This program is open to Centennial Middle School students only. Athletes will compete against other schools in our conference in various running, jumping, and throwing events. Practice begins March 30 for 6th graders and April 1 for all athletes. The season ends the week of May 18. Please watch your email/texts if we are having inclement weather, we will also make announcements in school to update the practice status. Meets: There will be one or two meets each week. Meets will be with other schools in our conference. Meet dates will be announced as soon as we receive that information. Athletes will receive a uniform shirt, but will need to provide their own shorts and shoes. A team t-shirt is included. Parents will be asked to volunteer at one home meet. Transportation is provided to and from meet sites for athletes. Athletes will need to arrange transportation home from the middle school following the meets. Sports Physicals: Sports physicals are not required for 6th grade students. They are highly recommended but not required for 7-8th grade students. Physicals are good for three years unless restrictions exist. There will be after-school activity buses available leaving at 4:45 pm and after-school supervision until 6 pm if needed. Fees are non-refundable after April 8.

Learn skills to be more comfortable home alone. Discover personal strengths and challenges as they relate to being unsupervised. We’ll focus on awareness of your surroundings both in and outside the house. Prepare for potential emergency situations for yourself and others who may be in your care. Basic First Aid will be covered. Discussions and demonstrations provide an overview on topics like: cooking, emergency preparation and plans, weather emergencies (what to have on hand and what to be aware of), hazardous materials and their storage, strangers, spending time with friends, etc. Bring a snack with beverage. Cost is $45. If you have an interest in taking this course, please add participant to the waitlist to receive additional communications once specifics are known. Class will run sometime between December and April.

Learn skills to be a confident babysitter. Prepare for potential emergency situations with an overview of choking and basic first aid specific to infants and children. Discover personal strengths and challenges as they relate to caring for children. Discussions and demonstrations provide an overview on how to interact positively with children, manage challenging behaviors, prepare meals and snacks, diaper and bottle feeding. Bring a lunch with beverage and a doll. Cost $78, price includes bag and manual. If you have an interest in taking this course, please add participant to the waitlist to receive additional communications once specifics are known. Class will run sometime between December and April.

(prerequisite: Completion of Confident Sitter or basic babysitting knowledge) Take basic child care a step further in this small class featuring individual attention for each participant’s review and demonstration of skills. Successful completion will certify students in basic first aid, CPR and AED for infants, children, and adults - an important asset for a babysitter. Learn to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies including cardiac arrest, broken bones, bleeding, choking, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, etc. Must be committed to taking the topics seriously in order to receive certification indicating mastery of skills. Receive a Heartsaver CPR AED Completion Ecard and student workbook (a $25 value). Bring a lunch with beverage. Price $88 If you have an interest in taking this course, please add participant to the waitlist and you'll receive notification when a class date becomes available for enrollment. Class will run sometime between December and April.