Friday, August 22, 2025

High School Students: The PSAT test will be October 21. Registration to take the PSAT has begun. The cost to take the test is $18. You can register in attendance or sign up online. The link is on the main webpage. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Huffman. This is for students in 9th-11th grade. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 3.
We hope you're enjoying the new vending machines! Some answers to common questions: If your item doesn't drop, a refund will automatically be issued. If your item rolls under the shelf, go to the front office for a help card. Digital payment refunds can take up to 3 days to process, but if you don't receive it after that, go to the front office for help.
Members of Psi Alpha: we are holding a year-round donation to Nourish food bank. If you bring in a donation it counts as one point per semester. Feel free to bring in more than that though! Bring your donations into Mr. Cowart’s room #338. 
Make sure you stop by UNICEFs club bake sale during c and d lunch this week! Profits will be sent to UNICEF USA to help fund their global efforts to help children in need. Today is the last day to enjoy their assorted desserts!
HS cheer will sell smoothies during lunch today for $6.50. 
Do you have a love for stories or poetry? Consider joining the High School Creative Writing Club! This year, we are partnering with IngramSpark, a local publishing company. We will visit them on a field trip, and we will publish an anthology with them! We meet on F rotation and Tuesdays after school from 3 to 4 in Mrs. Burrows's room, room 336, starting August 26th!
Attention all students!  We've had a great start to clubs this year.  Keep up the good work! Remember your deadline for creating new clubs is rapidly approaching.  Any new clubs must be formed before Labor Day.  See Mr. Nichols if you have any questions.
Applications are now live for the 2025-26 school year to become a member of Rho Kappa, the Honor Society for Social Studies. Rho Kappa members participate in social studies-related community service, National History Day, and help advance the field of history, government, economics, geography, psychology, and many other areas. The application can be found on Mr. Eldridge's website and is due in room 115 no later than 3 pm on Friday, September 29th. No applications will be accepted after that time!
Trap season is starting and CMS will have its first practice on August 31 at 1:00 at Big Springs.  All CMS students are invited to attend.  If you have any questions about Trap please contact Coach Nobles at 615-429-9524 or [email protected]
Middle and High Schoolers, are you interested in participating in a science fair here at Central? Well then come check out the Science Fair Club! We will be having our first meeting during C rotation in room 241!
The last day to change to a different class is Friday, August 22. The last day to change levels in a class is Friday, Sept. 5. Change forms are outside of Guidance.
Seniors: If you have not scheduled a senior meeting with your counselor, please do that today! You should have received an email with a Sign-Up Genius link to schedule an appointment. PLEASE make note of that appointment time and show up a minute or two early; do not wait to be called from class. We will discuss senior year, your plans after high school, and more.
College Corner will host Samford University, University of Memphis, and Union University this week. Stop by to introduce yourself and have all your questions answered!
College Corner will host Vanderbilt, Embry-Riddle, MTSU, and Tennessee State University this week, Tuesday, Sept. 9 during C and D lunches. Stop by to ask any questions, show your interest, and pick up some information.
Bowling tryouts will be held on Tuesday, September 2 from 4:00-5:30 at Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles. No experience is required. Boys or girls in grades 8-12 may try out. You must have a physical, and all forms must be completed and uploaded into Final Forms before trying out. Please contact Coach Snow if you have questions.