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March 17, 2023
EAGLE NEWS
Highlights from the CHS website news feed
Class of 2023 Graduation Window - May 18 to June 1, 2023. Read more.
Do you have a CHS cap and gown from 2022?
If you would be interested in donating your 2022 RED CHS graduation gown or cap and gown combination, please bring them to the front office at Centennial High School. We will be happy to accept your donations now through the end of January 2023. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Hispanic Graduation Sarapes (stoles)
The HCPSS Hispanic Achievement Program is currently selling sarapes (stoles) to Hispanic and Latino graduating seniors. The sale of sarapes started February 1st and will continue through May 8th. Read more.
CHS Presents Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Musical!
Performances are on March 16, 17, 18 @ 7:00 PM and March 18 and 19 @ 2:00 PM. Read more.
Junior Interview Clinic - Next Week!
Mock job interviews are scheduled for all Juniors next week - March 23 and March 24, to fulfill an HCPSS career preparation graduation requirement. All Juniors have created resumes through their English 11 classes, and the interviews will take place in the media center during English 11 classes. The resumes may also be used for seeking summer employment, internships, and college applications.
Please help your son/daughter this weekend by selecting proper attire for a successful interview.
Zumbathon: March 25, 2023
Join the CHS PTSA on Saturday, March 25 at 9:00 AM for their Zumbathon - Cardio Dance Party! Read more.
2023 Summer Programs Registration
Synergy online enrollment requests for currently enrolled HCPSS students will reopen Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. for the BSAP Summer Institute, Gifted and Talented Summer Institutes for Talent Development, Innovative Pathways High School (all courses except credit recovery and Gear Up for 9th Grade), and Summer Math Scholars programs. Read more.
Emily Scott Memorial Scholarship
Applications for the Emily School Memorial Scholarship, which awards two seniors scholarships of $2,500 are due by April 14, 2023. Read more.
Schoarships for Seniors
While most or all college applications are complete, please look for scholarships. You can locate a list of Scholarships in Naviance and Canvas announcements. County and state scholarships are posted on the bulletin board outside of Student Services. Please visit Student Services with any scholarship questions.
SAVE THE DATE…
Dancing With the Staff is back and better than ever!
Celebrate A Night at the Movies with the CHS Dance Program and their staff partners.
This event will be on Thursday, March 30th at 7pm in the Centennial HS auditorium.
While there's no charge to watch the show, we hope you'll purchase some votes to award your favorite pair. Voting bundles are available on our DWTS website: https://sites.google.com/inst.hcpss.org/dwts2023/home
Eagles Boosters Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Eagles Boosters is excited to announce online registration for Booster Summer Camps is OPEN! Go to this Google Form to register.
CHS Clothing for Cash
Clean out your closets and bring us your unwanted clothing, footwear, textiles, accessories including handbags, backpacks, jewelry and more!The funds generated from your donated items will directly benefit and support our programs here at Centennial High School. Read more.
NEW PTSA Member Monthly Raffle
PTSA is looking for more members! If you join PTSA you will AUTOMATICALLY be entered into a raffle. Read more.
Leadership U Class of 2023
Leadership U is an exciting, experiential leadership, teambuilding, and community service opportunity for current high school sophomores .Come to learn more and speak to some of our grads at one of our information sessions being conducted from 7-8pm on the following evenings: March 9 (East Columbia Branch library) and March 21 (Glenwood Branch library). Read more.
ACT Mock Exam Sponsored by C2 COLUMBIA
The ACT mock exam is on Saturday, March 25, 9:00-12:00 in the CHS Cafeteria. The registration fee for the mock exam is $10 and will benefit entirely our PTSA. Read more.
Senior Week: Staying Safe in Ocean City
Parents, are you getting worried about your teen's right of passage week in Ocean City for Senior Week? Knowledge is power. Join HC Drug Free and the Collaborative PTSA Parent Ed Group (CPPEG) on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. for an online, informative discussion to prepare you and your teen for this important week. Read more.
Yearbooks are on Sale Now
Don’t miss out! Purchase your yearbook now. Recognition ads for your grads are also available. Read more.
Greg’s Driving School
Greg’s Driving School is offering three more in person driver’s education classes conveniently located for CHS students! Read more.
RTA Bus Passes
HCPSS has again partnered with the Howard County Government and the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland to provide free RTA bus access to students. Read more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Centennial High School PTSA NEEDS YOU!! - Read more. CHS PTSA Open Positions for Next Year - Read more
Please visit the Community News and Programs page on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/).