

The Hero News
March 10, 2025

Accelerate toward Excellence!
🏆🏀 Congratulations Middle Academy Basketball! 🥇🎉
Our Heroes defeated the Kindezi Geniuses in the Metro Atlanta Charter Athletic League Wednesday evening. Heroes left it all on the court with an amazing season.
Scholar Safety at Arrival
Parents, for the safety of all our scholars, please do not drop off students before 7:35 AM. There is no supervision before this time.
Additionally, scholars must be dropped off in the designated areas—they should NOT run down the hill or across the parking lot. This is a serious safety hazard.
Let’s work together to keep our children safe! Thank you for your cooperation.
~Principal Hodges
Monday, March 10
- Attire: Uniform
- Middle Academy March Madness Kickoff at 8am
- UA Dance Practice 3:30 - 4:30
- MA/UA Basketball Practice 3:30 - 4:30
- MA/UA Cheer Practice 3:30 - 5:00
- Soccer Practice 2nd - 5th Grade 3:30 - 4:45
- Track & Field Practice 3:30 - 5:30
- Lottery Announcement
Tuesday, March 11
- Attire: Uniform
- Report cards sent home
Wednesday, March 12
- Attire: Uniform
- UA Dance Practice 3:30 - 4:30
- MA/UA Basketball Practice 3:30 - 4:30
- MA/UA Cheer Practice 3:30 - 5:00
- 2nd - 5th/UA Soccer Practice 3:30 - 4:45
- Track & Field 3:30 - 5:30
- Willy Wonka Jr. Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:00 (Ensemble Actors)
Thursday, March 13
- Attire: Uniform
- UA Dance Practice 3:30 - 4:30
- UA Soccer Practice 3:30 - 4:45
- UA Basketball Practice 3:30 - 4:30
- Willy Wonka Jr. Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:00 (Lead Actors)
Friday, March 14 - Pi Day: Pie your Principal
- Attire: CA Spirit Wear
- First Grade March Madness 1:45
- UA Basketball 5:30/ 6:30 at Coan Building
- MA Basketball 6:40 at Jefferson Park Rec
Saturday, March 15
- UA Basketball 11:30/12:45 at Crim High School
- UA Soccer 10:15/11:30 at Therrell HS
- MA Soccer 11:00/12:00 at Price MS
- LA Soccer 11:30 at Price MS
- Saturday, March 15 Spring Fling Dance
- K - 4 Time: 1pm - 3pm
- 5 - 8 Time: 4pm - 6pm
- Sunday, March 16 Skate Date @ Cascade
- Time: 3pm - 5pm
- RSVP & Prepayment Required – Families can RSVP here!
- Parents and guardians must accompany their children.
- 3/17 Asynchronous Learning Day
- 3/19 Career Day - Dress as your future career
- 3/26 Leadership Day - All scholars wear formal uniform attire
- 4/7 - 4/11 Spring Break
From Lower Academy Administration
March Madness
It's March Madness! We are in full court press mode for Georgia Milestones. There are just 30 days left until testing. Please read the letter below for K-2 families.
Attendance
Average Daily Attendance Goal is 94%. Attendance is the number one predictor of scholar achievement and social-emotional learning.
Reporting Absences: Email scholar absences (excused or unexcused) to attendance@centennialacademycharter.org or call our Attendance Specialist, Mr. Brewer, at (404) 802-8574
- Also, you may reach out to Mr. Brewer or visit the Attendance Works website for more resources and assistance with your child's attendance.
CA PTA
Family Fun Weekend
Saturday, March 15th
Spring Fling (free event)
- Grades K - 4 : 1 - 3 PM
- Grades 5 - 8 : 4 - 6 PM
Sunday, March 16th
Family Skate
- 3:00 - 5:00 PM
- $7 per person – Includes admission, skates, and food!
- No drop-offs – A parent or guardian must accompany scholar(s).
Volunteer Opportunities
We have some exciting opportunities to get involved, and we could use your help to make them a success. You can sign up HERE for everything listed below.
**Spring Fling Dance Chaperones
Saturday, March 15
We’re excited to host a Spring Fling Dance to bring joy to our scholars ahead of testing season! Parents, we’d love for you to help chaperone this special event.
- K-4th Grade: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- 5th-9th Grade: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stay Tuned!
More details coming soon on:
- The next General Body Meeting
- An End-of-Year Parent Mixer (A special evening just for parents!)
As a reminder, these events are open to everyone, not just PTA members—so feel free to spread the word!
Engagement Opportunity
Career Day Speakers Needed
We are looking for speakers for Centennial Academy's Career Day, Wednesday, March 19. If you are interested in speaking to our scholars about your career, please sign up.
Hero Spotlight
2025-2026 Draft School Calendar
Families, please review, ask questions, and provide feedback on the 25-26 calendar draft: https://forms.gle/RNMgdRbjbMqJyseg6
From the Office of Enrollment
Focused Enrollment Weeks offer tailored support at each grade level, ensuring personalized enrollment experience for families seeking assistance. The focused enrollment weeks are for siblings of scholars or interested families residing within the Centennial zone.
Focused Enrollment Weeks:
March 12-14: Rising Kindergarten Enrollment Days
March 17-21: Rising 1st and 2nd Graders
March 24- April 4: Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
April 14-25: Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
Lottery Timeline (Lottery Application currently CLOSED):
- Opening of enrollment application window: Jan 06, 2025
- Closing of enrollment application window: Feb 28, 2025
- Release of lottery results to families: March 10, 2025
- Accept/rescind offer deadline: March 24, 2025
- Registration deadline for families with initial enrollment offers: March 31, 2025
Intent to Re-enroll Google Form:
- Attention Centennial Families, Please complete the 2025-2026 Intent to Re-Enroll Survey. This survey allows us to accurately plan for the upcoming school year, and is for all households, regardless of whether your scholar was enrolled via the lottery or lives in the Centennial zone. It is intended for scholars currently enrolled at Centennial Academy and for new scholars who are siblings of currently enrolled scholars. If your scholar will not be returning, there's a section within the survey to inform us.
Enrollment Department Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Conditional Enrollment Documents: If you received a 30-day conditional enrollment, submit documents to enrollment@centennialacademycharter.org
Immunization Reminder: Ensure your scholar's immunizations are current by consulting your pediatrician.
Stay Updated: If you change your residence, phone number, or email, please notify us at enrollment@centennialacademycharter.org
Legends 2021
Centennial to College Scholarship Application
Congratulations, Centennial Legends 2021!!! You all are now graduating 2025 high school seniors!
We invite you to apply to the Centennial to College Scholarship Program for an opportunity to earn a $1,000 book scholarship. Selection is subject to GPA, service, and response to the essay questions.
Application Deadline - April 6, 2025
Please save the date:
June 7th for a special presentation of the scholarship check, celebration and headshot. Must be present to receive the award.
Upcoming in Athletics
Middle Academy Basketball Schedule
Upper Academy Basketball Schedule
Lower Academy Soccer
Useful Forms and Links
Please click the buttons below to complete the forms for your scholar(s).
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Website: https://www.centennialacademycharter.org/
Location: 531 Luckie St NW Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: 404.802.8550
Fax: 844.932.2312