CCHS Community Weekly Update 26-27

Central Cambria School District has once again been recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) for the 2025–26 school year! This marks an incredible five consecutive years receiving this recognition.

This honor celebrates Central Cambria’s commitment to providing students with high-quality visual arts education and recognizing the important role the arts play in fostering creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and self-expression.

And we have even more to celebrate! Central Cambria is one of only a few districts in Pennsylvania recognized by both the PAEA for Outstanding Visual Arts Community and the NAMM Foundation as a Best Community for Music Education—a distinction we have earned for an impressive 12 consecutive years.

❤️🖤 Congratulations and thank you to our outstanding arts educators, students, and families for helping make Central Cambria a community where the arts continue to inspire and thrive!

The countdown is on! Get ready to dress to impress for the CCHS Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 3!

Tickets go on sale Monday (9/20) during lunch.
• $10 per ticket
• $15 per couple

Planning to bring a guest who does not attend CCHS? Guest forms will be available when you purchase your tickets.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM
📍 Central Cambria High School

Juniors and Seniors -

Please see the attachment for information for the Fall Conemaugh Career Day, scheduled to take place at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday, September 30th:

• This is an excellent opportunity for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field
• Transportation is NOT provided for this opportunity; please make sure that you have alternative transportation arrangements
• The guidance office will provide the required letter of recommendation
• Personal statement addressing reasons for choosing this career path and specific area of interest is required as part of the application packet
• Packets are due back to the Guidance Office by Thursday, September 24th, no exceptions.
• Students who have previously attended Conemaugh Career Day are not permitted to attend a second time

Juniors and Seniors:

Conemaugh School of Nursing & Allied Health is inviting prospective students and their families to attend an upcoming Open House on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Education Building, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, 1086 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA. The event will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about healthcare education programs, admissions requirements, and career opportunities in the healthcare field.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Calling all student writers and speakers! The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 2026–27 Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarship competitions. This year’s theme for both programs is “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”

Patriot’s Pen is open to students in grades 6–8 and is a 300–400 word written essay competition. The national first-place winner receives a $5,000 award, with additional awards available at the local, district, and state levels.

Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9–12 and challenges students to write and record a 3–5 minute audio essay. The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship, with additional scholarships awarded at various levels.

Entry Deadline: October 31, 2026
Students must submit their completed entry to a participating local VFW Post by the deadline.

Calling all CCHS student filmmakers! Students in grades 9–12 are invited to participate in the Third Circuit’s annual Student Video Contest, which challenges students to explore and share their thoughts on “The Importance of American Democracy.”

This is a great opportunity for students to combine civics, creativity, communication, and technology to create an original video that addresses the contest theme. Students are encouraged to use their creativity to inform, engage, and inspire others through their work.

📹 Who: High school students in grades 9–12
🎬 What: Create a video addressing The Importance of American Democracy
🏛️ Sponsor: United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Students interested in participating should review the official contest rules and submission requirements before creating their videos. Contest details, including the deadline, video specifications, and submission information, are available in the contest materials.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to have their voices heard while demonstrating their creativity and understanding of an important civic topic!

Hello CCHS Families:

Please read the following Dual Enrollment information very carefully:

The linked handout provides all of the options for dual enrollment credit at Central Cambria through our partner institutions (Penn Highlands Community College, Mount Aloysius College and Saint Francis University). Please use this handout as a reference when determining your dual enrollment options; it will also be helpful when completing the dual enrollment applications:

CCHS Dual Enrollment 26-27

Please see information below pertaining to each individual partner institution's application process, cost per credit, and deadlines:

Penn Highlands Community College

Students can apply and register for Fall and Full Year courses through Friday, October 2, 2026. Please be aware that the ACE application does close on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. No applications will be permitted after the deadline. The cost per credit is $73.
View this link for information on applying and registering for ACE credits through Penn Highlands.

Please refer to the following Penn Highlands guidelines regarding placement testing for certain courses:

Placement Test Waivers

We are continuing an expanded waiver procedure for the 2026/2027 school year. Students in the ACE program will be permitted to enroll into college level math and ENG110 English Composition 1 courses without a placement exam based on school district/teacher recommendation. Students will automatically be cleared to register for ENG110 English Composition 1 (AP Language & Composition at Central Cambria) and all math courses up to, and including, MAT145 College Algebra (Concepts of Algebra II at Central Cambria). For courses above MAT145 College Algebra (i.e. MAT170 Precalculus [Pre-Calc/Trig at Central Cambria], MAT210 Calculus [AP Calc AB at Central Cambria], or MAT220 Calculus II [AP Calc BC at Central Cambria]), students will complete a paper registration form to enroll.

*Paper registration forms for the above indicated courses are available in the Guidance Office*

Mount Aloysius College

The Application and Registration for Mount Aloysius College in High School courses is now open.
Here are a few things to remember:
1. Students and families can check out our website to review the registration process.
2. The cost per credit is $74.
3. The Application Submission Process ends on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. (Only NEW students need to apply. Students who participated in the 2025-2026 school year and received a login may simply login to register their courses).
4.The Registration Process will end on Friday, October 9, 2026 in which students need to be registered for their courses.
5. All payments will be due by Friday, October 30, 2026.

Saint Francis University

The Application for SFU’s College in High School program is now open.
Here are a few reminders:
1. Students can review the website to register for courses or for more information on the process.
2. The cost per credit is $65.
3. The deadline to submit your application is Monday, October 12th, 2026.
4. Payments are due at time of registration.

*Please note that the Central Cambria High School Guidance Office DOES NOT have records of the courses that you have dual enrolled. Course transactions occur directly between the student and dual enrollment partnering institutions (PHCC, MAC and SFU). Transcripts of dual enrolled courses may be obtained by requesting them directly from the institution:
SFU - https://www.francis.edu/request-a-transcript
MAC - https://www.mtaloy.edu/academics/registrar/request-a-transcript/
PHCC - https://www.pennhighlands.edu/admissions/registration/request-transcript/
*The Central Cambria High School Guidance Office is not able to advise you as to which partner you should dual enroll a particular course through OR if dual enrollment makes sense for your own situation. Students may be able to access credit equivalencies by researching their future higher education institutions.*

*Central Cambria is hosting a CCHS DUAL ENROLLMENT NIGHT on Wednesday, September 23rd from 6pm until 7:30pm in order to assist students and families in better understanding the Dual Enrollment options and processes.*

Please contact the guidance office with any additional questions or concerns.

Mrs. Gironda, Mr. Westrick and Mr. Wilson

2026-2027 Dual Enrolled Courses

PHCC Dual Enrollment Flyer 2026

MAC College in High School 26-27

SFU Dual Enrollment Instructions 2026-27

Kwik Fill in Mundy's Corner is looking to hire a few individuals to work part time.

If you are interested, please complete the online application here:

https://www.kwikfill.com/careers

*Applicants MUST be 18 years of age.*

If you do apply, please let Mrs. Gironda know and she will alert a manager to look for your application.

Central Cambria families can use SchoolCafé to manage many important cafeteria services in one convenient location. Through SchoolCafé, parents and guardians can:

• Make payments and set up automatic payments
• Set purchase restrictions
• Receive low-balance alerts
• Submit meal applications
• View letters, purchases, and cafeteria menus

For assistance, please contact Metz Dining Services – Central Cambria School District at 814-472-8860.

Our Food Service Director, Kerry Dubois, can also be reached at extension 2018.

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! ❤️🖤

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.

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the castles, history, culture, and beautiful landscapes of the British Isles? CCHS students will have the opportunity to travel to Ireland, Scotland, and England in 2028!

An upcoming parent/student informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22, where families can learn more about the trip, including the itinerary, travel details, costs, and how to sign up.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or this would be your first international adventure, this is a great opportunity to experience history and culture beyond the classroom while making memories with your CCHS classmates!

Parent/Student Information Meeting: Tuesday, September 22
CCHS — A107
6:00 - 7:00 pm

Students and families who are interested are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more.

Interested in leadership, service, forensic science, or learning more about how the FBI works? The FBI Pittsburgh Division’s Teen Academy offers rising high school juniors and seniors a free, one-day, hands-on experience exploring the world of federal law enforcement.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff while participating in activities focused on fitness, forensic science, online safety, violence prevention, and more.

Students do not need to be interested in a career in law enforcement to apply. The program is a great opportunity for students who are curious, motivated, and interested in developing leadership skills and learning how the FBI serves communities.

Fall 2026 Teen Academy Dates:
• September 22 — FBI CJIS, Clarksburg, WV
• September 30 — Pittsburgh, PA

Applications, deadlines, and additional information are available through the FBI Pittsburgh Community Outreach webpage.

FBI Teen Academy Applications & Information

Want to see what the experience is like? Check out the FBI Teen Academy video.

Students interested in applying should review the application carefully, as submission deadlines vary by location.

Calling All Student Sports Communicators!

Do you have a passion for sports broadcasting, photography, journalism, social media, podcasting, or multimedia? Here’s an exciting opportunity for CCHS students to have their work recognized at the state level!

Point Park University’s School of Communication, in partnership with the family of legendary Pittsburgh sports broadcaster Myron Cope and the PIAA, is accepting entries for the Myron Cope High School Athletic Communication Awards.

Pennsylvania high school students can submit work in a variety of categories, including live sports broadcasting, play-by-play announcing, sports photography, sports journalism, social media, websites, podcasts, and yearbook coverage.

Awards include:
• Best High School Broadcast of Live Sports
• Best Sports Photography
• Best Sports Social Media Account
• Play-by-Play Announcer of the Year
• Sports Broadcaster of the Year
• Sports Multimedia Journalist of the Year
• Sports Podcaster of the Year
• Sports Newspaper & Yearbook Journalist of the Year
• And more!

Submission Deadline: February 2, 2027

There’s an added incentive for students considering Point Park University: students who win a Myron Cope High School Athletic Communication Award are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship if they attend Point Park University.

Whether you’re behind the camera, behind the microphone, writing the story, managing social media, or producing the broadcast, this is a chance to showcase your work and your voice! Students interested in participating should see the CCHS Media/Communications staff for more information and submission details.

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

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!