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Chelmsford High School

Welcome to Chelmsford High School located in the Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, established in 1927. It serves as the public high school for students in grades 9-12, and lies on over 50 acres land.

Chelmsford High School is based on a three-house system named after the three famous New England writers Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and John Greenleaf Whittier.

We welcome our students and encourage their success upon graduation.

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80.2%

College / Post-Secondary Enrollment

16.7%

Above Massachusetts Average

87.4%

Students who participate in an arts course beyond requisite

5.9%

Above Massachusetts Average

96.5%

11th and 12th grade students completing at least one AP course

29.3%

Above Massachusetts Average

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MCAS Family Portal Information

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Drop-Off & Pick-Up at CHS

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Late Buses at CHS

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SAT & PSAT Information

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Scholarship Opportunities for CHS Seniors

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Early College Access at CHS

Learn more about the Multiple Tiers of Accelerated College Pathways at CHS.

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Program of Studies

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Dracut’s Phillip Dinh carries for a short gain before being tackled by Chelmsford defenders Aidan O’Donnell and Josh Valdez during Thursday’s MVC football game at Simonian Field in Chelmsford. Chelmsford captured a 25-0 win.
Sep 28, 2026 | News

The Sun: Chelmsford football team blanks Dracut, 25-0
Parents and guardians attend the parent-curriculum night open house on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Chelmsford High School.
Sep 21, 2026 | News

PHOTOS: CHS Parent-Curriculum Night Open House
Chelmsford quarterback Skyler DeJesus gets past Andover’s Adrian Penney to pick up a first down during Friday’s MVC football game at Simonian Stadium in Chelmsford.
Sep 21, 2026 | News

The Sun: Plenty of thrills for fans, but Chelmsford falls to Andover
Dance auditions for CHS Theatre Guild's production of "Newsies" were held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
Sep 10, 2026 | News

PHOTOS: Chelmsford High School Students Audition for “Newsies”
The Chelmsford High School Theatre Guild held its annual Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in the Car J. Rondina Performing Arts Center.
Sep 03, 2026 | News

PHOTOS: Chelmsford High Theatre Guild Open House 2026
The Chelmsford High Marching Band performs during the 2026 preview show on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Aug 27, 2026 | News

PHOTOS & VIDEO: CHS Marching Band Preview Show 2026
Chelmsford’s Eliana Parreira is all smiles as she’s introduced prior to a game against UMass at Cushing Field in Lowell. She’s one of the top defensive players in the America East Conference.
Jul 29, 2026 | News

The Sun: Chelmsford native a lockdown soccer defender at UMass Lowell
This summer, members of Chelmsford High School’s PAVE program have been spending their Extended School Year honing valuable life skills by operating a lemonade stand.
Jul 21, 2026 | News

Chelmsford Extended School Year students host lemonade stand
This summer, members of Chelmsford High School’s PAVE program have been spending their Extended School Year honing valuable life skills by operating a lemonade stand.
Jul 21, 2026 | News

PHOTOS: Chelmsford High School ESY Lemonade Stand
Members of Chelmsford High School's Class of 2026 receiving the Seal of Biliteracy were celebrated during Senior Awards Night on Thursday, May 28.
Jul 09, 2026 | News

Chelmsford High School honors Seal of Biliteracy recipients
Chelmsford’s Catherine Craig, center, was named the MVC Div. 1 girls lacrosse Player of the Year.
Jul 01, 2026 | News

The Sun: Catherine Craig named MVC girls lacrosse Player of the Year
Chelmsford High lineman Brady Mahoney, left, poses with University of Oregon football coach Dan Lanning when Mahoney attended the school’s camp recently. Mahoney will be a junior at Chelmsford in the fall.
Jul 01, 2026 | News

The Sun: Chelmsford lineman getting on radar of top college programs

200 Richardson Road
North Chelmsford, MA 01863

Notice of Non-Discrimination – All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at the Chelmsford Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Phone: (978) 251-5111

Mr. Stephen Murray: Principal

Resources

The Voice: The Student Newspaper of Chelmsford High School
The Voice: The Student Newspaper of Chelmsford High School
Post Graduate Transcript Request
Student Handbooks
2026-27 Academic Calendar & Holidays
CPS Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan
Chelmsford Schools Strategic Plan
Chelmsford High School DESE Report Card
Chelmsford High School DESE Report Card
Chelmsford High School 2021-22 Improvement Plan
Important Documents
Student SHARE Registration Form

School Information

Morning Drop Off-Afternoon Bus Lineup
Nurse’s Office
Program of Studies 2026-27
School Hours and Directions

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CHS Clubs and Activities
Chelmsford High School 2024 Yearbook
2025 Yearbook
Chelmsford Lion
School Introduction
Post-Graduate Transcript Request Form
CHS Alumni Association

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      Mon Oct 05 2026

      College Visit: UMass Lowell

      8:30 am - 9:00 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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      Mon Oct 05 2026

      College Visit: Springfield College

      9:00 am - 9:30 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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      Mon Oct 05 2026

      College Visit: Regis College

      9:30 am - 10:00 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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      Tue Oct 06 2026

      College Visit: University of New England

      8:30 am - 9:00 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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      Tue Oct 06 2026

      College Visit: Rutgers University

      9:00 am - 9:30 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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      Tue Oct 06 2026

      College Visit: Thomas College

      9:30 am - 10:00 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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      Tue Oct 06 2026

      Chelmsford School Committee Meeting

      6:00 pm

      Central Administration

      230 North Road

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      Wed Oct 07 2026

      College Visit: Endicott College

      8:30 am - 9:00 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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      Wed Oct 07 2026

      College Visit: University of Maine

      9:00 am - 9:30 am

      CHS Career & College Readiness Center

      200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Mass. 01863

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