This weekend at the Rosen Plaza in Orlando, Florida our Culinary arts students had the opportunity to compete at the 23rd annual Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Educational Foundation, state high school competition. Centennial walked away with all of our students winning an award, a placement medal, and multiple scholarships to pursue their hospitality industry careers. Abigail Roth placed fifth in the state with one of the fastest times, ending with a stunning fruit carving representing her talent. Alannah Gomez, Merlyn Lamb, and Jonathan Satey won best uniform in the waiters’ relay competition. Precision and speed were needed to accomplish … Read More

SLW Centennial High School Criminal Justice Students in Ms. Baumgarten’s and Ms. Oliveira’s classes had the opportunity to learn about Emergency Management Systems in St. Lucie County.  Speakers included: Frank Amandro, Assistant Director for the Public Safety Department; Billy Weinshank, Emergency Management Safety Planner; Karen Kozac, Radiological Coordinator Assistant; and Sue McNichol, Human Resource Coordinator.  Students learned about different types of emergencies and how to respond to them, emergency planning and preparedness, career opportunities in emergency management, and how criminal  justice degrees and careers fit in with emergency management.    

Attendance is a priority for SLW Centennial and to kick off September’s Attendance Awareness Month, we involved our students every day during the first week of September!  On Tuesday we had our Aerospace teacher serve as the DJ during lunches.  Wednesday consisted of students reciting and signing their attendance pledge for the year.  Emails were sent to all students the previous weekend and students who checked their email and responded with our attendance motto of “Be Present, Be Powerful!” were able to spin the Attendance Wheel on Thursday for prizes!

Centennial is very proud of our Head Boys’ Soccer Coach and PE teacher, Doug Black, for being named TCPalm’s Coach of the Year! TCPalm shared, “Faced with tragedy at the beginning of the season and hit with the impending loss of a loved one toward the end, Black navigated the Eagles through severe adversity en route to their third district title in four years. Centennial suffered only two defeats during the 2023-24 campaign.”  Coach Black and Assistant Coach Soto kept our boys believing, working hard, and playing as a cohesive unit, despite their setbacks.  Coach Black, we thank you for … Read More

Centennial recognizes our parents and students for ensuring they get to school on time!  On random Fridays, administration and staff greet our parents in the drop-off line, or students in the parking lot to welcome them to school and thank them for getting here on time!  A smile and a snack go a long way to say, “We are glad you’re here!”

Just before Spring Break, Centennial’s Eagle Culture Committee (PBIS) celebrated diversity and our students that have excellent attendance and behavior with our very first “Around the World in 100 Minutes!” The event consisted of music, games, activities, food trucks, and booths from countries around the world.  Eligible students had an amazing time celebrating their heritage and learning more about the heritage of their fellow students and teachers!

St. Lucie West Centennial High School students in the Cambridge AICE A-level Marine Science participated in “A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon”. This was an experiential research program where students and environmental experts collaborated in the collection of water quality data and biological inventories along our local estuary.  Students actively engaged in hands-on field techniques to measure chemical, physical, and biological parameters to determine how their local piece of the estuary fits into the larger ecosystem. Data such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and nitrate and phosphate concentrations were taken, as well as biological organism … Read More

On January 30th, SLWC Criminal Justice students had the unique opportunity to visit the SLC Courthouse in Fort Pierce. This educational field trip provided students with a firsthand look at the workings of the judicial system. During their visit, they engaged in an insightful Q&A session with Clerk & Comptroller Michelle Miller, Judge Jeff Hendriks, and various law enforcement staff. The students asked thoughtful questions and gained valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of these key figures in the legal system. This experience enhanced their understanding of criminal justice and also inspired many to consider careers in the field. The … Read More

The St. Lucie West Centennial High School wrestling team, led by Head Coach Troy Surloff, and the girls’ wrestling team, coached by Jacob Pryor, took on tough competition at the District tournament—emerging with multiple standout performances and several athletes advancing to Regionals. Their grit, skill, and determination made the Eagles proud! At Districts, top placers included Anthony Saget, Eddie Keyes III, Julien Fernandez, Caitlin Borher, Chloe Caldwell, Natalie Reed, Brianna Calzada-Mompie, Lylianna Petron, and Alina Diaz. These athletes showcased their hard work, earning their spots in the next round of competition. The momentum continued at Regionals, where Eddie Keyes III … Read More

SLW Centennial’s Unified team is made up of 5 amazing athletes: Jason Chi Ho Zhang, Ryle Sacchi, Emmanuel Dolcine, Lesly Aparicio, and Brandie Gibbs. Each of these athletes gave it their all on October 13th and made their way to States. Congratulations to our Centennial Unified Bowling team for their advancement to States Bowlings on November 4th.

SLW Centennial High School NJROTC celebrated their Annual Military Review and Inspection on November 3rd, 2022. Several students were recognized and given awards for outstanding personal appearance for their uniform inspections. Congratulations to all Cadets and Units on a job well done!  

  The SLW Centennial High School’s Navy JROTC “Black Talon” Company’s Academic Team Traveled to Cooper City, Florida, on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 to participate in the Cooper City Brain Brawl hosted by the Cooper City High School’s NJROTC. The Academic Team competed with two Teams, Team Alpha and Team Bravo, against 15 others teams from all over the State of Florida. Cadet Seaman Apprentice Jaylan Miller, Cadet Seaman Apprentice Brandon Ramirez, Cadet Petty Officer Third Class Priscilla Chu, Cadet Petty Officer First Class Jennaya Grant, and Cadet Ensign Kylie Pierce were the members of Team Alpha.  They finished in … Read More

We are delighted to share the success of our recent IRSC Application Day, which took place last Thursday. This event provided our seniors with a fantastic opportunity to take a significant step toward their future by applying to Indian River State College (IRSC). The day was made even more special with the exclusive T-shirts provided for our teachers and staff by IRSC. These T-shirts added to the excitement and allowed our educators to show their support and school spirit. We had an impressive 329 students sign in to kick off their journey toward life after high school with IRSC. This achievement … Read More