At Centennial High School, we embrace the joy of diversity within our community. We support our LGBTQIA+ community and strive to support and enrich their time at CHS. We are committed to providing an educational and social environment that affirms and promotes an inclusive, equitable space which values diversity. Keep up on what is going on in the larger HCPSS Pride community at their website.
RAINBOW REP
Steven Parker, Media Specilaist, is the CHS Rainbow Rep. You can find him in the media center or email him at steven_parker@hcpss.org. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
LGBTQIA+ Community
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is free from discrimination, fosters equitable opportunities, and values diversity and commonality. HCPSS has supports in place across all of our schools. To learn more, please access the following links.
- LGBTQIA+ Youth
- General supports for LGBTQIA+ youth in HCPSS and beyond such as our Gender Inclusive Guidelines, Name and Gender Masking, information on how to report bullying and/or harassment, and policy connections.
- Rainbow Representatives
- Current and up to date list of Rainbow Representatives as well as their school/location in HCPSS.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Learn more about our DEI efforts including; professional learning, equitable and restorative practices, community collaboration, and supports.
Pronoun Options in Canvas
All Canvas users, including students, staff, and parents/families, can identify their pronouns in Canvas. As a default, the pronoun field is left blank. Users who do not wish for a pronoun do not need to take any action. Want to identify your pronouns? See the HCPSS News article, Optional Pronoun Settings in Canvas.
SAGA
CHS has an LGBTQIA+ Club called SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance). SAGA is a club designed to give students a safe place to gather socially, expand friendships as well as a place to learn about and discuss topics related to the LGBTQ+ community. Both LGBTQ+ students and allies are welcome to attend. SAGA meets every other Wednesday from 2:35-3:15 pm Location: Room 507(Mrs. Seker's room). Advisors for SAGA: Steven Parker steven_parker@hcpss.org and Amy Seker amy_seker@hcpss.org.