

CHS News
August 23, 2024

February 21, 2025
CELEBRATIONS!
Students Design App for BINGO Night
Congratulations to the students in Mr. Hobson's Advanced Object-Oriented Design GT class, who developed the bingo app used for this year's CHS Friends of Music BINGO Night! Students met with Mr. Boggs to learn which features to include, then designed and presented 3 apps to Mr. Boggs, Ms. Vanover and Mr. Matchim, who selected the app used during BINGO on Saturday February 15.
Congratulations to the following students for their amazing work and contribution to the CHS community: seniors Sai Siddhish Chandra Sekaran and Hamza Nasher-Alneam, and junior Kai Luo.
Left to Right: Sai Siddhish Chandra Sekaran, Hamza Nasher-Alneam, Kai Luo
Spotlight on Poetry Out Loud
Congratulations to our two Centennial representatives for Poetry Out Loud!
Callista Bernhardt placed 5th at the Western Regional Competition on February 9th.
Jenny Min placed 3rd at the Central Regional Competition on February 15th! Jenny will now move on to the State Finals at College Park on March 1st.
We are so proud of both of you for representing CHS!
Girls Basketball Senior Night
Congratulations to the amazing senior girls basketball players who were celebrated on Thursday, February 20: Julia Braganca, Hannah Fapohunda, Ayana Moore, Natalie Munoz, , Abigail Porter, and Adria Welsh .
We are so proud of your accomplishments!
IMPORTANT DATES
- January 15 thru February 26 - Spring Sports Registration Open
- February 21 - Food for the Soul, 6-8 PM
- February 22 - Trivia Night Sponsored by CHS Boosters, 6 PM
- March 1 - Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
- March 11 - Spring Sports Orientation, 6 PM
- March 13 thru 16 - Little Women the Musical, 7 PM Thursday - Saturday; 2 PM Sunday, tickets here
- March 14 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early (Professional Work and Wellness Day)
- March 25 - Band Concert, 7 PM
- March 26 - Choir Concert, 7 PM
- March 27 - Orchestra Concert, 7 PM
- March 28 - Dancing With the Staff, 7 pm
- March 28 - End of 3rd Marking Period
- March 31 - Schools Closed for Students (Professional Work and Development Day)
- April 1 - Student Choreography Showcase, 7 PM
- April 3 - Awkward Improv, 7 PM
- April 4 - Prom at Martin's West, 7 PM, tickets here
- April 4 - After Prom, Main Event at The Mall in Columbia, 10:30 PM - 2 AM
- April 5 - Zumbathon, 9 AM
- April 14 thru 21 - Spring Break, Schools Closed
- May 3 - Annual Boosters Bash, 7 PM
- May 19 - 30 - Class of 2025 Graduation Window
New & Noteworthy
It's Here! Food for the Soul Words for the Heart is Friday Night!!!
The Scholars Leadership Honors Program would be delighted if you would join us in our observation of Black History Month at the ninth annual Food for the Soul, Words for the Heart. It is an evening of cultural cuisine (fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, candied yams, collard greens, cornbread, and an assortment of desserts) and performances. This event will occur on Friday, February 21st from 6 pm-8 pm in the cafeteria.
Tickets will be available at the door for $20.
Hope to see you there!
Looking for Something To Do On Saturday Night?
Hey Smarty Pants! Put all that knowledge in your head to good use at Boosters Trivia Night on February 22, at Kiwanas-Wallas Park. Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm. $50/person. Ultimate prize: Priceless bragging rights.
The Tissue Issue!
Winter is still with us and we are all out of tissues at school.
We are grateful for the donations you have sent already, and hoping that you can send a few more boxes to the front office again!
It's PTSA Restaurant Night at Jersey Mike's! Tuesday February 25th 4 - 9 PM
Come out to help support PTSA and enjoy tasty subs made just the way you like!
Visit the store or order on the Jersey Mike's app using code CHSPTSA20 and they will donate 20% of the sale to PTSA. Thank you for your support!!
Restaurant Night: Bare Bones
Leave the cooking to Bare Bones!
Dine in or take out from Bare Bones on Monday, March 10 to support CHS Boosters. 10% of all sales go to Boosters!
Save the Date: CHS Theatre Spring Muiscal March 13-16!
Please join us as the Skyward Theatre presents of Little Women the Musical.
Performances are on Thursday, March 13, thru Saturday, March 15, at 7 PM, and on Sunday, March 16, at 2 PM, in the CHS auditorium.
Ticket information and pricing now available!
Cap & Gown Donations
We are gearing up for commencement for the Class of 2025 and need year help! If you have a cap and gown (red with blue and white stripe on arms) gathering dust, please donate it to the school. We like to have a few “extras” on had in case of emergency during graduation week.
Donations may be dropped off in the front office at Centennial at any time. Thank you!
New Student Personal Device Policy Effective March 3
The Board of Education approved changes to HCPSS Policy 8080 - Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media, which will change students’ ability to use personal technology devices during the school day.
Please read the Message from the Superintendent describing these changes.
Tickets on Sale NOW for Prom 2025!
Juniors and Seniors, Prom will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Martin’s West!
Prom tickets are on sale on OSP now for a pre-sale discounted price of $80.00 through March 7. After March 7, the tickets will go up to $90. No tickets will be sold after March 20. More information about picking up your physical ticket is to come. If you are bringing a non-CHS student guest, you must complete a guest form in the front office. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Engle or Mr. Moe in room 502.
Anyone who is planning to utilize a discretionary day prior to prom MUST have a note. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
After PromTransportation Information
Attention Juniorss & Seniors!
Our PTSA provides transportation from the prom at Martins West to After Prom at the Main Event. If you are interested in taking the bus, please complete the interest form here:
INTEREST FORM TO TAKE THE PTSA BUS FROM PROM TO AFTERPROM ON APRIL 4, 2025
After Prom Needs YOUR Help!!!
The CHS PTSA is planning an amazing After Prom event at the Main Event in Columbia for our students. The success of this event depends on volunteers - like YOU!
Please click on the links below to find out more and to sign up to help with planning, events, and prizes!
Subcommittee Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAB2FABF4C07-54474995-2025#/
Event Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AAAB2FABF4C07-54473263-2025#/
Help Us Restock the CHS Food Pantry!
The CHS Food Pantry is a great resource for our school community. We have exhausted many of the items and hope that you will continue your generous support to restock the shelves.
At this time, we need personal hygiene items, especially deodorant, shampoo, and toothpaste. We also need cereal, granola bars, rice, pasta, and soup.
Items may be dropped off in Student Services with Ms. DeVore.
Thank you for your support!
Spring Sports Registration is OPEN!
Attention ALL students interested in trying out for a SPRING Sport!!! SPRING Sports Online Registration IS OPEN NOW thru the Parent Portal at HCPSS Connect. All students interested in trying out for a Spring Sport MUST have their Parent/Guardian complete their Online Athletic Registration thru their Parent Portal at HCPSS Connect. REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SPORTS WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH!!!
All incoming 9th graders are to have a Physical examination dated on or after April 1, 2024, all rising 10th, 11th and 12th Grade Students are to have a Physical dated within one year from August 14th, 2023 or dated on or after April 1, 2024. Please contact your Physician today to make an appointment if your child's Physical examination does not the criteria for valid Physicals above. Please contact your physician to make an appointment today if your child's physical examination does not meet the above requirements.
ONLINE ATHLETIC REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS - Parents/guardians are to complete and sign the following Documents thru HCPSS Connect:
Go to https://www.hcpss.org/connect (Links to an external site.);
Do not use your Mobile Phone;
Login to your HCPSS Connect Portal (Parents & Guardian MUST use the parental login. Using your students log in information will not allow you to register);
Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and click the bottom option, “More Options” (Family File, Reports Cards, etc.). If you have more than one student make sure you have selected the student from the drop down menu at the top of the page.)
Click on Athletic Registration on the right hand side Menu, select the correct season - Spring;
Complete all of the following forms AND E-Sign each one at the bottom of each page, click Save & Next to go thru each Document…Do not skip or leave any boxes blank.
- Parent Authorization Form
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form
- Concussion Information Sheet
- Concussion Testing Form
- Covid 19 Awareness Form
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form
Upload the following forms: Physical Examination Form. Upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form. Older physicals will not be accepted. (File sizes must be lower than 4 MB);
Upload a RECENT Utility bill, preferably a BGE Bill dates February or March 2025; utility bills older than February, 2025, for a Spring Sports Registration will not be accepted.
Reminders:
* Make sure Pop Ups are Allowed;
* Registrations MUST BE DONE on a Parents/Guardians HCPSS Connect Account;
* FILE SIZE Limits of 4MB for Physicals and Utility – Try uploading one page at a time;
* Do Not Use your Cell Phone - users have been receiving error messages when using their cell phones to Register.
* Registration will close on 2/26/25!
Spring Sports Tryouts Begin Saturday, March 1, 2025
All students must have completed their online registration by February 26, in order to tryout. For more information regarding online athletic registration, please log on to the chs.hcpss.org website or see the instructions above.
From the CHS Boosters...
Join CHS Boosters Club Today!
Support our CHS Eagles by becoming a member of the CHS Boosters Club. Our parent-run volunteer organization raises funds through membership donations and fundraising activities to support CHS student extra-curricular activities. From school sports teams to more than 80 clubs and organizations, including our award winning "It's Academic" team and the CHS "Magic Club" – the Boosters supports them all!
The Howard County Public School System does not provide money for team uniforms, equipment and other fees needed to run student programs. To help parents avoid membership and other costs, the CHS Boosters shares its fundraising efforts across all sports and activities to help our students enjoy a healthy, rewarding high school experience.
Membership is the Booster’s biggest annual fundraiser, and we need your help to support our students. If you have not already done so, please join today! The CHS Boosters is a 501(c)(3) organization so all donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Tax ID # 52-1437160
Mark Your Calendars to Support the CHS Boosters
CHS Boosters have some fantastic fundraising events coming up. Check out their website for more details.
Here are some highlight of what's to come...
ANNUAL BOOSTER BASH
Boost your social calendar! Save the date for the annual Booster Bash on Saturday, May 3, at Cushwa Brewing in Columbia at 7 pm. Fun with friends, beer/cocktails, good food and amazing silent auction items. $75/per person. More details coming soon!
BOOSTER SUMMER CAMPS
Make your summer plans now! Sign up your children for 2025 Booster Summer Camps—Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Mock Trial, Soccer, Strength, Speed and Agility, Volleyball and Wrestling!
EAGLE CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Save the date for Booster’s Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 26, at Fairway Hills!
It’s Never Too Late to join CHS PTSA
You and your family can join CHS PTSA anytime! Join now or add your child to your membership.
Help us meet our membership goals before the end of the year. A PTSA membership can make a thoughtful gift for a family member or anyone in the Centennial community.
Visit our online store to become a member now
HCPSS Emergency Notifications
As we head into the winter months, families are reminded that in emergency situations (including inclement weather), information will be shared with the community only through the HCPSS website, email and text, Twitter/X and the HCPSS weather hotline. Be sure your Family File is up to date and that you have opted into texts to receive emergency messages.
Support the CHS Dance Program
World's Finest Chocolates have arrived! Support the CHS Dance Program while satisfying your sweet tooth. We have a variety of bars and they're only $1 each! Buy 1, 2, 3...or a case of 60 to share with your family and friends! Contact rebecca_clark@hcpss.org for more information or use OSP to make a purchase.
Please donate to support the HoCo Film Festival!
The Howard County Film Festival is a county-sponsored festival in its 21st year that honors and showcases the incredible talent of aspiring filmmakers across Howard County. Participating high school and middle school students are entered to win trophies, recognition, and prize money for their work.
Donations from the community help keep this amazing program running each year. All proceeds donated will go towards acquiring prize money and awards for our student recipients.
For more information visit the website: https://hocofilmfest.weebly.com/.
Buy Your Yearbook Now!
Yearbook sales are here!
To purchase your copy, visit: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1066907/Centennial-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024100304183132083/CATALOG_SHOP/
HCPSS Career Readiness Advisors Need Your Help!
The HCPSS Career Readiness Advisors (CRAs) are excited for the 2024-2025 school year, and we would love your help!
Last year, CRAs implemented a Monthly Career Cluster Spotlight series across the county. The Monthly Spotlights allowed students to explore a wide scope of careers while connecting those careers to both the HCPSS curriculum and student strengths and interests.
Each month, we spotlight a different career industry/cluster. We provide students with information about career cluster pathways, curricular connections to that pathway, and opportunities for students to engage with professionals in those clusters.
Here is where you come in: we are looking for community members to share your experience, advice, and insight in your professional line of work.
Please fill out the following form if you are interested in donating a bit of your time and wisdom to HCPSS students.
Thank you!
NEWS FOR SENIORS
Kente Cloth Graduation Stoles on Sale Now!
The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Office is selling Kente cloth graduation stoles to families for graduating students. Kente is a traditional African textile that was first woven by the Ashanti people in Ghana and West Africa. Today, it is worn to pay homage to African ancestors and to show pride in the heritages of the Diaspora during ceremonial occasions.
Sales will run through April 30, 2025. The flyer for the stole sale can be found linked here.
Sarapes (stoles) on Sale Now for Hispanic And Latino Graduating Seniors
The HCPSS Hispanic Achievement Program is selling sarapes (stoles) for purchase by Hispanic and Latino graduating seniors. Sales will run through May 2, 2025. Purchases can be made directly here, or read more information and scan the QR Code here.
The Hispanic “sarape” represents the ancient customs of colorful textiles throughout all the ancient indigenous people of Latin America. These bright colors represented their devout spiritualism and the advanced knowledge they possessed. Additional history of the sarapes and the initiative in HCPSS for graduating seniors can be found here in English and Spanish.
Direct questions to Gaston Gamez, Hispanic Achievement Supervisor at (410) 313-6667.
Class of 2025 Graduation Window Announced!!!
HCPSS today announced the window for the Class of 2025 high school graduations as Monday, May 19, to Friday, May 30, 2025. No graduations will be held on weekends or on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
HCPSS makes the early announcement of the graduation window to accommodate planning by parents, students, schools and community members. Specific information regarding the dates and times of each graduation ceremony will be finalized in collaboration with Merriweather Post Pavilion and provided by mid-April.
Ceremonies will be held in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, except for Cedar Lane School, which will hold its graduation ceremony at the school.
Full HCPSS commencement information can be found online.
State Delegate and Senatorial Scholarships
Seniors,
If you are attending a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university as a full-time or part-time student, you are eligible to apply for a State Delegate or Senatorial Scholarship.
State Delegate Scholarship:
https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/pages/financialaid/programdescriptions/prog_delegate.aspx
Senatorial Scholarship: https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_senatorial.aspx
ENTER YOUR ADDRESS to find out the name of your State Senator and State Delegate (they will appear at the bottom of the list): https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District
Please come to Student Services to see Ms. DeVore if you need any assistance. Continue to check for Scholarships in Naviance and on the Bulletin Board outside Student Services.
Seniors: Apply for Scholarship $$$
Now is the time to get in your applications for scholarships to obtain additional funding for college. In Naviance, under Scholarships, you can search for all available scholarships by date or name.
A scholarship document is also updated every month that features the current scholarships and due dates in Naviance, here's the link:
Upcoming scholarships and deadlines are also POSTED on the bulletin board outside Student Services. Please check this bulletin board regularly.
The Community Foundation of Howard County has many scholarships available, but the due dates are not published yet. ALL the available scholarships are posted on the board.
Many are targeted to specific interest areas such as:
Students whose life has been impacted by cancer (either themselves or a family member)
Service on the Special Olympics Howard County Swim Team and Special Olympics Howard County
Pursuing a degree in Fine Arts, Nursing, STEM, pre-law, agriculture or field related to farming
Community and athletic involvement
Students who participated on a SAC/HC travel or recreational team
Any questions? Please stop in Student Services for assistance.
KPL Scholarships Open January 22, 2025
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter with the financial support of the Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc., offers financial assistance to graduation high school seniors in Howard County, pursuing higher education.
Scholarships to be awarded for the 2024-25 school year:
- Marian and Brother Cecil G. Christian Memorial Scholarship: $4,000
- Bro. Freeman Louis Sands, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: $2,000
- Outstanding Scholarship Awards: Four awards of $1,500 each
Details regarding eligibility and applications may be found at www.apakpl.org and www.alphafoundationhc.org.
SENIORS: Cap & Gown Orders
If you still need to order a cap and gown (comes with tassel) for graduation, it must be ordered by contacting our representative at Jostens. See her contact information below:
KAREN STEWART
301.206.3999 ∙ Office
Email: karen.stewart@jostens.com
Jostens Mascot Shop
In addition to graduation caps and gowns, Jostens also offers a range for products including graduation announcements, class rings, jewelry, and more. Check out the Mascot Shop for great keepsakes.
Calling All Parents/Guardians of CHS Seniors (Clas of 2025):
We are collecting parent/guardian names who might be interested in helping with the Senior 2025 events (Class of 2025) throughout the school year.
Please provide your contact information in the signup genius form - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5AF2AABF8CF8-51782315-chssenior/172901958#/
If you have any questions about the senior events, reach out to the senior CHS advisors for the class of 2025 - Toni Ireland and Cheryl Beall.
If you have any questions about the signup genius, you can contact Beth at bemoll196@gmail.com. Thank you.
NEWS THAT'S WORTH REPEATING
Information Finder
Keep current on news and events throughout the school year by checking the CHS website: https://chs.hcpss.org. We have added an A to Z Reference Guide to the website as your one-stop information finder: attendance policies, parking permit applications, food and nutrition services, student technology support, and much more.
Update Your Family File
All families must update their emergency contact information annually. We’d like Centennial to be the first high school to have 100% of the Family File information to be fully updated, so visit HCPSS Connect today and click submit on the final screen! Read more.
Tutoring Opportunities
Eagle's Soar tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays immediately after school in the Media Center from 2:35-3:05 PM for the entire school year. All content areas will be represented with teaching faculty, and honor society students will be supporting as well in many of the content areas. Please make arrangements for your child to attend, as this is a great resource to help them be successful this year. This is a GREAT place to get extra math help if your child is struggling. Unfortunately, transportation is not provided at this time.
EXTRA HELP:
- Eagle's Soar Tutoring – Every Tuesday and Thursday 2:35-3:05 PM in the Media Center (Starts September 17th)
- Math Tutoring – Monday through Thursday after school 2:35-3:05 PM in Room 508 (starts September 19th)
- Eagle Time – Every Wednesday 9:25-9:55 PM (they sign up on the CHS website with the teacher they need help with)
Student Parking on CHS Campus
Parking passes have now been issued to Seniors and Juniors. It is important for all students parking on campus to make sure that their parking permit hang tags are visible. Also, please remember that students park in the white-lined spaces.
Still need a permit? Permit applications are on the CHS website.
Maryland Safe Schools App
Led by the Maryland Center for School Safety (MDCSS) within the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Safe Schools Maryland is an anonymous tip reporting system that allows students, parents, and community members to easily report anonymous safety concerns anywhere in Maryland. Tips received are routed to local and state education, public safety, heath, and/or social services support personnel for follow-up.
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After School Pizza Sales!
After school pizza sales begin next week! Students staying after school can purchase a slice of cheese pizza ($3 per slice, cash only) before heading to their club meeting, extra-curricular program, study session, or athletic practice/game.
Sales will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and will be fundraisers for the Dance Program, Alpha Achievers, and Science Olympiad. Buy your slice by the gym. All sales are first come, first served.
CHS Stadium Guidelines
- Regular Season Tickets are $5.00 and are only available on the App at GoFan.co.
- Backpacks are PROHIBITED inside the Stadium.
- Spectators are to adhere to ALL HCPSS Policies & CHS Procedures in the Student Code of Conduct.
- No outside food permitted in the Stadium.
- ALL Students in Grades K thru 8 MUST EACH be accompanied into the Stadium, seated throughout the entire event, being supervised by their parent or guardian.
- No admittance after the 3rd quarter.
- Once you leave the Stadium, you may not return.
- Noise makers are prohibited inside the Stadium.
- Cheer loudly for your team, not against the opponent, their fans, their band, their cheerleaders or the officials.
- Students arrange for a ride during the 3rd quarter and notify your ride to pick them up immediately after the game.
HCPSS Partnerships
The HCPSS Partnerships 2023-2024 Annual Snapshot has just been released. The snapshot includes a link to school system partners including each school’s partners, as well as system wide, curricular, and program office partnerships. The snapshot highlights how partners play a vital role in encouraging students to reach their full potential.
Change of Address
Please remember that all families are required by Policy 9000 to notify HCPSS if they move to a new home address. Current residency documentation must be updated each time residency changes.
ARL Bus Schedules
On the Regular Bell Schedule:
- AM ARL bus departs at 7:50 AM and returns to CHS at 9:35 AM
- PM ARL bus departs on A DAYS (M, T, TH, F) at 12:45 PM and returns at 2:30 PM
- PM ARL bus departs on B DAYS (M, T, TH, F) at 11:15 AM and returns at 2:30 PM
On the Eagle Time Schedule – Wednesdays:
- AM ARL bus departs at 7:50 AM and returns to CHS at 9:35 AM
- PM ARL bus departs on A DAYS at 12:55 PM and returns at 2:30 PM
- PM ARL bus departs on B DAYS at 11:20 AM and returns at 2:30 PM
Career Readiness Monthly Spotlights
Each month, the Career Readiness Advisors spotlight a career industry/cluster. We provide students with information about career cluster pathways, curricular connections to that pathway, and opportunities for students to learn from industry professionals in those clusters.
We are ALWAYS looking for speakers to participate in our monthly virtual panel discussions, and/or to engage with our students as an in-person speaker.
Please click on the following link to share your information:
COMMUNITY NEWS
Leadership U Opportunities
Next Thursday, February 27, Leadership Howard County will be hosting another opportunity for current high school sophomores to learn about Leadership U [LU] and hear directly from recent graduates about their experience.
LU is a transformational leadership program that seeks to equip young leaders with a network of peers and community leaders as well as the tools to effect meaningful change. Interested sophomores are encouraged to join us at our next info session! Registration strongly recommended: Leadership U 2025 - February Information Session - Leadership Howard County
What: Leadership U Info Session
When: Thursday, February 27, 6pm
Where: Miller Branch Library, Patapsco Room
Registration Link: Leadership U 2025 - February Information Session - Leadership Howard County
Affordable & Convenient Year-Round SAT & ACT Prep, College Essay Writing Workshops & Admissions Crash Courses in Partnership with Howard County High Schools
Both in-person and live, virtual, eight-hour college prep classes are being offered in partnership with Atholton, Centennial, Hammond, Howard, Marriotts Ridge, Mt. Hebron, Reservoir, and Wilde Lake high schools and are open to students from all high schools.
CHS students can register for ANY Answer Class at ANY location or online – and a percentage of tuition will be donated to CHS PTSA! School year classes are being regularly added – check here often!
Parents and Students Learn to Stay Safe with HC DrugFree
CHS PTSA teams with HC DrugFree to help spread the word about keeping drugs out of Howard County classrooms and communities.
HC DrugFree has many opportunities for students and families:
Free Classes for Students
Hurry to register your HoCo student. HC DrugFree's interactive Life Skills classes begin on Monday, February 24. While designed for students in grades 6 to 9, we will consider each request for slightly younger or older students, too. High schoolers also have the opportunity to volunteer to earn Community Service Hours by assisting our team of college instructors.
The 8-class series will run across the following Mondays: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7, 28 and May 5 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. More information can be found on our website and flyer.
Click here to register Ho Co middle school students.
Click here to register Ho Co high school students.
Free Classes for Adults
Raising preteens and teens is tough. Wouldn’t it be great if adults could take a class that taught us how to help our kids avoid risky behaviors, all while learning how to say NO to drugs and alcohol? There is!
Register to attend our Spring 2025 Guiding Good Choices® classes for parents, guardians and grandparents. Series will run Tuesdays and Fridays on March 18, 21, 25, 28 and April 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. More information can be found on our website and flyer.
Register here.
Ho Co Film Fest: HCDrugFree PSA Category
HC DrugFree's 2024-25 public service announcement (PSA) Category theme is: Make the Call: Help Without Hesitation.
This category was chosen to allow teens the opportunity to create PSAs informing their peers and the community about Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law. Learn more about our PSA Category and the April 1 film submission deadline.
Maryland's Good Samaritan Law protects individuals who seek help during a medical emergency related to drug or alcohol use. Under this law, people who call 911 to assist someone experiencing an overdose or other serious medical issue may be protected from arrest, prosecution, and certain legal penalties for minor drug and alcohol offenses. Learn more about the Good Samaritan Law.
We Need Your Support!!!
“It isn’t the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives.”
Your support allows us to continue to provide our resources and programs to the community. To make your tax-deductible donation, donate online at hcdrugfree.org/donate or mail a check to:
HC DrugFree
5305 Village Center Drive
Suite 206
Columbia, MD 21044
Resources
DEA's Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide:
Education plays a critical role in preventing substance use and misuse. The 2024 DEA Resource Guide is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly used and misused drugs in the US and provides important information about the harms and consequences of drug use by describing a drug’s effects on the body and mind, overdose potential, origin, legal status, and other key facts. Learn more
Additional Resources
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Marylanders who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis should call or text 988. Learn more at 988.maryland.gov. Maryland veterans and their loved ones can call 988 and press 1 to transfer to the Veterans Crisis Line. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for LGBTQIA+ support.
For more information, contact:
Joan Webb Scornaienchi
Executive Director
HC DrugFree
5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 206
Wilde Lake Village Center
Columbia, MD 21044
STAY CONNECTED
- Centennial High School’s website is a great source of information at https://chs.hcpss.org.
- On Twitter @hcpss_CHS and Instagram @CentennialHS.
- Read the Wingspan, CHS student newspaper
- CHS PTSA https://www.chs-ptsa.org/and CHS Boosters https://www.centennialboostersonline.com/.
- CHS Friends of Music http://www.centennialmusic.org/
- Register to receive school system updates and alerts at https://www.hcpss.org/hcpss-news/, click on Subscribe and select Centennial High School.
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