COACH TAYLOR RETIRES

The Centennial Coyote Family congratulates Head Football Coach Richard Taylor on his retirement from a coaching and teaching career that spans 53 years, never to be matched. As the only football coach in Centennial’s 35-year history, Coach Taylor has helped to shape our school’s culture of achievement! Thousands of Coyotes are better leaders and people, and hundreds of athletes have gone on to compete at the collegiate level thanks to his mentorship. Thank you, Coach, for your dedication in the classroom and on the field! A big-school Arizona record 8 state championships, 13 state title game appearances, and 340 wins in 35 years… These numbers just begin to tell the story of your impact in Arizona and Ohio high schools. Thank you to the Taylor family for sharing Coach with generations of Centennial students and families. Centennial Football will continue its currently scheduled off-season activities led by our current coaching staff as we work with our community to quickly select our next head coach.

Last week, Mr. Hollabaugh met with our juniors, sophomores and families to remind them of the ACT’s importance and its content, as well as the opportunities Centennial offers to help students prepare. In just eight weeks, on Tuesday, April 1^st, our juniors will take the ACT test. Many of our students use their ACT scores to gain admission into universities and earn scholarship money to reduce the high costs of college tuition. We know that on average, 72% of Centennial students go to college during the years immediately following high school. The ACT will therefore rank among the most important tests in our Coyotes’ academic careers. Use the links below to access the handouts and presentation materials that students and families received last week:

Counseling hosts its second FAFSA workshop for seniors and their parents/guardians this coming Wednesday, February 5th.  Please bring your charged laptop and the items listed below. This drop-in event should take approximately 30 minutes, so please stop by between 5 and 7pm. We'll serve pizza, salad and light snacks. Students with a completed FAFSA will be entered into weekly drawings for gift cards!

Thursday, February 13^th
7:30am
Centennial Auditorium
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Grades 10 - 12

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a timed, multi-aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense designed to determine whether you are a good fit to join the military. The test can indicate which service branches fit your talents and even which military jobs you can hold after you finish basic training or boot camp. The better your ASVAB score, the broader your options!

Unsure of What You Want to Do After High School?
The ASVAB can also be used as a career exploration tool to identify potential civilian (non-military) career paths that align with your skills.

No Obligation to Join the Military
Taking the ASVAB does not commit you to joining the military; it’s a preliminary step to assess your potential.

Students Can Choose Whether to Share Their Scores with the Military
Just want to take the ASVAB to learn about careers that fit you? Students can indicate that they do not want their test results released to military recruiters.

Learn More About the ASVAB
Visit the Career Center to speak with Mrs. Rosales or click here to find a comprehensive website that explains the ASVAB, the scores required to qualify for each branch of the military, and more.

Centennial's Future Business Leaders of America competed at the annual Region 3 Conference! Congratulations to Ms. Koener and the many Coyote competitors who earned awards! 

Mrs. Luque and HOSA attended their regional leadership conference last week. Congratulations to Charlotte Greer, who earned a 1st Place Finish in the Prepared Speaking competition and to Saomy Valentin, who finished 3rd in the Research Poster event!

Congratulations to Mrs. Colletti and Centennial Theater Company, who showcased 14 performance and tech pieces at the International Thespian Society's Western Regionals. The Coyotes earned eight superior ratings, learned a lot, and had a great time!

Centennial Culinary competed in its annual Peoria District competition, showcasing skills from all levels of Culinary and participating in competitions including Mystery Basket, Culinary Arts, and Mise En Place . The Coyotes earned 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place finishes in multiple categories. We are proud of their accomplishments and excited to take 10 students to the state competition in March!

This week is National School Counselor's Week! Our community is so fortunate to have an amazing team of counselors whose care and concern for our students is beyond measure. Thank you Mr. Costanzo, Ms. Hodges, Mrs. Luque, Mr. Ramey, and Mrs. Wood for all you do for our Coyote community!

Last Friday, Administration grilled hotdogs for the Centennial students who participated in Hoopcoming Lunchtime Activities! Thanks to Mr. Berquam and Student Council for planning the dance, assemblies, dress-up themes, and lunchtime activities! The junior class also announced this year's prom location. Stay tuned next week for the introductory video!

This week on Wednesday, Centennial will host its annual National Letter of Intent signing day, with Class of 2025 athletes from a variety of sports committing to learn and compete at the collegiate level. Last year, Class of 2024 graduate Valerie Ortiz became the first Coyote Flag Football athlete to commit to a university. A quarterback, Val will head to Midland University. She's especially grateful for Coach Bennett's support and looks forward to representing Centennial with pride!

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Creating a Culture of Achievement
The Centennial High School community develops in every student the skills and confidence necessary to overcome challenges and achieve at high levels. We value diversity and collaborate to create an inclusive, spirited, and supportive culture that guarantees every Coyote a safe, engaging, world-class education. We honor each other, practice integrity, and cultivate and celebrate excellence.