Help us congratulate our March students of the month for elementary. These students were chosen by their teachers for showing gentleness, one of the fruits of the spirit talked about in Galatians 5:22-23. We are so proud of our cougars!
Pee Wee Cheer Forms are due tomorrow, April 2nd.
Join us in sending good wishes to our staff with April birthdays!
Senior Spotlight: Addisyn Barrett of Terry, MS
Addisyn is a member of the National Honor Society here at Central Hinds Academy. Addisyn is also a member of the varsity cheer squad and she says that being named an All-American at UCA camp her senior year is one of her proudest moments as a cougar. As far as fun memories go, she remembers the hikes Mister used to take her class on in the woods behind the classrooms in second grade. Another CHA staff member Addisyn mentions as having impacted her life is Mrs. Arthur. She says "ever since 6th grade we've had a very special bond! She is always someone I can go to. We have so many unforgettable memories!". For future cougars Addisyn has this advice " Enjoy every minute of it, don't stress about the things you have no control over, and thank your parents for everything. You will see/feel how much they love you throughout senior year.". In the fall Addisyn plans to attend Mississippi College, where she has received the Speed Scholarship, and earn a medical science degree. After that she will apply to Radiology School at UMMC. We wish Addisyn good luck in all of her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Choctaws!
Reminder: Beef Raffle tickets are due today, April 1st!
Senior Spotlight: Stella Havard of Bolton, MS
Stella is a multi sport athlete playing third base in softball and point guard in basketball. She served as captain for both sports as well. One of Stella's proudest moments was when the lady cougars basketball team won back to back state championships her junior and senior years. Her most fun memories also center around basketball as she enjoyed dancing in the locker room before games. Mrs. Trevino is the staff member that Stella mentions when asked who has impacted her life during her time at Central Hinds. She says "Mrs. Trevino has always been there when I have needed her and she has always encouraged me to be myself.". Stella's advice for future cougars is "Be everyone's friend." After graduation in May Stella plans to attend Holmes Community College where she has received both basketball and ACT scholarships. We wish Stella good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Bulldogs!
Reminder: Beef Raffle tickets are due tomorrow, April 1st!
Who's Who and Student Government pictures will be taken on April 15, 2025. Permission slips must be signed and returned before students will be allowed to participate. Students should wear church style dress that fits the handbook requirements. No shorts rompers are allowed.
Senior Spotlight: London Lomax of Clinton, MS
London has been a versatile player for our ladies volleyball team as a setter, on the right side, and as an outside hitter. She was awarded the Coach's Award for volleyball in 11th grade. London is also academically strong as she is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. One of her most fun memories from her time at CHA is when "Mrs. Trevino took us to eat Mexican and we told them it was Leah Marie's birthday even though (being twins) we have the same birthday. They shoved whip cream in her face and she cried in front of the whole 10th and 11th grade." One of her proudest moments was passing Geometry with Mr. Craig. The staff member that has impacted her the most is Mr. Burgess. "He has taught me so much more than math, He's taught me to push myself to learn things that are hard and to be a good person throughout my life. He showed me what it is to be a good person. He wants nothing but the best for us and to succeed in life. He never fails to make you laugh on your bad days." Her best advice to future cougars is "if they give you an opportunity, do it. You have limited time, make new friends, put yourself out there and be yourself because people will always have something to say about you. Play the sports you have never played. Do everything!". After graduation London plans to attend Mississippi College to major in landscape architecture with a minor in psychology. We want to wish London good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Choctaws!
Senior Spotlight: Kathryn Strong of Edwards, MS
"Be involved in as much as you can" is the advice Kathryn has for future cougars and she is a shining example of how this pays off. Voted Most Athletic by her peers, Kathryn is a shooting guard for our lady cougars basketball team and a midfielder for the lady cougars soccer team. Some of her proudest moments have been winning state championships in both basketball and soccer her junior year and again in basketball her senior year. She is also a leader in CHA's Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization. Kathryn excels in the classroom as she is a member of all three of CHA's honor societies: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. She also currently serves as the senior class Vice President. One of her most fun memories from her time here is senior girls' chapel with Mrs. Massey. When asked about a staff member that impacted her life she mentions Coach Gantz because "he helped me achieve my goal of playing college basketball and made me a better player as well as a person". Kathryn has been awarded a Christian Leadership Scholarship and a Vice President's Scholarship to East Texas Baptist University where she will major in Health Sciences while also playing on the ladies basketball team. We wish Kathryn good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Tigers!
🚨 Beef Raffle Reminder! 🚨
Don’t forget about the CHDA Beef Raffle! You have until April 1st to turn in your tickets. Also, there are awesome prizes for the students and classes that sell the most! 🐄
🔥 Current Class Leaders:
2nd Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
11th Grade
🔥 Current Student Leaders:
Hallie Alexander
Aubrey Brock
Adelyn Leggett
Hollis Norwood
Molly Smith
Rivers Tucker
Think you can beat them? Let’s see who can take the top spot! Keep pushing those ticket sales and good luck to everyone! Thank you for your support!💙
Senior Spotlight: Lyndi Polk of Edwards, MS
"Always give your best at everything you do." That is the advice Lyndi would like to give to future generations of cougars at Central Hinds Academy. Lyndi has certainly done that as she is part of each of the honor societies at CHA: Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. She also excels on the court as a right side player for our lady cougar volleyball team. This brings up what Lyndi calls one of the most fun memories of her time at Central Hinds Academy which is when the volleyball team went to playoffs at Mississippi College. Once she graduates, Lyndi plans to go to basic training for the Army National Guard. We want to wish Lyndi good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes once she leaves Central Hinds. Once a cougar, always a cougar.
Central Hinds Academy would like to congratulate the 2025 STAR student Noah DeLaughter and STAR teacher Mrs. Alethea Massey. Noah received a 31 on his ACT and will be attending The University of Southern Mississippi in the fall. Mrs. Massey is currently an English teacher at Central Hinds. They will both be honored by the Mississippi Economic Council at their annual Education Celebration later this semester. We are so excited to celebrate Noah and Mrs. Massey and the excellence they represent for our school! Go Cougars!
Senior Spotlight: Gracyn Craft of Byram, MS
One of Gracyn's most fun memories from her time at CHA is going on the infamous field trip to Rocky Springs with Mister in second grade. While at Central Hinds Gracyn has been a member of the National Honor Society and one of her proudest moments was being selected to serve on the homecoming court her ninth grade year. Speaking of memories Gracyn's advice for future cougars is "make your years here fun and make sure to make lots of memories. You will regret it if you don't". When asked about which staff members have impacted her time at CHA she says "Many staff members here have impacted my life in many ways but one that stands out is Mrs. Trevino, who was always there for me if I needed help or just needed to talk or rant about something!". After graduation in May Gracyn will be attending Copiah Lincoln Community College on an Honors Scholarship where she plans to major in cosmetology. We wish Gracyn good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she will accomplish once she leaves Central Hinds. Go Wolves!
Attached is the 2025-2026 Yearly Calendar. Remember that this is always a tentative overview, and dates could change. To keep up to date with the most current activities, always check out the website calendar of events.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16zNOsWWEa2YqCGCcy1UMtZnBdvHATZ8r/view?usp=drive_link
Don't forget tomorrow Archery, Golf, Track, and Tennis group pictures will be taken. Don't forget your form and money.
‼️Correction‼️March 28th is our Parent Prayer Meeting
Central Hinds Acad.: Prayer is powerful! We will have a parent prayer meeting in the conference room located in the office, Friday, March 28th at 10:00 for any parent that would like to spend time in prayer for our school, students, and staff! We are truly blessed with a wonderful community and can’t wait to see what God has in store for the future of CHA!💚💛
Senior Spotlight: Hayes Germany of Edwards, MS
Hayes is a member of all three honor societies offered by CHA: Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. He is also a multi-sport athlete as part of the golf team, offensive and defensive lineman in football, and post in basketball. In football Hayes has been named All-Star, All-American, All-State, and voted team captain by his peers. His Coach Sam Vincent "has really impacted me because he pushed me to be a better player and held me accountable", Hayes says. When asked about his most fun memories he mentions playing football with his brother and winning a state championship in basketball. As advice he says, "Always respect your teachers and coaches, give 100% in everything you do and don't stress about things you can't control". Hayes says that his proudest moment will be graduation. After graduation, Hayes plans to play football at Hinds Community College and major in automotive technology. He has received both ACT and Foundation Scholarships to aid him on his way. We want to wish Hayes good luck in his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after he leaves Central Hinds. Go Eagles!
Prayer is powerful! We will have a parent prayer meeting in the conference room located in the office, Friday, March 27th at 10:00 for any parent that would like to spend time in prayer for our school, students, and staff! We are truly blessed with a wonderful community and can’t wait to see what God has in store for the future of CHA!💚💛
Senior Spotlight: Leah Marie Lomax of Clinton, MS
Leah Marie is busy both on campus and on the court. She is a setter for our lady cougar volleyball team where she was named an All-Star. Her volleyball coach Mia Hague has "really impacted her time at Central Hinds because she gave me the chance to play the sport I loved and she always knew how to cheer me up no matter what. She pushed me to be a better player and to be a better person in general". Her proudest moments were being a part of CHA's first volleyball team and winning the school's first ever playoff game at Mississippi College. Leah Marie is also a student government representative for her class and excels in the classroom as a member of the Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. As far as fun memories go, she mentions being able to paint the road and do all of the last senior activities with her sister London. "Do everything. Don't have regrets." is the advice Leah Marie leaves for future cougars. After graduation Leah Marie plans to attend Mississippi College on a Speed Scholarship where she plans to major in forensics. We wish Leah Marie good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after she leaves Central Hinds. Go Choctaws!
