CHS Weekly Update

This week & Upcoming Events

Oct 25 - Fall Play "Peter and The Starcatcher" @ 7:00 PM, CHS Auditorium
Oct 26 - Fall Play "Peter and The Starcatcher" @ 2:00 PM (Matinee), CHS Auditorium
Oct. 30th - CHS Trunk or Treat @ 5:30-6:00 PM, Tennis Courts parking area
Oct. 30th - Cross Country @ NWOC Championship Meet
Oct. 31st - Nov. 1st - Fall Play "Peter and The Starcatcher" @ 7:00 PM, CHS Auditorium
Oct. 28th - Boys Soccer & Volleyball Senior Nights
Nov. 1st - Volleyball State Playoffs TBD
Nov. 4th - Boys Soccer State Playoffs TBD
Nov. 11th - No School - Veterans Day
Nov. 13th - Eagle Expo/Seniors Presentations @ 5:30-7:00 PM
Nov. 17th - Start of Winter Sports Tryouts
Nov. 25th - End of Trimester 1
Nov. 26th - No School - Winter Trimester Prep/Fall Report Card Prep
Nov. 27 - 28th - No School - Thanksgiving
Dec. 1st- Start of Trimester 2

View the school year calendar (available in multiple languages): 2025-2026 Academic Calendars

View All CHS Athletics at https://chseaglesathletics.org/

Fall Wrap-Up & Upcoming Events

CHS Performing Arts: Congratulations to our CHS Theatre Program on an outstanding opening of Peter & the Starcatcher!

If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss your chance to experience our students’ incredible performances.

Fall Sports: As we close out the final week of the 2025 Fall Sports season, we want to congratulate all our CHS student-athletes, coaches, staff, parents, families, and community members for making it a great season. Thank you for your ongoing support of Centennial athletics and for showing what Eagle Pride is all about!

Fall Sports Senior Nights

There’s a lot happening this week as we wrap up the regular season:

Tuesday, October 28: Volleyball & Boys Soccer Senior Night
Thursday, October 30: Football, Dance, and Cheer Senior Night
Thursday, October 30: Cross Country competes at the NWOC District Meet at Blue Lake Park

Come out and cheer on our Eagles one more time this fall!

Together as a CHS Community: As we close out the week, I want to acknowledge that many events happening in our community and around the world may bring feelings of uncertainty, stress, or strong emotions for our students and for us. Please know that at Centennial High School, we are committed to fostering safe, caring spaces where every student feels supported and connected.

If a student would like to talk or needs support, our CHS Counseling Department is here to help. You can find contact information on the CHS website at chs.csd28j.org/counseling. Our counselors can also connect students and families with additional community resources and partners.

Please do not hesitate to reach out—support is always available.

CHS Counseling Department (Click Here)

Winter Sports Season Begins November 17

Tryouts for Winter Sports begin Monday, November 17.
Sports offered include:

Boys & Girls Basketball
Boys & Girls Wrestling
Boys & Girls Swimming

It’s a great time to get involved, meet new friends, and represent CHS!
Make sure you have a current athletic physical on file and that all athletic paperwork is completed before tryouts begin.

Reminder. Friday, October 31, is a regular school day. Please follow the CHS Dress Code and CSD Dress Code as you would on any other day. If you have any questions, please reach out to an administrator.

CHS Dress Code (Click Here)

Remember, "Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle" at CHS!

CHS Administration

Marin Miller - CHS Principal - marin_miller@csd28j.org

Carl Reinhold - CHS Assistant Principal - carl_reinhold@csd28j.org

Susannah Malarkey - CHS Assistant Principal - susannah_malarkey@csd28j.org

Daunte Gouge - CHS Assistant Principal/CSD Athletic Director - daunte_gouge@csd28j.org

Megan Christopher - CHS Dean of Students - megan_christopher@csd28j.org

Athletes getting it done in the Classroom

Congratulations to the Following fall Sports Teams having 3.0 Team GPAs or Higher

Girls Cross Country 3.56

Boys Cross Country 3.52

Volleyball 3.44

Girls Soccer 3.18

(Cheer Team and Dance Team are calculated as Winter Sports for the OSAA Team GPA)

Officials Appreciation Month Continues

Centennial High School, along with all NW Oregon Conference schools, is proud to recognize and celebrate the dedication of our athletic officials throughout the month of October.

Officials play a vital role in high school athletics—ensuring fairness, sportsmanship, and integrity in every contest. We are grateful for their commitment, professionalism, and the countless hours they dedicate to supporting our student-athletes and school communities.

Please join us in showing appreciation for our officials this month. A simple “thank you” at a game goes a long way!

Kylah Davis

Josue Evangelista

Camila Serrano Avilia

Brianna Chrest

Easton Hopkins

Emily Gonzalez

Justin Shellito

Boys Soccer Ties 1 - 1 @ La Salle Prep

The first battle to win the crown took place at La Salle High School on Tuesday night. La Salle came out hot and put us under a lot of pressure. The boys bent but did not break. We began to grow into the game and got control of the midfield. It became a back-and-forth game through the first half. Both teams had good looks at the goal but couldn't find the net. We went into halftime 0-0. Until Max Urasaki broke the tie with a header off a corner, assisted by Issac Gonazales, La Salle would find the net 8 minutes later to even the game back at 1-1. From there, it became a back-and-forth game. It looked like La Salle might get its second goal from a very gratuitous penalty kick. But our Superman Luke Young stopped them in their tracks by making an amazing save, keeping the game even at 1-1. A hard-fought battle by both teams, and at the final whistle, both teams took 1 point away. Players of the match: Jovanny Gatica shut down La Salle's top senior forward playing right back, and Lucas Young made many, many saves that kept us in the game.

Jovanny Gatica

Lucas Young

Big Win vs Canby

The Eagles again went the distance on the road, this time at Canby, battling through five sets before securing the 3-2 match win, with a 5th match final score of 15-7.

The Eagles will try to keep the momentum rolling vs. Hillsboro on Thursday, then head into the final match before the postseason vs. Wilsonville.

Volleyball vs Hillsboro 3-0

Centennial Volleyball turned in a dominant performance Tuesday night, defeating Hillsboro in straight sets — 25-14, 25-15, 25-15. The Eagles came out strong from the opening serve, setting the tone with energy, communication, and crisp execution on both offense and defense.

Behind a balanced attack and solid serving, Centennial controlled the pace throughout the match. The team’s consistent play at the net and smart ball movement helped them maintain momentum and close out each set with confidence.

The sweep marks another strong showing for the Eagles as they continue to build toward postseason play.

Friday Night Lights – Eagle Pride on Display!

Friday night was another great evening under the lights as our Centennial Eagles took on the Hood River Eagles, one of the top teams in our league. Although our Eagles did not come out on top, they played with heart and determination and finished strong with a great score late in the game. We were also proud to recognize our Centennial Youth Football players and Cheer teams during halftime. It was a fun night full of community spirit, teamwork, and Eagle Pride—thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our teams!

Prepares for Conference

Centennial’s runners will be working hard this week as take a week off competition prior to the NWOC Championship meet next Thursday at Blue Lake

Girls Soccer Senior Night vs La Salle

Eagles Girls Soccer hosted 9th-ranked La Salle, holding the Falcons scoreless for the first 70 minutes in a gritty defensive battle at Centennial.

The Girls had inspired play as they celebrated 11 Seniors

Hi-C's Dance Team @ NWOC Showcase

The Centennial Hi-C’s Dance Team put on a strong performance at the NWOC Dance Showcase, proudly representing the Eagles with spirit and skill.

The event brought together talented programs from across the Northwest Oregon Conference, highlighting the dedication and artistry of student dancers.

Junior Lordina Ashmoah earned top honors, being named to the All-NWOC Dance Team—a recognition reserved for the most outstanding performers in the conference.

In addition, Freshman Kylie Soto and Freshman Mrijani Tamrakar showcased their focus and precision, both finishing in the Top 5 of the Novice Drill Down competition.

Congratulations to Coach and the entire Hi-C’s team for an incredible showing at this year’s NWOC Showcase!

Jr. Lordina Ashmoah

Fr. Grader Mrijani Tamrakar

Fr. Kylie Soto

CHS Next Two Weeks Sports Schedule (Click Here)

Check out October's CHS College and Career Center News Newsletter

October's CHS College and Career Center News Newsletter (Click here)

Message from CHS Counselors

The deadline for requesting schedule changes for trimester 2 is November 14th. Google change form will be available in the next newsletter. No changes will be made after the deadline.

Regular attendance is very important!

Enrollment of our high school (both in person and virtual) is currently 1769 students, we have a 86.2 % attendance rate and 55% of our students are attending 90% or more of school days.

Chronic absenteeism is when a student misses at least 10% of school days in a year for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences and suspensions. Chronic absenteeism significantly jeopardizes graduation by causing students to miss instruction, fall behind in coursework, and be less likely to graduate on time.

Chronic absenteeism can have negative impacts on academics, as well as building habits for students that can create many challenges to success as adults.

Here is more information on the importance of attendance in secondary school:

Family Handout (English)

Family Handouts in Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

Care & Connection Website Resources (Click Here)

Show your school spirit and watch the CHS Fall Play, "Peter and the Starcatcher" Performances on October 31st, and November 1st at 7 PM and on October 26th at 2 PM in the CHS Auditorium. (See Flier Below)

CHS Fall Play Flyer (Click Here)

Trunk or Treat – Sign Up Now! Join the fun at our Trunk or Treat Competition on Thursday, October 30, from 5:30–6:00 PM before the football game. Want to participate? Pick up a sign-up form from Mr. Self in Room 176. Completed forms are due back to him by October 15. Bring your creativity, decorate a trunk, and help make this a festive evening for our CHS community!

Eagle Expo Flyer (Click Here)

The Senior All Night Party (SANP) Committee is an independent parent-led group that plans and organizes the all-night graduation celebration for Centennial High School seniors. This event gives our graduates a fun and safe way to celebrate together after commencement—and they could use your support! If you would like to volunteer or contribute, please email centennialhighschoolsanp@gmail.com

Al’s Garden Center Poinsettia Sale – Beautiful locally grown poinsettias are available for $18 each. Vouchers can be redeemed at any Al’s Garden Center location from November 19–December 8

Al’s Garden Center Poinsettia Sale (Click Here)

Bottle & Can Collection – Drop off your cans and bottles on the first Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., in front of the school’s main entrance. Just bring your bagged recyclables—no blue bags or stickers needed! The next collection is Saturday, November 1

Bottle & Can Collection (Click Here)

Senior Yard Signs – Show your Eagle pride! Senior yard signs are available for $30 each. Just email centennialhighschoolsanp@gmail.com

Senior Yard Signs Email (Click Here)

All proceeds go directly toward making the Class of 2026 Senior All Night Party an unforgettable celebration. For questions, to volunteer, or to purchase poinsettia vouchers or yard signs, contact: centennialhighschoolsanp@gmail.com

Centennial families—did you know there are many adult classes offered through SUN at CHS? These programs provide great opportunities for learning and connection. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Anthony Zafra, SUN Coordinator, at 503-762-6153 or anthony.zafra@mfs.email

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Zumba Classes

Zumba Dance Class Flyer (Click Here)

CHS/SUN English Classes for Adults

English Classes for Adults Flyer (Click Here)

CHS/SUN Latino Parent Group

Latino Parent Group Flyer in Spanish (Click Here)

The Fall SUN session is already underway (Sept. 29 – Dec. 11), but it’s not too late to join!

Check-In: Students sign in at the cafeteria.
What’s Provided: Snack and transportation home.
Registration: A completed SUN form is required (available in the main office or SUN office, Room 145).

Questions? Contact Anthony Zafra, SUN Coordinator, at 503-762-6153 or anthony.zafra@mfs.email.