Nov. 28, 2018
Noon Optimist Youth Appreciation Awards
Centerville Noon Optimist recently recognized three Centerville High School students with the Youth Appreciation Award. Seniors Maddie Round, Emily Whitehead and Rachel Whitehead were honored for their leadership, service and involvement in high school and community activities.
DISTRICT NEWS & EVENTS
Board of Education holds November meeting
The Centerville Board of Education held its regular meeting on Nov. 26 at Centerville High School. A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of 13 members of the district's Transportation staff who participated in the School Bus Driver Safety Road-E-O. CHS Principal John Carroll recognized junior Ali FitzHarris for designing a flyer to remind students how to access the Safety Helpline.
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Alternative Strings to perform Friday
The Alternative Strings will perform a mix of jazz, Celtic, bluegrass and holiday tunes on the main campus of the Miami Valley Hospital from 7-8 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 30 inside the main entrance next to the gift shop. Every holiday season, this group gives back to our community by sharing music with others throughout the Miami Valley. Admission is free and open to the public!
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Centerville Dance Program performance
The Centerville Dance Program will present its first semester dance concert, "With Courage and Spirit," at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, and the concert will include performances by the Coed Varsity Dance Team, Centerville Dance Company, Level 1 and 3 dance classes. This evening of dance will be sure to empower others to be more courageous!
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CHS students aim for jobs, internships in manufacturing industry
Fourteen Centerville High School seniors stood at individual tables last week with a mix of nerves and confidence as they waited to talk with representatives from the manufacturing industry. Prepared with resumes and portfolios, the students were participating in a "reverse" job fair as they look toward continuing their education outside the classroom.
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Watts students work on 'mindfulness'
Just after the bell rings on Monday mornings at Watts Middle School, the voice of school psychologist Dr. Christy Sorrell can be heard in classrooms around the building as she shares lessons about mindfulness. But what does that mean and how could it have an impact on hundreds of sixth, seventh and eighth graders?
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Dottie Yeck Good Life Award winners
Six Centerville students received awards in the Washington-Centerville Public Library Dottie Yeck Good Life Award Writing Contest from nearly 1,000 essays submitted by middle and high school students from 26 area schools! Congratulations to the following students:
- Kayla Hughes, Centerville High School, First Place
- Emma Heffner, Tower Heights Middle School, Second Place
- Lindsay Burger, Centerville High School, Award of Distinction
- Lexi Libey, Centerville High School, Honorable Mention
- Shreaya Madireddy, Centerville High School, Honorable Mention
- Mara Reynolds, Centerville High School, Honorable Mention
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Get to know ... Ellie Ellis
Throughout the year, we'll be introducing some of the great teachers, administrators, staff members, students and volunteers in our district. Today, let's get to know … Ellie Ellis, Math Teacher at Centerville High School.
Mark Your Calendar
Alternative Strings Performance
Friday, Nov. 30 - 7-8 p.m.
Miami Valley Hospital Main Campus
Holiday Blood Drive
Monday, Dec. 3 - 3:30-7:30 p.m.
CHS East Unit Commons
Click here to schedule a time to donate
Centerville Dance Program Concert
Monday, Dec. 3 - 7:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center
CHS Orchestra Holiday Strings
Monday, Dec. 10 & Wednesday, Dec. 12 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Woodbourne Library
Watts Sixth Grade Chorus Holiday Sing-a-long
Wednesday, Dec. 12 - 10 a.m.-noon
Woodbourne Library
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, Dec, 17 - 7 p.m.
CHS South Unit Commons
End of Second Quarter
Friday, Dec. 21
NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Saturday, Dec. 22-Sunday, Jan. 6
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 21
Board of Education Work Session
Tuesday, Jan. 22 - 6:30 p.m.
School of Possibilities
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, Jan. 28 - 7 p.m.
CHS South Unit Commons
Early Dismissal for CHS
Friday, Feb. 8 - 11:10 a.m.
NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-service & Presidents Day
Friday, Feb. 15-Monday, Feb. 18
SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS
Christmas Movies in CHS Central Theatre - Dec. 9
This season, Sunday afternoons aren't just for watching football or catching up on homework. They're also for grabbing family or friends and heading to the CHS Central Theater for a Christmas movie double-feature! Join us on Sunday, Dec. 9 and snuggle up with your favorite blanket and a pillow. "Elf" will start at 1 p.m. and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" will start at 3 p.m. The cost is $5/person for one movie, $7/person for both movies, children under 10 are free. Proceeds support the CHS After Prom committee. Questions? Email afterpromchs@gmail.com
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Baseball Holiday Raffle
The Centerville Baseball Program is selling Holiday Raffle tickets at $10 each with the goal of raising money for their spring trip. The winner will be selected Dec. 14 at halftime of the home Varsity Basketball Game and will receive a $5,000 prize. Questions: jason.whited@centerville.k12.oh.us
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Fazoli's Takeover - Dec. 11
Please join the Tower Heights Middle School community at Fazoli's at 6110 Wilmington Pike on Dec. 11. You can get lunch or dinner anytime between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and 20% of your bill will go to Tower Heights. When you order please tell the staff you are supporting the "GroupRaise" event for Tower Heights Middle School. Thank you for your support! Contact Erin O'Brien at (937) 823-1535 if you have any questions.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Volunteers needed for PVN Frosty Shop - Dec. 8
PVN's Frosty Shop is on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. We need middle and high school students to help our kids shop! Please contact Gretchen Lee at pvnvolunteer@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer. Thank you!
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Winter Wonderland - Dec. 8
[Grades PreK-5] The community is invited to enjoy Hope Church's 8th annual Winter Wonderland with food, fun, games, crafts and Santa. This free event is open to all. Come for breakfast and stay for the fun. Bring your camera to get a picture with Santa. Click here to view Facebook event page.
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Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker Ballet - Dec. 14-23
[All ages] Dayton's biggest and brightest holiday tradition - The Nutcracker. Dayton Philharmonic and Dayton Ballet. Dec. 14-Dec. 23. Student prices from $18–$61. Seniors, Active-Duty and Retired Military and Educators receive a $2 discount.
SPORTS
Winter Youth Sports Leagues!
[All ages] Volleyball, basketball and blastball -- oh my! The Washington Township Rec Center has sports leagues for kids of all ages. Stay active this winter and register today!
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[All ages] Youth leagues at Poelking Lanes South are starting soon! 10-week sessions with certified coaches begin on Dec. 1. See flyer or call 435-3855 for more information.
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[Grades 1-8] CHS Varsity Coach Kaitie Harrison and staff will host the 11th Annual Centerville Softball Camp on Dec. 27-28 in the CHS Back Gym. Open to all girls in first through eighth grade. No experience required.
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