Central Cougars PAWS

09/19/2026

Congrats to our PAWS Drawing Winners! 📣 💜

$500 - Tim Richter
$500 - Joann Netemeyer
$200 - Duane & Martha Chapman
$200 - Lee’s Sports
$100 - Deiters Outdoor Services
$100 - Craig & Amy Strubhart
$100 - Eric & Kelly Kraeger
$100 - Don & Kori Voss
$100 - John & Candace Jeffries

It’s not too late to purchase a ticket. We have 5 more drawings. If you are interested in buying a ticket, send a Venmo to and include your name and phone number or contact a PAWS member.

Thanks for supporting the students at Central High School!

08/28/2026

There is still time to register! Be a part of the Tradition! 💜

08/21/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS — PAWS DRAWINGS ARE COMING UP!

Support Central PAWS and get your chance to win in all 6 upcoming drawings!

🎟️ $120 gets you into ALL 6 drawings!

Want to purchase a ticket?
👉 Contact any PAWS Member
OR
👉 Venmo centralpaws

When paying by Venmo, please be sure to include your name and phone number so we can contact you if you’re a winner!

Thank you for supporting Central PAWS and helping us continue to support the students of Central High School!

08/18/2026

Show your Cougar Pride and get ready for game day! Roll Cougs hats and Central stadium seats are available to order now!

DON’T WAIT! The online store closes on August 26th at midnight.

Shop now using the link below!

08/18/2026

** Online link is now available to register ** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1whPCb9D7Q5f8HIOB9NtmnZkemAWFOKNDW-d52NZFdSk/preview

You can also access it by visiting Central's website under "Cougar News". https://www.centralcougars.org/news/cougar_news/cougar_c_u_b_s

🐾 CALLING ALL FUTURE COUGAR CUBS! 🐾

Be a part of the Central tradition and join Cougar Cubs for the 2026–2027 school year!

Cougar Cubs is for youth fans ages 4–12 who love the Cougars and want to get in on the action! Cubs will have opportunities to interact with Central athletes, participate in fun activities, and experience Cougar athletics up close!

📣 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 31!

💜 $20 per child
💜 $15 for each additional child in the same family
👕 Registration includes a Cougar Cubs T-shirt
🎟️ Wear your Cougar Cubs T-shirt to receive FREE admission to any Central athletic event!

📅 2026–2027 COUGAR CUBS EVENTS

🐾 9/27 – Central Homecoming Parade
Ride on the Cougar Cubs wagon in the parade!

🏈 10/2 – Football vs. Freeburg
Homecoming

🏐 10/20 – Volleyball vs. Waterloo
Senior Night

🏀 12/3 – Girls Basketball vs. Mater Dei

🏀 1/8 – Boys Basketball vs. Columbia

⚾ 4/17 – Boys Baseball vs. Mascoutah

Come make memories, meet the athletes, cheer on the Cougars, and become part of the Central tradition! 💜🐾

Don’t miss out — register by August 31!

💜🐾 LET’S GO COUGARS! 🐾💜

08/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up and attended our first PAWS Information Night!

Your support, willingness to get involved, and stepping up to volunteer are what help keep the PAWS mission going. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, every set of hands makes a difference. We truly cannot do it without you!

If you weren’t able to attend, please know there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout the year. We would love to have you!

Please reach out to one of our PAWS officers or committee chairs to learn more about where you can jump in.

08/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what PAWS – Parents & Alumni Working for Students is all about, what we support, or how you can get involved?

Come find out at our PAWS Information Night this Sunday! 💜🐾

📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Central High School Commons

Whether you’re a current parent, alumni, incoming parent, or simply someone who wants to support Central, we’d love to have you join us!

During the evening, you’ll have a chance to:
🐾 Meet PAWS members
💜 Learn about the projects and programs PAWS supports throughout Central High School
🤝 Hear about the impact PAWS has made for our students and school
🙋‍♀️ Discover different ways you can get involved — big or small!

There is no commitment required to attend. Come learn more, ask questions, meet other Central families and alumni, and see how we can continue working together to support our students.

Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided!

💜 STRONGER TOGETHER. BETTER FOR OUR STUDENTS. 🐾

We hope to see you Sunday at 6:00 PM! Please share and help us spread the word!

08/10/2026

It’s not too late to donate!

🐾 Show Your Cougar Pride! 🐾

There’s still time to support Central students through the 2026–2027 Cougar Pride Program! Your donation helps provide opportunities and resources for Central’s students, classrooms, athletics, activities, and organizations.

Sponsorship options include:

💛 Ultimate Cougar — $500
🤍 Silver Cougar — $350
🧡 Bronze Cougar — $200
💜 Individual CSC or PAWS Donation — $50

Visit centralcougars.org and select Cougar Pride under “Cougar News” to complete the form. Payments can be made by check payable to CSC/PAWS or through Venmo at .

We are hoping to receive donations by July 24, but contributions will still be accepted after the deadline. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for supporting our Central Cougars! 💜🐾

Please share and help us spread the word!

07/21/2026

🐾 Show Your Cougar Pride! 🐾

There’s still time to support Central students through the 2026–2027 Cougar Pride Program! Your donation helps provide opportunities and resources for Central’s students, classrooms, athletics, activities, and organizations.

Sponsorship options include:

💛 Ultimate Cougar — $500
🤍 Silver Cougar — $350
🧡 Bronze Cougar — $200
💜 Individual CSC or PAWS Donation — $50

Visit centralcougars.org and select Cougar Pride under “Cougar News” to complete the form. Payments can be made by check payable to CSC/PAWS or through Venmo at .

We are hoping to receive donations by July 24, but contributions will still be accepted after the deadline. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for supporting our Central Cougars! 💜🐾

Please share and help us spread the word!

02/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Cougar Cub Game Day this past Friday! 🐾🏀

The night was filled with so many smiles and special memories. Our Cougar Cubs had the chance to be part of the starting lineup, race in the always-entertaining tricycle races, enjoy coloring pages, and collect player autographs from their favorite athletes. It’s always so fun to see the excitement on their faces as they experience game night up close!

A big congratulations to Liam Fischer for winning the 🏀 silent basketball!

Thank you for being part of our Cougar community — we love creating these special moments for our kids! 💜🤍