[10] In 2011, the University of Notre Dame contacted the high school because the illegal use of its registered trademark and the "Fighting Irish" logo.

The school voted to retain the fighting Irish mascot, although a new logo was announced and unveiled on February 10, 2012.

The Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools which perform at high levels or have made significant academic improvements.

Chapman High School has an extensive fine arts program involving drama and music.

The drama department offers several theatrical productions every school year as well as a competitive Forensics team that travels to festivals throughout the state.

In addition to many concerts and performances throughout the year[14] the department also produces an annual event for seniors to showcase their talents at Class Night.

This CHS tradition began in 1926 and has grown from a simple senior night get together to the production it is today.

These include AFG, AFS Intercultural Programs, Future Farmers of America, FCCLA, Hi-Y, National Honor Society, SADD, Student Council, FBLA Future Business Leaders of America, and Tri-M Music Honor Society.

Chapman is classified as a 4A school and competes in the North Central Kansas League (NCKL) since 1966.