Central High School

We want to thank all of our students and families for a positive and successful start to the school year! Your energy, enthusiasm, and support have helped set the tone for a great year ahead at Central High School.

As we move into Homecoming Week, we’re excited to celebrate our Knight pride together. We hope to see everyone at the Homecoming football game on Friday night—let’s fill the stands with black and gold!

A quick reminder: attendance matters. Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and stay connected. Our goal is for every student to attend school every day. If a student is having difficulty coming to school, we want to help. Our community specialists, social workers, and school counselors are here to support, so please contact the school if a student is experiencing social, emotional, or other barriers to attendance.

In this newsletter, you’ll also find information about how parents can serve as Parent Ambassadors and how students and families can join our School Improvement Team—two wonderful ways to get involved and make a difference in our school community. As always, if you have a question, comment, or concern, please contact the school.

Once a Knight, Always a Knight! 🖤💛

Kind regards,

Gail DeCecco, Principal

Gail.DeCecco@ppsd.org

401-456-9111

A huge thank you to our incredible students for organizing and running a successful blood drive! Thanks to their hard work and dedication, 32 pints of blood were donated—surpassing our goal of 28 pints. Each pint has the potential to save up to three lives, making this achievement truly life-changing. We are so proud of our Student Council and JROTC for leading this important effort and demonstrating what it means to be a Knight—committed, compassionate, and community-minded.

Once a Knight, Always a Knight!

The FACE Office is reintroducing the Parent Ambassador Program to strengthen school–family connections and uplift parent voices. Each school is asked to refer one Parent Ambassador, who will receive training, support, and a $1,500 stipend for their service. Referrals must be completed by Thursday, October 9.

Parent Ambassador Role & Commitment

Parent Ambassadors commit 5–10 hours per week to:

• Represent the school at events (open houses, parent nights, fundraisers)
• Partner with PTO/PAC and staff on family engagement
• Support families with enrollment and transitions
• Participate in professional development, community events, and district conversations
• Share school highlights and updates with families and the community

We invite students and parents to join Central High School’s School Improvement Team (SIT)—a collaborative group dedicated to strengthening our school community and ensuring success for every Knight. The SIT helps guide our goals in academics, attendance, and family engagement, providing valuable input on how we can continue to grow and improve. If you’re interested in joining, please complete the form below, Your voice matters—together, we can make a difference!

Central Cares is our mission to help our students and families. One way we do that is by running a food pantry at Central. Students and families may access the food pantry on school days by contacting the main office and asking for Ms. Hernandez or Ms. Walker.

Please login to your Skyward account to review your progress report. As you review your Skyward account, notice where you are doing well and where you can improve. Communicate with your teachers and ask for help as needed.

We will have a pep rally on Friday afternoon. Everyone is encouraged to join the fun by participating in the competitions. Sign-ups will be in the cafeteria during lunch.

Some students find the pep rally too loud. If you would rather not attend the pep rally, please complete the Pep Rally Opt-Out Form below.

Come support our Central Football team on Friday, October 10th at 7pm. The homecoming game is being played at Classical's Stadium.

The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 11th from 6:30-9:30 pm. The dance is open to Central High School students only-no guests. Tickets are $10, which includes refreshments and a live DJ. Tickets are on sale in the cafeteria.

Monday, October 20th is picture day. There is no cost to get your picture taken. You will also be able to get your school ID if you get your picture taken. If you would like to order pictures, follow this link.

All students will take College Board assessments on Wednesday, October 22nd. Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9. Sophomores will take the PSAT 10. Juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). Seniors will take the SAT. It's important to note that juniors are taking an assessment that can qualify them for scholarships. Seniors are taking the SAT as a opportunity to improve their SAT scores from the spring assessment. Seniors will use their highest scores on their college applications.

On Thursday, October 23rd, the Class of 2028 will go to the Providence Performing Arts Center to see SIX, the Musical. There is no cost to students, but completed field trip forms must be submitted to English teachers by October 10th.