The Trojan Triumph

We are almost halfway through the third quarter. Please continue checking on your student's grades and attendance. February is a busy month at the high school and students need to be here if they are able. We have started the scheduling process for next year. Mrs. Ballinger and I met with 8th - 11th grade students to go over the scheduling process. On Monday, February 10, we will be having our scheduling night (details below). The juniors will be taking the state funded ACT this month and we will be offering the ASVAB as well. Not everything is about testing though! On February 20, we will have an assembly with a falconer.

Important Dates

• February 10- Scheduling Night
• February 14- No School (Conference Comp Day)
• February 17- No School (Presidents' Day)
• February 18- Juniors Pre-register for the state funded ACT
• February 25- State Funded ACT for juniors

We will be giving the ASVAB test on February 21 to juniors and seniors. If you are interested in taking the ASVAB please email Mrs. Ballinger at carey.ballinger@centerburgschools.org.

Mr. Hassel is a dedicated educator and tech enthusiast hailing from Youngstown State University. With a heart full of adventure and a deep-seated passion for the great outdoors, he balances his role as a father to two energetic boys and their playful dog with weekends spent camping and backpacking. Mr. Hassel is committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators, guiding students through the exciting realms of engineering, robotics, aviation, and 3D printing. When he’s not fostering a love for learning in the classroom, you can find him geeked out over the latest tech trends.

The state funded ACT for all junior students will be held on February 25 in the middle school gymnasium. All students CHS, wether they are on campus or taking CCP course full time, are required to take the ACT. The Knox County Career Center will give the ACT to students who attend there. All juniors taking the ACT at Centerburg will need to do the pre-registration. This will take place during second period (9:11am) on February 18.

The Centerburg chapter of the FFA did a wonderful job at the 2025 County Public Speaking contest. We had first place finishers in three of the four events. In Creed Speaking, Lydia Gribben placed first and Savannah Tabor placed second. In Extemporaneous Speaking, Gabi Wingert placed first. Jocelyn Tabor placed first in Beginning Prepared Public Speaking, and Chesnee Fairall placed second in Senior Prepared Public Speaking. These students will advance to the FFA District Public Speaking Contest. Congratulations ladies!

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Deputy Shari Rice is no stranger to most people in the community. Deputy Rice was the School Resource Officer for Centerburg from 2017-2020 and went on to be a K-9 handler until April of 2024. She has returned to serve Centerburg schools and the community. Deputy Rice has been employed with the Knox County Sheriff's Office for 8 years and has 16 years total of law enforcement experience. She graduated from Wellington High School and Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Having 2 children in the district, Deputy Rice is excited to be back and has a vested interest to continue making Centerburg a great place to live and go to school. Be sure to welcome her back if you see her!

And if you see Deputy Mercer around, congratulate her on her new position as the SRO for East Knox Elementary!