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The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

The student news site of Chattanooga Central High School

The Central Digest

CENTRAL DIGEST NAMED AN SNO WEBSITE OF DISTINCTION FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW -- Pictured is the Central Digest staff earlier in the school year.

Central Digest is Named an SNO Website of Distinction for the Fourth Year in a Row

Blake Catlett, Assistant Editor April 29, 2020

"Honor is synonymous with Central spirit." Central's motto rings true throughout the hallways, year in and year out. For the fourth year in a row, the Central Digest staff has upheld this statement by...

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AND BETA CLUB MEMBERS ARE STILL ON TRACK TO BE INDUCTED NEXT SCHOOL YEAR-- Although school shutdowns have produced many bumps in the road concerning school activities, Centrals National Honor Society and Beta Club leaders are working hard to figure out the next steps in the programs.

Central Faculty Update Students On the Status of National Honor Society and Beta Club

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer April 29, 2020

It was recently announced that all schools in Hamilton County will remain closed and virtual learning will continue for the rest of the school year. This statement has left both students and teachers wondering...

YEARBOOK PRINTING AND DELIVERY ARE DELAYED DUE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING -- Yearbook pages for April and May this year include information about the COVID-19 pandemic

Yearbook Printing and Delivery are Delayed Due to Social Distancing

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer April 28, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students will not return to school buildings for the rest of the school year in order to keep people safe.  It has caused several complications with end of the year events...

HAMILTON COUNTY RELEASES RESCHEDULED GRADUATION DATES AND REVISED GRADUATION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS -- A couple of weeks ago, Hamilton County released new graduation dates and grade stipulations for the 2019-2020 school year as a result of COVID-19.

Hamilton County Releases Rescheduled Graduation Dates and Revised Graduation and Testing Requirements

DayOnna Carson, Editor in Chief April 28, 2020

On Friday, April 17, Hamilton County sent an email. It contained important updates regarding the status of schools' senior graduations. Although Central's graduation was originally planned for May 12,...

CENTRAL TEACHERS VOLUNTEER TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY EASTER TORNADOES -- Central teachers and Digest Staff Writer Sarah Katheron Latham volunteer through the YMCA to clean up storm damage.

Central Teachers Volunteer to Help Those Affected by Easter Tornadoes

Sarah Katheron Latham, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

Tornadoes tore through Bradley, Murray, and Hamilton County on Easter Sunday, April 12. It left 344 homes destroyed and 830 homes damaged in some way, leaving families to go through what is left of their...

GROWING CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS LEAD TO POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS -- All Hamilton County Schools have been closed for student health and safety.

Coronavirus Pandemic Leads to School Closures and School Event Cancellations and Postponements

April 7, 2020

As the coronavirus spreads rapidly throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world, state and Hamilton County officials made the decision to convert to online learning to slow the virus' spread. This has...

Central Students Receive New Chromebooks for the 2019-2020 School Year

April 7, 2020

Hamilton County has decided to, for the 2019-2020 school year, provide each student with an electronic device so that internet, digital textbooks, and digital courses are readily available. This has also...

WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO TO RECEIVE LEARNERS PERMIT OR DRIVERS LICENSE -- Students continue to worry about renewing and receiving their license as the coronavirus has prompted numerous business closures.

What Students Need to do to Receive Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer April 4, 2020

Since this coronavirus pandemic is spreading rapidly, many students worry about what they will do about renewing their driver's license and learner's permits. Although the school building is closed,...

HOW EDGENUITY CLASSES ARE ADJUSTING TO THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC — Online learning has caused Edgenuity students to take a different learning approach.

How Edgenuity Classes are Adjusting to the Corona Virus Pandemic

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer April 3, 2020

As the number of weeks have increased in which schools practice social distancing, teachers and students must adjust to the new situation. Many students are taking Edgenuity classes, which is a program...

RESCHEDULED AP TESTS TO BE TAKEN ONLINE AND AT HOME -- Students continue to study through AP testing books and online courses.

Rescheduled AP Tests to be Taken Online and at Home

Bailey Brantingham and DayOnna Carson April 1, 2020

Recently, a drastic and rushed change was announced that sent many Advanced Placement (AP) students around the country into a panic. In late March, it was revealed that the 2019-2020 AP exams would be...

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