Dear Centennial High School Community,

We hope this finds you well.  There is a great deal happening at Centennial in the coming days, so I will get right to it – please read on for CHS updates and information (get comfortable… this Messenger is a long one!)

Remembrance Day Ceremonies

• CHS is hosting Remembrance Day Ceremonies on Tuesday, November 10 (at 9:20 & 10:30am)
• The ceremonies are identical (we have two to ensure all students and staff are able to attend in our gymnasium)
• The public is welcome to join as at one of the ceremonies – we hope to see you here

November Break

• November Break is next Wednesday through Friday (November 11 – 13)
• The last day of classes before this break is Tuesday, November 10
• Classes resume Monday, November 16

Coyote Unified Sport Athletes Thrive!

• Yesterday was the Unified Sport Basketball Tournament, which took place at Forest Lawn High School
• 17 Centennial students joined dedicated Coyote staff members as they competed and enjoyed the beauty of sport and socialization
• Thank you to the Centennial staff members and student partner athletes for making this experience possible for CHS students experiencing complexities
• And we applaud our Unified Sport athletes for representing Centennial so well – congratulations!

Vic Lewis Band Festival!

• All the best to our fabulous Music students, who are competing this weekend at the Vic Lewis Band Festival in Canmore
• Thank you for always representing your school community with such talent, grace, and enthusiasm!

Yotes Drama Society Fall Show DINNER THEATRE!

• The Fall show is right around the corner here at Centennial!
• The Yotes Drama Society is thrilled to present a live-action and puppet rendition of A Christmas Carol, based on the story by Charles Dickens and adapted for the stage by John Jakes
• There is an opportunity to host a Dinner Theatre on Thursday, December 3 at 5:00pm before the final performance of the show at 7:00pm
• In order for the Dinner Theatre (an incredible experience prepared by our Culinary Arts Team and served by our Cast and Crew!) to go ahead, we need to pre-book 50 tickets
• Tickets are $40, and include a three course dinner and ticket to the show! 
• Please fill out this Google form if you would like to pre-book your Dinner Theatre tickets: https://forms.gle/KzBtmkRC89L8SsVw9
  • The form will close on Monday November 16 @ 6:00pm
• If the event is a go, ticket payment details and instructions will be provided via email later that week
• Payments for this event will be online; there will be a hard deadline to purchase tickets as our culinary team needs lead time for sourcing and purchasing items for this event
• Thank you for supporting the Fine & Performing Arts at Centennial High School!

Junior Football City Championship Game

• Congratulations to our Jr Boys football team for making it to the Division 2 City Championship game!
• The game is Tuesday, November 10 at 5pm (Shouldice Athletic Park – Stampeder Field)
• All spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to the game (for the Veteran Food Bank)

Volleyball Playoffs

• Coyote Sr Boys play tonight (5pm at Ernest Manning) in the Division 1 Quarterfinal game
• Our Jr Boys play Monday at William Aberhart in the Division 1 Semi-Final (5pm)
• Congratulations and thank you to all of our Fall Sports athletes and coaches as their respective seasons wind down

All Saints CAREERS Internship Fair

• CAREERS The Next Generation is opening the doors to paid internship opportunities linked to off-campus education
• November 25, 6:00 – 8:00pm at All Saints High School (729 Legacy Village Road SE)
• Students and parents are invited to join a diverse group of employers to learn about career pathways in high-demand, in-demand occupations across Alberta
• This is your chance to explore real opportunities, ask questions directly to employers, and see how off-campus education can turn classroom learning into paid, hands-on experience
• Why attend?
  • Learn about paid internship opportunities for students
  • Connect directly with employers hiring youth
  • Explore off-campus education pathways
  • Discover careers in in-demand industries
• Pre-register for a chance to win door prizes, at https://careersnextgen.tfaforms.net/5184495

Unique Pathways Dual Credit & Exploratory Programs- Deadline November, 20

• The CBE collaborates with post-secondary institutions, industry partners and community organizations to offer a wide range of unique opportunities for students
• These range from practical, hands-on learning experiences in Exploratory programs to Dual Credit courses and programs that allow students to participate in post-secondary learning with the support of a supervising CBE teacher
• These programs allow students to complete high school their own way, and set students up for future success by easing the transition to post-secondary learning and/or the workplace
• There is no tuition fee for CBE students participating in Unique Pathways programs
• Applications for Semester 2 (Winter Programs) are now available on the CBE Off Campus Education website: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/off-campus-education
• Students interested in participating in these programs are encouraged to begin their applications early to ensure they are completed and ready for submission by the November 20 deadline
• Interested students should see Off Campus Coordinator Mrs. Seely, for assistance with starting an application and submitting the required application, along with supporting documents

Calgary Food Bank Drive

• Boxes to collect food for our Food Bank Drive will remain in place by the Main Office until November 10
• Please encourage your child to bring some food items to donate to this important cause
• This document is the Calgary Food Bank 2026 Wish List; these are their most needed items: Calgary Food Bank 2026 Wish List.jpg 

From Our Guidance Department: Upcoming Post-Secondary Visits

• Centennial is still hosting out-of-province schools, as well as Alberta post-secondary schools
• This is a great opportunity for all students to ask questions in preparation for early admission applications, or for post-secondary applications next year
  • Thursday, November 5: University of Calgary (12:00 – 12:45pm)
  • Monday, November 16: Mount Allison University (8:30 – 9:10am)
  • Thursday, November 19: Bishop's University (8:30 – 9:10am)

From Our Guidance Department: Upcoming Post-Secondary Open House Dates

• Many Post-Secondary institutions have been in touch with us regarding their Open House and Virtual Future Student event dates
• If you have a student who wants to know more about a campus or Post-Secondary school, Open Houses and Virtual updates are a great way to learn more
• Please see your child’s Wellness D2L shell for more information and registration details
  • Robertson's College Virtual Update: Thursday, October 29
  • St. Mary's University Open House: Saturday, November 8
  • Vancouver Film School: Tuesday, November 17

From Our Guidance Department: Student Only Scholarship Presentation

• Wednesday, November 18 at Lunch in the Theatre
• This presentation will be most beneficial for our Grade 12 students, though students from all grade levels are welcome
• A reminder to check the Centennial Wellness D2L Shell for scholarship information

From Our Guidance Department: Journey Forward

• We are happy to announce that Journey Forward will be continuing this year
• Journey Forward connects adults working in various industries with students who have similar career ideas; we highlight a different career monthly
• Students can sign up in T Wing Guidance (spaces are limited, so please come by early to register!)
• Upcoming dates:
  • REAL ESTATE: Wednesday, November 25 (11:15am – 12:00pm)
  • SAIT CULINARY: Wednesday, December 16 (11:15am – 12:00pm)

Wax A Teacher Event!

• Our Upper Cafeteria echoed with laughter and cries at lunch on Tuesday
• It was our annual Wax A Teacher event, a fundraiser run by CHS Leadership students to raise money for our Brown Bag Program
• In 25 minutes we raised $287.50!
• Thank you to the 9 courageous (well, some were courageous, others noticeably less so😊) male teachers who volunteered to have their legs waxed for a good cause!
• Thanks also to our Cosmetology Department for your support and expertise running the event

Yearbooks!

• Yearbooks are much sought after at Centennial.  Here is some information about purchasing your child’s 2026/27 yearbook:
• Don’t miss your chance to save on this year’s yearbook!
• Yearbooks are still on sale!
• From October 25 to December 31, yearbooks cost $50 instead of the regular price of $55
• The last day to order personalized yearbooks is January 29, 2027
• To order, click on the following link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A01084231, select “Order My Yearbook,” and follow the steps on the website
• Please note that yearbooks are only available via Jostens, and you cannot purchase a yearbook using your child's MyCBE account

Parking Pass Reminder

• The installation of the modular classrooms along the south side of Centennial High School is complete
• As such, with contractors and others no longer using our Student Parking Lot, we will begin enforcing parking pass compliance in the coming weeks
• Please ensure your child has purchased and is displaying a parking pass at all times when parked at Centennial High School, so that they do not get ticketed by Calgary Bylaw

Thank you for reading, and enjoy your evening.

Sincerely,
Joe Sturgeon

Principal, Centennial High School