- Centennial High School
- Class of 2023 Commencement and Senior Information
Countdown to Graduation!
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Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 25th, 2023
11:30am (Graduates Report by 10:30am)
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZCentennial is excited to celebrate the Class of 2023 in its annual commencement ceremony, at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 11:30 am. Friends and family may attend free-of-charge. CeHS will livestream the ceremony on Centennial PSBN so that family members and friends can view our ceremony from afar.
Important Dates
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Download the Full List of Events
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August 16: Senior Information Night
Dear Seniors and Senior Parents,
Thanks for your engagement at Senior Information Night this week. If you were unable to join us, you can use the links below to review the handouts and presentation materials:
Dates Are Subject to Change
Our presentation concluded with some important tasks, which we’ll share again here:
- Encourage your Coyote to attend the August 31st application workshops for all in-state universities (ASU, U of A, NAU, Grand Canyon, etc.).
- Mark your calendar for the financial aid FAFSA Workshop planned for October 3rd, 2022. It’s our goal for every family to complete the 45-minute FAFSA application! As we explained this week, students who complete FAFSA are not only eligible for aid; they can also qualify for scholarships as a result of completing the application. Help Centennial stay #1 in FAFSA in PUSD!
- Make plans to attend the College Fair on Wednesday, October 26th at 6pm. Dozens of college, university, trade school, and military representatives will be on-hand to visit with our families.
- Book a senior yearbook photo session at Prestige Photography prior to November 12th. Remember that seniors must take their pictures with Prestige in order to appear in the yearbook.
- Be sure to order your cap and gown: The Jostens document provides instructions, and while most families place their orders online, Jostens will visit Centennial on September 22nd for in-person orders.
- Continue to check our Class of 2023 website for updates regarding your Coyote’s final year at Centennial. Simply save www.peoriaunified.org/CeHSseniors to find all the information you’ll need as we prepare for graduation on May 25th, 2023.
We’re looking forward to the Senior Sunrise next Friday, August 26th at 6am in the Stadium! Please contact our office if we can help you in any way.
Mr. Hollabaugh
Principal
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August 22 -26th: Senior Experience
Seniors will be in the library this week to meet with counselors, learn about FAFSA, and hear from college and military representatives.
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August 26: Senior Sunrise
Join your fellow Seniors in the CeHS stadium at 6:00 am to enjoy the sunrise as you start your senior year.
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August 31: In-State College Application Workshop
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September 22: Jostens Senior Graduation Order Day
Jostens will be on campus to work with the seniors to order their graduation regalia.
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October 3: Financial Aid/FAFSA Support
FAFSA is one of the most important tasks your senior will complete as he/she prepares for next steps beyond high school. The 45-minute application can open doors to financial aid AND even if your family isn’t awarded financial aid, FAFSA can expand your son or daughter’s opportunities for scholarships that require FAFSA completion. It’s our goal for every Centennial senior to complete FAFSA. You can read this article to find out why FAFSA is important for everyone.
Beginning October 1st, you can complete FAFSA on your own by visiting www.fafsa.gov or you can let us help you!
On Monday October 3rd, Centennial will host its annual FAFSA Open House Workshop for seniors and their parents. Just arrive in the Library anytime between 2:30 and 6:30pm. Our School Counselors and Career Center Specialist will be on-hand to answer questions and guide families through the application process.
Please review the information below to understand what you can bring on Monday to support a smooth FAFSA experience:
Monday, October 3, 2022
FAFSA Workshop
Open House 2:30-7:00pm
Centennial Library
Items to Bring
- Parent and Student Social Security Numbers
- Non-Citizens Should Bring their Alien Registration Card
- W-2 Forms and Other Income Records
- Student and Parent 2021 Federal Income Tax Returns
- Any 2021 Untaxed Income Records
- Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Welfare, Veterans Benefits, etc.
- Any Parent 2021 Business or Investment Mortgage information
Whether you attend our Monday workshop or not, FAFSA is important for your senior. As you may know, Centennial graduates led our district in scholarships and awards last year. That’s partly because they also led our district in FAFSA completion. Together, let’s maintain our community’s commitment to FAFSA and the opportunities it can provide to our graduates!
- Parent and Student Social Security Numbers
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October 26: College Fair 6:00 PM
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October 27: Senior Panoramic Picture 9:00 AM
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November 12: Deadline for Senior Yearbook Photo at Prestige Photography
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January 29: Deadline for Senior Yearbook Ads
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March 30: Jostens Cap and Gown & Graduation Announcement Delivery during lunches
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April 14th: Senior Debt Letters Emailed to Parents
Our school will email senior families reports of any remaining debts and fees. The timeline indicates that all debts must please be paid and all school property – including computers – must be turned in by Monday, mAY 15th. If you have questions about remaining debts, please call our Bookstore at 623-412-4417. Remember that you can pay fees online by following the directions here.
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April 14th: Deadline to Report All Academic & Athletic Scholarships & Awards
Each year, we recognize scholarship, grant, and other award winners in the annual Senior Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, May 10th. Next Friday, April 15th is the deadline for seniors to report scholarships, grants and other awards and recognitions to Mrs. McMillen in the Career Center. We can only recognize the awards that we know about, so please be sure to tell Mrs. McMillen, either by dropping off this completed form or emailing her at LMcMillen@pusd11.net. Awards reported after the April 15th deadline may not be included in our May 10th ceremony.
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April 18th: Mandatory Senior Class Meetings in Cafeteria
Mr. Hollabaugh and Mrs. Steele will meet with graduating seniors during 2nd period to explain the check-out process and the details and requirements of the May 25th graduation ceremony. We’ll also stress the importance of working hard in class, making positive choices, and enjoying the final moments of our school year together.
Guidelines for Parents and Guests
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Review the List of Prohibited Items
State Farm Stadium maintains a list of prohibited items on its State Farm Stadium website. The stadium will strictly enforce checking for these prohibited items.Park in the West Lot
Click here for a parking map with directions for both general and handicapped parking will be posted on our website.There Are No Tickets and No Assigned Seats
State Farm Stadium provides an open seating model and will assist with ADA seating requests.Photography and Video
An official photographer will take pictures of all graduates receiving their diplomas. Handheld video cameras are permitted, but the stadium does not allow video camera stands. As a courtesy to other spectators, please do not leave your seat to take pictures.Exit Via Gate 1
Upon the ceremony’s conclusion, guests will exit via Gate 1. State Farm Stadium asks graduates and guests to refrain from congregating outside of the stadium.
May 25th Guidelines for Graduates
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Dress Appropriately
Males should wear dress slacks and dress shoes, as well as a collared dress shirt, preferably with a tie. Females should wear dresses, skirts or dress slacks with a dress shirt or blouse. Floor length dresses are discouraged. Please avoid heels and be cautious in your choice of shoes as you will be climbing and descending stairs. Graduates may only wear medals, stoles, and cords awarded by Centennial High School. Centennial distributes regalia in the form of- Cords for students graduating in the top 1%, 5%, and 10% of the graduating class.
- Stoles for the senior officers of the Student Government, designating their position or office.
- Awards from Centennial organizations associated with a national honor society, which require specific grade point averages or other academic measures.
- CTE medallions recognizing students who have successfully complete a full sequence in a career and technical education track and earned the required exam scores associated with the track.
- Art Seal medallions recognizing students who have successfully completed a four-class sequence, 65 hours of community service, and a capstone project.
No other regalia may be worn over graduation gowns.
Do Not Decorate Your Cap and Gown
Graduates must wear the school-approved cap, tassel, medallion and gown without alterations or additional decoration. Tassels should be worn on the right side of the cap.Do Not Bring Phones or Any Personal Items
Graduates may not carry a phone, a purse, or any other personal items into the Stadium. They may carry only their car keys. Security will screen students as they enter.Carry Your Cap and Gown into the Stadium
After screening, graduates will put their caps and gowns on over their dress clothes.Enter Near Gate 1, in the Media Entrance
Click here for a parking map, and plan to park in the West lot. Graduates will walk just south of Gate 1, through the Media Entrance, proceed to the right toward Stairwell 10, and walk down many stairs to the stadium floor. Avoid heels and other shoes unsuitable for climbing stairs. Graduates will also exit via Stairwell 10, upon the ceremony’s conclusion.Find Your Assigned Seat
Graduates will be assigned seats.
May 2023 Senior Checkout
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Dates To Be Announced
In order to receive a diploma and participate in commencement on May 25th, every senior must complete the below tasks to check out:
Task 1
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Complete the Centennial Senior Checkout Survey
TO BE POSTED
Students Required to Log In
Task 2
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Complete the PUSD Senior Exit Survey
TO BE POSTED
Students Required to Log In
Task 3
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Return All School Property
Laptops and Charging Cords, Textbooks, Uniforms, Library Books, Calculators, Etc.
Task 4
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Pay Any Outstanding Debts
Click Here for Online Payment Directions
OR Visit the Bookstore On Campus
Task 5
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May 2023 Checkout
Details To Be Announced