Open house is for future students and their families to tour the school and help them visualize what their high school years could look like. This year Central’s Open House took place on Jan. 11 and went from 10 a.m. to noon.

Open House contained different classrooms that potential students could go in to and learn more about what courses are provided at Central. Eighth graders and their families could wander everywhere from the basement to the main floor. Upon arrival, staff and ambassadors greeted students along with their families and told them what to expect. They also helped them navigate their way around the school. 

Two informational assemblies took place in the auditorium. The first one was at 10:00 and the second was at 11:00. During this assembly, a video showed different rooms and areas of Central along with interviews of former Central students and staff going into detail about their experience at Central.  

After the video played, Principal Dionne Kirksey spoke about what potential students could expect if they decide to attend Central. The final part of the assembly featured performances from CHS Singers, Orchestra and Jazz band.  

Eighth graders enthusiastically roamed the school touring different classrooms to get a better sense of what Central has to offer. This helps to determine if Central is where they want to go.   

Eighth grader Paw said Open House definitely helped determine that she wants to come to Central for her high school years.  

“I really liked how if I had questions, I could just go talk to staff about it. It’s really helpful and reassuring,” Paw said.  

Another eighth grader, Rwen, came to Central’s Open House with high hopes for the journalism program here, and according to him, “it did not disappoint.”  

Other eighth graders such as Harper said the school is way bigger than she expected and if she ends up coming to Central it will definitely take her some time to get used to it.