Centennial High School

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Break. We hope your holiday is filled with gratitude and good company!

Tonight is the final superintendent search community forum. Don’t miss your chance to share your input. Join us at Stratton Academy at 6pm. See the graphic for details. Translators will be on-site.

We are pleased to share that JG Consulting will lead Community Forums for the Unit 4 Superintendent Search. Your voice matters, and we invite you to attend one of the upcoming sessions to share your input. See the graphic for dates and details.

Families of current 8th–11th-grade students are invited to attend one of our upcoming Accelerated Placement Act Informational Sessions. These sessions will help families learn how the Accelerated Placement Act impacts high school course selection and how parents and guardians can support their students in choosing the best courses to meet their college and career goals.

Two in-person sessions will be held at our high schools, followed by a virtual option:

Centennial High School: Thursday, November 6, 5:15–6:00 p.m., Centennial Library
Central High School: Thursday, November 11, 5:15–6:00 p.m., Central Library
Virtual Session: Thursday, November 13, 6:00–7:00 p.m. (Google Meet) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ZyqxR0M8TUQaYuIrIw3vLmv3Btt88q41h_I5WzeXgncxwQ/viewform

A link to the virtual session will be sent to families once they sign up.

Don't forget to fall back, Sunday, November 2, 2025. Daylight saving time will end. Set your clocks back one hour.

We hope you can join us for our annual Artisan Festival at Centennial High School on Friday, December 5th between 6 and 9 p.m.!

All Unit 4 students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch options at every school, regardless of the federal government shutdown.

We remain committed to providing nutritious meals to students whenever school is in session.

If there is an interruption in SNAP benefits, families can find local food resources through the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s map at bit.ly/FoodPantriesCC.

For help renewing income benefits, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx

AP Test sign-up deadlines are approaching. Don’t miss the opportunity to earn college credit, strengthen your college applications, and save on tuition. Contact your school’s AP coordinator for more information.

Fall Break is October 13–17, 2025! All school buildings will be closed.
Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 9–10, and there is no school on those days.

October is National Principals Month! We honor Unit 4 principals for their leadership, vision, and commitment to student success. Tag a principal who inspires you. Let’s make this month special for the leaders who make a difference every single day.

Unit 4 schools will be closed, Thursday, October 2, for Fall Holiday.

All school and administrative buildings will be closed.

Today was the start of something special! Centennial High School student-athletes visited Booker T. Washington for the first time as part of BTW’s PBIS Celebration.

About 20 Chargers joined elementary students on the playground for games, including basketball and football, as well as plenty of other fun activities. The moment the high schoolers stepped outside, BTW students’ faces lit up, and from there it was non-stop fun. From tying shoes to teaching monkey bars, playing tag, duck-duck-goose, and red light-green light, the Chargers brought incredible energy and kindness.

This was the first of many monthly visits, and we’re excited to see the positive relationships grow between Centennial and BTW students.

Centennial High School’s new Forensics class had a special guest last week. Nate Epling, Crime Scene Investigator with the Champaign Police Department, visited to share the steps he takes during investigations and provide insight into careers in the field. Thank you to Ms. Bowers and Ms. Amos for coordinating this engaging learning opportunity for our students!

Unit 4 Schools honors Hispanic Heritage Month.

Unit 4 Schools will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. All administrative buildings and school campuses will be closed.

Important Reminder for Unit 4 Families: Physical & immunization records are now due! Students whose records have not been submitted will NOT be allowed to attend school starting Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Please submit documentation to: u4healthrecords@u4sd.org

Visit champaignschools.org/page/health-services#Flyers for more information.

Let’s keep our games safe, fun, and full of school spirit this school year. Before you head out to cheer on the team, take a moment to read our Gameday Expectations. From clear bags to sportsmanship, it’s all about ensuring everyone has the best possible experience.

Calling all Chargers! Help us clap in the new school year next week!
Centennial's Annual Clap In, Wednesday, August 13, 7:30 am.