Senior Spotlight: STAR Student Noah DeLaughter of Clinton, MS
Noah is a student that excels in all areas of campus life here at Central Hinds Academy. Noah's proudest moment was being awarded the 2025 STAR Student Award. It is no surprise that Noah was also named a Nation Merit Semi-Finalist and was voted by the student body as Most Likely to Succeed. He is currently serving his class as a student government representative. He has gained membership in all of our honor societies: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. Noah is a student athlete as well playing catcher and second base on the cougar baseball team. One of the most fun memories he has from his time here is winning in the first round of playoffs for baseball his junior year. He mentions Coach Etheridge as a staff member that has greatly impacted his time at CHA. He says " (he) not only taught me dual credit government where I learned everyone has different opinions but he also coached me in baseball". Noah's advice for future cougars is "Don't wish for what's next until you fully embrace what you already have.". Noah will attend The University of Southern Mississippi in the fall where he has received scholarships to the Honors College, for his ACT, and as a National Merit Semi Finalist. He plans to major in legal studies/Pre-Law. We wish Noah good luck in his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after he leaves Central Hinds. SMTTT!
Prayer is powerful! Our Parent Prayer Meeting will be held today, April 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room in the office. 💚💛
Daddy Daughter Dance (3K-6th) will be Friday, April 11th 6:30 - 8:30. Forms were sent home with children at the beginning of the week. $25 a couple and $10 additional person
Easter Program t-shirts were sent home today with students! Be sure to check their backpacks! We can't wait to see everyone Friday morning at 9:00 for the program! 💛
It’s going to take everyone working together to reach our goal of $25,000. We know that this will really make a difference here at Central Hinds Academy.
New updated schedules for team game times will be handed out tonight at Biddy Ball Games. New Biddy Ball game dates- April 8th (as planned), April 14th, and April 16th will be the tournament. No Biddy Ball Games April 9th.
Senior Spotlight: John Ryan Hall of Edwards, MS
Winning a boys basketball state championship is quite an accomplishment and John Ryan says that this year's win was one of his most fun and proudest moments of his time at Central Hinds Academy. One of his coaches, Josh Flynt, is the cougar staff member he mentions as having a great impact on his time here. He says Coach Josh "supported me in many ways while at CHA". When asked about advice for future generations of cougars J.R. simply says "Do your work!". He knows all about this as a multi sport student athlete playing left field in baseball, center back in soccer, and as a member of the aforementioned state championship boys basketball team. After graduation John Ryan plans to begin is college career at Hinds Community College after which he plans to transfer to Mississippi State University and complete his studies in forestry. He has also been awarded both ACT and Foundation scholarships to help him begin his college career. We want to wish John Ryan good luck in all of his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes as he leaves Central Hinds Academy. Go Eagles!
Senior Spotlight: Payton Townsend of Edwards, MS
Payton is involved in many activities at Central Hinds including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and student government as a representative for her class. She is also senior class secretary. Payton excels as a student and is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. It is no surprise she is a member of the ACT 25+ club. Payton is also a student athlete playing on the tennis team and cheering on the cougars as a varsity cheerleader. At CHA's annual beauty and beau she was awarded High School Most Beautiful. One of Paytons fun memories from her time here is how much she loved the senior led Bible study. Mr. Burgess is the teacher she mentions as having a big impact in her life. She says. "Mr. Burgess is a teacher that impacted my time at CHA because he always goes above and beyond for his students to better our academics and encourage us to do our best." Her advice to future cougars is "Do your best to be a good role model. Make a point to get to know the younger kids at our school. They look up to the "big kids" and it makes more of an impact on them than you realize". Payton's plan for the future is to attend Mississippi College on the Speed Scholarship where she plans to major in business. We wish Payton good luck in all her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes as she leaves Central Hinds. Go Choctaws!
Cougar Store will be open Wednesday, April 9th from 7:45 - 8:30 and also Friday, April 11th following the Preschool/Elementary Easter Program around 9:30.
Elementary Easter Music Program will be Friday, April 11, at 9:00am in the gym. Students will wear their music t-shirt and a blue jean/dark blue bottom. If they did not order a t-shirt, then they should wear a baby blue or white shirt. Join us for a morning of worship as we celebrate our King. 💛
The fun has begun! 🎉 Our school is trying to raise $25,000, and we need your help! Start today and sign up at MyBooster.com to donate, share, and join the fun.
Tomorrow, April 8th we will honor our senior golf, tennis, track, baseball, and shooting team members. Recognition will begin around 6:00 in between the JV and Varsity baseball games on the baseball field. Seniors and parents should be there by 5:45.
Who's Who and Student Government permission forms are due by Wednesday, 4/9/25.
Senior Spotlight: Kayla Houston of Raymond, MS Kayla's advice for future generations of cougars is "Enjoy where you are now and make the most of it because it goes by fast. Don't waste your time worrying about graduating.". Kayla spent much of her time at CHA involved in athletics. She is a member of both the tennis and track teams. She also plays as a shooting guard on the lady cougars basketball team, center defender for the lady cougar soccer team and is a cheerleader. As a cheerleader, Kayla has been named as both All-Star and All-American. One of her most fun memories is time spent laughing with Emma at cheer practice. She says her proudest moment was winning a state championship in soccer with her sister Jada. Kayla also excels in the classroom and is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society. and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. She was also voted by the student body as Wittiest during this year's Who's Who. When asked about a staff member that impacted her time at Central Hinds, Kayla mentions "During Mrs. Massey's English class and senior girls' Bible study she taught us a lot of life lessons." . After finishing her time at CHA, Kayla will be continuing her education at the University of Southern Mississippi where she has received ACT, Foundation, and athletic scholarships. She will be a member of the Golden Eagles cheer squad. She plans to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Biology and then a Masters in Physicians Assistant Studies. We want to wish Kayla good luck in all her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after leaving Central Hinds. SMTTT!
Prayer is powerful! Our Parent Prayer Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room in the office. 💚💛
Senior Spotlight: Kade Thaggard of Bolton, MS
Kade has this advice for future generations of Cougars "Make the best of it!"!. When asked which members of the cougar staff have had an impact on his time at Central Hinds Academy he mentions Mrs. Amanda Hearn. He says "She's just the best teacher.". Kade says that the proudest moment of his time at CHA will be graduating in May with the rest of the class of 2025. After graduation Kade plans to join the Union with an eye to becoming an electrician. We want to wish Kade good luck in his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after he leaves Central Hinds. Once a cougar, always a cougar.
Elementary Easter Music Program will be Friday, April 11, at 9:00am in the gym. Students will wear their music t-shirt and a blue jean/dark blue bottom. If they did not order a t-shirt, then they should wear a baby blue or white shirt. Join us for a morning of worship as we celebrate our King.
Creative Cougars!
‼️Biddy Ball Games for tonight are canceled and will be rescheduled. ‼️The date for the make up game will be announced Monday.
Senior Spotlight: Ramsee Evans of Raymond, MS
Ramsee is a cougar that excels in both the classroom and in athletics. She is a member of all of CHA's honor societies: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. She is also a two sport athlete with her positions of shooting guard on the lady cougars basketball team and second baseman on the lady cougars softball team. Ramsee was awarded for her top tier play with numerous awards in basketball: All District, District Offensive MVP, All South, All State, and All MAIS. In fact her proudest moment was winning back to back state basketball championships in 2024 and 2025. She is also active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes on campus. Her advice to future cougars is "Senior year flies faster than you could ever imagine. take a deep breath, slow down and enjoy every minute of it. Be present in the moment!". When asked about a cougar staffer that impacted her time at Central Hinds she mentions Mrs. Smith. She says "I am very grateful for the extra time she pours into me and all of her students to ensure we fully understand the material she is teaching. She not only is a great teacher but also a great supporter. Seeing her in the stands, cheering all of us on throughout basketball has meant so much to me.". Our K5/Senior Mentoring program is what Ramsee mentions when asked about her most fun memories. "Having a senior friend as a K5 kid and then 13 years later having a K5 friend of my own, it's been a full circle moment". After graduation Ramsee plans to continue her education at Hinds Community College where she will pursue a degree in business. Ramsee will begin her college career with two scholarships to aid her on her way as she has received both ACT and Foundation Scholarships. We want to wish Ramsee good luck in all of her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after leaving Central Hinds. Go Eagles!.
