CAC High School Principal’s Notes
As I write this week’s edition of the Highro-glyphics, our wrestling team is on their way to New Delhi to compete in the ISAA MESAC tournament. As always, they will be representing CAC excellently in this highly competitive event, and we look forward to updates throughout the weekend on how they are getting on. Another opportunity to shout, “Go Eagles!”
Talent Show
On Monday evening, high school students participated in the annual Talent Show. Congratulations to all participants for showcasing their talents, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the event.
It was a pleasure to see so many families present at the Grade 10 Course Information Night on Tuesday evening. We hope you found the introduction to the senior years of high school both informative and engaging. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers, counselors, and AP/IB Coordinators. Counselors are sharing the presentations via email.
Course registration will continue over the next several weeks. Here is a brief overview of the registration windows for rising high school students:
• Rising 12 (2026) – now closed; counselors will reach out to students who did not submit their requests on time.
• Rising 11 (2027) – 7 AM on February 24 to 4 PM on February 25
• Rising 10 (2028) – 7 AM on February 9 to 4 PM on February 10
• Rising 9 (2029) – Signups will take place during G8 Advisory on February 17-18
“Arabian Nights” Rehearsal
This year’s high school theater production of “Arabian Nights” is approaching, and the student ensemble has been diligently rehearsing and preparing for the performance. We look forward to welcoming the community to the shows on February 19th, 20th, and 21st. Please keep an eye on the announcements and newsletters for further details.
Today marks the celebration of “Global Play Day.” The vibrant energy from the Elementary School resonated across the field to the High School, inspiring many students to participate in football, spike ball, and a variety of enjoyable activities during lunch break. We wish children of all ages a fun-filled and engaging weekend!
Upcoming Dates
• 9-10 Feb – Senior Photos – Cap & Gown headshots
• Fri 14 Feb – PTO International Festival
• Sun 16 Feb – Season 3 Activities Fair. Lunchtime.
• 19-21 Feb – HS Theatre Production “Arabian Nights”
• Thu 20 Feb – Early Release Day – 11:30 dismissal
• Wed 26 Feb – HS Parent Coffee. 9:30-10:30 a.m. (HS Meeting Room)
• Sun 2 Mar – Ramadan begins (subject to change)
• Tue 4 Mar – Grade 10 PSAT (all morning. Regular classes for periods 3&4)
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of February 6, 2025
Upcoming College Visits:
Wednesday, February 12th- 11:15-12 outside the high school. Mini Canadian Fair.
• Dalhousie University (NS)
• Carleton University (ON)
• Concordia University (QC)
• Lakehead University (ON)
• Ontario Tech University (ON)
• University of Victoria (BC)
• York University (ON)
Tuesday, February 25th- Suffolk University and Fordham University: Presentation for students about life as a college student in Boston and New York City. 3:15-4:15 PM, MS Hall. An RSVP will be sent soon.
Tuesday, February 25th- Suffolk University and Fordham University: Presentation for Parents on USA Financial Aid and Scholarships for International Students. 5:15-6:15 PM. MS Hall. An RSVP will be sent soon. Refreshments will be served.
Monday, April 14th- 11:15-12 outside the high school: The University of Calgary
Grade 10 Seminars & Course Fair
This week, Grade 10 students have been actively exploring their high school pathway and course choices for Grades 11 and 12. They have been learning about the various courses offered and how to align their selections with their strengths and interests. As they move forward in this process, students will engage in self-reflection, considering career and university pathways to ensure their course choices support their future goals. Last Tuesday, Grade 10 families attended the Course Selection Event where they heard from the faculty about the various classes that are available in each department. Families with questions are encouraged to meet with course teachers, counselors, the IB & AP Coordinators, or the administration for guidance and support. The course registration opens for 10th grade students on February 24th and runs through February 25th. Thank you for your involvement in this important process!
Grade 11 parents: Dear 11th Grade Parents, We are excited to invite you on Tuesday, February 11th, from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM in the HS Counseling Conference Room for an informative session on U.S. college admissions and navigating the Common Application. This is an informal opportunity to meet with the school counselors to gain insights and ask any questions you may have about the college application process. Please sign up to reserve your spot using the following link: Tuesday, Feb. 11th Lunch Session. We look forward to seeing you there and assisting you in this important journey!
Looking ahead
Mark your calendars for the next afternoon sessions on:
Thursday, February 27: Writing US Admission Essays/Admission Testing
Tuesday, March 11th: UK Admissions and Navigating the UCAS Application
Tuesday, March 25th: Scholarships, financial aid and the impact on admission
Tuesday, April 22nd: Narrowing down the college list
Tuesday, May 6th: Confirming summer plans and timelines
Grade 9: Course registration for rising 10 students is Sunday, February 9th (it opens at 7 am)- Monday, February 10th (it closes at 4 pm). Please review the world language and arts electives with your 9th grader this weekend so they can register on Skyward starting Sunday. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions.
Grades 9-11: Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal website. New entries added weekly!
ACT test information
Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is Feb. 28th)
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)
Registration details here. Students can look up CAC by City: Maadi and center number 866070.
*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
Stay Updated on Activities & Athletics!
Don’t miss out on upcoming events – check out our live Google Calendar for the latest updates and schedules. View the live calendar here!
Events coming up:
• Saturday, Feb 8: HS Speech & Debate Tournament – CAC MS Hall (8:30am-5:00pm)
• Saturday, Feb 8: Varsity Girls/Boys BBall vs BSE @ BSE beginning 8am
• Sunday, Feb 9: JV Boys BBall vs MES @ MES – 3:00PM
• Tuesday, Feb 11: U16 Girls BBall vs MES @ MES – 3:00PM
• Wednesday, Feb 12: U16 Boys&Girls BBall vs CES @ CAC – 3:30PM
PLAY BALL! Registration for the 2025 Maadi Little League Baseball (MLLB) season is still open. The 2025 season will run from February 16 to May 31, 2025.
MLLB is a youth recreational baseball league for boys and girls. MLLB is aiming to have four divisions this season. T-ball for ages 5-7, Coach-Pitch for ages 7-9, Player-Pitch for ages 10-13, and our Seniors Division for ages 13-17. Practices will be held at 5pm on weeknights and games will be played on Saturday mornings in Maadi. The three younger divisions play games on the CAC campus, while the Seniors Division will play games at The Field.
REGISTER NOW ONLINE! For full details on the 2025 MLLB season and registration, click here: MLLB 2025.
For more information on registering your player for the upcoming season, supporting MLLB as a parent, or paying your player fee, please contact MLLB Commissioner Pete Ilick at psilick1960@gmail.com.
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
From Aquatics
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Laps for Life Swim-A-Thon, a fun and exciting student-led event where you can make a splash for a great cause! Whether you’re a swim team member or just looking to have fun, this event is for everyone of all ages! The event will take place on Friday, February 7th, 2025, from 2 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy an afternoon filled with snacks, prizes, and of course, swimming! Swimmers are also encouraged to stay after for a pool deck movie-watching party.
If you don’t want to swim but simply wish to volunteer and be part of a good cause, we would really appreciate any help that we can get!!
Laps for Life Swim-a-Thon Sign-Up
If you have any further questions, please contact:
26eleroy@cacegypt.org
26shanna@cacegypt.org
26swhite@cacegypt.org
Tatiana Petrovna
Aquatics Coordinator
From CAC PTO
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