We are collecting boxtops for eduction coupons to earn extra money for our schools.  You can make a difference for your school every time your shop for groceries! Just clip the Box Tops coupons from hundreds of your favorite products and send them to your child’s school. Click here to see a list of products that have the coupons.

CMS PTO is collecting reward points from various Coke products.  You can save the rewards from 20 oz. drinks, 2 liter drinks, 12 packs, and 24 packs of water, or any specially marked packages.  These rewards points can be redeemed for selected items for our school.  You can send these lids or reward codes to school.

The CPS Parents Club is made up of parent volunteers that work along side the CPS faculty and staff on special projects that make CPS such a great place for our students and teachers. There are many ways each parent can be involved to help.

The Membership Form is below.

Woodlawn jumped out to a 14-0 halftime lead at Wildcat Stadium last night, but Central roared back with 30 of thier own in the second half.  The win moves Central to 5-0.  The CHS band also played well, shutting out their opponents in a convincing victory, moving to 5-0 as well.

David Vest had an outstaning night on defense, racking up 8 tackles, (6 assists and 2 tackles for losses), and causing a fumble to kill a Woodlawn drive late in the game.  Josh Johns came up with a key interception in the third quater which led to a Central touchdown and sparked the second half comeback.

Nick Giglio and QB Will Briscoe combined for 33 carries and 156 yards on the ground while Briscoe was 15 for 28 for 196 yards passing, with a TD pass to his brother Wes Briscoe, and two interceptions.  Click on the links below for all of the game and season stats.

GAME STATS

SEASON STATS

Remember CentralSpeaks.com carries the CHS Football audio webcast LIVE every Friday Night at 7:00 PM.  Go to the front page of the site and click on the media player in the upper right corner.  The broadcast is compliments of Jon Fine Sports.

The CHS Wildcat Spirit Organization is making plans for the first ever CHS BAND ALUMNI NIGHT! Make plans to join the “CHS BAND OF CLASS” Past Present & Future. The event will include the sights & sounds of Central’s very own Marching Bands, Kittens, Silks, & Twirlers. We are currently in the process of locating CHS Band Alumni. If you ever participated in any of these groups and are interested in participating in the event, please visit www.chswildcatspirit.org for the registration form.  Registration ends October 17, 2008.

CHS Alumni Band Night will be held on Friday night October 24, 2008 in Wildcat Stadium. The plans will include recognition on the field, the chance (if you liked to participate and have your own instrument) to JAM with the band during the game and a small registration fee of $20 (which will include a t-shirt, ticket to the CHS vs Scotlandville game and a souvenir drink cup).

Just a quick reminder from your PTO board members.
 
The next PTO meeting will be held on:
 
        Date  – Tuesday, October 14, 2008
        Time  -  6:30pm
        Place  -  Central High Theater
        Topic -  Preparing your student for life after high school
 
 
Refreshments to follow.  You are welcome to bring a snack to share.
 
We look forward to seeing everybody!
 
Cindy Chambers
Gail Holmes

The Central Branch Library will be hosting educational classes for adults. The first is an Introduction to Microsoft Word this Thursday, October 9th from 10:00 AM to 11:00. Participants will learn how to format page margins, change fonts, insert graphics, create bulleted lists, spell check, and justify text. The class is offered on a first- come, first- served basis. No materials are needed unless participants want copies of files they create during class, in which case they should bring a 3 1/2″ floppy disk. For more information on this class, call 262-2650.

The second class will be offered on Wednesday, October 22nd at 10:30 AM. The class is called “Researching Your Military Men and Women,” and it will focus on basic search strategies, resources, and tools to help locate military service records. Resources on women’s roles during military conflict are also available. Those who are interested must register ahead of time, and they may call 262-2640 with any questions.

These classes are free to the public, and members of the community are encouraged to come take part in these educational opportunities.