This is a brief letter in response to the activities that occurred in the Northwest Region, at approximately 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 31, 2007.   For  further details click HERE

If you are interested in the 2008 sessions of the Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence (PGSE), a comprehensive set of five week long summer residential enrichment programs for 11th grade high school students, taking place on college compuses across the state, visit the PGSE website.  Download application, collect information, and learn more about the Pennsylvania Governor's School by clicking HERE

In response to the recent increased attention to cases of infection with the bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA, we are providing you with some facts about MRSA infection given to us by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.  Click HERE

Please join us for our first Home and School meeting, Wednesday, October 10 at 7:30 pm. We are very pleased our guest speakers will be mayoral candidates Michael Nutter and Al Taubenberger. Parents are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates to the Home and School no later than October 7th.  For more information click HERE

Central Boosters Club presents a Fish Or Chicken Fry
To learn more click HERE
 

You are cordially invited to the Fifth Annual Associated Alumni of Central High School Wine and Cheese Tasting featuring Wine expert Emilio Old DiBruno Brothers cheese expert Emilio Mignucci (244)
To learn more click HERE

THOUGHT FOR THE  DAY:
"Only by seeking challenges can we hope to find the best in ourselves."
 - Robert Rodriguez

All STUDENTS must be in Advisory on Fridays for TransPass distribution.  Students who are late to school (after 8:30 AM) can pick up a TransPass in the Dance Studio at 3:04 PM on Friday afternoons.  Students who are absent on Fridays can pick up TransPasses in the Dance Studio on Mondays before 8:00 AM.  There will be no other times for TransPass distributions.     J. Betof

Our apologies forthe delay in congratulating Mr. Michael Horwits who has been selected as the Acting Community Service Coordinator effective September, 2007.  To avoid confusion, all members of the faculty and staff are requested to submit community service opportunities to Mr. Horwits prior to advertising them to our students.      S. Pavel

A New club is forming for this school year.  It will be called "Central High Honors America's heroes."  Its purpose will be to honor our Military, especially the wounded, as well as Police and Firemen/women.  Our first meeting will be after school TODAY in Rm. 231.      B. Fogelman

Advisors:  ***Please Announce***  Auditions for Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Chamber are TODAY and TOMORROW.  Sign-up sheets are outside of Rm. 324.  In addition, the choir is seeking male vocalists.  Interested students should report to Rm. 323 at 7:15 AM ASAP.  Thank you.      S. Wilensky

267:  If you have an appointment with Davor photography TODAY, Please report to the back of the auditorium at the appointed time.  This will be your FINAL OPPORTUNITY for Senior Yearbook photos.  PLEASE DO NOT REPORT TO THE AUDITORIUM IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DAVOR PHOTOGRAPHY!         P. Cameron

Students interested in supporting a worthy cause and earning Community Service hours are invited to register for the AIDS Walk on Sunday, 10/21.  Registration forms available in the Drop-In Center, Rm. 010.      M. Greenway

The School District of Philadelphia has sent Central High School an updated list of eligible students for SEPTA TRANSPASSES.  The new distribution procedures can be seen HERE

The School Reform Commission will host a discussion about what you are looking for in the NEW CEO of The School District of Philadelphia.  To learn more about the seven upcoming forums click HERE

Are you interested in getting involved with Robotics this year?  We start the year with the BEST competition.  Come and meet our award winning team members & learn how to get involved.  The first meeting is Tuesday, September 18 at 3:15 in Room 95.

SEPTA  FAST  FACTS

Eligible students will receive their transpasses starting Monday, September 10th.  The next pass will be issued Monday, September 17th and then beginning September 21st. every Friday.  Arrangements will be made for holidays.  Transpasses will be distributed during every lunch period in the back of the lunchroom.  All students are required to show either their ID or roster.

Students not eligible (less than 1.5 miles away)  can purchase a transpass for $15.00.  We have a limited number for sale. 

Students must secure their pass.  SEPTA and/or the School District of Philadelphia are not responsible for lost transpasses.

An information pamphlet will be given to the students with their first pass.  Additional information is available on the School District of Philadelphia's website, Click HERE and Scroll down to the section of the left entitled "What's New".