Tuesday, April 29, 2025

A Message From Mr. Matthew Stewart, CSPA & CSAMS Principal

Dear Sentinel Families,

It’s hard to believe that Thursday starts the month of May! We urge all our students to continue to leverage the strategies that have served them well this year and finish the school year on a high note! I constantly encourage students to do their best the first time, to communicate effectively with staff and classmates, and to participate as much as possible. Classrooms in which students actively participate fall into “a rising tide lifts all ships” territory.

Tomorrow may be my favorite night of every school year. It’s CSPA Senior Honors Night! All our remarkable Seniors will be recognized and honored for the hard work and relentlessness they showed throughout their high school career. If your family includes a CSPA Senior, please don’t miss this transcendent event!

Ticket sales for this year's Junior/Senior Prom will remain on sale through this Friday, May 2nd. Prom will be held at The Oakley on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Tickets will be available in Mrs. Petricca's advisory room during lunch and advisory. Please refer to the Prom section below for more information on Prom.

Thursday evening wraps up our Comprehensive Student Reviews. If you have not met with your students advisory teacher yet we encourage you  to try and schedule a time for this Thursday. These assessments are an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown. Your encouragement plays a vital role in helping them feel confident and prepared for the next steps of their educational journey.

In partnership with you,
Matthew Stewart

Upcoming Calendar of Events*
Wednesday, April 30
Senior Honors Night
Thursday, May 1
Evening CSR's
May 5 - 9
Staff Appreciation Week
Friday, May 9
Junior/Senior Prom at The Oakley, 7PM
Monday, May 12
CSA District Parent Council Meeting at CSPA, 6PM
Wednesday, May 14
CSA District Arts, Beats and Treats at CSPA, 6PM
Thursday, May 15
CSA Education Foundation Meeting at CSAMS, 5PM
Monday, May 19
CSA District Parent Council Budget Meeting at CSA, 1PM
Wednesday, May 21
Triple S Boosters Meeting at CSAMS, 6PM

*Please refer to the Online Tandem Calendar for a complete list of upcoming CSA District Athletic, Robotic, Drama/Art, and SEP Events*

Staff Appreciation Week is May 5th-9th! Let's Rally Together to Make our CSA District Staff Feel Extra Special This Year!!!

Consider Sending Your Students Teacher a Heartfelt Message

Sentinel Survivor Sponsorships Still Available

From May 12th to May 16th, teams of students will battle it out to see who can raise the most money for our district! Inspired by competition shows, Sentinel Survivor brings together a diverse mix of students, each working toward a common goal. Each team will be led by a senior and include a junior, sophomore, freshman, CSAMS third-year student and a CSA Explorer to represent our entire district.

Every dollar raised will go toward building a brand-new weight room facility for CSPA High School, benefiting current and future CSPA student-athletes. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $25,000. We invite you to support your favorite team and help us reach our goal!  For further information on sponsorship and how to support specific teams, click here or click here for specific Sponsorship levels and benefits.  

All sponsors will be recognized through social media, team t-shirts, promotional banners, and in the new weight room facility.

All CSPA Junior/Senior Prom Tickets Must be Purchased by THIS Friday!


This year’s Prom will be held at The Oakley on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Tickets are $75.00 and available through Friday, May 2nd. Tickets will be available in Mrs. Petricca's advisory room during lunch and advisory.  

We are planning a safe, memorable, and fun event for all.  We have established Prom-specific dress guidelines which reflect our high expectations for students as well as our desire for a wholesome event. They, like all of our dress code guidelines, are carefully aligned with our core mission and philosophies. Please review the Prom dress guidelines carefully here.

It is essential that all Prom attendees know and understand the Prom dress guidelines as they select their evening wear.  Also, see the two different options of applications for your guest and non-CSPA student attendees.  All guest passes must be filled out and submitted before tickets can be purchased, please have your student plan ahead.

Guest Pass

Prom Guest Pass For NON-High School Students

Last Chance to Register! Co-Ed Flag Football Starts this Friday.

Click Here to Register

CSPA Commitment to Excellence Includes Community Service


CSPA High School students are required to perform 50 hours of community service/volunteerism as a graduation requirement. Community service credit will be given for voluntary activities that help others or are beneficial to the community. Students earn credit for hours spent participating in the actual activity, not for meeting and planning time. Students are responsible for getting a Community Service Sponsor Sheet signed and dated for each activity.

Click HERE for a printable Community Service Sponsor Sheet.

Life After CSPA: Preparing for College & Career


Preparation is embedded in the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy name. That preparation is grounded in the belief that people who are capable, caring, and self- directed learners will be successful in life no matter what they choose to do after they leave High School. Learning is a lifelong pursuit and we are committed to providing students with the skills they need for work and life. 

We have created a permanent link to post-secondary resources that will appear at the bottom of this and all CSPA newsletters. Additionally, we have included a link for active scholarship opportunities. Visit these resources often to find helpful links and opportunities for all students, regardless of their post-CSPA plans.