Traditions
Rooted in Pride. Carried by Us.
From time-honored events to unforgettable moments, our school traditions bring students, staff, and the community together year after year. These shared experiences help define what it means to be a Chipp.
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Show Up. Cheer Loud. Earn Big.
Spirit Points reward students for getting involved and showing their school pride. Whether you’re cheering at a game, dressing up for spirit week, or helping out at an event, your energy adds up—and your class earns points.
The Bonfire Before Rittman
There’s tradition—and then there’s The Bonfire.
Every year before the much-anticipated football game against our biggest rival, Rittman, the entire Chippewa community comes together for a tradition that’s loud, proud, and unmistakably Chipp. Students from every building, families, alumni, staff, and local supporters gather at the school and walk together up Portage Street to the football field, where the bonfire lights up the night.
Every year before the much-anticipated football game against our biggest rival, Rittman, the entire Chippewa community comes together for a tradition that’s loud, proud, and unmistakably Chipp. Students from every building, families, alumni, staff, and local supporters gather at the school and walk together up Portage Street to the football field, where the bonfire lights up the night.
It’s more than just a fire—it’s a show of unity, tradition, and school pride. The energy is electric, the crowd is massive, and the meaning runs deep. It’s a reminder that no matter your grade or role, when the flames rise, we stand together as one Chippewa.
This is what it means to be Chippewa.