The Trojan Triumph

October was an awesome month at Centerburg High School. Students have been completing experiential learning projects in classrooms. FFA students went to the National Convention in Indiana. Our band and choir students have been doing a great job in competitions. FCCLA students did career exploration activities at OSU. The football team completed the season and made it to the first round of the playoffs, and the volleyball team won the KMAC and the District. Tomorrow, our boys cross team is competing in the state tournament! It's a great time to be a Trojan!

Upcoming Events

November 10- Parent Teacher Conferences

November 10- CCP Night

November 25 - 30: Thanksgiving Break

We’re getting to that time of year when absences can start to add up (cold and flu season is in full swing!). I just wanted to share some information, as you may begin receiving attendance notifications from the school.

As part of Ohio’s efforts to address chronic absenteeism, our school will be sending out additional notifications as students reach certain attendance thresholds. These updates are intended to keep families informed and help us work together to identify and address any barriers that may be making it difficult for students to attend school regularly.

Please don’t be alarmed if you receive an email updating you on your student’s attendance hours. These notifications are meant to keep you informed and open the door for communication and support. Receiving an email does not automatically mean there is a serious concern.

If your student’s absences begin to reach a level of greater concern, a school representative will reach out to you directly by phone so we can discuss the situation and, if needed, schedule a meeting to develop a plan of support.

Our goal is to work with families, not against them. We understand that there can be many reasons a student may struggle with attendance, and we want to partner with you to find solutions that help your child succeed. Our priority is to provide support and intervene as early as possible to help students get back on track, long before more serious interventions, including involvement with the juvenile court system, become necessary.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team who won the KMAC and the Districts this year. Their overall record was 23-3.

Football

First Team Offense

Jackson Ballinger

Clark Redd

First Team Defense

Angelo Nichols

Brayden Nelson

Second Team Offense

Jayden Joiner

Carter Waggoner

Second Team Defense

Carter Rhodebeck

Honorable Mention

Ross Griffith

All Academic

Jackson Ballinger

Volleyball

Player of the Year

Sedona Weisbrod

Coach of the Year

Abby Boudinot

First Team

Jazmyn Larimore

Molly Kain

Second Team

Zoe Evans

Marybeth Vines

Honorable Mention

Jaelynn Caldwell

All Academic

Aurora McKee

Boys Golf

First Team

Julian Meyers

Honorable Mention

David Bright

Cross Country- Boys

First Team

Carter Netting

Second Team

Samuel Dickhof

Lane Kloss

Mason Shaw

All Academic

Cameron Riley

Cross Country- Girls

All Academic

Claire Hill

Hello, my name is Larry Hiles, and I am honored to serve as the Athletic Director for Centerburg Local Schools. I have spent most of my adult life living in or around the Centerburg community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the students, families, coaches, and community in this new role. Athletics have always played an important part in my life, and I believe they provide an incredible opportunity to teach lessons that extend far beyond the playing field by developing commitment, discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and character. I have been involved in coaching and athletics for many years, and I look forward to working alongside our outstanding coaches as we strive to provide a positive and competitive experience for every student-athlete. I look forward to meeting many of you throughout the year.

Ohio Revised Code mandates that students are not permitted to be on their cell phones and other electronic devices during the school day unless they have teacher permission and it is being used for educational purposes. Students may come to the office and use the phone if they need to contact parents.

Centerburg has implemented the following disciplinary sequence for students who are in violation of the cell phone and electronic devices policy:

First Offense: Device is confiscated and brought to the office. Student may pick it up at the end of the day.

Second Offense: Device is confiscated and brought to the office. Student may pick it up at the end of the day. Student will receive a one hour after school detention.

Third Offense: Device is confiscated and brought to the office. Student may pick it up at the end of the day. Student will receive a two hour after Saturday School.

Fourth + Offense(s): Device is confiscated and brought to the office. Parent must pick up the phone from school. Student will receive a four hour after Saturday School.

You can sign up to receive alerts from the school with important information and other things like school closings and delays. Just click the link. Make sure you download the Centerburg app to your phone to stay up-to-date on school communications. Scan the QR Code to download the app.

Child Development students visited the Schoenbaum Family Center and toured The Ohio State University campus. Students also attended a special presentation from the Admissions Specialist at the College of Education and Human Ecology and Student Ambassadors. Along with a private tour, students learned about the purpose of the Schoenbaum Family Center and then completed formal observations of infants through pre-K classrooms.After lunch at Ohio Union, Mrs. Burns led students on a tour of The Oval, selected buildings, the Main Library, and Mirror Lake. The day wrapped up with a personalized University presentation which shared OSU's opportunities within the College of Education and Human Ecology, held at the newly renovated Campbell Hall.