Centennial High School Updates – March 19, 2026
Dear Centennial High School Community,
What beautiful weather we are enjoying as Spring Break approaches! I hope our students are able enjoy plenty of rest and rejuvenation next week, before we resume Semester 2 on March 30. Please read below for a number of updates.
Non-Instruction Day
- A reminder that tomorrow (Friday, March 20) is a Non-Instruction Day – the school is closed
- Classes resume Monday, March 30
Student Progress Conferences
- Student Progress Conferences are tonight (in person, 4:30 – 8:00pm) and tomorrow (via Microsoft Teams, 9:00am – 1:00pm)
- Conferences must be booked in advance through your myCBE account (there are no drop-in meetings available)
Great Story on the CBE Website
- I encourage you to read a fantastic article about our own Hana Viktorin, the CBE winner of the Edwin Parr Award for outstanding first year teacher
- The story can be found at this link: https://cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/first-year-teacher-hana-viktorin-recognized-with-edwin-parr-award.aspx
Cosmetology Students Excel at Regional Skills!
- Last Saturday Peyton N, Aly H, Leila B, Coco J and Fatima G all competed in the Regional Skills Competition at SAIT for Hairstyling
- These students put in countless hours in order to train for this competition
- Fatima placed 3rd in the braiding competition and Leila placed 4th in the bridal competition (both now train for Provincial Skills in May!)
- We commend these students as well as Ms. Parmiter and Ms. Kalala for their hard work, dedication, and success!
Coyote Wrestler Wins Provincial Silver!
- Congratulations to Hunter K, who competed in Wrestling Provincials and brought home a Silver medal!
- Thank you to all of our wrestlers and student athletes as a whole for representing Centennial so well
Good Luck Senior Girls Basketball!
- Our Senior girls are up in Edmonton facing stiff competition in Provincials
- Good luck Coyotes!
Jostens Special Promotion for the Class of 2026
- Please see the attached brochure for information on Jostens Graduation rings, jackets, and clothing Graduation information spring 2026.jpg
From the Guidance Department
- Post-Secondary Schools continue to host virtual updates and Open House opportunities – open to students of all ages
- Mount Royal University (March 26): Healthcare & Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership session, 6:00 – 7:00pm
- Red Deer College (March 28): Open House
- Red Deer Polytech (March 28): Open House
- King's University (April 1): Online admission session, 4:00 – 5:00pm
- MC College (April 17): Open House, 12:00 – 5:00pm
- Please see D2L for more information
Thank you for reading. We look forward to students returning on March 30…and before you know it, celebrating our Class of 2026 on May 15!
Sincerely,
Joe Sturgeon
Principal, Centennial High School