MAY NEWSLETTER
Dear Century Community:
This week we enter our final month of the 23-24 school year. This year has been full of many celebrations, and some challenges. May is full of events such as Prom and the Senior Walk at Middle School and Elementary Schools, along with AP Testing.
I hope this year has been as positive an experience for you and your student(s) as it has been for us. We are very honored to have been entrusted with the education of your children.
As we look forward to the 24-25 school year, I would ask that those who are interested, consider establishing a PTSA to provide opportunities for parents to be actively involved in the life of the school.
Response to Bridge Incident:
This message went out from the Superintendent last week regarding the RPS response that will be taking place this week in our secondary schools, as well as some elementary grades:
A couple of weekends ago, a racial slur was placed on the pedestrian bridge by Century High School. Because the event occurred in our community and near one of our schools, Rochester Public Schools leadership believes it is imperative that we respond.
Between today and Friday, May 3, all of our secondary students will be participating in a conversation in their advisory or classes about this event and how it is unacceptable to use a racial slur. Staff will be leading these discussions based on these guidelines. Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel also created this video for staff to watch ahead of their discussions. Elementary schools will adapt these guidelines to be more age-appropriate for their students.
Century staff will be facilitating these conversations this Thursday, May 2nd during an extended 2nd period
Big 9 Music
Big 9 Preview Concert May 1st 7:30pm (Auditorium)
Big 9 Music Festival May 3rd All Day (Faribault)
AP Exams
May 6th-17th
PROM:
Date: May 11, 2024
Here is the important information regarding Prom. We hope this information is helpful as we plan for a fun and safe experience for your students.
Grand March: 4:00
Century High School Auditorium
Dance 8:00-11:00 PM (no one is allowed in to the dance after 9:00pm)
Prom Location: Mayo Civic Center
Ticket Sales:
Thursday, May 2nd through Thursday, May 9th during lunches
Price $30 CASH ONLY ($40 if bought on May 9th)
Guests:
Must have completed Guest Form, HERE or available in the main office, completed and signed by the Principal of the guest’s school. The completed form then needs to be submitted for approval by a Century administrator in order to purchase tickets.
Sophomores (in good standing with attendance and grades) can only attend if they are invited by a Junior or Senior, and there is a guest form filled out and approved.
In order to enter the dance, all students must show their ID, ticket and be on the list of students who purchased a ticket for the dance. NO EXCEPTIONS
Once a student leaves the dance, they will not be allowed back in.
Students of the Month-April
The Great Gatsby
SENIORS
**Senior Walk @ Elementary and Middle Schools May 22nd 9:30am-11:30am
Seniors will sign up for buses based on their Elementary/Middle School
**Last Day for Seniors May 24th
Senior Breakfast 9:00-10:30pm (North Cafe)
Senior Sunset 7:00-9:00pm (Practice Fields)
**Graduation Practice May 31st 11:00am (Gym)
Do not need Cap and Gown
**Graduation June 1st 7:00pm
6:00pm Seniors report to staging ballroom to line up (dress in cap and gown)
Senior Party
Now is the time to sign up for the Century Senior Party! You will want to experience the long-standing tradition of celebrating with all of your friends and classmates on the evening of graduation!
WHO: ALL Century High School Graduating Seniors
WHAT: A FUN, safe, sober party... including food, games, music, entertainment, and PRIZES!
WHERE: Century High School
WHEN: Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
COST: $60 if paid by March 31, 2024 ($75 after March 31, 2024)
Registration closes on May 24, 2024
Ticket prices include all food, entertainment, and prizes for the evening!
Also, lawn signs are here and ready to pickup! $25 per sign.
Reach out to momorreale@yahoo.com or text 507.250.3348 to get yours today!
Here is the link to the senior letter with all the information for Seniors/Families
Century High School Booster Club
Century Store Hours
The Century Store will be open Tuesdays in May from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm for students to shop. The final day it will be open will be May 21st. Stop by and pick-up some Century gear before the school year ends. For students finishing spring activities, check out patches for your letter jacket. If you don’t have a letter jacket yet, there still is time!
Spring Concessions
The Century Booster club is opening the outdoor concession stand for the following spring sporting events. Stop by and pick up pizza, hotdogs, popcorn, soda, chips, candy and other snacks! Check the Century Booster Club Facebook for opening times.
· Saturday, May 4th, Lacrosse
· Monday, May 6th, Girls Lacrosse
· Thursday, May 9th, Girls Lacrosse
· Thursday, May 16th, Track Meet
· Friday, May 17th, Girls Lacrosse
· Monday, May 20th, Girls Lacrosse
Funding update
The mission of the Century Booster Club is to raise money for the benefit of the Century High School. Money raised has been recently provided to the following teams and groups:
· Business Professionals of America club - funding to attend the state leadership conference
· Dakota Middle School 8th Grade Trip to the Minnesota Zoo – sponsored a Century logo on T-Shirts
May Meeting
The next Century Booster Club meeting will be on Monday, May 20th at 6:30 pm at Century High School. Please come and be part of the Century community. Everyone is invited to attend – you don’t have to be a member!
Booster Club Volunteers Needed
Are you looking for a great way to have some fun and be part of the Century community? The Century Booster Club is looking for volunteers for coordinating the concession stand and the Century Store. There are other opportunities to volunteer too. Please email centuryboosterclub@gmail.com for more information.
Follow Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest activities of the Century Booster Club.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Main Office Phone 507-328-5100
Attendance Line 507-328-5110
Click HERE for Century High School Website
Click HERE for the daily announcement document
