CHS Weekly Community Update

#1 - Week Review

#2 - Sports Update

• March is Women's History Month

• March 17th - Start of Trimester 3

• March 17th - Booster Meeting In Library @ 7 PM

• March 17th - Field Trip: Choir League Festival

• March 18th - Spring Band Concert @ 7 PM

• March 19th - Senior Assembly During Advisory

• March 20th - Last Day for Winter SUN

• March 24th - 28th - No School Spring Break

• April 9th - Last Day to sign up for Free 10th grade PreACT

• April 11th - Free 10th Grade PreACT at CHS

• April 23rd - April Spirit Assembly

• May 2nd - Early Release at 12:10 PM for Staff Development and Report Card Prep

• May 5th - AP Testing Starts

• May 5th -9th - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

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Dear Eagle Nation,

What an outstanding week at Centennial High School! From student performances to athletic recognitions and academic opportunities, our Eagles continue to soar!

CHS Choirs Shine at Spring Concert

Congratulations to our CHS Eagle and Concert Choir for their fantastic performance alongside singers from Pleasant Valley Elementary, Butler Creek Elementary, Parkland, Centennial Middle School, and Oliver Middle School! Their combined powerful finale of “Let the River Run” was a true testament to CSD’s commitment to student well-being and inclusion (Roadmap '27, Goal #2).

Eagle Pride at Spirit & Spring Sports Recognition Assembly

Our March Spirit Assembly celebrated Spring Student-Athletes with high energy and school spirit! This event highlighted CSD’s focus on student empowerment and leadership (Goal #3). Thank you to all who made it a success. Go Eagles!

Winter Athletes Honored at School Board Meeting & Banquets

A huge congratulations to our Winter Student-Athletes recognized at the Centennial School Board Meeting on Wednesday and during the many Winter Sports Banquets this week (CSD Roadmap '27, Goal #3)! We are grateful to families, coaches, and supporters for making this season a success.

Future Eagles Compete at Middle School Wrestling Tournament

CHS proudly hosted the Centennial Middle School Wrestling Tournament on Friday, featuring teams from across the region. Our CMS and OMS teams displayed hard work and sportsmanship, a true example of CSD’s commitment to student leadership (CSD Roadmap '27, Goal #3). Well done, Future Eagles!

College Possible Supports Student Success

Thank you to College Possible for hosting a Pre-ACT practice test on Saturday, helping students prepare for their futures (CSD Roadmap Centennial Profile of a Graduate and Goal #4). Remember: 10th Graders: Want to take the Pre-ACT for free? Sign up in the CHS College & Career Office with Mr. Henderson by April 9th!

CHS SUN Program Wraps Up & Prepares for Spring

Our CHS SUN Program finished its Winter session with record participation (CSD Roadmap '27, Goal #2) on Thursday, March 20th! Looking ahead, the Spring SUN Program will launch Monday, April 7th, offering more clubs and activities, with the SUN Activity Bus available for transportation. Sign up today!

Trimester 3 Begins Monday – Stay Ready!

Trimester 3 starts Monday! Students will begin their new classes and lunch assignments as we focus on high academic achievement and equitable access (Roadmap '27, Goal #4). Check out Trimester 3 lunch assignment. Trimester 2 report cards and transcripts will be mailed home this week.Let’s start Trimester 3 strong!

"Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!

CHS Admin

Marin Miller - CHS Principal -marin_miller@csd28j.org

Carl Reinhold - CHS Assistant Principal -carl_reinhold@csd28j.org

Susannah Malarkey - CHS Assistant Principal -susannah_malarkey@csd28j.org

Daunte Gouge - CHS Assistant Principal/CSD Athletic Director -daunte_gouge@csd28j.org

Maurel Merette - CHS Dean of Students - maurel_merette@csd28j.org

We are approaching the final Trimester of the school year, so here are some helpful reminders about the importance of each student getting to school each day:

• Your children can suffer academically if they miss 10 percent of the school year or about 18 days. That can be just one day every two weeks, and that can happen before you know it.

• Some absences are unavoidable. We understand that children will get sick and need to stay home occasionally. The important thing is to get your children to school as often as possible.

• Sporadic absences, not just those on consecutive days of school, matter. Before you know it – just one or two days a month can add up to nearly 10 percent of the school year.

• If too many absences occur, it is still a problem whether they are excused or unexcused because they represent too much lost learning time in the classroom.

• Attendance matters as early as kindergarten. Studies show many children who miss too many days in kindergarten and first grade can struggle academically in later years. They often have trouble mastering reading by the end of third grade.

• Get to know the teachers and administrators. With younger children, make sure you introduce your child to the teachers.

• Before school starts, and keep in touch with the teachers. For older students, school officials can help you stay on top of academic progress and social contacts to make sure your child is staying on track.
  

• Above all, set an example for your child. Show him or her that attendance matters to you and that you won’t allow an absence unless someone is truly sick. Avoid asking older students to help with daycare and household errands.
  

• You can turn to the school for help. Many schools offer services for the whole family.

Maurel Merette - CHS Dean of Students and The CHS Attendance Team

Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches, and everyone who supported our Eagles Basketball Players. Many of our Boys' Basketball students have also been recognized for their outstanding performance by the Northwest Oregon Conference and have been awarded first-team, second-team, and honorable mention (See below). It was a great season, thanks to all of you. Way to go, Eagle!

Congratulations to our CHS Student-Athletes of the Month! We are proud to recognize these outstanding athletes for their dedication, perseverance, and leadership both on and off the field.

Their commitment exemplifies CSD’s Strategic Plan – Roadmap '27, Goal #3: Centering Student Voice, Empowerment, & Leadership. Your hard work, passion, and sportsmanship inspire us all!

If you haven’t had a chance to watch a game, now is the perfect time to come out and cheer on our Eagles! Let’s show our support and Eagle pride!

Trimester 3 is here! We’re in the final stretch of the year, and we encourage students to start strong and maintain attendance in their classes and assignment completion. The CHS Counselors are here for you and wish all students well as they enter their final trimester of the academic school year.

Looking for Trimester 3 schedule changes?

As a reminder, Counselors are no longer taking schedule change-requests for Trimester 3 unless you have any of the following concerns*:

• Junior or senior needs a dismissal for emergency/work needs

• Student needs a level change in an academic subject (when supported by the teacher and parent/guardian)

• Schedule errors

• Senior needs a graduation requirement

Families, if your student has an exceptional concern not listed above, such as a medical need that requires schedule changes, please contact your student’s counselor directly via email or phone call.

CHS is offering 10th graders the OPTION to take the PreACT test at school for free. This test will happen during the school day on Friday, April 11th. This is OPTIONAL, which means it is not required for 10th graders to take.

For more information about the benefits of the PreACT see this flyer.

To sign up to take the PreACT at CHS on April 11th, have your 10th grade student fill out this google form.

You must sign up by Wednesday, April 9th. If you have any questions, email Mike Henderson at mike_henderson@csd28j.org.

You will need to log into your CHS Student or ParentVUE account to see your schedule. If you forgot your username or password, click Existing Account Documentation for instructions. If you do not have an account, go to StudentVUE or ParentVUE Account Creation or contact your neighborhood school to obtain one. You can always reach out to your school counselor.

The start of Trimester 3 is Monday, March 17th. Make sure to check your StudentVue/ParentVue accounts for your new Trimester 3 schedule.

CHS students are assigned to 1st or 2nd lunch based on their 3rd-period class for Trimester 3.

Refer to the map to see which 3rd-period classes are assigned to 1st or 2nd lunch. To find your assigned lunch, check your schedule in StudentVUE or ParentVUE for your 3rd-period class and room number.

CHS Band Spring Concert, Tuesday, March 18th @ 7 PM. Come listen to our CHS Band as they perform their spring concert. It is a great way to start the spring season and support our CHS Band Program.

This year's Spring Break is scheduled for March 24-28, 2025. All schools will be closed, and District departments will operate with limited staff. The District Office will be open daily 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

The Clothing Closet located at CHS will be open for referrals on:

• Monday 9:30-10:30 AM
• Tuesdays: 11:25 - 12:30 and 2:30-4:30.
• Thursdays: 9:30-10:30 AM and 11:25 -12:30 PM