CCHS Community Weekly Update 26-27

The halls of CCHS were buzzing with excitement before our students even walked through the doors!

From our welcome breakfast and professional development workshops to important trainings and plenty of time spent preparing classrooms, our teachers and staff worked hard to make sure everything was ready for the new school year.

Their time, energy, and dedication during inservice set the stage for a fantastic start. Our CCHS team was ready—and excited—to welcome our Red Devils back!

Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year!

What a beautiful way to start the first day of school! We couldn’t have asked for a better morning sky to welcome our Red Devils back for the 2026–2027 school year!

A big THANK YOU to First Student for safely transporting our students to and from school today. We appreciate all you do to help get our students where they need to be each day!

Welcome back, Red Devils! Let’s make it a great year!

There are some things you just have to experience as a high school freshman—and mastering your locker combination is definitely one of them!

Our freshmen spent part of the first day getting acquainted with their lockers, and there was plenty of teamwork, practice, and a few moments of “Wait…which direction do I turn it again?” along the way!

And then there was the extra challenge of the spring-loaded lockers! These lockers require a little extra finesse—and thankfully, our very own CCHS alumna and Principal, Miss Asashon, was happy to share her expertise! Having had one of those same spring-loaded lockers when she was a student at CCHS, she knows a thing or two about getting them open!

By the end of the day, our newest Red Devils were getting the hang of it and becoming locker-opening pros!

A big thank-you to our freshman homeroom teachers for helping students navigate this important first-day-of-high-school milestone. One combination at a time, they’re finding their way around CCHS!

Our first fall pep rally held on August 28th was UNBELIEVABLE! The gym was packed with energy, excitement, and Red & Black school spirit as our students and staff came together to celebrate our Red Devils and kick off the fall season!

A HUGE shout-out to our Marching Band and Cheerleaders for helping create an incredible atmosphere! 🎶📣 Your energy took the pep rally to another level!

We also had a little friendly competition with a football-to-basketball-hoop challenge 🏈🏀—and thanks to the impressive skills of 7th grader Jackie Sellers, every middle and high school student earned an ice pop! That’s a win we can all get behind!

And, of course, we have to recognize Mr. McGregor—our amazing pep rally MC! There’s simply no one better at keeping the crowd engaged and the energy high!

What a way to kick off the fall season! Let’s keep that Red Devil spirit going all year long! ❤️🖤

The Central Cambria School District believes that driving to school and parking on school property is a privilege and not a right since bus transportation is provided by the School District.

If a student wishes to drive to school. the following guidelines and requirements must be followed:

1. Students must register with the School Police Officer (SPO) and pay a parking fee to receive a parking permit.
2. Park in designated student parking areas and assigned parking spot (once parking permit is approved).
3. Drive in an appropriate and safe manner.
4. NO driving to Vo-tech is permitted unless you are participating in an approved co-op.

Once this form is completed, payments for parking passes can be made either:

Through our online CCHS Parking Permit Passes 2026-2027 Online Store

or

If paying via check, please make it payable to CCHS. These payments can be turned into the high school office or the School Police Officer (SPO).

All CCHS students with the exception of PM votech students will be dismissed at 12:55 pm on those Fridays. PM votech students still attend Admiral Peary for the same amount on time on Fridays as the rest of the week to insure that they collect all of the hours and skills that will enable them to be a completer in their program of study at votech.

If your student is a PM votech student, please complete the attached form about transportation on Fridays.

Want to know what your student is learning, working on, and preparing for each week? Be sure to check out our Weekly Agendas!

Each CCHS teacher has an individual weekly agenda that provides a quick look at what is happening in their class that week~including upcoming assignments, assessments, projects, and other important information.

We encourage parents and guardians to click the Weekly Agenda link each week and take a few minutes to see what’s happening in your student’s classes. It’s a simple way to stay informed, start conversations at home, and help your student stay organized and on track!

Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay involved! ❤️🖤

🏈 Honoring the 2000 District Champions! ❤️🖤

On August 28th, we were proud to welcome back and honor the 2000 Central Cambria Red Devils District VI AAA Championship football team!

After reaching the District VI championship game in each of their previous two seasons, the 2000 Red Devils battled through a 5–4 regular season and an upset victory over top-seeded Bellefonte before defeating rival Penn Cambria 14–0 to capture the District VI AAA Championship, the second district football championship in CCHS history!

Twenty-six years later, we were thrilled to welcome these Red Devils back home and celebrate their grit, determination, resilience, and championship legacy. ❤️🖤

Thank you for giving us another opportunity to celebrate this special team and the memories they created for Central Cambria football!

Pictured from left to right:
Mark Anderson, Coy Thornton, Joe Kemock, Nick Tremmel, Scott Strayer, Scott Cobaugh, George Stiles, Brian Wise, Jerrod Nixon, Matt Williams, Joe Sinclair, Kevin Giles, and Tommy Williams

❤️🖤 Thank You, Red Devil Nation! 🖤❤️

A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible fans who packed the stands for Friday night’s home opener! The energy, pride, and support you brought to Alumni Stadium were amazing!

And a special shout-out to our student section for bringing the energy with an awesome BLACKOUT theme! 🖤 You showed our Red Devils what it means to have their backs!

While we didn’t get the outcome we wanted against Richland, our Boys of Fall will continue to fight, compete, and work together all season long! 💪🏈 That journey continues this week with an away contest against Penns Valley.

The next four weeks will be on the road, and we hope this incredible support follows our team wherever they go! ❤️🖤

Then, on October 2nd, we’re HOME for HOMECOMING! We can’t wait to see Red Devil Nation back at Alumni Stadium to celebrate Homecoming and cheer on our team!

Keep showing up. Keep bringing the energy. Keep supporting our Red Devils! ❤️🖤

Looking for an easy and affordable way for your student to attend Central Cambria home athletic events?

Our Student Event Pass provides 10 admissions for just $25 and is easy to carry, easy to use, and easy to manage!

Pass Details

$25 per pass

Includes 10 admissions to Central Cambria home regular-season athletic events

One punch = one admission

Valid for the 2026–2027 school year only

Non-transferable

Not valid for PIAA playoff events or musical/theater productions

How to Purchase

Online: Purchase through the CC Online Storefront (https://ccstudenteventpass.itemorder.com/).

or

In Person starting on August 27th: Students or parents/guardians may place an order in the High School Main Office. Payment may be made only by cash or check payable to CC Athletics.

Please allow 4–7 days after placing your order for the pass to be delivered to your student.

What Happens When All 10 Punches Are Used?

Once all 10 punches have been used, we ask that students turn their completed pass in to the High School Main Office to be entered into a raffle. Students may then purchase an additional Student Event Pass to continue enjoying Central Cambria home athletic events.

Pack the Stands. Show Your Red Devil Pride!

Come out, support our student-athletes, and help us create an incredible home-field advantage for our Red Devils! The more Red Devils in the stands, the louder our support!

GO RED DEVILS!

The Golden Pass is available to Central Cambria School District residents who are 65 years of age or older and provides complimentary admission to many of our home events throughout the school year.

Your Golden Pass Includes:

Complimentary admission to home Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity athletic events (excluding PIAA playoff games)

Complimentary admission to school concerts and other eligible school-sponsored events

Not valid for PIAA playoff games or musical theater productions.

How to Request Your Pass

You may request your Golden Pass in one of two ways:

Complete this Google Form (https://forms.gle/iCitmLJ9Vsfa598w7), or

Call the Central Cambria High School Office, and one of our secretaries will be happy to complete the request for you over the phone.

Pass Pickup Information

Golden Passes will be available for pickup every other Wednesday, beginning August 19, in the Central Cambria High School Office.

(Pickup Dates: September 16, September 30, October 14, October 28, November 11, December 9, January 6, January 20, February 3, February 17, March 3, March 17, March 31, April 14, April 28 & May 5)

To allow time for processing, all requests must be submitted by the Monday of the scheduled pickup week.

For example: Request submitted by Monday, August 17 → Pick up on Wednesday, August 19

Requests received after the Monday deadline will be available for pickup on the next scheduled Wednesday pickup date.

When picking up your pass, please present a valid driver's license or other government-issued photo ID so we can verify your age and Central Cambria residency before issuing your pass.

Important Information

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the Central Cambria Golden Pass is being updated and will no longer expire or require annual renewal. Once issued, your pass will remain valid for future eligible events as long as you continue to meet the residency requirements.

This new Golden Pass is the only pass that will be accepted beginning with the Fall 2026 athletic season. Passes issued in previous years will no longer be valid. If you currently have an older Senior Citizen Pass, we encourage you to request your new Golden Pass as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued support of Central Cambria students. We look forward to seeing you at our athletic events, concerts, and other school activities!

Help us spread the word so all eligible senior residents can enjoy cheering on the Red Devils and supporting our students!

#WeAreCC

It’s almost time to smile! CCHS school pictures will be taken by Westrick Photography on September 24th and 25th. ❤️🖤

This year, all CCHS students in grades 9–12, including seniors, will have their photo taken for yearbook purposes.

• Thursday, September 24: Grades 9 & 11
• Friday, September 25: Grades 10 & 12

Order forms and additional information will be available soon.

A Note for Seniors

Seniors, if you have already submitted—or plan to submit—your own senior photo for the yearbook, that is perfectly fine! The photo taken by Westrick Photography will not replace your submitted senior photo. Whether your senior photo has already been submitted or will be submitted later, it will still be used for the yearbook according to the established senior photo guidelines.

**If you have an alumni update that you would like to share, please send that information to Miss Asashon (lasashon@cencam.org).**

Congratulations and best of luck to our very own Vickie Griffiths, former CCHS Drum Major and 2025 Homecoming Queen, as she begins her season with the University of Pittsburgh Marching Band! 💙💛

Vickie’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to make the CCHS community incredibly proud. It is exciting to watch one of our own take her talents to the next level and represent CCHS on such a prestigious stage!

From CCHS to Pitt, keep shining, Vickie! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️🖤 ➡️ 💙💛

Once a Red Devil, always a Red Devil! ❤️🖤

Looking for our next group to be part of the Mount Rushmore of Central Cambria history...

Last school year as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the opening of Central Cambria High School, the inaugural class was enshrined into our Hall of Honor which recognizes distinguished alumni and contributors. The Hall of Honor committee is seeking nominations for our next class. Please nominate worthy candidates using the form linked below, and share this with others. #WeAreCC

Have a family member who is an alumni of CC and served in the military branches?

Submit their information in the form below and their service will be added to the alumni wall that is located outside of the CCHS Gym.

Thank you to all who have served our country!