September 23rd, 2024

Congratulations to our Maroon Giants Varsity Football team on their win Friday night for the Homecoming game! They beat the Stevensville Lakeshore Lancers 41-37. Keep the W train moving Giants!

Congratulations to the Homecoming court of 2024-2025. They are Addison Bacalia, Joey Spada, Queen Layla Hemphill, King Maurice Streeter, Madison Jones, and Colin Hoenle.

Congratulations to our student section for winning the Game Time Students competition!! Keep that Giant Spirit up!

After being runners-up the last two years, your Lady Giants Swim and Dive Team won the Coldwater Invitational. They dominated the meet from start to finish, winning 11 of the 12 events. Individual event winners were Bianca Boldt, 200-year Freestyle; Maggie Spybrook, 200-yard Individual Medley and 100-yard Backstroke; Delanie Rimes, 50-yard Freestyle and 500-yard Freestyle; Kiya Bowman, 1-meter spring board, 6 Rounds with Madison Jones taking 2nd in our 1st 1 -2 finish of the day; Sasha Land, 100-yard Butterfly; Isis Land, 100-yard Freestyle and 100-yard Breaststroke. Our winning relays: the 200-yard Medley Relay with Spybrook, Teagan Tarnutzer, Rimes, and S. Land) and the 400-yard Freestyle Relay with Spybrook, Boldt, Rimes, and I. Land. The greatest impact on winning the meet came from our depth and our swimmers setting Personal Records (PR). Boldt had PRs in the 200- and 500-yard Freestyles; Jesslyn Brown set PRs in the 100-yard Freestyle and 100-yard Backstroke; Luci Martinez set PRs in the 200-yard Freestyle and the 100-yard Butterfly; Madison Moore set a PR in the 100-yard Freestyle; Kate Risley set a PR in the 100-yard Freestyle; Tarnutzer set PRs in the 200-yard Individual Medley and100-yard Breaststroke; and Arianna Webb set PRs in the 200- and 500-yard Freestyles. Also, contributing to the team's point total was Elle Nyirenda's 7th place finish in the 50-yard Freestyle.

Next home meet for you Lady Giants is Tuesday 9/24/24 at 6 pm when they host the Lady Bearcats from Battle Creek Central.

“Congratulations to our Marching Giants who performed at the Portage Central Marching Invitational over the weekend and placed third in Class A competition. The band’s next performance is at the Grand Haven Marching Invitational on Saturday, September 28th.”

The Kalamazoo Central Model United Nations Team will have its first meeting on Thursday to kick off its season. We will meet in room 549 at 2:30 and go till 3pm. This is our intro meeting and we will have information for new and old members. If you are interested please attend and learn about what we do and where we go. See you there.

State Representative Julie Rogers is seeking enthusiastic students to join her Youth Advisory Board! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about government and make your voice heard. Interested? Check out the application linked below! For more information or questions, contact Kaitlyn Ozanich, who participated last year. Don’t miss your chance to get involved!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUHZeK5sEB68_rrDK_-AQmRmAYiC6QIDahsFhGGnPfXbl48Q/viewform

Picture Retakes will be done on October 9th, 2024. You can either pick up a packet in the main office or order directly from Lifetouch at Mylifetouch.com with either your students ID or Picture day ID EVT7NRZNG.

Attention Juniors and Seniors! Do you speak another language? Complete the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy Application by Monday, September 30th. Applications can be found outside room 245. Please see attachments for more information.

As September is Leukemia Awareness Month, we invite everyone to wear orange to our sporting events in solidarity with our students who are bravely fighting their battle.

Your participation will help raise awareness and show our support for them and all those affected by this illness.

Together, we can make a giant difference!

The K-central Travel club is headed to Alaska! Come see Mrs. Dodson in room 359 on Wednesday 9/25 at 5:30pm for more info! This meeting will be a great one for parents to attend as well, and join our Google Classroom if you need to join this meeting virtually! Code: bauunpu

There will be an informational meeting regarding the Heyl Scholarship on Wednesday, October 16th at 6pm in the Dow Science Center on Kalamazoo College's Campus. See Mr. Soulier in room 244 for more information.

Just a quick reminder for all seniors: your senior photos are due November 25th! Make sure to submit them on time so you can be included in the yearbook. Don’t wait until the last minute—start getting those pictures in now! Photos can be submitted through the class of 2025 Google Classroom using the senior photo link. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Douglas.

• IDs are required to gain entrance into the building. They must be worn at all times around your neck and displayed. You may purchase an extra ID from Mrs. Garza for five dollars.
• Hats, Hoodies, or Bonnets are not allowed to be worn in the building at any time.
• Cell Phones may not be used during class time or while on bathroom breaks. Students may use cell phones before school, passing time, lunch, and after school.
• To send in all student absences to CHSattendance@kalamazoopublicschools.net. If the absence is for a doctor's visit please remember to send in the doctor's office note with your email.
• All Chromebook issues will be handled in the Chromebook Room during lunch

Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ Responsibility:

• It is the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to notify the student’s school as early as possible on the day of an absence and explain the reasons for the absence.

• Written or email verification of a student’s absence by a parent/guardian is required (unless otherwise indicated by the appropriate administrator) and should be provided to the school the day after an absence.

• Student absences are considered unexcused if documentation supporting an excused absence is not provided.

• After 3 consecutive absences, a medical note from a physician may be required.

• It is the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to make arrangements with the teacher to obtain missed assignments due to absences.

What is an excused absence?

• Student illness and/or appointment verified by the parent/guardian or medical professional

• Medically verified extended illness or hospitalization

• Attending a funeral

• Religious holiday

• Absence due to a subpoenaed court appearance

• Any time missed due to KPS school transportation issues

Please send email absence excuses to chsattendance@kalamazoopublicschools.net

Please be sure your are in the google classroom for the class of 2025 and that your have joined remind to receive text notifications.

If you have questions please see your advisors Mrs. Yarbrough and Ms.Bell

Attention all student athletes: do you want to sprint faster, jump higher, and grow stronger for your sport? Then the Maroon Giants Speed Club is for you. Speed Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the track (weather permitting) from 2:45 until 4:30. Our first day of training will be Tuesday, September 10th. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. See you there!

Aunt Flows Lockers are officially stocked! If you need any period products look for the lockers next to Women's restrooms marked with pink tape. If you need a more consistent supply of products don't hesitate to get in touch with kcwomensadvocacy@gmail.com.

Are you eager to take a stand for women’s rights, and make a real difference? Join Kalamazoo Centrals Women's Advocacy Organization and connect with a passionate community, committed to providing resources and pushing for change. There are often opportunities to volunteer as a direct line to support our community. Please let either Mrs. Dodson or Kaitlyn Ozanich know if you are interested.