April 17 - 21, 2023

Centennial's Spring Dance Concerts are scheduled for April 26th-28th at 7pm in the Auditorium. Tickets are on sale during both lunches, April 17^th- 25^th. If there are any remaining tickets, they will be available for puchase at the door, but they're going fast! Don't take a chance. Buy yours this week during lunch and enjoy the concerts next week!

Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Pedraza, recognized last week as a Pride of Peoria winner, an honor reserved for the Top 1% of all Peoria Unified teachers! Mrs. Pedraza has taught in PUSD for 27 years and is Centennial's teacher of English language learners. She has helped native speakers from all over the world to learn English. Mary also teaches English and Spanish courses. She is a vital resource for so many of our students and families and is respected by her colleagues for her professionalism, expertise, kindness, and commitment to student success. Students and staff members collected letters in support of Mrs. Pedraza, pictured above with Mr. Hollabaugh and our Superintendent, Dr. Reynolds. She'll be recognized in May at a ceremony with all of PUSD's other winners.

Remember that Centennial and all PUSD schools are closed this coming Friday, April 21st for the April Testing Break. Thanks to all of our students, teachers, and families for supporting annual state testing!

This Week at Centennial

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7:20 - 10:20am
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Centennial will again offer two options for summer school achievement and credit recovery. Freshmen and sophomores who would like to improve their grades in core classes are invited to participate in our Summer Achievement Academy. Juniors and seniors wishing to recover core or elective credits are invited to participate in our Credit Recovery classes, Click here to find more information about available summer courses as well as directions for registration.

Around Campus

Congratulations to senior, Dillon Fisher for submitting his state art seal application and getting his work displayed at the Peoria Public Library! Dillon has contributed over 80 volunteer hours at photography events and is passionate about achieving excellence in his work. According to his artist statement, he aims to, "capture moments of vulnerability, strength, and beauty that might otherwise go unnoticed". Check out Dillon's photography collection at the Peoria Public Library now until April 21!

Angelina Joe is Centennial’s winner of Peoria Unified's antibullying artwork contest! Congratulations Angelina! We are so proud of you.

Members of Skills USA - Engineering attended the State Leadership & Skills Conference where Dillon Fisher competed in Photography and was awarded a bronze medal. His success is a result of his dedication to preparing for the event and a testament to Centennial's photo program. Harmony Fisher competed in Extemporaneous Speaking and was awarded a silver medal. She attributes her success to her involvement in several clubs and CTSO's that have honed her public speaking skills, particularly DECA.

Join Peoria Unified School District from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 27 at Cactus High School for our Spring Career Fair! This Free Event is open to Peoria Unified students as well as adult community members. The fair will host 35+ tech,trade schools, and local employers to offer internships, apprenticeships, part-time and full-time job openings. Click here for more information

Up Next

Th	Apr 27	FAFSA Workshop
Th	Apr 27	PUSD Career Fair
M-F	Apr 24-28	Spring Spirit Week
W-F	Apr 26-28	Spring Dance Concerts (7pm)
M-F	4/27-5/18	AP Testing
Sa	Apr 29	Prom
M-F	May 1-5	Teacher Appreciation Week
F	May 12	Yearbook Distribution (3rd/4th Per)
M	May 15	Athletic Awards
Tu	May 16	Senior Awards Ceremony (8am)
Th	May 18	Senior Sunset
Th-F	May 18-19	Senior Exams and Checkout (Full Days)
W-Th	May 24-25	Grades 9-11 Final Exams (10:20 Release)
Th	May 25	Graduation (11:30am / 10:30am Arrival)

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