Central Hinds Academy

🚨 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.

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.

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!

‼️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!💚💛

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: 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!

Senior Spotlight: Wesley Lindsey of Utica, MS Wesley is a multi-sport athlete as a member of both the cougar golf and boys basketball teams. Wesley's proudest moment was winning a boys basketball state championship his senior year. This season he was also named as an All-Star selection and named as the state of Mississippi's Class 4A Player of the Year. Coach Gantz is a Cougar staff member mentioned by Wesley as having an impact on his life because "he believed in me and supported me from the beginning". One of his fun memories is also from basketball. He mentions that no one is safe when Hayes takes the court like he did in the Kirk Invitational Tournament. Off the court Wesley was also voted by his class as Class Favorite during Who's Who. In the fall Wesley will be attending The University of Southern Mississippi on an athletic scholarship to continue his basketball career. While there he plans to study construction management. We wish Wesley good luck in all of his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after he leaves Central Hinds. SMTTT!

Preschool and Elementary students Easter music program T-shirt form is due TODAY, Wednesday, March 26. T-shirts will be ordered TODAY, so late orders cannot be accepted.

Senior Spotlight: Morgan Alexander of Bovina, MS Morgan was voted by the student body as this year's Mr. CHA and was also voted by his teammates as captain of the football team. To go along with that honor, one of Morgan's proudest moments was having a winning football season for his senior year. Coach Teasley is one of the people that Morgan thinks of when asked about staff at CHA that impacted his time here because of all the time Coach put into his students. One of the fun memories he mentions is when Garrett threw a book at Nico in Computer class. Advice from Morgan to future cougars is simple "Try! It's not that hard.". Morgan plans to pursue a career in forensic science after graduation at William Carey University. We wish Morgan good luck in his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after he leaves CHA. Go Crusaders!

Preschool and Elementary students Easter music program T-shirt form is due back TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 26. T-shirts will be ordered Wednesday evening. Late orders cannot be accepted.

Senior Spotlight: Bryce Christopher of Raymond, MS. Bryce is our current Student Body President and over his years at CHA has been voted Most Cougar Spirit, Class Favorite, and Most Dependable several times. He actually mentions this as one of his proudest moments saying "winning Most Dependable two years in a row...means a lot knowing people have trust in you and can rely on you". Bryce is also a member of the Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. It is no surprise that Bryce's advice to future cougars is "Be involved and make the most of every opportunity you get.". One of the fun memories Bryce mentions is "Being in Mrs. Teasley's 6th period History class seventh grade year which was the highlight of every day that year.". Mrs.Trevino is the staff member Bryce mentions as having impacted his life. He says "She would always be there to talk with me about anything and has always given the best advice. She will also tell you what she thinks even if its not what you want to hear. She always has a positive attitude." Ole Miss is Bryce's destination after graduation where he has received both ACT and Student Body President scholarships. He plans to attend 2 years and then get his RN degree at UMMC. He says he has been inspired by a lifelong role model, Cheyne Robinson to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)". We wish Bryce good luck in hall his future endeavors and can't wait to see al that he accomplishes after leaving CHA. Go Rebels!

Help support our Boys Basketball Team fund their Championship Rings! Attached is the Garbage Bag order form. They are already here on campus! All proceeds go to the basketball team! Order forms will be available in the office or you can print the one below and turn in to the office with your order! If you have any questions, email Coach James Crain, jcrain@centralhinds.org. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vGDA_R3TNI6onZhI5iCdS8oSQ-dnmZ1u/view?usp=sharing

Senior Spotlight: Ollie Grace McLendon of Edwards, MS Ollie Grace was voted by the student body as Most Dependable, Homecoming Queen and Miss CHA. Ollie Grace is also a multi-sport athlete as a forward/captain of the ladies basketball team and short stop/captain of the softball team. She is also part of our campus Fellowship of Christian Athletes. One of Ollie Grace's proudest moments was hitting a walk-off home run in the South State Tournament which sent the lady softball cougars to the state tournament for the first time in 10 years. One of her most fun memories is "Club Dubs" after a basketball win with her teammates and Coach Gantz. Ollie Grace mentions several of her coaches when asked who at CHA has impacted her time here. "Coach Gantz, Coach Grace, and Coach Dale (all of them) impacted me in different ways but they all made me tougher while still being positive and encouraging. They have made high school sports something that will prepare me for my future." Speaking of the future, Ollie Grace's advice for upcoming cougars is "Your mom and dad are your biggest blessing, don't take them for granted.". After graduation Ollie Grace plans to attend Holmes Community College on both ACT and Athletic scholarships to play softball and major in Drafting and Design Technology. We have no doubt that Ollie Grace will be able to reach her goal of becoming an architect. We wish Ollie Grace good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after leaving CHA. Go Bulldogs!

Preschool and Elementary students Easter music program T-shirt form is due back this Wednesday, March 26. T-shirt orders will be placed Wednesday evening.

Senior Spotlight: Landon Harvey of Terry, MS While at Central Hinds Academy, Landon has been a part of our boys basketball team as a power forward. Landon mentions that his proudest moment at CHA was when our boys basketball team won the 2024-2025 state championship. When asked about his most fun memories he mentions Coach Edwards' class. He also mentions Coach Crain when asked about a staff member that really impacted his time at CHA. Landon says "he helped me in basketball but more importantly he helped me become a better man and human in life". For future cougars Landon says "enjoy your years" at Central Hinds. After graduation Landon plans to pursue a degree in business at Hinds Community College where he will receive a Foundation Scholarship. We wish Landon good luck in his future endeavors and can't wait to see what he accomplishes after leaving CHA. Go Eagles!

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Central Hinds Cougar Color Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $25,000 for school programs and facilities enhancement and we need your help. Save the date 📅 and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause. 💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 03/24/2025 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 04/07/2025 👟 Event Day – 04/16/2025

Senior Spotlight: Amory Grzanich of Raymond, MS. Amory is a shooting guard on the cougar two-time State Championship ladies basketball team. Being a part of back to back State Championship teams is one of Amory's most fun memories of her time at Central Hinds Academy. Not only is this a huge accomplishment but Amory is very proud to be able to say that the 2024 lady cougars were the first ladies team in school history to win a state championship. Her advice to future cougars is "Make school fun!". After graduation Amory plans to attend the Barber Stylist Program at Hinds Community College where she has received a Foundation Scholarship. We wish Amory good luck in her future endeavors and can't wait to see what she accomplishes after leaving CHA! Go Eagles!

Preschool and Elementary students went home with an Easter music program T-shirt form Friday. These forms are due back this Wednesday, March 26.