FALL 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Centennial plaid is now available for you!  The Educational Outfitters store has just received boys plaid shorts and they are available for purchase.    Today we will have a pep rally to kick off the Basketball Season. Stage Door Auditions Thursday starting after school until 5:30 in the Multi-purpose room. Any girl interested in playing Lacrosse in the spring needs to attend a mandatory meeting on Thursday in the library at 6:00 pm. The Centennial Swim Team will have a meet at University School of Nashville today. There will be a Spotlight Event at 3rd Coast Clay on  Today from 3:30 to 5:30.

Monday, November 16, 2009 Centennial plaid is now available for you!  The Educational Outfitters store has just received boys plaid shorts and they are available for purchase.  Tomorrow is a spirit day. Wear your “Premier Best”…no jeans, no regular spirit wear, formals, jackets and ties to kick off our Basketball season. Stage Door Auditions Thursday starting after school until 5:30 in the Multi-purpose room. Any girl interested in playing Lacrosse in the spring needs to attend a mandatory meeting on Thursday in the library at 6:00 pm. See Coach Clevenger if you have any questions in room 234. The Centennial Swim Team will have a meet at University School of Nashville tomorrow. There will be a Spotlight Event at 3rd Coast Clay on  tomorrow from 3:30 to 5:30.

Friday, November 13, 2009 Centennial plaid is now available for you!  The Educational Outfitters store behind Cracker Barrel on Mallory Lane has just received boys plaid shorts and they are available for purchase.  Stop by and check them out. Habitat members should attend our regular meeting in Mrs. Hodges' room tomorrow morning. Next Tues is a spirit day, Wear your “Premier Best”…no jeans, no regular spirit wear, formals, jackets and ties to kick off our Basketball season. Today is a Homeroom Day. Stage Door Auditions will be on November 19th starting after school until 5:30 in the Multi-purpose room. Sign up by the theater lab for an audition time! Any girls interested in playing lacrosse, please see Coach Clevenger in room 234 for information.  Please listen for mandatory player/parent meeting date to be announced in the near future. The Centennial Swim Team will have a meet at University School of Nashville on Tuesday. There will be a Spotlight Event at 3rd Coast Clay on Tuesday  from 3:30 to 5:30. Fun with friends, pottery, paint, and food! Sign up outside the theater lab.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 Yearbooks are available now to purchase online!! If you have any questions see Ms. Smith. They are $84 this year, but if you buy one before the end of Christmas break, they are only $79. Great job to the wrestlers for their performance at the Creekwood Tournament this past Saturday.  The team went 9-2 overall with Kyler Smith and Paul Agnew going undefeated.  Parker Smith defeated a state honorable mention wrestler while Michael Alexander won the first two matches of his career. Congratulations to the lady cougars bowling team – they won their match against Fairview 24 to 3; Tara Davis had a high game of 181; Salvador Tabaldo had a high game of 211! We will have Homeroom on Friday. Stage Door Auditions will be on November 19th starting after school until 5:30 in the Multi-purpose room. Sign up by the theater lab for an audition time. Model UN practice Today from 3:00-4:00. Any girls interested in playing lacrosse, please see Coach Clevenger in room 234 for information.  Please listen for mandatory player/parent meeting date to be announced in the near future.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Habitat members should attend our regular meeting in Mrs. Hodges' room this Friday morning before school. Today we have a special video in honoring our CHS veterans and all veterans.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Yearbooks are available now to purchase online!! To buy one, go to Centennial’s Home page,  and click on the banner that says “Buy your 2010 yearbook now!” If you have any questions  please see Ms. Chessor or Ms. Smith. They are $84 this year, but if you buy one before the end of Christmas break, they are only $79. This Wednesday will be a CODE BLUE SPIRIT DAY in honor of the hockey game against Franklin at 6:40p at AGAME.  All spirit wear guidelines apply. We will have Homeroom on Friday.  .

Monday, November 9, 2009 Yearbooks are available now to purchase online!! To buy one, go to Centennial’s Home page,  and click on the banner that says “Buy your 2010 yearbook now!” If you have any questions  please see Ms. Chessor or Ms. Smith. They are $84 this year, but if you buy one before the end of Christmas break, they are only $79. This Wednesday will be a CODE BLUE SPIRIT DAY in honor of the hockey game against Franklin at 6:40p at AGAME.  All spirit wear guidelines apply. We will have Homeroom on Friday.   There will be a mandatory player's meeting with Coach Pollock for those interested in trying out for the 2010 Men's Soccer team on Today at 2:45 in the  (library).

Friday, November 6, 2009 Yearbooks are available now to purchase online!! To buy one, go to Centennial’s Home page,  and click on the banner that says “Buy your 2010 yearbook now!” If you have any questions  please see Ms. Chessor or Ms. Smith. They are $84 this year, but if you buy one before the end of Christmas break, they are only $79 Cougar Hockey game tonight at 6:40 at AGAME. Anyone interested in wrestling this year is welcome to join the team or just check out practice in the cafeteria.  See Coach Becker in Room 123 for more details. There will be a mandatory player's meeting with Coach Pollock for those interested in trying out for the 2010 Men's Soccer team on Tuesday, November 10 at 2:45 in the (library).  Tickets for Mr. CHS on sale in the cafeteria.    Prices are $5..show is 7th period today. Remember no break and we are on a PM Schedule.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 Cougars First meet Swim meet  Today @ 5   at Smyrna. Yearbooks are available now to purchase online!! To buy one, simply go to Centennial’s Home page, click on Latest News and Updates, and click on the banner that says “Buy your 2010 yearbook now!” If you have any questions, or would like to buy one in person, please see Ms. Chessor or Ms. Smith. They are $84 this year, but if you buy one before the end of Christmas break, they are only $79. Friday is not a spirit day.  Cougar Hockey game Friday night at 6:40 at AGAME. Anyone interested in wrestling this year is welcome to join the team or just check out practice in the cafeteria.  See Coach Becker in Room 123 for more details.  Tryouts for football players interested in trying out for the Varsity Basketball Team are after school today Tickets for Mr. CHS are now on sale in the cafeteria.  Buy early for the best prices!  Prices are  4.00 Today and $5 Friday.  Support Habitat by attending this hilarious show during a PM activity on Friday!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 There will be a mandatory player's meeting with Coach Pollock for those interested in trying out for the 2010 Men's Soccer team on Tuesday, November 10 at 2:45 in the Media Center (library).  CougarsFirst meet Swim meet  Thursday @ 5   at Smyrna. Friday is not a spirit day.  There will be an announcement letting everyone know when the next one will be. Cougar Hockey game Friday night at 6:40 at AGAME. Tryouts for football players interested in trying out for the Varsity Basketball Team are after school on Tomorrow. Tickets for Mr. CHS are now on sale in the cafeteria.  Buy early for the best prices!  Prices are  $4 Wednesday and Thursday, and $5 Friday.  Support Habitat by attending this hilarious show during a PM activity on Friday!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 CougarsFirst meet Swim meet  Thursday @ 5   at Smyrna. Columbia State offers a prep class for the December 15th AP exam.  The cost is $99 and the class meets one night a week for five weeks prior to the test. Cougar Hockey game Friday night at 6:40 at GAME. STARS will be taking donations of $1 during lunches on Tuesday 3rd and then Wednesday the 4th just in the morning. Students donating a $1 to benefit Casual for a Cause(United Way and Habitat for Humanity) will be allowed to wear BLUE jeans if they wear their Casual for a Cause sticker on Wednesday the 4th. They will receive the sticker when they make a donation. Freshman Boys Basketball tryouts will be held  today after school. Tickets for Mr. CHS are now on sale in the cafeteria.  Buy early for the best prices!  Prices are $3 today, $4 Wednesday and Thursday, and $5 Friday.  Support Habitat by attending this hilarious show during a PM activity on Friday!

Monday, November 2, 2009 Columbia State offers a prep class for the December 15th AP exam.  The cost is $99 and the class meets one night a week for five weeks prior to the test.  Consult counseling for more information. Mr. CHS is coming!  Bring your money for tickets during lunch.  There will be a STARS leadership team meeting on Tomorrow at 7:10 a.m in the STARS office. STARS will be taking donations of $1 during lunches on Tuesday 3rd and then Wednesday the 4th just in the morning. Students donating a $1 to benefit Casual for a Cause(United Way and Habitat for Humanity) will be allowed to wear BLUE jeans if they wear their Casual for a Cause sticker on Wednesday the 4th. They will receive the sticker when they make a donation. Freshman Boys Basketball tryouts will be held  today after school.

Friday, October 30. 2009 Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00……Centennial Softball will have private hitting instruction in the Gym.  Anyone interested in participating in wrestling should report to the cafeteria at 2:55 p.m. for practice or see Coach Becker in Room 123. UT-Chattanooga will be here  Monday from 9-9:30 Columbia State offers a prep class for the December 15th AP exam.  The cost is $99 and the class meets one night a week for five weeks prior to the test. FCA is selling t-shirts for $10 each. Money raised goes towards FCA summer camp scholarships. Please give money to Ms. Singleton. Mr. CHS is coming!  Bring your money for tickets next week.  There will be a STARS leadership team meeting on Tuesday  at 7:10 a.m in the STARS office. STARS will be taking donations of $1 during lunches on Tuesday 3rd and then Wednesday the 4th just in the morning. Students donating a $1 to benefit Casual for a Cause(United Way and Habitat for Humanity) will be allowed to wear BLUE jeans if they wear their Casual for a Cause sticker on Wednesday the 4th. They will receive the sticker when they make a donation.  The CHS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams are hosting a Powercat Pasta Party  tonight at 5. Freshman Boys Basketball tryouts will be held  Monday and Tuesday for any freshman boy interested in playing basketball this year.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 Sunday November 1st from 2:00 to 4:00……Centennial Softball will have private hitting instruction in the Gym.  All softball players encouraged to come.  Please Stop by Coach Burrell’s Room  for  more information. In preparation for graduation, our counseling office will be collecting a $50.00 graduation fee from November 2nd – 6th.  This fee will cover graduation ceremony expenses, such as facility rental, programs, diplomas and cap & gown. please make checks payable to CHS. Anyone interested in participating in wrestling should report to the cafeteria at 2:55 p.m. for practice or see Coach Becker in Room 123. UT-Chattanooga will be here next Monday from 9-9:30 to talk with interested students.  Come to the counseling center before school to register if you have not already done so. Columbia State offers a prep class for the December 15th AP exam.  The cost is $99 and the class meets one night a week for five weeks prior to the test.  To register, or for more information, call 931-540-2682. FCA is selling t-shirts for $10 each. Money raised goes towards FCA summer camp scholarships. Please give money to Ms. Singleton in room 104 or bring money to the meeting on Friday. Mr. CHS is coming!  Bring your money for tickets next week.  Prices are $3 on Monday and Tuesday, $4 Wednesday and Thursday, and $5 Friday, the day of the show.  The Centennial High School Combined Chorus will performing Faure Requiem Mass with organ and orchestra,  tonight, at 7pm at Christ United Methodist Church on Franklin Road.   The CHS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams are hosting a Powercat Pasta Party  on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 in the  Cafeteria. The cost is $5. Freshman Boys Basketball tryouts will be held  Monday and Tuesday for any freshman boy interested in playing basketball this year. Tryouts will be held in the main gym from 5:30-7.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Sunday November 1st from 2:00 to 4:00……Centennial Softball will have private hitting instruction in the Gym.  All softball players encouraged to come.  Please Stop by Coach Burrell’s Room  for  more information. In preparation for graduation, our counseling office will be collecting a $50.00 graduation fee from November 2nd – 6th.  This fee will cover graduation ceremony expenses, such as facility rental, programs, diplomas and cap & gown. please make checks payable to CHS. Anyone interested in participating in wrestling should report to the cafeteria at 2:55 p.m. for practice or see Coach Becker in Room 123 Mandatory Model UN meeting Tomorrow at 7:00 in Mr. McCord’s room. Habitat non-dress code shirt day is tomorrrow!  Purchase your wristband from Habitat members during lunch this week for $2. FCA is selling t-shirts for $10 each. Money raised goes towards FCA summer camp scholarships. Please give money to Ms. Singleton in room 104 or bring money to the meeting on Friday

Tuesday, October 27, 2009  Sunday November 1st from 2:00 to 4:00……Centennial Softball will have private hitting instruction in the Gym.  All softball players encouraged to come.  Please Stop by Coach Burrell’s Room  for  more information. In preparation for graduation, our counseling office will be collecting a $50.00 graduation fee from November 2nd – 6th.  This fee will cover graduation ceremony expenses, such as facility rental, programs, diplomas and cap & gown. please make checks payable to CHS. Anyone interested in participating in wrestling should report to the cafeteria at 2:55 p.m. for practice or see Coach Becker in Room 12 Mandatory Model UN meeting Thursday at 7:00 in Mr. McCord’s room. Habitat non-dress code shirt day is THIS THURSDAY!  Purchase your wristband from Habitat members during lunch this week for $2. FCA is selling t-shirts for $10 each. Money raised goes towards FCA summer camp scholarships. Please give money to Ms. Singleton in room 104 or bring money to the meeting on Friday. The golf team will meet tomorrow after school. The Centennial High School Combined Chorus will performing Faure Requiem Mass with organ and orchestra,  this Thursday, at 7pm at Christ United Methodist Church on Franklin Road.  Felicia Barber, director, will be conducting the group of 100 students made up of the Advanced Concert, Advanced Women's, and Beginning Mixed Choirs.  The cost for the concert is $3.00 and tickets will be sold at the door.  The CHS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams are hosting a Powercat Pasta Party  on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 in the  Cafeteria. The cost is $5 and includes pasta, salad, bread & drink. Tickets are available to purchase from members of the CHS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams or you can pay at the door. Freshman Boys Basketball tryouts will be held next Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 2nd & 3rd  for any freshman boy interested in playing basketball this year. Tryouts will be held in the main gym from 5:30-7. Don’t be late.

Monday, October 26, 2009 In preparation for graduation, our counseling office will be collecting a $50.00 graduation fee from November 2nd – 6th.  This fee will cover graduation ceremony expenses, such as facility rental, programs, diplomas and cap & gown.  Please make checks payable to CHS. Mandatory Model UN meeting Thursday at 7:00 in Mr. McCord’s room. FCA is selling t-shirts for $10 each. Money raised goes towards FCA summer camp scholarships. Please give money to Ms. Singleton in room 104 or bring money to the meeting on Friday. There will be a United Way Service team meeting tomorrow morning at 7:10 in the counseling center.    Any young ladies interested in playing basketball this season should come to try-outs today and tomorrow. Practice will be from 3 to 5.   The golf team will meet in the cafeteria Wednesday, Oct. 28th after school.  Boys Varsity Basketball tryouts today and tomorrow for any sophomore, junior, or senior interested in playing basketball this year. Tryouts will be held in the main gym from 3-5:30.  Any football players that are interested in trying out for the boys basketball team can do so after the football season is finished. Please be sure to have a current physical on file.   The CHS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams are hosting a Powercat Pasta Party  on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 in the Cafeteria. The cost is $5 and includes pasta, salad, bread & drink. Tickets are available to purchase from members of the CHS Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams or you can pay at the door.

Friday, October 23, 2009 Career and Tech National Honor Society dues  DUE TODAY to Mrs. Clevenger.  In preparation for graduation, our counseling office will be collecting a $50.00 graduation fee from November 2nd – 6th.  This fee will cover graduation ceremony expenses, such as facility rental, programs, diplomas and cap & gown.  Please make checks payable to CHS.  FCA is selling t-shirts for $10 each. Money raised goes towards FCA summer camp scholarships. Please give money to Ms. Singleton in room 104 or bring money to the meeting on Friday.     Any young ladies interested in playing basketball this season should come to try-outs on Monday October 26th and Tuesday October 27th. Practice will be from 3 to 5.   The golf team will meet in the cafeteria Wednesday, Oct. 28th after school.  Boys Varsity Basketball tryouts will be held next Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 26th & 27th for any sophomore, junior, or senior interested in playing basketball this year. Tryouts will be held in the main gym from 3-5:30. Don’t be late. Any football players that are interested in trying out for the boys basketball team can do so after the football season is finished. Please be sure to have a current physical on file.    Habitat shirt day is coming!  Wrist bands will go on sale next Monday for a non-dress-code shirt day next Thursday.  Get yours early for $2 in the cafeteria next week.  No Credit Recovery After School this week.

Thursday, October 22, 2009 National Honor Society dues DUE on Friday to Mrs. Clevenger.  This year is exciting & busy for you.  In preparation for graduation, our counseling office will be collecting a $50.00 graduation fee from November 2nd – 6th.  This fee will cover graduation ceremony expenses, such as facility rental, programs, diplomas and cap & gown.  If you are paying this fee by check, please make it payable to CHS. 2009 All District Volleyball Team :  Chelsey Sullivan, Kelly Peterson, and Angela Conners 2009 All District Tournament Team:  Cassidy Horvath    FCA is selling t-shirts for $10 each. Money raised goes towards FCA summer camp scholarships. Please give money to Ms. Singleton in room 104 or bring money to the meeting on Friday. Football team, order your team jacket with Coach Burrell by Friday Oct. 23. The library & library computer lab will be closed for testing AND Coffee shop is closed rest of the week. Habitat shirt day is coming!  Wrist bands will go on sale next Monday for a non-dress-code shirt day next Thursday.  Get yours early for $2 in the cafeteria next week. No Credit Recovery After School this week. All CHS Freshmen Pizza and a ride on the Spirit Bus to the CHS @ Columbia game, Friday.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 National Honor Society dues DUE on Friday to Mrs. Clevenger.  This year is exciting & busy for you.  In preparation for graduation, our counseling office will be collecting a $50.00 graduation fee from November 2nd – 6th.  This fee will cover graduation ceremony expenses, such as facility rental, programs, diplomas and cap & gown.  If you are paying this fee by check, please make it payable to CHS.  The CHS Ecology classes are hosting an Automotive/Energy Fair at Centennial High School on October 31, 2009 from 10:00 – 3:30.  Football team, order your team jackey with Coach Burrell by Friday Oct. 23. The library & library computer lab will be closed for testing AND Coffee shop is closed rest of the week. There will be a STARS Leadership team meeting on Tomorrow  at 7:15 in the STARS office. Please see Mrs. Albee if you cannot attend. All CHS Freshmen Pizza and a ride on the Spirit Bus to the CHS @ Columbia game this Friday.

Friday, October 16, 2009 TONIGHT IS a White-Out at Ravenwood.  Kick-off is at 7:30.  The CHS Ecology classes are hosting an Automotive/Energy Fair at Centennial High School on October 31, 2009 from 10:00 – 3:30.  Football team, order your team jackey with Coach Burrell by Friday Oct. 23. The library & library computer lab will be closed for testing AND Coffee shop is closed rest of the week. There will be a STARS Leadership team meeting on Thursday October 22nd at 7:15 in the STARS office. Please see Mrs. Albee if you cannot attend. All CHS Freshmen  Pizza and a ride on the Spirit Bus to the CHS @ Columbia game on Friday Oct. 23.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 Friday will be a White-Out at Ravenwood.  Kick-off is at 7:30.  The CHS Ecology classes are hosting an Automotive/Energy Fair at Centennial High School on October 31, 2009 from 10:00 – 3:30.  Young Life is happening tonight at 7:27pm.  225 Gillette Drive in River Landing Subdivision. Habitat members should meet in Mrs. Hodges room THIS FRIDAY morning at 7:00 for our regular meeting.  The National Career and Tech Honor Society will have its 1st meeting tonight 5pm in the library. The library & library computer lab will be closed for testing Wednesday, Thursday (make-up testing), and Friday( make-up testing)  in the mornings until noon AND Coffee shop is closed rest of the week. Congratulations to the girls bowling team, they beat Franklin 22 to 5 - with total pins of 2527 to 2030. High game- Kristen Kessler - 207  Marlee Bowman  - 200   Talor Park - 183     Boys:  high game  Salvador Tabaldo – 198

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Weightlifting will take place  today from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The CHS Ecology classes are hosting an Automotive/Energy Fair at Centennial High School on October 31, 2009 from 10:00 – 3:30. Young Life is happening this Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 7:27 P.M.  225 Gillette Drive in River Landing Subdivision Habitat members should meet in Mrs. Hodges room THIS FRIDAY morning at 7:00 for our regular meeting.  The varsity volleyball team  plays Hillsboro in their first district tournament match Wednesday, 5:00, at Ravenwood.  Please come and support the girls. The National Career and Tech Honor Society will have its 1st meeting Thursday 5pm in the library. PSAT/PLAN tests are on Wed, special sked for the day. 2nd and 3rd period will be extended. The library & library computer lab will be closed for testing Wednesday, Thursday (make-up testing), and Friday( make-up testing)  in the mornings until noon.  The Centennial Band participated in a USSBA competition, on Saturday at Bradley Central High School. Competing in the largest class, The Marching Cougars finished first, receiving Best in Class  Music and Best in Class Overall Effect.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Weightlifting will take place  today from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The CHS Ecology classes are hosting an Automotive/Energy Fair at Centennial High School on October 31, 2009 from 10:00 – 3:30. Young Life is happening this Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 7:27 P.M.  225 Gillette Drive in River Landing Subdivision Habitat members should meet in Mrs. Hodges room THIS FRIDAY morning at 7:00 for our regular meeting.  The varsity volleyball team  plays Hillsboro in their first district tournament match Wednesday, 5:00, at Ravenwood.  Please come and support the girls. The National Career and Tech Honor Society will have its 1st meeting Thursday 5pm in the library. PSAT/PLAN tests are on Wed, special sked for the day. 2nd and 3rd period will be extended. The library & library computer lab will be closed for testing Wednesday, Thursday (make-up testing), and Friday( make-up testing)  in the mornings until noon.  The Centennial Band participated in a USSBA competition, on Saturday at Bradley Central High School. Competing in the largest class, The Marching Cougars finished first, receiving Best in Class  Music and Best in Class Overall Effect.

Monday, October 12, 2009 There will be weightlifting on Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The CHS Ecology classes are hosting an Automotive/Energy Fair at Centennial High School on October 31, 2009 from 10:00 – 3:00. The National Career and Tech Honor Society will have its 1st meeting Thursday 5pm in the library. PSAT/PLAN tests are on Wednesday, October 14th.  We will have a special schedule for the day. 2nd and 3rd period will be extended.

Friday, October 9, 2009 HOMECOMING DAY!  Buy your tickets for the Homecoming Dance!  (On sale at lunch but also available at the door) Saturday, October 10, 2009 CHS Cafeteria and Courtyard 7:00-11:00 P.M. Marvelous music, dynamic decorations, and FABULOUS FOOD (we're having chocolate fondue!)  Don't miss it!  It's the big dance of the fall semester. Men's soccer is having a FIFA Soccer Tournament fundraiser this Saturday at  The Score. Tourney Kick-Off Time:  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  You can pay at the door. Free Pizza & Drinks for all participants! Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday. Men's soccer is having a FIFA Soccer Tournament fundraiser this Saturday at The Score.  Tourney Kick-Off Time:  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  You can pay at the door. Free pizza & drinks for all participants!

Thursday, October 8, 2009 Remember to bring extra money for vendors tomorrow at break and lunch.  We will have a variety of people offering all kinds of things for you to have for breakfast and lunch.  Enjoy! Tallies from Spirit days… PJ Day - Seniors: 141 Juniors: 140 Freshmen: 123 Sophomores: 86 Twin Day - Seniors: 66 Freshmen: 57 Juniors: 55 Sophomores: 9 REMINDER:  Anyone who ordered a sack lunch must pick it up during  Break on Friday Morning.  The  cafeteria closes at 10:00 a.m. and no one will be available after that time. Cougar Bowler Girls won 17 to 10.  Marlee Bowman High Series 412.  Boys had a great come back but, lost by 2 pins.  Wil Spivey had a personal best game of 167.  Congratulations  to all players. Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Men's soccer is having a FIFA Soccer Tournament fundraiser this Saturday at  The Score. Tourney Kick-Off Time:  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m  You can pay at the door. Free Pizza & Drinks for all participants! Sack lunch requests for Friday’s Homecoming Day Festivities needs to be turned in today. Lunches are to be picked up on Friday during the extended break 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in wrestling this year must see Coach Becker today or Thursday either before school in room 123 or in the ISS room during 5th period lunch.  Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday. Model UN meeting tomorrow rm 238.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Sack lunch requests for Friday’s Homecoming Day Festivities needs to be turned in no later than Wednesday afternoon to the cafeteria staff.  Lunches are to be picked up on Friday during the extended break 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in wrestling this year must see Coach Becker Today, tomorrow, or Thursday either before school in room 123 or in the ISS room during 5th pd. Lunch.  Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday.. The bowling team is playing their first match against Ravenwood today at the Franklin lanes.  The match starts at 3:30.

Monday, October 5, 2009 Today is PJ day, tomorrow is TWIN DAY  There will be a STARS Leadership Team meeting on Tuesday October 6th at 7:00a.m. in the STARS office.  Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is TOMORROW .  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111).There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break TODAY. Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday, October 9. Centennial girls participated in the state golf tournament the past three days. Bria finished with an 84 and Jessica finished with a 79 that last day. There will be a STARS Leadership Team meeting on Tuesday October 6th at 7:00a.m. in the STARS office. Sign up now to drive a SPIRIT CAR as part of the Cougar Homecoming Parade!  Pick up forms on Ms. Bivins’ door (Room 114).  Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is Tuesday, October 6th.  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111).There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break Mon Oct 5th. Seniors, It is time to order the ads  to be featured in Felis Concolor , Centennial’s  2010 yearbook.  Deadline is Oct. 15. Today is the last day to sign up to donate blood during the blood drive. You must sign up to get a pass out of class! Look for the sign up sheet at lunch or sign up outside of room 137, Mrs. Zartman’s room. Be sure to check the new height and weight requirements. All students who donate blood will receive a free Vampire Diaries tee-shirt. We will have outside vendors for lunch on Homecoming Day, October 9th.  The Cougar Dining Hall will be closed except for the pickup of pre-ordered sack lunches.  If you wish to purchase a sack lunch, you must complete a form and pay for it by no later than TODAY!

Friday, October 2, 2009 Centennial girls participated in the state golf tournament the past three days. Bria finished with an 84 and Jessica finished with a 79 that last day. There will be a STARS Leadership Team meeting on Tuesday October 6  at 7:00a.m. in the STARS office. Sign up now to drive a SPIRIT CAR as part of the Cougar Homecoming Parade!  Pick up forms on Ms. Bivins’ door (Room 114).    Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is Tuesday, October 6th.  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111). There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break Mon Oct 5. Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday, October 9. Seniors, It is time to order the ads  to be featured in Felis Concolor , Centennial’s  2010 yearbook.  Deadline is Oct. 15. Today and Monday are the last days to sign up to donate blood during the blood drive. You must sign up to get a pass out of class! Look for the sign up sheet at lunch or sign up outside of room 137, Mrs. Zartman’s room. Be sure to check the new height and weight requirements. All students who donate blood will receive a free Vampire Diaries tee-shirt. We will have outside vendors for lunch on Homecoming Day, October 9th.  The Cougar Dining Hall will be closed except for the pickup of pre-ordered sack lunches.  If you wish to purchase a sack lunch, you must complete a form and pay for it by no later than TODAY! Today is Career Day!

Thursday, October 1, 2009 Today is Spirit Day!! Habitat will hold its regular meeting this Friday morning in Mrs. Hodges room (rm 236).  Volleyball tonight at 4p and 5:30p Credit Recovery is available today and tomorrow after school until 4:30p  Seniors, It is time to order the ads  to be featured in Felis Concolor , Centennial’s  2010 yearbook.  Deadline is Oct. 15th

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME is TODAY! Don't forget to buy your ticket by the end of lunch and see the coronation of the first ever CHS Puff Daddy! The powder puff game is today tickets available at lunch, have to have a ticket to get out of class.  The game begins at 1:45p. Sign up now to drive a SPIRIT CAR as part of the Cougar Homecoming Parade!  Pick up forms on Ms. Bivins’ door (Room 114).  !  If your club enters a float, you could win a cash prize of $200 for BEST CLUB FLOAT!  No fee to enter, and prize money goes to support your activities Habitat will hold its regular meeting this Friday morning in Mrs. Hodges room (rm 236).  Credit Recovery is available today thru Friday after school until 4:30p Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is Tuesday, October 6th.  Bring your vehicles for a competition for the Most Souped Up Car, Most People Inside a Car, Loudest Car, and Ugliest Car!  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111).There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break Mon Oct 5th Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday, October 9. There will be a mandatory wrestling meeting IN ROOM 123  Tomorrow  at 7:15 a.m.  No experience is necessary.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Seniors, It is time to order the ads  to be featured in Felis Concolor , Centennial’s  2010 yearbook.  Deadline is Oct. 15th.  Don’t forget to wear your CODE BLUE shirts tomorrow for the UPN Pep Rally

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 HALF DAY--PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES. Today is a ½, and students leave at 11:07.Tomorrow is a SPIRIT DAY And  the Powder Puff game! Buy your tickets today.  The last time to buy is Wednesday during lunch.  NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE. Sign up now to drive a SPIRIT CAR as part of the Cougar Homecoming Parade!  Pick up forms on Ms. Bivins’ door (Room 114).  !  If your club enters a float, you could win a cash prize of $200 for BEST CLUB FLOAT!  No fee to enter, and prize money goes to support your activitie  Habitat will hold its regular meeting this Friday morning in Mrs. Hodges room (rm 236).  Be there or be square! Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is Tuesday, October 6th.  Bring your vehicles for a competition for the Most Souped Up Car, Most People Inside a Car, Loudest Car, and Ugliest Car!  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111).There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break Mon Oct 5th. Mr. CHS applications are now available from Mrs. Herring.  Any senior male who is interested should return the application to Mrs. Herring by Friday, October 9. There will be a mandatory wrestling meeting IN ROOM 123  Thursday, at 7:15 a.m.  No experience is necessary.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Seniors, It is time to order the ads  to be featured in Felis Concolor , Centennial’s  2010 yearbook.  Deadline is Oct. 15th

Monday, September 28, 2009 Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. Sign up now to drive a SPIRIT CAR as part of the Cougar Homecoming Parade!  Pick up forms on Ms. Bivins’ door (Room 114).  !  If your club enters a float, you could win a cash prize of $200 for BEST CLUB FLOAT!  No fee to enter, and prize money goes to support your activities There will be a mandatory wrestling meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1st at 7:15 a.m.  We will talk about what you have to do to wrestle. No experience is necessary.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Varsity and JV volleyball at Nashville Christian today @, 4:00, 5:30. Powder Puff Tickets are on sale now!  Today and Tuesday  $4.  On Wednesday, $5 until the end of lunch.  You don't want to miss this game!  We're in the Football Stadium, we will have concessions and outside vendors, we'll have a super half-time show--it's going to be great! Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is Tuesday, October 6th.  Bring your vehicles for a competition for the Most Souped Up Car, Most People Inside a Car, Loudest Car, and Ugliest Car!  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111).There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break Mon Oct 5th

Friday, September 25, 2009 Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. Sign up now to drive a SPIRIT CAR as part of the Cougar Homecoming Parade!  Pick up forms on Ms. Bivins’ door (Room 114)!  If your club enters a float, you could win a cash prize of $200 for BEST CLUB FLOAT!  No fee to enter, and prize money goes to support your activities. Homecoming T-shirts are on sale during lunch today ! Short sleeve are $10 and long sleeve are $12!   This is the ONLY way you can wear BLUE JEANS on Friday!!!! Miami University of Ohio will be hosting an out-of-school information meeting.  Visit  www.muohio.edu/inmytown for more information about the 6:30 p.m. meeting on September 28 at Ensworth School. Powder Puff Tickets are on sale now!  Tickets are $3 THIS WEEK ONLY!  Monday and Tuesday of next week:  $4.  On Wednesday, $5 until the end of lunch.  Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is Tuesday, October 6th.  Bring your vehicles for  competition for the Most Souped Up Car, Most People Inside a Car, Loudest Car, and Ugliest Car!  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111). There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break on Monday, October 5th!

Thursday, September 24, 2009 Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. We will have outside vendors for lunch on Homecoming Day, October 9th.  Look forward to Blimpie's, Little Caesar's, TGIFriday's, Chef Paul's Cajun, Sonic, and much, much more!  The Cougar Dining Hall will be closed except for the pickup of pre-ordered sack lunches.  If you wish to purchase a sack lunch, you must complete a form and pay for it by no later than Friday, October 2nd. Sign up now to drive a SPIRIT CAR as part of the Cougar Homecoming Parade!  Pick up forms on Ms. Bivins’ door (Room 114).  !  If your club enters a float, you could win a cash prize of $200 for BEST CLUB FLOAT!  No fee to enter, and prize money goes to support your activities. Buy a Homecoming T-shirt, and you get to wear BLUE JEANS all day long on Friday, Homecoming Day, 10/9!  Designed by our own Ms. Davis, the shirts feature an awesome design and come in short sleeve for $10 or long sleeve for $12.  It's the ONLY way to wear jeans on Homecoming!  Miami University of Ohio will be hosting out-of-school information meeting.  Visit  www.muohio.edu/inmytown for more information about a 6:30 meeting on September 28 at Ensworth School.    Powder Puff Tickets are on sale now in the cafeteria!  Tickets are $3 THIS WEEK ONLY!  Monday and Tuesday of next week:  $4.  On Wednesday, $5 until the end of lunch on Wednesday, September 30th.  You don't want to miss this game!  It will feature a Puff Court, mock performances, and much more.  Concessions will be available, and it will take place in the football stadium! Calling all guys!  If you want to compete to be our very first Puff Daddy in the Mock Puff Court, sign up on Mr. Patel's door NOW.  All you need is an escort, a dress, and a winning attitude!  Attention All Students!  Cougar Crank Up is Tuesday, October 6th.  Bring your vehicles for a competition for the Most Souped Up Car, Most People Inside a Car, Loudest Car, and Ugliest Car!  Sign up now outside Mr. Patel’s room (Room 111) on the blue piece of paper to enter your vehicle by October 5th!  There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all car owners during break on Monday, October 5th! Saturday, October 10th is the Homecoming Dance!  Make sure to buy a ticket during lunch homecoming week!  Monday and Tuesday:  $7; Wednesday-Friday:  $8;  $10 at the door!  The dance is from 7 to 11 pm.  in the cafeteria and will feature awesome music and plenty of great food (chocolate fondue!!!!).  Come as you want to and dance the night away!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. Senior newsletters, which now include a listing of all scholarships sent to the Counseling Center, have been given to senior English teachers and are also available in the counseling center.  Seniors should make sure they receive one. Model UN meeting at 7:00am  Thursday in Mr. McCord's room.  Miami University of Ohio will be hosting out-of-school information meeting.  Visit  www.muohio.edu/inmytown for more information about a 6:30 meeting on September 28 at Ensworth School.    Support Habitat this week by purchasing a wristband during lunch for $2.  Wearing your wristband to school THIS THURSDAY will allow you to wear a non-dress code shirt of your choice.  Shirts must have sleeves and cannot contain any offensive language or images.  Purchase your wristband during lunch, or wait until Thursday morning when they will cost $5 at the door.  Remember, all proceeds to go Habitat for Humanity!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. Senior newsletters, which now include a listing of all scholarships sent to the Counseling Center, have been given to senior English teachers and are also available in the counseling center.  Seniors should make sure they receive one. Girls Volley ball plays Riverdale on Tonight at 6:00 here at CHS. Support Habitat this week by purchasing a wristband during lunch for $2.  Wearing your wristband to school THIS THURSDAY will allow you to wear a non-dress code shirt of your choice.  Shirts must have sleeves and cannot contain any offensive language or images.  Purchase your wristband during lunch, or wait until Thursday morning when they will cost $5 at the door.  Remember, all proceeds to go Habitat for Humanity! Sludgefest:  Thursday, September 24, 7:00-9:00 P.M. The girls basketball team is interested in finding boys and girls who would be interested in joining the Scrimmage Team.  Any interested student should see Coach Stringfield in room 245 or Coach McCord in room 238. Sludgefest:  Thursday, September 24, 7:00-9:00 P.M. The girls basketball team is interested in finding boys and girls who would be interested in joining the Scrimmage Team.  Any interested student should see Coach Stringfield in room 245 or Coach McCord in room 238.

Monday, September 21, 2009 Applications from Youth Leadership Franklin are now available in the counseling center through Mrs. Carter.  Youth Leadership Franklin is a program designed to help future leaders cultivate their leadership skills and promote an increased awareness of the Franklin community  The deadline to apply is October 9. Senior newsletters, which now include a listing of all scholarships sent to the Counseling Center, have been given to senior English teachers and are also available in the counseling center.  Seniors should make sure they receive one. Girls Volley ball plays Riverdale on Tuesday at 6:00 here at CHS. Support Habitat this week by purchasing a wristband during lunch for $2.  Wearing your wristband to school THIS THURSDAY will allow you to wear a non-dress code shirt of your choice.  Shirts must have sleeves and cannot contain any offensive language or images.  Purchase your wristband during lunch, or wait until Thursday morning when they will cost $5 at the door.  Remember, all proceeds to go Habitat for Humanity! Students 18 years or older, you can register to VOTE here today. The girls basketball team is interested in finding boys and girls who would be interested in joining the Scrimmage Team.  Any interested student should see Coach Stringfield in room 245 or Coach McCord in room 238. Sludgefest:  Thursday, September 24, 7:00-9:00 P.M.

Friday, September 18, 2009 The PSAT will given at Centennial High School on Wednesday, October 14.  Registration is in the counseling center  with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.  In the student’s junior year of high school, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation uses the PSAT as an  initial screen for scholarships and programs.   Academy Day at Franklin High School on Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon.  This is  explore the Military Academies (Westpoint, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine).  This program will also have information concerning ROTC programs.   Students, who have signed up for Powder Puff, will need to meet TODAY after school - Room 111.  Students, 18 years or older, can register to VOTE here at CHS on Monday.  The girls basketball team is interested in finding boys and girls who would be interested in joining the Scrimmage Team. These individuals will scrimmage, take instruction from the coaching staff, play offense, and play defense against the Lady Cougars during practice to help with the development of the players. Any interested student should see Coach Stringfield in room 245 or Coach McCord in room 238. Trash Free game this week when we play IHS.

Thursday, September 17. 2009 There will be Wrestling pre-season conditioning Friday from 4:00 - 5:00 in the weight room.  Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of your height or weight.  See Coach Becker in Room 123 for more information about wrestling or if you have questions.    The PSAT will given at  Centennial High School on Wednesday, October 14.  Registration is in the counseling center from September 14-September 18 with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.  In the student’s junior year of high school, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation uses the PSAT as an  initial screen for scholarships and programs.  Please be sure to reserve your spot this week.  If you attempt to register after September 18, testing materials may not be available and cost will be $25.    You can still join Habitat by picking up a form from Mrs. Herring in room 122.  Habitat’s next meeting is THIS FRIDAY at 7 AM.             Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Kirby in room 237.  Students who have signed up for Powder puff will need to meet on Friday after school for a brief meeting to pick teams. If you do not attend, you may not be able to play. Please see Mr. Patel room 111 for information or concerns.  District volleyball matches Tonight  at Independence against Independence and Franklin. Match times are 4 and 5:30.   Trash Free game this week when we play IHS.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 The University of Alabama will be hosting a reception students and their families on tonight  at 7 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The PSAT will given at  Centennial High School on Wednesday, October 14.  Registration is in the counseling center from September 14-Septmember 18 with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.  In the student’s junior year of high school the National Merit Scholarship Corporation uses the PSAT as an  initial screen for scholarships and programs.  Please be sure to reserve your spot this week.  If you attempt to register after September 18 testing materials may not be available and cost will be $25 You can still join Habitat by picking up a form from Mrs. Herring in room 122.  Habitat’s next meeting is THIS FRIDAY at 7 AM.  Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237. Students who have signed up for Powder puff will need to meet on Friday after school for a brief meeting to pick teams. If you do not attend, you may not be able to play. Please see Mr. Patel room 111 for information or concerns. Trash Free game this week when we play IHS.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Make up photo day today. The University of Alabama will be hosting a reception students and their families on tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame There will be Wrestling pre-season conditioning TODAY from 5:30 - 6:30 in the weight room.  Everyone is welcome to participate regardless of your height or weight.  See Coach Becker in Room 123 for more information about wrestling or if you have questions.  The PSAT will given at  Centennial High School on Wednesday, October 14.  Registration is in the counseling center from September 14-Septmember 18 with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.  In the student’s junior year of high school the National Merit Scholarship Corporation uses the PSAT as an  initial screen for scholarships and programs.  Please be sure to reserve your spot this week.  If you attempt to register after September 18 testing materials may not be available and cost will be $25. You can still join Habitat by picking up a form from Mrs. Herring in room 122.  Habitat’s next meeting is THIS FRIDAY at 7 AM.  Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237.  SKILLS USA Meeting  Today at 2:45p in room 152, we will introduce our new officers and talk about competition and community service .  If you are interested in participating in the powder puff games, please see MR. PATEL room 111 to sign up. Trash Free game this week when we play IHS

Monday, September 14, 2009 Thespians, please pay your dues to Mrs. Ward today! Make up photo day is tomorrow. The University of Alabama will be hosting a reception students and their families on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237. SKILLS USA Meeting  Tomorrow  at 2:45p in room 152, we will introduce our new officers and talk about competition and community service .   If you are interested in participating in the powder puff games, please see MR. PATEL room 111 to sign up. There will be a STARS Leadership Team meeting tomorrow  at 7:00a.m in the STARS office.

Friday, September 11, 2009 Thespians, please pay your dues to Mrs. Ward today! Make up photo day is Tuesday. Freshmen Academy is in need of Algebra 1 and Spanish 1 & 2 during 2nd period.  If you are interested, please see Mrs.  Hayes in room 230. The University of Alabama will be hosting a reception students and their families on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame.  Wrestling Pre-Season Conditioning will begin this Today at 5:30 in the weight room.  Please see Coach Becker in Room 123 if you have any questions The Cougar Athletic Association is having their annual Tailgate Extravaganza tomorrow night before the game.  Festivities start around 4:30 with entertainment by Walter Egan and friends and performances by our own Cougar Dance Team.  Dinner will be served from 5:00-6:30.  The cost is $5.00 for a meal.  Hamburgers, hotdogs and Famous Dave’s bbq sandwiches.  We hope to see you there in your CODE BLUE shirts!!           Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237. SKILLS USA Meeting  Tuesday at 2:45p in room 152, we will introduce our new officers and talk about competition and community service . If you are interested in participating in the powder puff games, please see MR. PATEL room 111 to sign up. CHS is hosting a “Litter Free Event” at the Friday night football game with Smyrna.  PUT TRASH IN ITS PLACE.

Thursday, September 10, 2009 Volleyball  Varsity at Hillsboro    4:00… CHS vs Hillsboro   5:30:  CHS vs Ravenwood Freshmen Academy is in need of Algebra 1 and Spanish 1 & 2 during 2nd period.  If you are interested, please see Mrs.  Hayes in room 230 Girls Soccer game here on Today JV 6 and Varsity at 7p. Wrestling Pre-Season Conditioning will begin this Today at 5:30 in the weight room.  Please see Coach Becker in Room 123 if you have any questions. Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237. Model UN meeting on Today in Mr. McCord’s room at 7:0o. SKILLS USA Meeting next Tuesday at 2:45p in room 152, we will introduce our new officers and talk about competition and community service .  Today is  a Spotlight event! This event is 'Peare in the Park.   It's free and fun! You can pick up a permission form on the call board outside the theater room. CHS is hosting a “Litter Free Event” at the Friday night football game with Smyna.  PUT TRASH IN ITS PLACE JTG students will have available Macy's Shop for a Cause tickets for $5 each…buy yours today

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Pre-season conditioning for girls basketball starts TODAY . Please be dressed and ready to work-out by 3. Freshmen Academy is in need of Algebra 1 and Spanish 1 & 2 during 2nd period.  If you are interested, please see Mrs.  Hayes in room 230. Pre-season conditioning for any upper classman interested in tryout for the boys varsity basketball starts TODAY. Girls Soccer game here on Thursday JV 6 and Varisty at 7p.   Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237. Model UN meeting on Thursday in Mr. McCord’s room at 7:00. Thursday is  a Spotlight event! This event is 'Peare in the Park.   It's free and fun!  You can pick up a permission form on the call board outside the theater room.  CHS is hosting a “Litter Free Event” at the Friday night football game with Smyna.  PUT TRASH IN ITS PLACE. JTG students will have available Macy's Shop for a Cause tickets for $5 each…buy yours today.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Monday, September 7, 2009 Pre-season conditioning for girls basketball starts on Wednesday . Please be dressed and ready to work-out by 3. Pre-season conditioning for any upper classman interested in tryout for the boys varsity basketball starts on Wednesday  Please meet in the main gym dressed and ready by 3. You must have an updated physical form turned in. The annual Grace Works canned food drive, the Tackle Hunger contest against Franklin, was a big success!  Franklin had 1,100 cans, and Centennial had 9,150!  Thanks to everyone in the Cougar Community; with your help, we collected over 10,000 cans to aid the needy right here at home in Williamson County. Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237. JTG students will have available Macy's Shop for a Cause tickets for $5 each…buy yours today.

Friday, September 4, 2009 Pre-season conditioning for girls basketball starts on Wednesday . Please be dressed and ready to work-out by 3. Pre-season conditioning for any upper classman interested in tryout for the boys varsity basketball starts on Wednesday  Please meet in the main gym dressed and ready by 3. You must have an updated physical form turned in. If you are interested in being a part of the United Way service oriented team at CHS,  attend the informational meeting on Tuesday  at 7:00a.m. in the counseling center. Fall Drivers Education Registration is now under way.  Registration forms are available in the front office.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Kirby in room 237. Saturday the girls will play Dunbar High school at Centennial. Jv will start at 8:30am and varsity will begin at 10:00a.m. Volleyball JV Tournament Saturday at Blackman; 1st match at 9:00. JTG students will have available Macy's Shop for a Cause tickets for $5 each…buy yours today.

Thursday, September 3, 2009 Pre-season conditioning for girls basketball starts on Wednesday September 8th . Please be dressed and ready to work-out by 3. Centennial’s Habitat for Humanity join this we meet every 1st and 3rd Friday morning,  pick up an information form from the box in front of the library and return it there with your dues.  Our first meeting will be tomorrow at 7:00 in room 122! Soccer team hosts Clarksville High school TONIGHT . JV starting at 5 and Varsity kicking off at 7:00. If you are interested in being a part of the United Way service oriented team at CHS,  attend the informational meeting on Tuesday September 8th at 7:00a.m. in the counseling center.  Today is the last day to audition for the fall play. The Night of January 16th! Please sign up for an audition time on the call board outside the theater lab! Also, there will be a Thespian meeting TODAY in the theater lab after school Freshman Homecoming meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Hodges' room till 3:15. All Freshman are welcome to come just bring your-self and your ideas District varsity volleyball matches today at Brentwood.. Match times are 4 and 5:30.   We will have a pep rally on tomorrow for the Franklin game!!!!!  Theme is:  CODE BLUE Bring in your food cans tomorrow! S.E.L.E.C.T. members:  Today is the first Thursday Social Lunch of the school year in Mrs. Lincoln’s room (125

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Model un country request papers are due on Thursday, or you will not be able to attend the conference Pre-season conditioning for girls basketball starts on Wednesday September 8th . Please be dressed and ready to work-out by 3. Any young ladies interested in participating in basketball this season should be there unless you are participating in another sport. Centennial’s Habitat for Humanity wants YOU!  To join this club, which meets every 1st and 3rd Friday morning, simply pick up an information form from the box in front of the library and return it there with your dues.  Our first meeting will be on Friday, September the 4th at 7:00 in Mrs. Herring’s room, which is room 122.! Help us Tackle Hunger by contributing to the annual Centennial vs. Franklin canned food drive now through September 4th. If you are interested in being a part of the United Way service oriented team at CHS, please attend the informational meeting on Tuesday September 8th at 7:00a.m. in the counseling center. District varsity volleyball matches are Thursday at Brentwood. We play Franklin and Independence. Match times are 4 and 5:30.   We will have a pep rally on September 4th for the Franklin game!!!!!  Theme is:  CODE BLUE. Girls soccer  Sept 3rd CHS vs Clarksville     5:00 jv varsity 7P.M. All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30pm in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Model UN meeting Thursday  in Mr. McCord’s room at 7:00am Pre-season conditioning for girls basketball starts on Wednesday September 2nd.  Please be dressed and ready to work-out by 3.  Any young ladies interested in participating in basketball this season should be there unless you are participating in another sport. Any questions or concerns please come by room 245. Centennial’s Habitat for Humanity wants YOU!  To join this club, which meets every 1st and 3rd Friday morning, simply pick up an information form from the box in front of the library and return it there with your dues.  Our first meeting will be on Friday, September the 4th at 7:00 in Mrs. Herring’s room, which is room 122. Make a difference in someone else’s life by joining Habitat! We will have a pep rally on September 4th for the Franklin game!!!!!  Theme is:  CODE BLUE Girls soccer  Sept 3rd CHS vs Clarksville                  5:00 p.m. JV      Varsity 7 p.m.   All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30pm in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.

Monday, August 31, 2009 Are you a student who has made a commitment to making healthy lifestyle choices and would like to help plan and implement such activities as Prom Promise and Red Ribbon Week. Then you may be interested in joining the STARS Leadership Team. Please attend the informational meeting on tomorrow  at 7:00 a.m in the STARS office. See Mrs. Albee in the counseling center with any questions. Centennial girls beat Independence yesterday in their golf match. Model UN meeting Thursday  in Mr. McCord’s room at 7:00 a.m. Pre-season conditioning for girls basketball starts on Wednesday September 2nd.  Please be dressed and ready to work-out by 3. Any young ladies interested in participating in basketball this season should be there unless you are participating in another sport. Any questions or concerns please come by room 245. We will have a pep rally on September 4th for the Franklin game!!!!!  Theme is:  CODE BLUE Girls soccer  Sept 3rd CHS vs Clarksville                   5:00 p.m.   J.V         Varsity 7 p. m.       Centennial High School Softball  will host a player and parents Informational meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the Media Center. For more information, contact the coach.   All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.

Friday, August 28, 2009 Are you a student that has made a commitment to making healthy lifestyle choices and would like to help plan and implement such activities as prom promise and red ribbon week. Then you may be interested in joining the STARS Leadership Team. Please attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00 a.m in the STARS office. See Mrs. Albee in the counseling center with any questions.  All students are required to fill out a new Acceptable Use/ Media Release form this year. Even if you had permission last year, you and your parent or guardian must sign the new form and return it to the library.  Go to the CHS website, print the form.  You must return the last page to the library.   If can’t print the form at home; you may get a form at the library.  You may return the forms between classes or during Open House Thursday night.  Ask the library staff if you have any questions.  Every year for the Franklin vs. Centennial football game, we compete with the Rebels to collect cans for Graceworks ministries.  We've never won before, but this year, we're HUNGRY for a win!!  Bring in cans to your 5th period teacher before next Friday, September 4th!!  The winning class will receive a special treat from TGIFriday's, and the 4 runners-up will receive a pizza party!  Juniors and Seniors!  We have several colleges coming to visit CHS in the coming weeks.  Please stop by the counseling center if you are interested in signing up to speak with a college representative. Centennial High School Softball  will host a player and parents Informational meeting on  Mon August 31st at 6 p.m. in the Media Center  All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend. Today is a spirit day.

Thursday, August 27, 2009 Volleyball  Varsity plays their first district match today 4:00, at Brentwood and follow with a match against BGA at 5:30.   Centennial Soccer hosts defending State Champion Seigel.  JV starts at 5:00 and Varsity starts at 7:00 All students are required to fill out a new Acceptable Use/ Media Release form this year. Even if you had permission last year, you and your parent or guardian must sign the new form and return it to the library.  Go to the CHS website, print the form.  You must return the last page to the library.   If  you can’t print the form at home; you may get a form at the library.  You may return the forms between classes or during Open House Thursday night.  Ask the library staff if you have any questions.  All Athletic fees are DUE NOW, you will receive your athletic pass to CHS Sporting events once money is paid. Want to go to the game Friday night? Ride the Spirit Bus to Antioch to see the Cougars kick-off the season! Pick up a permission slip outside Ms. Beasley’s door or in the attendance office.  Please turn the form in to Ms. Beasley BY THURSDAY to make sure you have a seat on the bus.  Cost is $2.00. Every year for the Franklin vs. Centennial football game, we compete with the Rebels to collect cans for Graceworks Ministries.  We've never won before, but this year, we're HUNGRY for a win!!  Bring in cans to your 5th period teacher before next Friday, September 4th!!  The winning class will receive a special treat from TGIFriday's, and the 4 runners-up will receive a pizza party!   Any student athlete who is CRAZY enough to run CROSS COUNTRY this year needs to see coach Carter in the Counseling Center as soon as possible! The University of Virginia will host a reception and panel discussion by recent graduates to learn about the University and their admission process on August 26 at 7 p.m. at Montgomery Bell Academy.        Juniors and Seniors!  We have several colleges coming to visit CHS in the coming weeks.  Please stop by the counseling center if you are interested in signing up to speak with a college representative.         Centennial High School Softball  will host a player and parents Informational meeting on  Mon August 31st at 6 p.m. in the Media Center. All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup - Thursday September 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.  ATTENTION ALL LINK LEADERS!!!  Open House is TONIGHT , and we need your help.  Please see Mrs. V in room 232 to let her know if you can be here for Open House to meet, greet and help parents find their way around campus.  You will need to wear your Link Leader shirt and arrive no later than 6:15.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 FRIDAY IS A SPIRIT DAY. JV and Varsity volleyball teams defeated Blackman on Monday for their first win of the season. Varsity plays their first district match Thursday, 4:00, at Brentwood and follow with a match against BGA at 5:30.   All students are required to fill out a new Acceptable Use/ Media Release form this year. Even if you had permission last year, you and your parent or guardian must sign the new form and return it to the library.  Go to the CHS website, print the form.  You must return the last page to the library.   If can’t print the form at home; you may get a form at the library.  You may return the forms between classes or during Open House Thursday night.  Ask the library staff if you have any questions.  All Athletic fees are DUE NOW.  You will receive your athletic pass to CHS sporting events once money is paid. Want to go to the game Friday night? Ride the Spirit Bus to Antioch to see the Cougars kick-off the season! Pick up a permission slip outside Ms. Beasley’s door or in the attendance office.  Please turn the form in to Ms. Beasley BY THURSDAY to make sure you have a seat on the bus.  Cost is $2.00. Every year for the Franklin vs. Centennial football game, we compete with the Rebels to collect cans for Graceworks ministries. We've never won before, but this year, we're hungry for a win.  Bring in cans to your 5thperiod teacher before next Friday, September 4th.  The winning class will receive a special treat from TGI Fridays and the 4th runners-up will receive a pizza party. Help us TACKLE hunger and CAN FHS. Jobs for TN Graduates have for sale License Plates (for the front of your car/truck) with the following themes: Peace Love Cougars $10, Code Blue $10. Also decals for various sports are for sale along with spirit decals.  Drop by room 240 and see Mrs. Odom before or after school or at break.  Any student athlete who is CRAZY enough to run CROSS COUNTRY this year needs to see Coach Carter in the Counseling Center as soon as possible.  The University of Virginia will host a reception and panel discussion by recent graduates to learn about the University and their admission process on August 26 at 7 p.m. at Montgomery Bell Academy.  Juniors and Seniors!  We have several colleges coming to visit CHS in the coming weeks.  Please stop by the counseling center if you are interested in signing up to speak with a college representative. Centennial High School Softball  will host a player and parents Informational meeting on  Mon August 31st at 6 p.m. in the Media Center.  All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30 pm in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.  ATTENTION ALL LINK LEADERS!!!  Open House is this Thursday, and we need your help.  Please see Mrs. V in room 232 to let her know if you can be here for Open House to meet, greet and help parents find their way around campus.  You will need to wear your Link Leader shirt and arrive no later than 6:15.  Again, all Link Leaders check in with Mrs. V regarding helping out at Open House on Thursday!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 FRIDAY IS A SPIRIT DAY! Any Freshman girl who is interested in being a freshman cheerleader and did not get to try out last Spring.  Come by Mrs. Masters room  206, TODAY to get a try-out packet then be ready for a mini-try-out on Thursday. All Athletic fees are DUE NOW. You will receive your athletic pass to CHS Sporting events once money is paid.  Want to go to the game Friday night? Ride the Spirit Bus to Antioch to see the Cougars kick-off the season! Pick up a permission slip outside Ms. Beasley’s door or in the attendance office.  Please turn the form in to Ms. Beasley BY THURSDAY to make sure you have a seat on the bus.  Cost is $2.00. Jobs for TN Graduates have for sale License Plates (for the front of your car/truck) with the following themes:         Peace Love Cougars $10 Code Blue $10.   Also decals for various sports are for sale along with spirit decals.  Drop by room 240 and see Mrs. Odom before or after school or at break.  Any student athlete who is CRAZY enough to run CROSS COUNTRY this year needs to see Coach Carter in the Counseling Center as soon as possible! Centennial High School Softball  will host a player and parents Informational meeting on  Mon August 31st at 6 p.m. in the Media Center. All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30pm in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.

Monday, August 24, 2009  FRIDAY IS A SPIRIT DAY! Any Freshman girl who is interested in being a freshman cheerleader and did not get to try out last Spring.  Come by Mrs. Masters room  206, TODAY to get a try-out packet then be ready for a mini-try-out on Thursday. All Athletic fees are DUE NOW. You will receive your athletic pass to CHS Sporting events once money is paid.  Want to go to the game Friday night? Ride the Spirit Bus to Antioch to see the Cougars kick-off the season! Pick up a permission slip outside Ms. Beasley’s door or in the attendance office.  Please turn the form in to Ms. Beasley BY THURSDAY to make sure you have a seat on the bus.  Cost is $2.00. Jobs for TN Graduates have for sale License Plates (for the front of your car/truck) with the following themes:         Peace Love Cougars $10 Code Blue $10.   Also decals for various sports are for sale along with spirit decals.  Drop by room 240 and see Mrs. Odom before or after school or at break.  Any student athlete who is CRAZY enough to run CROSS COUNTRY this year needs to see Coach Carter in the Counseling Center as soon as possible! Centennial High School Softball  will host a player and parents Informational meeting on  Mon August 31st at 6 p.m. in the Media Center. All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30pm in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.

Friday, August 21, 2009 Centennial's Fall Open House will be August 27th.  Make plans now to attend! A note from counseling to AP students:  When registering for AP exam(s) leave the social security field on the AP test registration form blank.  After receiving your 2009 AP score report, check to see if all previously recorded AP exam scores are included in the report.  If the report does not include all previously recorded AP scores, call the College Board at 1-888-225-5427, to merge your score reports.  Next, have an updated score report sent to your high school and college.  Junior photos and senior id pics will be made TODAY.  The makeup day is September 9th. Attention seniors:  Here is the process you need to use for senior lunch.  Every Monday, the menu will be available in hard copy form from your English teachers, or you can print your own copy directly from the CHS website.  You have two days to complete the order form and get correct change. If you get a fraction when calculating your total with tax, always round up a penny.  Never round down. ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN CASH—NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  On Wednesday, during your lunch period, you take your order form and correct change to the parent volunteers at the gym lobby concession stand.  Orders will be delivered in the same place on Thursday. TODAY IS NOT A SPIRIT DAY. 1st Spirit Day is NEXT FRIDAY. Any Freshman girl who is interested in being a freshman cheer leader and did not get to try out last Spring. Come by Mrs. Masters room  206, by Monday to get a try out packet then be ready for a mini-try out on Thursday. We have one spot to fill on the current squad. Be ready to learn and cheer! Bring your best moves, smile and attitude! All Athletic fees are DUE NOW; you will receive your athletic pass to CHS Sporting events once money is paid. The student directory of students, addresses and phone numbers  will be printed soon.  Students should notify the front office TODAY  if YOU do not want their information listed in the directory. If you are given a detention, detentions are served  2:45p-3:30p in Ms Paul’s room  243 beginning Monday. And this is “Happiness Happens”  month so make it happen..  Jobs for TN Graduates have for sale License Plates (for the front of your car/truck) with the following themes: Peace Love Cougars $10 Code Blue $10 Also decals for various sports are for sale along with spirit decals.  Drop by room 240 and see Mrs. Odom before or after school or at break.  Any student athlete who is CRAZY enough to run CROSS COUNTRY this year needs to see coach Carter in the Counseling Center as soon as possible! All interested students are encouraged to join the CHS Swim Team! Both the Men's and Women's Teams are looking for new swimmers!  Information meeting and signup. Thursday September 3, at 6:30pm in Ms. Chessor's room (room 155). Parents and swimmers are encouraged to attend.

Thursday, August 20, 2009 Yearbook photos for all freshmen and sophomores will be made TODAY.  Senior ID photos and junior photos will be made on FRIDAY.  The makeup day is September 9th. Centennial's Fall Open House will be August 27th.  Make plans now to attend! A note from counseling to AP students:  When registering for AP exam(s) leave the social security field on the AP test registration form blank.  After receiving your 2009 AP score report, check to see if all previously recorded AP exam scores are included in the report.  If the report does not include all previously recorded AP scores, call the College Board at 1-888-225-5427, to merge your score reports.  Next, have an updated score report sent to your high school and college.  Any Freshman girl who is interested in being a freshman cheer leader and did not get to try out last Spring. Come by Mrs. Masters' room  206, by Monday to get a try out packet then be ready for a mini-try out on Thursday. We have one spot to fill on the current squad. Be ready to learn and cheer! Bring your best moves, smile and attitude! All Athletic fees are DUE NOW, you will receive your athletic pass to CHS Sporting events once money is paid. The student directory of students' addresses and phone numbers  will be printed soon.  Students should notify the front office by Friday, August 21st, if they do not want their information listed in the directory. If you are given a detention, detentions are served  2:45p-3:30p in Ms Paul’s room  243 beginning Monday. And this is “Happiness Happens”  month, so make it happen.. Model UN meeting   tomorrow at 7:00 am in Mr. McCord’s room. FCA will be meeting  Friday at 6:45 at the Senior Courtyard.  If it is raining, we will meet in the Multi Purpose Room. Jobs for TN Graduates have for sale License Plates (for the front of your car/truck) with the following themes: Peace Love Cougars $10 Code Blue $10 Also decals for various sports are for sale along with spirit decals.  Drop by room 240 and see Mrs. Odom before or after school or at break.  There will be a meeting TODAY after school for all SENIORS interested in participating in Spirit Squad activities this year.  If you are a SENIOR and want to run flags, be the mascot, “paint up” or  be a Spartan, you MUST be there. Meet in Ms. Beasley’s room 227. Tomorrow all JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES wanting to participate in Spirit Squad should meet after school in Ms. Beasley’s room.  Freshmen will meet next Tuesday August25.  All meetings will last 10-15 min. and will be in Ms. Beasley’s room 227. Need help decorating your Spirit Wear – come to Ms. Beasley’s room after school on Wednesday and Thursday.  Bring your spirit ideas, clothing and supplies.  Not sure what you need, ask an upper classman or see Ms. Beasley in room 227.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Yearbook photos for all but seniors will be made on TOMORROW.  Senior ID photos will also be made TOMORROW.  The makeup day is September 9th. Centennial's Fall Open House will be August 27th.  Make plans now to attend! A note from counseling to AP students:  When registering for AP exam(s) leave the social security field on the AP test registration form blank.  After receiving your 2009 AP score report, check to see if all previously recorded AP exam scores are included in the report.  If the report does not include all previously recorded AP scores, call the College Board at 1-888-225-5427, to merge your score reports.  Next, have an updated score report sent to your high school and college.  Tryouts for bowling are today at 3:30 – Franklin Lanes.  You must have a current sports physical on hand to try out.  Registration forms are located in the office and in Coach Clevenger’s room 234. The student directory of students' addresses and phone numbers  will be printed soon.  Students should notify the front office by Friday, August 21st, if they do not want their information listed in the directory. If you are given a detention, detentions are served  2:45p-3:30p in Ms Paul’s room  243 beginning Monday. And this is “Happiness Happens”  month, so make it happen.. Model UN meeting   tomorrow at 7:00 am in Mr. McCord’s room. FCA will be meeting  Friday at 6:45 at the Senior Courtyard.  If it is raining we will meet in the Multi Purpose Room. Jobs for TN Graduates have for sale License Plates (for the front of your car/truck) with the following themes: Peace Love Cougars $10 Code Blue $10 Also decals for various sports are for sale along with spirit decals.  Drop by room 240 and see Mrs. Odom before or after school or at break.  There will be a meeting TODAY after school for all SENIORS interested in participating in Spirit Squad activities this year.  If you are a SENIOR and want to run flags, be the mascot, “paint up” or  be a Spartan, you MUST be there. Meet in Ms. Beasley’s room 227. Tomorrow all JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES wanting to participate in Spirit Squad should meet after school in Ms. Beasley’s room.  Freshmen will meet next Tuesday August25.  All meetings will last 10-15 min. and will be in Ms. Beasley’s room 227. Need help decorating your Spirit Wear – come to Ms. Beasley’s room after school on Wednesday and Thursday.  Bring your spirit ideas, clothing and supplies.  Not sure what you need, ask an upper classman or see Ms. Beasley in room 227.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Yearbook photos for all but seniors will be made on August 20th.  Senior ID photos will also be made on the 20th.  The makeup day is September 9th. Centennial's Fall Open House will be August 27th.  Make plans now to attend! A note from counseling to AP students:  When registering for AP exam(s) leave the social security field on the AP test registration form blank.  After receiving your 2009 AP score report, check to see if all previously recorded AP exam scores are included in the report.  If the report does not include all previously recorded AP scores, call the College Board at 1-888-225-5427, to merge your score reports.  Next, have an updated score report sent to your high school and college.  Student Council will hold its first regular meeting TOMORROW morning at 7:00 A.M. in room 111.  You do not have to be a member of Student Council to attend.  All students may "work on" by attending functions and participating.  See Mackenzie Merry for more details. There will be a freshman Student Council  meeting in the library tomorrow after school until 3:30p.m. Rhythm & Shoes, the CHS ballroom/swing dance club, will now meet every Monday evening in conjunction with the Nashville Swing Dance Club.  There are no dues/fees for joining Rhythm & Shoes.  The Nashville Swing Dance Club meets every Monday evening from 7:00-11:00 P.M. at the Brentwood Skate Center.  Admission is $7.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members.  Students do not have to join.  Each week, there is a beginner's group lesson from 7:30-8:30.  The rest of the evening is open dancing of all styles.  You do not have to bring a partner.  Parents and faculty are welcome; wear slick shoes!  No flip flops or tennis shoes. Art Club will meet in Ms. Davis’s room (128) tomorrow after school. Tryouts for bowling are Wednesday at 3:30 – Franklin Lanes.  You must have a current sports physical on hand to try out.  Registration forms are located in the office and in Coach Clevenger’s room 234. Anyone interested in running cross country needs to have a physical dated after May 2009. We meet by the track at 3pm every afternoon.  See Coach Carter in the counseling center or Coach Singleton in room 104 for more information. Any students who were on the lunch program last year will have to fill out this year’s new pink form.  If you did not get one from your homeroom teacher, please see any cashier in the dining hall and they can give you one.  Please turn them in to the CAFETERIA MANAGER only.  There will be a Model UN meeting  Thursday at 7:00 am in Mr. McCord’s room. FCA will be meeting this Friday at 6:45 at the Senior Courtyard.  If it is raining we will meet in the Multi Purpose Room. Jobs for TN Graduates have for sale License Plates (for the front of your car/truck) with the following themes: Peace Love Cougars $10 Code Blue $10 Also decals for various sports are for sale along with spirit decals.  Drop by room 240 and see Mrs. Odom before or after school or at break.   There will be a meeting Wednesday after school for all SENIORS interested in participating in Spirit Squad activities this year.  If you are a SENIOR and want to run flags, be the mascot, “paint up” or  be a Spartan, you MUST be there. Meet in Ms. Beasley’s room 227. Thursday all JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES wanting to participate in Spirit Squad should meet after school in Ms. Beasley’s room.  Freshmen will meet next Tuesday August25.  All meetings will last 10-15 min. and will be in Ms. Beasley’s room 227. Need help decorating your Spirit Wear – come to Ms. Beasley’s room after school on Wednesday and Thursday.  Bring your spirit ideas, clothing and supplies.  Not sure what you need, ask an upper classman or see Ms. Beasley in room 227.

Monday, August 17, 2009 Yearbook photos for all but seniors will be made on August 20th.  Senior ID photos will also be made on the 20th.  The makeup day is September 9th. Centennial's Fall Open House will be August 27th.  Make plans now to attend! A note from counseling to AP students:  When registering for AP exam(s) leave the social security field on the AP test registration form blank.  After receiving your 2009 AP score report, check to see if all previously recorded AP exam scores are included in the report.  If the report does not include all previously recorded AP scores, call the College Board at 1-888-225-5427, to merge your score reports.  Next, have an updated score report sent to your high school and college.

Friday, August 14, 2009 Yearbook photos for all but seniors will be made on August 20th.  Senior ID photos will also be made on the 20th.  The makeup day is September 9th. Centennial's Fall Open House will be August 27th.  Make plans now to attend! A note from counseling to AP students:  When registering for AP exam(s) leave the social security field on the AP test registration form blank.  After receiving your 2009 AP score report, check to see if all previously recorded AP exam scores are included in the report.  If the report does not include all previously recorded AP scores, call the College Board at 1-888-225-5427, to merge your score reports.  Next, have an updated score report sent to your high school and college.  Freshmen, are you interested in getting involved at CHS? If you would enjoy helping with prom, building a homecoming float, putting on dances, and more. Then, come and see what student council is about.  There will be a freshmen meeting in the library on Tuesday the 18th after school until 3:30p. Art Club will meet in Ms. Davis’s room (128) every Tuesday and Thursday Tryouts for bowling will be Wednesday the 26th of August at 3:30 – Franklin Lanes.  You must have a current sports physical on hand to try out.  Registration forms are located in the office and in Coach Clevenger’s room 234. Anyone interested in running cross country needs to have a physical dated after May 2009. We meet by the track at 3pm every afternoon.  See Coach Carter in the counseling center or Coach Singleton in room 104 for more information. Welcome back from the CHS Cougar Cafeteria Staff. We’d appreciate your help in making the lines in the dining hall go faster by knowing your student I.D. If your name is not in the computer, we will ask for your name, student I.D. number and grade and this may take a few minutes for us to write that down.  Any students who were on the lunch program last year will have to fill out this year’s new pink form.  If you did not get one from your homeroom teacher, please see any cashier in the dining hall and they can give you one.  Please turn them in to the CAFETERIA MANAGER only.  Model UN meeting  next Thursday at 7:00 am in Mr. McCord’s room. Lockers and parking passes will be available during lunch and after school until 2:45 in the attendance office.   Parking passes are $15 and NOW available to all juniors and seniors- you will need a valid dr. license, vehicle registration ( check inside your glove box of your vehicle )  Lockers are free.

Thursday, August 13, 2009 FIRST FULL DAY FOR STUDENTS!!!  Welcome Back, everyone!  School begins at 7:30 and ends at 2:37 on this day! **Make sure you check the new Bell Schedule for 2009-2010.  We no longer have Late Start Mondays!  Notice the changes!!!  This decision was made to preserve instructional time in the classroom. Yearbook photos for all but seniors will be made on August 20th.  Senior ID photos will also be made on the 20th.  The makeup day is September 9th. Centennial's Fall Open House will be August 27th.  Make plans now to attend! A note from counseling to AP students:  When registering for AP exam(s) leave the social security field on the AP test registration form blank.  After receiving your 2009 AP score report, check to see if all previously recorded AP exam scores are included in the report.  If the report does not include all previously recorded AP scores, call the College Board at 1-888-225-5427, to merge your score reports.  Next, have an updated score report sent to your high school and college.  Freshmen, are you interested in getting involved at CHS? If you would enjoy helping with prom, building a homecoming float, putting on dances, and more, then come and see what Student Council is about.  There will be a freshman meeting in the library on Tuesday the 18th after school until 3:30p. Art Club will meet in Ms. Davis’s room (128) every Tuesday and Thursday Tryouts for bowling will be Wednesday the 26th of August at 3:30 – Franklin Lanes.  You must have a current sports physical on hand to try out.  Registration forms are located in the office and in Coach Clevenger’s room 234. Anyone interested in running cross country needs to have a physical dated after May 2009. We meet by the track at 3pm every afternoon.  See Coach Carter in the counseling center or Coach Singleton in room 104 for more information. Welcome back from the CHS Cougar Cafeteria Staff. We’d appreciate your help in making the lines in the dining hall go faster by knowing your student I.D. If your name is not in the computer, we will ask for your name, student I.D. number and grade and this may take a few minutes for us to write that down.  Any students who were on the lunch program last year will have to fill out this year’s new pink form.  If you did not get one from your homeroom teacher, please see any cashier in the dining hall and they can give you one.  Please turn them in to the CAFETERIA MANAGER only.  During lunch today, the Student Council has put together some special activities for you.  Enjoy free karaoke provided by N-Tune Karaoke and free games provided by The Score in Cool Springs.   Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, and smoothies from 9 Fruits, Marble Slab, and The Hot Dog Guy for $3.  All these activities will take place in the Senior Courtyard, which will be open to everyone TODAY ONLY.  Tomorrow, the courtyard is off limits to everyone except the class of 2010!  Congratulations, seniors, and welcome back, everyone! Lockers and parking passes will be available during lunch and after school until 2:45 in the attendance office.   Parking passes are $15 and NOW available to all juniors and seniors- you will need a valid dr. license, vehicle registration ( check inside your glove box of your vehicle )  Lockers are free.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Teacher In-Servi ce Day.  No School! Dr. Shrader's P.M. Voicemail: I hope everyone had a great summer! We will begin our school year tomorrow, August 13th, with a full day of school from 7:30 till 2:37. All students should report dress in the appropriate CHS Dress Code attire. Our cafeteria will have a variety of lunch choices and we will have special vendors in the Courtyard to celebrate the first day of school. 9 Fruit Smoothies, Marble Slab, and the Hot Dog Man will have special treats on sale for $3.00 each. This will be accompanied by FREE Karaoke! The courtyard will go back to being a Senior privilege after tomorrow. School Pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 20th. Parent drivers: This is a reminder to drop off and pick up your students at the parent entrance , which is the one closest to the mall, by the baseball field. There have been numerous schedule changes since pick up because we have been allowed to add some new teachers as enrollment has grown. So, welcome back students. We are looking forward to a great year. Go Cougars!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Teacher In-Servi ce Day.  No School!

Monday, August 10, 2009 Teacher In-Servi ce Day.  No School!

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