Patriot Press
January 10 - 15
Centennial High School
Email: robarge.jason@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/chs
Location: 12400 W McMillan Rd, Boise, ID 83713, USA
Phone: 208-855-4250
Attendance Information
- For more detailed information, please refer to the student handbook.
- ATTENDANCE PHONE LINE: 208.855.4252
- Please use our attendance line to report any of your student absences or request a permit to leave!! If you get the attendance voicemail, please leave a message, as the attendance secretary checks it regularly.
- PERMIT TO LEAVE CAMPUS (PTL):
If it is necessary for a student to leave campus, they must obtain permit to leave from the attendance office. Failure to secure this permit will result in a major truancy as stated in the school handbook. In order to facilitate a student’s release, the ATTENDANCE OFFICE NEEDS AT LEASET ONE (1) HOUR NOTICE. A parent or guardian must call the attendance office prior to the student needing to leave. Notes will not be accepted. Please be advised that NO PERMITS TO LEAVE CAMPUS WILL BE MADE AND NO STUDENT WILL BE CALLED OUT OF CLASS 20 MINUTES BEFORE LUNCH AND 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY.
- If your student is marked absent in a class that they attended, please email the teacher that they were marked absent in so the teacher can change that with the attendance office. The attendance office cannot change it without the teachers approval.
Monday, Jan. 10
- A Day
- Career Center: Navy will be in the career center at lunch
Tuesday, Jan. 11
- B Day
- Boys Lacrosse: Varsity 6:00pm meeting in the Career Center
Wednesday, Jan. 12
- A Day
- Career Center: College of Idaho and Idaho National Guard will be in the career center at lunch
- Advanced Opportunities Night: 6:00pm in the Performing Arts Center
Thursday, Jan. 13
- B Day
- All-State Band rehearsal: 3:00pm in the Performing Arts Center
- Boys Lacrosse: 7:00pm Meeting in the Little Theater
Friday, Jan. 14
- No School
- Boys Wrestling: Varsity 3:00pm Padilla Invite (Away)
- Boys Basketball: Sophomore 4:30pm vs Boise High School (Home), Junior Varsity 6:00pm vs Boise High School (Home), Varsity 7:30pm vs Boise High School (Home)
Saturday, Jan. 15
- Boys Wrestling: Varsity 9:00am Padilla Invite (Away)
- Girls Wrestling: Varsity 9:00am Jaybird Invite at Columbia (Away)
- Girls Basketball: Sophomore 3:00pm vs Capital High School (Home), Junior Varsity 4:30 vs Capital High School (Home), Varsity 6:00pm vs Capital High School "The Real CHS" (Home)
- Boys Basketball: Sophomore 4:30pm vs Eagle High School (Away), Junior Varsity 6:00pm vs Eagle High School (Away), Varsity 7:30pm vs Eagle High School (Away)
Announcements
- Parking: Currently we have no available student parking spots. Students who park at CHS without a permit are at risk of receiving parking tickets. Please fill out the form online at the CHS website, so you can be put in line when a parking spot becomes available. For questions, please contact Mrs. Mortenson @ 208-855-4271
- Student Drop Off: Parents please do not drop off on the east side of the school, that is the bus drop off and staff parking only. Students need to be dropped off in the front of the the school.
Students are allowed and encouraged to carry and self-administer a one day’s dose of over the counter (OTC) medication such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Tums with parental consent. Medication must be in original packaging or container and can be stored in student’s locker or backpack.
Yearbook needs your photos! Send us pictures that show:
-YOU with your pet(s)
-YOU playing a musical instrument
-YOU flashing a peace sign
Submit your photos here:
- Substitute Shortage: We are short substitutes on a daily basis, in our district, and specifically, at Centennial High School. The need ranges from half day substitutes to full day substitutes. If you are interested in being placed in our "emergency substitute pool" only at Centennial High School to help with our sub shortage, please email me at robarge.jason@westada.org
If your child needs assistance with food or personal care items, please have them contact their counselor or email cornell.amy@westada.org and we will get them started with The Pantry!
- Yearbook: Last day to purchase for the 21-22 year is January 20th, 2022. Can buy with cash or check at the bookkeeping window for $68.90 or my schoolfees with credit card.
- JUNIORS sign up to take the ACT Practice Test at CHS on Saturday, January 29th, at 9:00am
Senior Info
- Attendance issues and failing grades need to be addressed before the end of the semester to receive credit.
- Cap and Gown orders need to be submitted by February 1st, in order to arrive in time for graduation.
- Seniors please fill out the survey below, about your plans after high school.
Seniors, need help applying to colleges?
- Idaho public schools: use the Apply Idaho application
- Idaho private schools and/or out of state schools: use the Common Application, Coalition application, and/or directly through the college website.
College & Career Center
- SOPHOMORES, if you are a student who exhibits leadership qualities, come to the Career Center for more information to get involved with the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program!
- This leadership program will help you recognize your leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in your home, school, workplace and community.
JUNIORS sign up to take the ACT Practice Test at CHS on Saturday, January 29th, at 9:00am.
Huntington Learning Center will be offering the ACT practice test and a one-on-one follow-up of your test scores. It is $30 and you can pay through the Bookkeeper or online through MySchoolFees. There are limited spots so sign up as soon as possible!
- SENIORS, have you committed to a college/school? Submit your commitments so we can celebrate you! Fill out the Senior Spotlight form which is below.
- Interested in finding scholarships? You can find a list of opportunities on the CHS College and Career Center webpage under the Scholarship tab.
Centennial Baseball - Open Hitting Camp
For Future Centennial Baseball Players (8th grade and Younger)
Starts: Jan. 11th – Feb. 17th
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 – 7:30 @ Centennial Hitting Barn
Sign Up on the Jan. 11th or the 1st day attending.....
- $100.00 for all 6 weeks or $15.00 each day (pay at the camp)
- Signed waiver form (fill out form on 1st day attending camp)
- Covid rules will apply....per Westada Schools District Guidelines
- mask optional
- small groups - limited number of people
CHS Alumni's
- Here at CHS we are trying to start a wall of "Fame", we are looking for pictures from 1987-2022. If you attended Centennial and have pictures that you would like to submit for our wall of "Fame", please send them to mason.tylee@westada.org. Share this with your friends or family that are CHS alumni's.
Security
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Advisors:
Health Prof/Sports Med I Mrs. Mayhugh
Sports Med II and III Mr. Taylor
Centennial Chapter Lunch Meeting: Tuesday (12/14/2021) Rm. 111 @ 11:00 am
1) TEAM HOSA Join Code—8pglohk
2) All indications are by state CTE that April State HOSA will be in-person for 2022.
3) State HOSA 2022 cost will be $100/student—Students that have not competed before will pay an additional $20 for lifetime membership with HOSA. This will be paid to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Steinmetz.
4) Continue category of Events and Sign-Up for April 13-15, 2022 Leadership Competition. We need everyone signed up for 3 events by X-mas break, 12/17/2021, on the events spreadsheet on TEAMS.
5) Regional pre-state HOSA competition Feb 11 and 12, Twin Falls. This competition is still under discussion for this year. Cost per student is $25.
- 6) Community Service—YMCA volunteer assistance program. This can end up being tied to HOSA community awareness project. Contact rachel.feuz@ymcatvidaho.org
- 7) National competition June 22-26, 2022 in Nashville, TN.
- 8) Adjourn.
Reminder from the School Nurse
We are excited to offer Centennial High School students an option for dental cleaning services. West Ada School District and the Family Medical Residency of Idaho have teamed together to open a pediatric dental clinic serving children in the West Ada School District that do not have Medicaid or private dental insurance. The clinic is located on the Meridian Elementary School campus. It offers no cost dental cleanings to qualifying students.
- The week of January 28th, the Meridian Schools Clinic has reserved appointments for Centennial High School students. If your student has no dental insurance and you would like to schedule a no cost dental cleaning for your student, please contact the Meridian Schools Clinic at 208-514-2527. If have any questions, please contact our school nurse Hillary Redd at 208-855-4250.
- Students are allowed and encouraged to carry and self-administer a one day’s dose of over the counter (OTC) medication such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Tums with parental consent. Medication must be in original packaging or container and can be stored in student’s locker or backpack.
- For students needing to take and store prescription or other medication in the health office, please make certain that it is in a properly labeled prescription bottle or original container. A medication consent form must also be completed yearly by the parent and on file in the health office for delivery of medication.
Are you looking for a tutor for your student?
- Boise State has a program called Handshake where you can post an ad and find the right tutor for your student. Please use the link below to find instructions for registering on Handshake. Your registration will be reviewed before opportunities can be posted. CAREER.BOISESTATE.EDU
- To set up a Handshake account, please go to: New Employer Handshake Account, click "Sign Up for An Account" and follow the instructions in the following link.
- How to Create an Employer User Account
- Information on how to post jobs, etc: Employer Help Center
- For technical support, contact support@handshake.com. For questions relating to recruiting at Boise State, please contact us at (208) 426-1747 or career@boisestate.edu.
Centennial Job Opportunities
The West Ada School District is actively looking for dedicated, caring, and compassionate paraprofessionals to join our special education team assisting students within both general and special education classrooms. You will be working with students to provide them the supplemental academic, social and/or behavior support they need. Typical tasks include working with students in groups and individually during lessons as well as perform other duties to assist the school in providing meaningful instructional experiences for all students.
Interested in working with us?
For more information about the application process: Classified Application Process Steps
To see a list of current job openings: WASD Special Education Paraprofessional Openings
The following quotes are just some of the great feedback we have received from current paraprofessionals:
“My children attended this school and I love having the opportunity to give back to those who impacted my own child’s life in such a positive way!”
“I knew I wanted a position where I could help others. This one is perfect! I get to work with the most wonderful children.”
“I applied to be a paraprofessional because the hours were great and I could still take my college classes in the late afternoon and evenings. What surprised me was how much I love this job!”
“The students and staff are like family! There are places where I could make more; but, I have never found a job that has given me so much fulfillment”
“…love my job!”
“What started as just a temporary job has become a career!”
“I had no idea that as a paraprofessional, after working for as little as five years, I could receive a lifetime benefit at retirement through PERSI (Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho)!"