March Newsletter
In case you missed it, Here’s is the link to the Jaguar Journal — Centennial High School’s monthly newsletter for families!
Spring Break
Spring break runs from Friday, March 14 – Friday, March 21. School resumes on Monday, March 24.
Centennial office hours will be as follows:
March 14: 9-2pm
March 17: Closed
March 18-21: 9-2pm
March Students of the Month
Congrats to Centennial’s March Students of the Month: Zach Krull, Briya Randolph, Jonathan Carrasco, Cate Trewet, Josephine Naert, Emmarie Becker, Samantha Bertsch, Quentin Robbins, Kaisen Fertig, and Cameron Meiners
The Jaguar Students of the Month are nominated by a staff member and exhibit the following characteristics:
- Cares first for others
- Respects the diverse natures and opinions of their peers and teachers
- Pursues excellence through hard work
- Creates a welcoming environment so every person feels valued and important
- Brings honor to themselves and their school through character and integrity
- Collaborates with peers to accomplish common goals
February Newsletter
In case you missed it, Here’s the link to the Jaguar Journal–Centennial High School’s monthly newsletter for families!
Rotary Youth Exchange Program
The Rotary Clubs of Ankeny are actively seeking one or more host families to sponsor a student at Ankeny Centennial High School during the 2025-2026 school year as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Please see the attached flyers for more information.
Salsa Cook-Off Fundraiser
The Spanish Honor Society at Ankeny Centennial High School is excited to announce the Second Annual Salsa Cook-Off! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, March 25th in the ACHS commons from 5-6:30pm to enjoy some amazing salsa! At the event you can taste delicious salsas, vote in the People’s Choice Award, and await our judges verdict! We will accept donations at the door ($5 suggested entrance donation).
Feeling confident in your salsa skills? Fill out the Salsa Registration form to enter your salsa in the competition. To secure your participation as a competitor, there is an entry fee of $10, which will contribute to the event’s overall success. Upon confirmation of your participation, we will provide further details, including event logistics and any additional information you may need. If you would like to help out the event in a different way, please consider volunteering! We have a variety of roles available and linked on the volunteer form here.
Judges will select the winning salsas to receive GREAT prizes. Hope to see you there!
Celebrating Outstanding Commitment
On Tuesday evening, during halftime of the Centennial boys basketball game, Officer Jake was honored as the 2024 Officer of the Year by the Ankeny Optimist Club. He was presented with a plaque and surrounded by fellow officers, friends, family, and an outpouring of supportive fans.
Thank you, Officer Jake, for your unwavering dedication to keeping our schools safe and for your outstanding service as a skilled police officer. We’re proud to have you in our community!
Ms. Larson Awarded the S.T.A.R. Award!
2024-25 Yearbooks and Senior Pictures
SENIORS, please send a photo to chsybk@ankenyschools.org by 2/28/25. Please read the requirements HERE.
Students Represent CHS at World Food Prize’s Global Youth Institute
Anna Bruns (junior) and Greta Lee (sophomore) are two ACHS students attending the World Food Prize’s Global Youth Institute. The 2024 Global Youth Institute kicked off with more than 175 students attending the week-long academic conference to deepen their understanding of agriculture and sustainability-related issues. Conference topics focus on youth efforts to address global food security challenges, and students have the opportunity to participate in interactive group sessions and present their research. Anna and Greta both attended the World Food Prize’s Iowa Youth Institute last spring and were selected to attend this event which is for students from all over the world.