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Friday, October 10, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008 Any student interested in attending a US Service Academy is encouraged to attend a forum on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9:30-12:00 at Franklin City Hall in the Common Area.  For further info, call Marsha Blackburn's office at 591-5161.   Students interested in UTC are invited to two events:  Freshman Friday on Oct. 24 and Fall Visit Day on Nov. 12.  Held on the UTC campus, these events will allow prospective students to attend classes with UTC students, take tours, interact with staff, and hear presentations on Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and the Honors Program.  Reservations for one or both events can be made at www.utc.edu/admissions/tour.\ 1.       Western Kentucky University will be visiting CHS on Tuesday October 7th.  Please sign up in the counseling center if you would like to attend.  Tryouts for Wrestling Cheerleaders are TODAY after school in the cafeteria. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    Today will be a Spirit Day to celebrate Opening Night of the Centennial  Centerstage production of The Curious Savage.  the play is tomorrow  October 9 and Saturday, October 11 at 7:00p.m. and Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. Friday will be a “special” Spirit Day. We will be WHITING OUT for the Ravenwood Game. It will be a Spirit Day w/ special accommodations. Remember, Monday, October 13,  is NOT a Power Monday.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Any student interested in attending a US Service Academy is encouraged to attend a forum on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9:30-12:00 at Franklin City Hall in the Common Area.  For further info, call Marsha Blackburn's office at 591-5161.   Students interested in UTC are invited to two events:  Freshman Friday on Oct. 24 and Fall Visit Day on Nov. 12.  Held on the UTC campus, these events will allow prospective students to attend classes with UTC students, take tours, interact with staff, and hear presentations on Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and the Honors Program.  Reservations for one or both events can be made at www.utc.edu/admissions/tour.\ 1.       Western Kentucky University will be visiting CHS on Tuesday October 7th.  Please sign up in the counseling center if you would like to attend.  Tryouts for Wrestling Cheerleaders are Thursday after school in the cafeteria. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    Tomorrow will be a Spirit Day to celebrate Opening Night of the Centennial  Centerstage production of The Curious Savage.  the play is tomorrow  October 9 and Saturday, October 11 at 7:00p.m. and Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. Friday will be a “special” Spirit Day. We will be WHITING OUT for the Ravenwood Game. It will be a Spirit Day w/ special accommodations. Model UN meeting in Coach McCord’s room 238 Tomorrow morning at 7:00. Remember, Monday, October 13,  is NOT a Power Monday.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Any student interested in attending a US Service Academy is encouraged to attend a forum on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9:30-12:00 at Franklin City Hall in the Common Area.  For further info, call Marsha Blackburn's office at 591-5161.   Students interested in UTC are invited to two events:  Freshman Friday on Oct. 24 and Fall Visit Day on Nov. 12.  Held on the UTC campus, these events will allow prospective students to attend classes with UTC students, take tours, interact with staff, and hear presentations on Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and the Honors Program.  Reservations for one or both events can be made at www.utc.edu/admissions/tour.\ 1.       Western Kentucky University will be visiting CHS on Tuesday October 7th.  Please sign up in the counseling center if you would like to attend.  Tryouts for Wrestling Cheerleaders are Thursday after school in the cafeteria. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    Thursday will be a Spirit Day to celebrate Opening Night of the Centennial  Centerstage production of The Curious Savage. t the play is on Thursday, October 9 and Saturday, October 11 at 7:00p.m. and Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. Friday will be a “special” Spirit Day. We will be WHITING OUT for the Ravenwood Game. It will be a Spirit Day w/ special accommodations. Model UN meeting in Coach McCord’s room 238 Thursday morning at 7:00.

Monday, October 6, 2008 Any student interested in attending a US Service Academy is encouraged to attend a forum on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9:30-12:00 at Franklin City Hall in the Common Area.  For further info, call Marsha Blackburn's office at 591-5161.   Students interested in UTC are invited to two events:  Freshman Friday on Oct. 24 and Fall Visit Day on Nov. 12.  Held on the UTC campus, these events will allow prospective students to attend classes with UTC students, take tours, interact with staff, and hear presentations on Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and the Honors Program.  Reservations for one or both events can be made at www.utc.edu/admissions/tour.\ 1.       Western Kentucky University will be visiting CHS on Tuesday October 7th.  Please sign up in the counseling center if you would like to attend.  2.      Tryouts for Wrestling cheerleaders is Thursday  after school in the cafeteria. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    The application deadline for Youth Leadership Franklin is October 3rd.  Please pick up your application in the counseling center today.

Friday, October 3, 2008 The SPIRIT BUS to  the CHS vs Dickson game leaves at 5p.  IF you want to go on the bus, you must bring your form SIGNED by your parents.  See Mrs. Beasley room 227 for a form.  Tryouts for Wrestling cheerleaders is Thursday October 9th after school in the cafeteria. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    The application deadline for Youth Leadership Franklin is October 3rd.  Please pick up your application in the counseling center today.

Thursday, October 2, 2008 Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    The application deadline for Youth Leadership Franklin is October 3rd.  Please pick up your application in the counseling center today.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Model UN meeting in Coach McCord’s room 238 Tomorrow  at 7:00am The boys and girls bowling won their first match against Ravenwood. Boys won 22 to 5 Girls won 20 to 7 Dylan Lee had a high game of 225 and total series of 582 pins Laura Kirksey had a high game of 186 and total series of 504 pins. TONIGHT IS COLLEGE NIGHT AT THE COOL SPRINGS MALL, PLEASE COME FROM 5:30-8P AND MEET WITH COLLEGE REPS. Today we are on a homeroom schedule. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    The application deadline for Youth Leadership Franklin is October 3rd.  Please pick up your application in the counseling center today. TODAY  Herff-Jones Ring Company will be back one more time during lunch and after school to take your class ring orders.  Please do not forget your $50.00 deposit to order.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Model UN meeting in Coach McCord’s room 238 Thursday morning at 7:00. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    The application deadline for Youth Leadership Franklin is October 3rd.  Please pick up your application in the counseling center today. TODAY and Tomorrow  Herff-Jones Ring Company will be back one more time during lunch and after school to take your class ring orders.  Please do not forget your $50.00 deposit to order.

Monday, September 29, 2008 Track conditioning will start next Tuesday for athletes NOT participating in a fall sport. Please see Coach Ben , room 248 for more information. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    There will be a Catholic College Fair Monday, Sept. 29, from 6:30-8 p.m. at St.Cecilia Academy, 4210 Harding Road.  More than 40 Catholic colleges and universities from across the country will be represented.  All students in Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas are welcome to attend. The application deadline for Youth Leadership Franklin is October 3rd.  Please pick up your application in the counseling center today. TODAY, Tuesday and Wednesday that Herff-Jones Ring Company will be back one more time on Wednesday October 1st during lunch and after school to take your class ring orders.  Please do not forget your $50.00 deposit to order.

Friday, September 26, 2008 The Centennial High School Homecoming Dance is Saturday September 27th. Dance tickets go on sale today in the cafeteria at lunch.  They are $8 in advance and will be $10 at the door.  the Dance is from 7-11! Hope you brought some extra cash  to grab some cool snacks from 9 Fruits, The Cougar Cafe and Corner Store,, Cinnabon, and the Cougar Athletic Club during break and from Little Caesar's, Marble Slab, and the Cougar Athletic Club at lunch!  Centennial High School Penny wars have a new spin, place your pennies in the bucket at lunch of your favorite CHS faculty member! Participants include Ms. Beasley, Mr. Patel, Mrs. Zartman, and Mr. Nunez.  Track conditioning will start next Tuesday for athletes NOT participating in a fall sport. Please see Coach Ben , room 248 for more information.

Thursday, September 25, 2008 TODAY is  bright color Day! TOMORROW IS SPIRIT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Centennial High School Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 27th. Dance tickets go on sale today in the cafeteria at lunch.  They are $8 in advance and will be $10 at the door.   The Dance is from 7-11 p.m.! Don't forget to bring extra cash  ON FRIDAY  if you want to grab some cool snacks from Xoconochco, 9 Fruits, The Cougar Cafe and Corner Store, Cinnabon, and the Cougar Athletic Club during break and from Little Caesar's, Marble Slab, and the Cougar Athletic Club at lunch!  Centennial High School Penny wars have a new spin. Place your pennies in the bucket at lunch of your favorite CHS faculty member! Participants include Ms. Beasley, Mr. Patel, Mrs. Zartman, and Mr. Nunez. Track conditioning will start next Tuesday for athletes NOT participating in a fall sport. Please see Coach Ben , room 248 for more information. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10 Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008  TODAY is Sports Day – Students can wear shirts, sweats, printed pants and/or hats with printed team logos.  Students may also wear Centennial team clothing including their warm-ups. If they are wearing a team shirt, but not team pants, they must wear khaki or navy. TOMORROW IS Bright Color Day – Students may wear bright colored shirts, pants, shoes, skirts, dresses, shorts and socks as long as they are solid and the correct length. The exception to that is if the bright colored clothes are decorated as CHS spirit wear (like a hot pink t-shirt decorated in bright colors).  No tied dyed, no hats, no black t-shirts with bright color decorations.  Attention all members of the Homecoming Court and escorts. Please remember to report directly to the football field at the beginning of 5th period TODAY for practice for Friday night. The Centennial High School Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 27th. Dance tickets go on sale today in the cafeteria at lunch.  They are $8 in advance and will be $10 at the door.   The Dance is from 7-11 p.m.! Centennial High School Penny wars have a new spin. Place your pennies in the bucket at lunch of your favorite CHS faculty member! Participants include Ms. Beasley, Mr. Patel, Mrs. Zartman, and Mr. Nunez. SOPHOMORES … Your High School Ring Order Dates: TODAY  from 11:00-12:45 (during lunch in the circle) Track conditioning will start next Tuesday for athletes NOT participating in a fall sport. Please see Coach Ben , room 248 for more information. STUDENTS:  Pizza, ice cream, and other goodies will be available for sale in the stadium for lunch on Homecoming Day; however, you may still get a bag lunch from the cafeteria if you want one.  If you want to get a bag lunch, you MUST complete the lunch form, available in either the cafeteria or on the CHS website, and bring the form, along with your money, to Mrs. Gilmartin in the cafeteria by TODAY All of these bag lunches will be PREPAID.  No extras will be available for sale on that day.  Make sure you take care of lunch arrangements by next Wednesday! Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10. Decals are available for all sports  such as: Football, Cheerleading, Soccer Girl’s & boys, Lacrosse, Bowling, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Hockey, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Step Team, Dance Team, Track Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    ATTENTION ALL FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES!!!! DON’T MISS THE AUDITIONS FOR THE FRESHMEN – SOPHOMORE PLAY  “BROTHER GOOSE”!                AUDITIONS ARE TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE THE SIGN UP LIST ON THE CALL BOARD BY MRS. WARD’S ROOM. ALL FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ARE ELIGIBLE TO AUDITION!!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 TODAY is GAME CHARACTER DAY. Tomorrow is SPORTS TEAM DAY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A FLOAT IN THE FRIDAY CHS HOMECOMING PARADE,  FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK  AND DURING LUNCH  AND MUST BE TURNED IN TO  MRS. HODGES' room 236  BY  end of school TODAY. Note your parents MUST Sign these forms also. COME OUT TONIGHT  For the  Cougar Crank Up.  The fun begins at 6:30 with box lunches available for only $5 and an ice cream social in the Cougar Stadium.  Bring your tub of ice cream and win prizes!  Car competitions, the Guitar Hero tournament, and other games begin at 7 PM.  Even if you're not competing, stop by and join us in the stands to watch the festivities. SOPHOMORES … Your High School Ring Order Dates: TODAY  from 11:00-12:45 (during lunch in the circle) and 2:30-7:00pm – parent night for ordering TOMORROW  from 11:00-12:45 in the circle TODAY IS WE AR E ON HOMECOMING SKED STUDENTS:  Pizza, ice cream, and other goodies will be available for sale in the stadium for lunch on Homecoming Day; however, you may still get a bag lunch from the cafeteria if you want one.  If you want to get a bag lunch, you MUST complete the lunch form, available in either the cafeteria or on the CHS website, and bring the form, along with your money, to Mrs. Gilmartin in the cafeteria by NO LATER TOMORROW   All of these bag lunches will be PREPAID.  No extras will be available for sale on that day.  Make sure you take care of lunch arrangements by next Wednesday! Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10 Decals are available for all sports  such as: Football, Cheerleading, Soccer Girl’s & boys, Lacrosse, Bowling, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Hockey, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Step Team, Dance Team, Track Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    ATTENTION ALL FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES!!!! DON’T MISS THE AUDITIONS FOR THE FRESHMEN – SOPHOMORE PLAY  “BROTHER GOOSE”!  AUDITIONS ARE TODAY AND WEDNESDAY  SEE THE SIGN UP LIST ON THE CALL BOARD BY MRS. WARD’S ROOM.  ALL FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ARE ELIGIBLE TO AUDITION!!  There  will be a Mu Alpha Theta Meeting for Current Members Wednesday Morning at 7:00 in Mr. Long’s Room.

Monday, September 22, 2008 TODAY is Pajama Day,  TOMORROW IS GAME CHARACTER DAY  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A FLOAT IN THE FRIDAY CHS HOMECOMING PARADE,  FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK  AND DURING LUNCH  AND MUST BE TURNED IN TO   MRS. HODGES room 236  BY  end of school tomorrow. Note you r parents MUST Sign these forms also. COME OUT TUESDAY NIGHT  For the  Cougar Crank Up.  The fun begins at 6:30 with box lunches available for only $5 and an ice cream social in the Cougar Stadium.  Bring your tub of ice cream and win prizes!  Car competitions, the Guitar Hero tournament, and other games begin at 7 PM.  Even if you're not competing, stop by and join us in the stands to watch the festivities. SOPHOMORES … Your High School Ring Order Dates: Tomorrow  from 11:00-12:45 (during lunch in the circle) and 2:30-7:00pm – parent night for ordering Wednesday Sept 24 from 11:00-12:45 in the circle The Educational Outfitters store has received their shipment of Centennial Plaid Box-Pleat Skirts.  If you placed an order with them, you may pick up your order during their normal business hours.  There are extra skirts available for purchase at the store as well.  Educational Outfitters will also be having a storewide sale of 20% off soon.  More information about this sale will be posted on their website.” STUDENTS:  Pizza, ice cream, and other goodies will be available for sale in the stadium for lunch on Homecoming Day; however, you may still get a bag lunch from the cafeteria if you want one.  If you want to get a bag lunch, you MUST complete the lunch form, available in either the cafeteria or on the CHS website, and bring the form, along with your money, to Mrs. Gilmartin in the cafeteria by NO LATER THAN Wednesday, September 24, 2008.  All of these bag lunches will be PREPAID.  No extras will be available for sale on that day.  Make sure you take care of lunch arrangements by next Wednesday! Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10 Decals are available for all sports  such as: Football, Cheerleading, Soccer Girl’s & boys, Lacrosse, Bowling, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Hockey, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Step Team, Dance Team, Track Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.    Be the Change will be meeting today after school. If you have not yet come to a meeting and want to join a group that helps keep the spirit of challenge day alive come to the library after school and join Be the Change

Friday, September 19, 2008 All members of the HC court must turn in their forms to Mrs. Hodges today. We really need your information for the program. SPIRIT Week for HOMECOMING Dress   Sept 22nd-26th . Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Game Character Day Wednesday: Sports Day Thursday: Bright Color Day Friday: Spirit Day **For all spirit days: No tank tops allowed or midriff showing. Shorts may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Pants must be worn at the waist and must be the appropriate size. NO JEANS ALLOWED. DRESS CODE UPDATE: ·        No gray pants or skirts.  ·         Hoodies that are CHS colors, navy, Columbia, gray or white, are fine if there logo meets requirements (3”X 3”). Additionally, CHS Hoodies from any of our organizations are acceptable. ·         piercings are in the ears only (per Board policy, no visible piercings other than in the ears). ·         If a student has on a hoodie, sweater, vest, light jacket, fleece jacket (that are acceptable) the shirt underneath has to be tucked in, if it’s visible. ·         If you have belt loops, you have on a belt. ·         No visible cleavage or plumber/gangster sagging pants. ·         No more than one size larger or smaller than the student’s actual size ·         Three inches above the knee is the shortest anything.  On Saturday, October 4th the University of Memphis will host a “Campus Day” for high school seniors and their parents.  If you are interested in attending, be sure to RSVP online at  http://recruitment.memphis.edu  SOPHOMORES … Your High School Ring Order Dates: Tuesday Sept. 23 from 11:00-12:45 (during lunch in the circle) and 2:30-7:00pm – parent night for ordering Wednesday Sept 24 from 11:00-12:45 in the circle The Educational Outfitters store has received their shipment of Centennial Plaid Box-Pleat Skirts.  If you placed an order with them, you may pick up your order during their normal business hours.  There are extra skirts available for purchase at the store as well.  Educational Outfitters will also be having a storewide sale of 20% off soon.  More information about this sale will be posted on their website. STUDENTS:  Pizza, ice cream, and other goodies will be available for sale in the stadium for lunch on Homecoming Day; however, you may still get a bag lunch from the cafeteria if you want one.  If you want to get a bag lunch, you MUST complete the lunch form, available in either the cafeteria or on the CHS website, and bring the form, along with your money, to Mrs. Gilmartin in the cafeteria by NO LATER THAN Wednesday, September 24, 2008.  All of these bag lunches will be PREPAID.  No extras will be available for sale on that day.  Make sure you take care of lunch arrangements by next Wednesday! Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10. Decals are available for all sports  such as: Football, Cheerleading, Soccer Girl’s & boys, Lacrosse, Bowling, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Hockey, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Step Team, Dance Team, Track Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.  Decals will also be available at home games in the very near future. The scholarship bulletin is now available for seniors in their English class or in the counseling center.

Thursday, September 19, 2008 SPIRIT Week for HOMECOMING Dress   Sept 22nd-26th . Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Game Character Day Wednesday: Sports Day Thursday: Bright Color Day Friday: Spirit Day **For all spirit days: No tank tops allowed or midriff showing. Shorts may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Pants must be worn at the waist and must be the appropriate size. NO JEANS ALLOWED. DRESS CODE UPDATE: ·         No gray pants or skirts.  ·         Hoodies that are CHS colors, navy, Columbia, gray or white, are fine if there logo meets requirements (3”X 3”). Additionally, CHS Hoodies from any of our organizations are acceptable. ·         piercings are in the ears only (per Board policy, no visible piercings other than in the ears). ·         If a student has on a hoodie, sweater, vest, light jacket, fleece jacket (that are acceptable) the shirt underneath has to be tucked in, if it’s visible. ·         If you have belt loops, you have on a belt. ·        No visible cleavage or plumber/gangster sagging pants. ·         No more than one size larger or smaller than the student’s actual size ·         Three inches above the knee is the shortest anything.  On Saturday, October 4th the University of Memphis will host a “Campus Day” for high school seniors and their parents.  If you are interested in attending, be sure to RSVP online at  http://recruitment.memphis.edu SOPHOMORES … Your High School Ring Order Dates: Tuesday Sept. 23 from 11:00-12:45 (during lunch in the circle) and 2:30-7:00pm – parent night for ordering Wednesday Sept 24 from 11:00-12:45 in the circle The Educational Outfitters store has received their shipment of Centennial Plaid Box-Pleat Skirts.  If you placed an order with them, you may pick up your order during their normal business hours.  There are extra skirts available for purchase at the store as well.  Educational Outfitters will also be having a storewide sale of 20% off soon.  More information about this sale will be posted on their website.” STUDENTS:  Pizza, ice cream, and other goodies will be available for sale in the stadium for lunch on Homecoming Day; however, you may still get a bag lunch from the cafeteria if you want one.  If you want to get a bag lunch, you MUST complete the lunch form, available in either the cafeteria or on the CHS website, and bring the form, along with your money, to Mrs. Gilmartin in the cafeteria by NO LATER THAN Wednesday, September 24, 2008.  All of these bag lunches will be PREPAID.  No extras will be available for sale on that day.  Make sure you take care of lunch arrangements by next Wednesday! Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10 Decals are available for all sports  such as: Football, Cheerleading, Soccer Girl’s & boys, Lacrosse, Bowling, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Hockey, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Step Team, Dance Team, Track Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.  Decals will also be available at home games in the very near future.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Tickets to THURSDAY’'s powder puff football game are now on sale during lunch! The price of the tickets will go up daily, so don't wait to buy yours! If you do not purchase a ticket then you will have to stay in class during the game. SPIRIT Week for HOMECOMING Dress  Sept 22nd-26th . Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Game Character Day Wednesday: Sports Day Thursday: Bright Color Day Friday: Spirit Day **For all spirit days: No tank tops allowed or midriff showing. Shorts may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Pants must be worn at the waist and must be the appropriate size. NO JEANS ALLOWED. On Saturday, October 4,  the University of Memphis will host a “Campus Day” for high school seniors and their parents.  If you are interested in attending, be sure to RSVP online at  http://recruitment.memphis.edu  SOPHOMORES … Your High School Ring Order Dates: Tuesday Sept. 23 from 11:00-12:45 (during lunch in the circle) and 2:30-7:00pm – parent night for ordering Wednesday Sept 24 from 11:00-12:45 in the circle The Educational Outfitters store has received their shipment of Centennial Plaid Box-Pleat Skirts.  If you placed an order with them, you may pick up your order during their normal business hours.  There are extra skirts available for purchase at the store as well.  Educational Outfitters will also be having a storewide sale of 20% off soon.  More information about this sale will be posted on their website. UT Martin will be visiting CHS today.  Please sign up in the counseling center if you would like to attend. Emory University and Lipscomb University will be visiting CHS on Wednesday.  Please sign up in the counseling center if you would like to attend. Jobs for TN Graduates and the TN Career Association will be selling Decals for your car windows, doors and notebooks at the low price of $10. Decals are available for all sports  such as: Football, Cheerleading, Soccer Girl’s & boys, Lacrosse, Bowling, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Hockey, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Tennis, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Step Team, Dance Team, Track Decals may be pre-ordered between classes, on break or before or after school by seeing Mrs. Odom or any JTG student for your pre-order form.  Decals will also be available at home games in the very near future.

Monday, September 15, 2008 Tickets   to  THURSDAY'S  powder puff football game are now on sale during lunch! The price of the tickets will go up daily, so don't wait to buy yours! If you do not purchase a ticket then you will have to stay in class during the game SPIRIT Week for HOMECOMING Dress  Sept 22nd-26th . Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Game Character Day Wednesday: Sports Day Thursday: Bright Color Day Friday: Spirit Day **For all spirit days: No tank tops allowed or midriff showing. Shorts may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Pants must be worn at the waist and must be the appropriate size. NO JEANS ALLOWED. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.00. Sophomores and juniors, it’s time to apply to participate in Leadership Franklin.  If you are someone who is interested in learning more about Franklin and Williamson County, who demonstrates leadership potential, and who is actively involved in school and community, then come to the counseling center and get an application.  The deadline to apply is October 3rd, so act fast and don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Educational Outfitters store has received their shipment of Centennial Plaid Box-Pleat Skirts.  If you placed an order with them, you may pick up your order during their normal business hours.  There are extra skirts available for purchase at the store as well.  Educational Outfitters will also be having a storewide sale of 20% off soon.  More information about this sale will be posted on their website.

Friday, September 12, 2008 Spirit Bus for Seigel leaves at 5:30 p.m. tonight. You must have your permission form signed by your parents or you will not be allowed on the bus. Tickets to next Thursday's powder puff football game are now on sale during lunch! The price of the tickets will go up daily, so don't wait to buy yours! If you do not purchase a ticket then you will have to stay in class during the game. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.00. Sophomores and juniors, it’s time to apply to participate in Leadership Franklin.  If you are someone who is interested in learning more about Franklin and Williamson County, who demonstrates leadership potential, and who is actively involved in school and community, then come to the counseling center and get an application.  The deadline to apply is October 3rd, so act fast and don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Educational Outfitters store has received their shipment of Centennial Plaid Box-Pleat Skirts.  If you placed an order with them, you may pick up your order during their normal business hours.  There are extra skirts available for purchase at the store as well.  Educational Outfitters will also be having a storewide sale of 20% off soon.  More information about this sale will be posted on their website.

Thursday, September 11, 2008 Today is Challenge Day for Freshmen. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.00.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Today is Challenge Day for Sophomores.                                              Model UN meeting at 7:00 in Coach McCord’s room TOMORROW  238, all participants must have their information sheets filled out and turned in this Thursday or you will not be able to attend this year’s conference. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15 Attention Juniors and Seniors! Homecoming is coming soon, and that means that it is time for the annual powder puff football game! Any Junior or Senior girl interested in playing powder puff football, or any junior or senior boy that is interested in cheerleading for the game must sign up before school or during break in the circle and attend a mandatory meeting in Mrs. Hodges room, room 236, immediately after schoolTODAY. If you cannot attend the meeting then you must talk to Mrs. Hodges before the end of school on Wednesday. There will be a limited number of spots, so don't wait to sign up!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Today is Challenge Day for Juniors. Model UN meeting at 7:00 in Coach McCord’s room THURSDAY 238, all participants must have their information sheets filled out and turned in this Thursday or you will not be able to attend this year’s conference. Spirit Squad will meet Tomorrow  at 6:45am in room 227 (Ms. Beasley).  Everyone is invited to join us as we continue to make plans for upcoming events - including Homecoming. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15. Attention Juniors and Seniors! Homecoming is coming soon, and that means that it is time for the annual powder puff football game! Any Junior or Senior girl interested in playing powder puff football, or any junior or senior boy that is interested in cheerleading for the game must sign up before school or during break in the circle and attend a mandatory meeting in Mrs. Hodges room, room 236, immediately after school this Wednesday, September 10. If you cannot attend the meeting then you must talk to Mrs. Hodges before the end of school on Wednesday. There will be a limited number of spots, so don't wait to sign up!

Monday, September 8, 2008 Today is Challenge Day for Seniors. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15. Spirit Squad will meet Wednesday (Sept. 10) at 6:45am in room 227 (Ms. Beasley).  Everyone is invited to join us as we continue to make plans for upcoming events - including Homecoming.

Friday, September  5, 2008 This is an update on Challenge Day. All Seniors who are participating in Challenge Day need to be at school by 7:30 on Monday. It is a late start Monday for our other students but Challenge Day starts at 7:30 for students and 7:00 for adult volunteers. We still have 20 openings for Senior students to participate. The registration table will open at 7:00 the first 20 students to turn in their signed permission slips will get to participate. Every student who turned their form in on Friday will get to participate in the Challenge Day activities. We still have a few openings for Juniors and Freshmen to participate in Challenge Day. You may turn your forms into the office on Monday if you want to experience the day. Thank you to all our parent volunteers. We still have openings for a few more of you if you want to participate, please give us a call after 9:00 on Monday. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.

Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008.  Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer.   For more information contact LSU. Any sophomore, junior, or senior girl interested in cheering during basketball season should attend an informational meeting in Mrs. Herring’s room immediately after school TODAY Habitat for Humanity will have its first club meeting Tomorrow am morning at 7:00 in room 215.  Make sure you have officially joined the club by submitting your dues and information form to the box outside the library.  See Mrs. Herring if you have any questions All applications for students wishing to run for a Mu Alpha Theta Office must be turned into Mr. Long by  3:00 this  afternoon to be placed on the ballot. Election for the 2008-2009 Mu Alpha Theta Officers  today,  Please come by Mr. Long’s room There will be a senior Homecoming float meeting after school tomorrow  in Ms. Bivins room after school.  All seniors are invited to attend. There will be a 9th grade class meeting to discuss Homecoming in Mrs. Thomas’s room (room 254) after school on Friday September 6th.  All 9th grade students are invited to attend. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization!  Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it! You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! BE IN THE CHANGE GROUP MEETING MONDAY SEPT. 8TH PLEASE JOIN US. The first Thespian Meeting of the year is TODAY after school in the theatre lab! ALL Thespians are REQUIRED to be there!!! Have nothing fun to do this Saturday?? Then come to the Forensics Workshop!! The workshop is for anyone who might want to compete in Forensics, acting competions,  this year. Our friends from the Ravenwood Forensics Team will be there to help us pick pieces and teach us the ropes! It is Saturday 3-6 in the Multi-purpose room. Pizza will be provided for dinner. The PSAT/NMSQT will be given at Centennial High School on October 15.  Taking this test during your junior year in high school is the only way a student can qualify as a National Merit Finalist, Semi-Finalist or Commended Scholar.  In addition to National Merit Scholarship Corporation there are numerous colleges and organizations offering scholarships to students nation-wide scoring high on this standardized test. This test provides excellent practice for the SAT which is required by colleges as college entrance exam.  Juniors are encouraged to register to take the PSAT/NMSQT.  Sophomores and Freshmen who want to get a jump start on the PSAT for possible National Merit recognition are encouraged to sign up to take the PSAT Register for the PSAT September 8-12 in the counseling center with Mrs. Draiss.  The cost is $15.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008.  Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer.   For more information contact LSU. Any sophomore, junior, or senior girl interested in cheering during basketball season should attend an informational meeting in Mrs. Herring’s room immediately after school on Thursday Habitat for Humanity will have its first club meeting this Friday morning at 7:00 in room 215.  Make sure you have officially joined the club by submitting your dues and information form to the box outside the library.  See Mrs. Herring if you have any questions. All applications for students wishing to run for a Mu Alpha Theta Office must be turned into Mr. Long by  3:00 this  afternoon to be placed on the ballot. Election for the 2008-2009 Mu Alpha Theta Officers will be on Thursday.  Please come by Mr. Long’s There will be a 9th grade class meeting to discuss Homecoming in Mrs. Thomas’s room (room 254) after school on Friday September 6th.  All 9th grade students are invited to attend   1.      The University of Virginia will be hosting an informational meeting about their admission process on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at Harpeth Hall school in Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact UVA admissions office if you have questions. 2.      Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting an Admissions Reception on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact Wash U admissions if you have questions. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization! Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it! You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! BE IN THE CHANGE GROUP MEETING MONDAY SEPT. 8TH PLEASE JOIN US.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008.  Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer.   For more information contact LSU. Any sophomore, junior, or senior girl interested in cheering during basketball season should attend an informational meeting in Mrs. Herring’s room immediately after school on Thursday Habitat for Humanity will have its first club meeting this Friday morning at 7:00 in room 215.  Make sure you have officially joined the club by submitting your dues and information form to the box outside the library.  See Mrs. Herring if you have any questions. All applications for students wishing to run for a Mu Alpha Theta Office must be turned into Mr. Long by  3:00 this  afternoon to be placed on the ballot. Election for the 2008-2009 Mu Alpha Theta Officers will be on Thursday.  Please come by Mr. Long’s There will be a 9th grade class meeting to discuss Homecoming in Mrs. Thomas’s room (room 254) after school on Friday September 6th.  All 9th grade students are invited to attend   1.      The University of Virginia will be hosting an informational meeting about their admission process on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at Harpeth Hall school in Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact UVA admissions office if you have questions. 2.      Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting an Admissions Reception on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact Wash U admissions if you have questions. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization! Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it! You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! BE IN THE CHANGE GROUP MEETING MONDAY SEPT. 8TH PLEASE JOIN US.

Monday, September 1, 2008 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!  NO SCHOOL!

Friday, August 29, 2008 Network down for scheduled maintenance--announcements not available.

Thursday, August 28, 2008 Yes, we do have today's announcements!  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008.  Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer.   For more information contact LSU. Any sophomore, junior, or senior girl who did not attend CHS last year can participate in a special try-out for Varsity Basketball Cheerleading.  Please attend a meeting in Mrs. Herring’s room (215) on Thursday after school if you are interested in becoming a member of this squad. 1.      The University of Virginia will be hosting an informational meeting about their admission process on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at Harpeth Hall school in Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact UVA admissions office if you have questions. Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting an Admissions Reception on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact Wash U admissions if you have questions. The 2009 Governor’s Schools applications are now on line and may be downloaded by going to the Department of Education’s web site at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools.  The Arts application may also be downloaded at the MTSU web site at www.gsfta.org.  No student who has previously attended a Governor’s School may apply. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization!  Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it!  You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! BE IN THE CHANGE GROUP MEETING MONDAY SEPT. 8TH PLEASE JOIN US.  BIG GAME TONIGHT, TAILGATING BEFORE THE GAME AS THE COUGARS TAKE ON THE PAGE PATRIOTS, JOIN US GAME BEGINS AT 7:30 SEE YOU THERE!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 The varsity volleyball team will play their first district matches on Thursday at independence with Hillwood and Independence.  Match times are 4:00 and 5:30. Students and Parents of Students who are interested in swimming with the super fun Centennial swim team should plan to attend our informational meeting in room 155- Ms. Chessor's room, TODAY at 6PM. This is just before open house and will only take about 20 minutes. Attention all Link Leaders!!  Your help is needed at Open House this Tomorrow from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  You will be meeting and greeting parents and helping them to find their way around campus.   Wear your Link Leader shirt and khaki or CHS plaid pants/skirt.   Please stop by to let Ms. Larson or Mrs. V  know whether or not you can come help. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008.  Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer.   For more information contact LSU. All girls interested in playing softball need to meet in Coach Davis's room (128) on TODAY  the 28th at 2:45. The CHS Habitat for Humanity chapter wants YOU to be a member this year!  Pick up a membership envelope this week from outside the library, and return it with your dues and information by Friday afternoon.  This year stands to be our best year ever, and you won’t want to miss out! FCA will meet this Friday at 6:45 sharp in the senior courtyard.  “C Z” (a Christian rapper) will be hittin us up with his skills and testimony.  Come to eat, worship, and start your Friday morning off having a great time.  See you there.   1.      The University of Virginia will be hosting an informational meeting about their admission process on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at Harpeth Hall school in Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact UVA admissions office if you have questions.          Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting an Admissions Reception on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact Wash U admissions if you have questions. The 2009 Governor’s Schools applications are now on line and may be downloaded by going to the Department of Education’s web site at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools.  The Arts application may also be downloaded at the MTSU web site at www.gsfta.org.   No student who has previously attended a Governor’s School may apply. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization!Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it!  You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! BE IN THE CHANGE GROUP MEETING MONDAY SEPT. 8TH PLEASE JOIN US.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008.  Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer.   For more information contact LSU. All girls interested in playing softball need to meet in Coach Davis's room (128) on Thursday the 28th at 2:45. The CHS Habitat for Humanity chapter wants YOU to be a member this year!  Pick up a membership envelope this week from outside the library, and return it with your dues and information by Friday afternoon.  This year stands to be our best year ever, and you won’t want to miss out! Model UN meeting at 7:00 Thursday morning in Coach McCord's room 238. The deadline to place a senior baby ad in the yearbook is August 31!  Parents--make sure you get your information to Ms. Chessor as soon as possible! Attention all Link Leaders!!  Your help is needed at Open House this Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  You will be meeting and greeting parents and helping them to find their way around campus.   Wear your Link Leader shirt and khaki or CHS plaid pants/skirt.   Please stop by to let Ms. Larson or Mrs. V  know whether or not you can come help. Parents of Students interested in swimming with the super fun Centennial swim team should plan to attend a parent information meeting in room 155- Ms. Chessor's room, Thursday August 28th at 6PM. This is just before open house and will only take about 20 minutes. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization!Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it!  You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! The 2008 Homecoming theme is "Get in the Game."  Themes for each class will be picked from your favorite Board Game, Video Game, etc. Are you artistic? Want free Homecoming Dance tickets, a ticket to the  Homecoming football game, and a Homecoming t-shirt?   Please submit a Homecoming t-shirt design by Thursday August 28--deadline extended! to Mrs. Hodges, Room 236.  The theme for Homecoming 2008 vs. Glencliff is "Get in the Game." We reserve all rights to use all or part of your design.  If you have any questions see Marissa Wanee or Keely Vonville. The University of Virginia will be hosting an informational meeting about their admission process on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at Harpeth Hall school in Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact UVA admissions office if you have questions. 2.       Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting an Admissions Reception on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact Wash U admissions if you have questions. See the Home Page of our website for a complete schedule of all open house activities and make sure you don't miss Open House, Thursday, August 28, 6:30 P.M. Seniors:  This week's senior lunch has changed to Papa John's.  They will offer both cheese and pepperoni pizzas.  Individual slices will be $2, and whole large pizzas will bd $10.  Because we are not doing pre-orders this week, supplies will be limited--first come/first served while supplies last.  If you wish to purchase the senior lunch, please bring the correct change for whatever you wish to purchase on Thursday.  The 2009 Governor’s Schools applications are now on line and may be downloaded by going to the Department of Education’s web site at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools.  The Arts application may also be downloaded at the MTSU web site at www.gsfta.org.   No student who has previously attended a Governor’s School may apply.

Monday, August 25, 2008 The deadline to place a senior baby ad in the yearbook is August 31!  Parents--make sure you get your information to Ms. Chessor as soon as possible! Attention all Link Leaders!!  Your help is needed at Open House this Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  You will be meeting and greeting parents and helping them to find their way around campus.   Wear your Link Leader shirt and khaki or CHS plaid pants/skirt.   Please stop by to let Ms. Larson or Mrs. V  know whether or not you can come help. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008.  Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer.   For more information contact LSU. Parents of Students interested in swimming with the super fun Centennial swim team should plan to attend a parent information meeting in room 155- Ms. Chessor's room, Thursday August 28th at 6PM. This is just before open house and will only take about 20 minutes. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization!Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it!  You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! The 2008 Homecoming theme is "Get in the Game."  Themes for each class will be picked from your favorite Board Game, Video Game, etc. Are you artistic? Want free Homecoming Dance tickets, a ticket to the  Homecoming football game, and a Homecoming t-shirt?   Please submit a Homecoming t-shirt design by Thursday August 28--deadline extended! to Mrs. Hodges, Room 236.  The theme for Homecoming 2008 vs. Glencliff is "Get in the Game." We reserve all rights to use all or part of your design.  If you have any questions see Marissa Wanee or Keely Vonville. Be the Change will be meeting  TODAY. If you were a part of it last year or want to become a part of it this year you are invited to attend. Be the Change is a group of students dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students here at CHS. If you have any questions you can see Mrs. McCarthy in room 214. Monday’s meeting will be immediately after school in the Library. 1.      The University of Virginia will be hosting an informational meeting about their admission process on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm at Harpeth Hall school in Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact UVA admissions office if you have questions. 2.       Washington University in St. Louis will be hosting an Admissions Reception on Monday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at Marriott Nashville.  It is not necessary to RSVP, but contact Wash U admissions if you have questions. See the Home Page of our website for a complete schedule of all open house activities and make sure you don't miss Open House, Thursday, August 28, 6:30 P.M.

Friday, August 22, 2008 Parents of Students interested in swimming with the super fun Centennial swim team should plan to attend a parent information meeting in room 155- Ms. Chessor's room, Thursday August 28th at 6PM. This is just before open house and will only take about 20 minutes. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization!Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it!  You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! Be the Change will be meeting for the first time this year this coming Monday the 25th. If you were a part of it last year or want to become a part of it this year you are invited to attend. Be the Change is a group of students dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students here at CHS. If you have any questions you can see Mrs. McCarthy in room 214. Monday’s meeting will be immediately after school in the Library. The 2008 Homecoming theme is "Get in the Game."  Themes for each class will be picked from your favorite Board Game, Video Game, etc. Are you artistic? Want free Homecoming Dance tickets, a ticket to the  Homecoming football game, and a Homecoming t-shirt?   Please submit a Homecoming t-shirt design by Thursday August 21 to Mrs. Hodges, Room 236.  The theme for Homecoming 2008 vs. Glencliff is "Get in the Game." We reserve all rights to use all or part of your design.  If you have any questions see Marissa Wanee or Keely Vonville. The CHS Habitat for Humanity chapter will begin accepting dues NEXT WEEK.  Be on the lookout for the large membership box outside the library.  Dues this year are $7. Learn about fun CHS school spirit plans and be a part of the FUN.  Join us after school Wed., August 20 2:45 – 3:45, in the dining hall.  Classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 will elect representative officers.  We will also be making plans for the first two games. Fall Drivers Education Class Registration has begun.  The class begins in October.  Space is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.  See Mr. Kirby in room 237 if you have any questions. Seniors:  This week's senior lunch has changed to Papa John's.  They will offer both cheese and pepperoni pizzas.  Individual slices will be $2, and whole large pizzas will bd $10.  Because we are not doing pre-orders this week, supplies will be limited--first come/first served while supplies last.  If you wish to purchase the senior lunch, please bring the correct change for whatever you wish to purchase on Thursday.  The 2009 Governor’s Schools applications are now on line and may be downloaded by going to the Department of Education’s web site at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools.  The Arts application may also be downloaded at the MTSU web site at www.gsfta.org.   No student who has previously attended a Governor’s School may apply. TODAY, we are on a PEP RALLY SCHEDULE. Tonight CHS goes to the WOOD as we take on Brentwood game time is 7:30p  Come out and cheer on the Cougars.

Thursday, August 21, 2008 Parents of Students interested in swimming with the super fun Centennial swim team should plan to attend a parent information meeting in room 155- Ms. Chessor's room, Thursday August 28th at 6PM. This is just before open house and will only take about 20 minutes. If you were unfortunate enough to get your electronic device taken up last year and never picked it up, hurry now and serve your detention before fall break because ALL items will be donated to a worthy organization!Think you lost your iPod, hat or cell phone? Check with the front office, it might be in our vault and you just forgot about it!  You will NOT be able to get the item back after the 19th of October! Be the Change will be meeting for the first time this year this coming Monday the 25th. If you were a part of it last year or want to become a part of it this year you are invited to attend. Be the Change is a group of students dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students here at CHS. If you have any questions you can see Mrs. McCarthy in room 214. Monday’s meeting will be immediately after school in the Library. The 2008 Homecoming theme is "Get in the Game." Themes for each class will be picked from your favorite Board Game, Video Game, etc. Are you artistic? Want free Homecoming Dance tickets, a ticket to the  Homecoming football game, and a Homecoming t-shirt?   Please submit a Homecoming t-shirt design by Thursday August 21 to Mrs. Hodges, Room 236.  The theme for Homecoming 2008 vs. Glencliff is "Get in the Game." We reserve all rights to use all or part of your design.  If you have any questions see Marissa Wanee or Keely Vonville. Bowling tryouts are TODAY  see Mrs. Clevenger for more info. The CHS Habitat for Humanity chapter will begin accepting dues NEXT WEEK.  Be on the lookout for the large membership box outside the library.  Dues this year are $7. Learn about fun CHS school spirit plans and be a part of the FUN.  Join us after school Wed., August 20 2:45 – 3:45, in the dining hall.  Classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 will elect representative officers.  We will also be making plans for the first two games. Fall Drivers Education Class Registration has begun.  The class begins in October.  Space is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.  See Mr. Kirby in room 237 if you have any questions. Seniors:  This week's senior lunch has changed to Papa John's.  They will offer both cheese and pepperoni pizzas.  Individual slices will be $2, and whole large pizzas will bd $10.  Because we are not doing pre-orders this week, supplies will be limited--first come/first served while supplies last.  If you wish to purchase the senior lunch, please bring the correct change for whatever you wish to purchase on Thursday.  The 2009 Governor’s Schools applications are now on line and may be downloaded by going to the Department of Education’s web site at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools.  The Arts application may also be downloaded at the MTSU web site at www.gsfta.org.   No student who has previously attended a Governor’s School may apply.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Be the Change will be meeting for the first time this year this coming Monday the 25th. If you were a part of it last year or want to become a part of it this year you are invited to attend. Be the Change is a group of students dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students here at CHS. If you have any questions you can see Mrs. McCarthy in room 214. Monday’s meeting will be immediately after school in the Library. The 2008 Homecoming theme is "Get in the Game."  Themes for each class will be picked from your favorite Board Game, Video Game, etc. Are you artistic? Want free Homecoming Dance tickets, a ticket to the  Homecoming football game, and a Homecoming t-shirt?   Please submit a Homecoming t-shirt design by Thursday August 21 to Mrs. Hodges, Room 236.  The theme for Homecoming 2008 vs. Glencliff is "Get in the Game." We reserve all rights to use all or part of your design.  If you have any questions see Marissa Wanee or Keely Vonville. Bowling tryouts are TODAY  see Mrs. Clevenger for more info. The CHS Habitat for Humanity chapter will begin accepting dues NEXT WEEK.  Be on the lookout for the large membership box outside the library.  Dues this year are $7. Learn about fun CHS school spirit plans and be a part of the FUN.  Join us after school Wed., August 20 2:45 – 3:45, in the dining hall.  Classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 will elect representative officers.  We will also be making plans for the first two games. Model UN meetings are Thursdays at 7am in Coach McCord’s room. All Freshman Girls interested in trying out for Freshman football cheerleader need to attend a short meeting in Mrs. Masters room (206) TODAY from 2:40-3:00 to receive information and recommendation packets. Fall Drivers Education Class Registration has begun.  The class begins in October.  Space is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.  See Mr. Kirby in room 237 if you have any questions. Seniors:  This week's senior lunch has changed to Papa John's.  They will offer both cheese and pepperoni pizzas.  Individual slices will be $2, and whole large pizzas will bd $10.  Because we are not doing pre-orders this week, supplies will be limited--first come/first served while supplies last.  If you wish to purchase the senior lunch, please bring the correct change for whatever you wish to purchase on Thursday.  The 2009 Governor’s Schools applications are now on line and may be downloaded by going to the Department of Education’s web site at www.tennessee.gov/education/govschools.  The Arts application may also be downloaded at the MTSU web site at www.gsfta.org.   No student who has previously attended a Governor’s School may apply.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 The 2008 Homecoming theme is "Get in the Game"." Themes for each class will be picked from your favorite Board Game, Video Game, etc. Are you artistic? Want free Homecoming Dance tickets, a ticket to the  Homecoming football game, and a Homecoming t-shirt?   Please submit a Homecoming t-shirt design by Thursday August 21 to Mrs. Hodges, Room 236.  The theme for Homecoming 2008 vs. Glencliff is "Get in the Game." We reserve all rights to use all or part of your design.  If you have any questions see Marissa Wanee or Keely Vonville. Bowling tryouts are TODAY  see Mrs. Clevenger for more info. The CHS Habitat for Humanity chapter will begin accepting dues NEXT WEEK.  Be on the lookout for the large membership box outside the library.  Dues this year are $7. Learn about fun CHS school spirit plans and be a part of the FUN.  Join us after school Wed., August 20 2:45 – 3:45, in the dining hall.  Classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 will elect representative officers.  We will also be making plans for the first two games. Model UN meetings are Thursdays at 7am in Coach McCord’s room. All Freshman Girls interested in trying out for Freshman football cheerleader need to attend a short meeting in Mrs. Masters room (206) TOMORROW  from 2:40-3:00 to receive information and recommendation packets. Fall Drivers Education Class Registration has begun.  The class begins in October.  Space is limited and is offered on a first come first served basis.  See Mr. Kirby in room 237 if you have any questions. Seniors:  This week's senior lunch has changed to Papa John's.  They will offer both cheese and pepperoni pizzas.  Individual slices will be $2, and whole large pizzas will bd $10.  Because we are not doing pre-orders this week, sup