Friday, October 28, 2022

Rho Kappa - Honor Society for Social Studies is currently accepting applications for this school year. All applicants must have taken two AP Social Studies courses and have a 3.0 GPA. Applications can be found on Mr. Eldridge's website under the Rho Kappa tab. Be sure to print out the completed application and submit a copy of your transcript no later than 10/28/2022 

Coffee Shop is back in BUSINESS!! We are selling iced/hot coffee, hot chocolate and cookies! 

Radio Club meets during A rotation in Room 349 in the annex.  The goal of Radio Club is to inspire students to be active in amateur radio and the many branches it offers and to help students to understand what radio is and how it is used within the world today. More information is available on the Radio Club website.  

Help save 3 lives by being a blood donor! HOSA is hosting a blood drive here at Central on Thursday, November 10th from 7:30 to 1:30 in the gym. The sign-up is located on Central's main page, Mrs. Harrison's main page, and the HOSA webpage. If you cannot be a blood donor encourage family and friends to donate. If you are not yet 18 you will need a parent permission form-see Mrs. Harrison to pick that up! 

National Spanish Honor Society is having a BAKE SALE Monday, October 31st! All items are $1 and we will be selling before school in College Corner, and then in every lunch! Be ready to get your sugar rush to help us raise money to help our community! Thank you! 

Key Club is having a Donation drive to benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter from October 17-November 4, 2022.  Supplies needed: Body wash, bottled water, deodorant, nonperishable lunch items, dish liquid laundry detergent/dryer sheets, household cleaners, mouthwash, paper towels, toilet paper, sanitizer, shampoo/conditioner. Crates are located around the school. Questions? Email Mrs. Givens or Ms. Mayette.  

Attention students!  Concessions will be sold on Friday this week.  Feel free to stop by before or after you vote in the mock election with your social studies classes.  Get excited! 

Seniors, If you are interested in applying for the TN Promise, (two years free community college), the deadline is November 1. See your counselor for more information. 

October 31 is the last day to pay or order an AP exam for a class that you are in this semester.  Pay online with credit card or in attendance with cash or check. 

Today is the last day of the book fair and the library will close at 11:00. Any student may visit the library after getting a pass during 1st, 2nd, or 3rd periods. There will be no concessions today after 8:00. The library will be closed this afternoon for an author visit. The librarians look forward to seeing you all in the library again for regular business on Monday. 

HS Cheer will sell Smoothie King Smoothies at all 4 lunches today.  They are $6.00 each.  We will have Angel Food, Strawberry Kiwi, and Caribbean Breeze.  

Congratulations to the Middle school boys basketball team on their victory over Community Middle School.  Hollis Jackson and Kia Jones lead all scores with 9 points apiece while Isaac Messick and Owen Butler each added 5. 

The Men's High School basketball team is looking for another manager for the 2022-2023 season. If you have interest in a manager position on the men's basketball team- contact Coach Worsley or Coach Lanier. 

The Middle School Lady Tigers improved to 2-0 after fierce battle last night with the Viqueens of Community.  After numerous lead changes throughout the game, they secured a 34-33 win.  The Lady Tigers were led in scoring by Madisen Stanley with 14.  Lia Reyes added 7 while Bailey Foster chipped in 6.  The JV girls were also victorious winning by a score of 28-21.  Emery Bland had 11 while Norah Clancy added 10.  Middle School basketball gets a break until their next game on Friday, Nov. 11th which also a home game. 

Wilson Elementary is hosting their chili supper on November 10 from 5:30pm - 7:30 pm.  They are in need of volunteers to help with games. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Bekah Davis at [email protected]