evening!

Good Afternoon Pirates: Congratulations to the Class of 2024 who has been offered over $6.7 million in scholarships. There will be no school on Mon. May 27th - Memorial Day. Our 2nd Semester final exams starts on Friday, May 31st. Other announcements can be found on our school website or in the Cannon Blast: Bit.ly/chhs_cb Have a great afternoon!

Congratulations to 76 Freshmen who were inducted into the CHHS 2023-24 Freshman Honor Society last Thursday! These students kept all grades at an A or B, performed at least 8 hours of community service and demonstrated leadership throughout the year. #piratesonboard







Good Evening
This is a friendly reminder that attendance Waivers are due Thursday, May 30. If you have missed 5 or more days for any class, please make sure you submit them to your grade-level administrator no later than 2 p.m.


Good afternoon CHHS Pirates! Please return all books, chromebooks, and chargers to the media center by Thursday, May 30.


This past Friday, CHHS Health Science students learned more about biomedical careers with guest speakers from Novo Nordisk. The Health Science department would like to thank Novo Nordisk for their continued support of our students.




Are you a CHHS Class of 2024 senior interested in representing your class by singing the National Anthem acapella at this year's graduation ceremony? Sign up by Tuesday, May 28th. Auditions will be Thursday, May 30th during Pirate Time.
The link to sign up is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGhXQl2xkEw0VowOB23aDq_hdohfSl_1h9JTo3keyTfIpAbg/viewform


Good Afternoon Pirates! This is Mr. Bennett with a few announcements. Cell Tower meeting will be on Tuesday, 5/21 at 6 pm in Smithfield at the District Courthouse. Athletic Awards - 5/21 at 6:30 Auditorium, and Senior Awards - Thursday, 5/23 - Main Gym 6 pm. Other announcements can be found in the Cannon Blast: bit.ly/chhs_cb

Enjoy golf? Sign up for the CHHS Girls Golf Team! Contact Coach Helsabeck for more information. Registration for the upcoming interest meeting is on our school homepage.


The CHHS Spring 2024 Exam Schedule has been released. A copy of the schedule can also be found on the CHHS website's main page.


At this time, all Seniors and Juniors with last names between A-F who purchased a yearbook should report to the Davy Jones Locker to pick up their purchase.


CHHS needs a cell tower!! Your support would be greatly appreciated at two upcoming local government meetings!! Please plan on attending the Cell Tower Meeting during the Smithfield Town Planning meeting on May 21st at 6:00. Also, the Johnston County Commissioners meeting on July 15th at 6:00.


Good Afternoon Pirates! Happy Mother's Day! Congratulations to our Lady Pirates Stunt Team who was undefeated this season. They are back to back NC Stunt Champions. For all other announcements please see our school website or Cannon Blast @ bit.ly/chhs_cb Have a great afternoon!

Show your Pirate Pride for your graduate by putting this sign in your front yard!! Neighbors will know this the home of a member of the CHHS Class of 2024!! Signs are $30.00. Price include sign and yard stake. All orders are due by Wednesday, May 15th at 5:00pm and will be available for pickup at the CHHS Band Room the following week. We will notify you when they are ready. Thank you for your support of the CHHS Pirate Band and your graduate!!
Place your order today at www.bit.ly/2024Signs


Dreaming of college but unsure how to pay? JCPS is offering Little Known Secrets of Paying for College, a free educational webinar on 5/23/24 at 7:00 PM sponsored by The College Funding Coach. Register at https://www.thecollegefundingcoach.org/class/johnston-county-schools/


Yearbooks will be available for pickup next week during Pirate Time at Davy Jones Locker by students on their designated day. If students miss pickup time, they must wait until the following week. Books will be available in room 345 for pickup starting on May 20th. Students picking up after May 20th can come during Pirate Time or between classes. Students cannot pick up yearbooks for another student.


Good Afternoon, This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we are thankful for the outstanding job our teachers do for our students. The Parent Advisory Council will meet on Monday. May 6th at 5 pm in the Media Center. For all other announcements, please see the Cannon Blast. Have a great afternoon!

"Feeding The Future, One Mind At A Time". CHHS Food & Nutrition and Agriculture students recently took a field trip to the Agroecology Educational Farm at NCSU. Classes enjoyed a tour then got to get their hands dirty with planting, pulling weeds and moving tarps!




Congratulations to the 2024 Junior Marshal for our June 7 graduation ceremony!!


CONGRATULATIONS to our student Pirates of the Month! They are: Deja Morgan (9th), Carter Wall (10th), Briggs McKenzie (11th) and Skyler Shaw (12th). Thank you for being outstanding role models at CHHS! #piratesonboard

