CHS News

Please join us in congratulating Mr. John Seibel, Assistant Principal, who will be retiring on February 1. Mr. Seibel has been at Centennial High School since 2022, and has been with HCPSS for 23 years. We thank him for his leadership, support, and friendship, and wish him all the best as he travels a new path.

We are proud of the following members of the Alpha Achievers who represented Centennial High School at The 50th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration, sponsored by the Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. (AFHC) in association with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter (KPL) on January 12: Dwight Brown, Angelo Coates, Biruk Dinku, Kidus Dinku, Joshua Frazier, Joshua Jackson, Ernest Macharia, Colin Marr, Chevran McIntyre, Clifton Weaver.

This year's theme was "50 Years of Service and Solidarity," aligning the MLK breakfast with the different programming and service opportunities within KPL, and encouraging all attendees to get and remain engaged and dedicated to service.

Please join us in congratulating the following 14 "young authors" who submitted original work to the Howard County Young Author's Contest:

• Mateen Javid Bamizai
• Callista Bernhardt
• Kirsten Braddy
• Litish Rajesh Deepa
• Sukaina Hussain
• Yehji Hwang
• Zena Levy
• Haashir Mohammed
• Emma Plot
• Nathan Pressler
• Anushka Skariah
• Sam Strong
• Lyra Su
• Olivia Zhao

Thanks to all of you for encouraging them in (and out of) the classroom to be published authors! Results from the contest will be released this spring.

Congratulations to the Math Team for continuing their unbeaten streak Wednesday at Wilde Lake!

Jeremy Yang was one of only two competitors at the entire meet to earn a perfect 6 in the Individual Rounds! Jayson Liu, Joe Li, Jaden Li, and Martin Meister all earned 5's to keep us tied after the Individual Rounds. Our A Team of Jeremy, Joe, Albert Cao, Nathan Lu, and Lyra Su then secured the victory with a perfect score in the Team Round!

Way to go, Eagles!

Mrs. Hensley's Art 2 classes experimented with abstraction from various angles and histories prior to embarking on this final project with a nod to the field of data visualization.

Students researched and synthesized data along with exploiting the communicative powers of composition, markmaking, and color to express a specific view about a topic that personally affects them.

• January 15 thru February 26 - Spring Sports Registration Open
  
• January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Schools and Offices Closed
• January 21- High Schools Close 3 hours early; midterm exams; no AM ARL
• January 22 - High School Close 3 hours early; midterm exams; no PM ARL
• January 23 - All Schools Close 3 hours early; midterm exams, no AM ARL
• January 28 - CHS PTSA Restaurant Night at Yama Sushi
  
• January 29 - Schools Closed for Students (Professional Work Day)
• February 4 - WorldFest, 4-8 PM
  
• February 7 - Schools Closed for Students (Professional Learning Day)
• February 15 - Zumbathon, 9-11:45 AM
  
• February 17 - Schools and Offices Closed (Presidents Day)
• February 21 - Food for the Soul, 6-8 PM
  
• February 22 - Trivia Night Sponsored by CHS Boosters, 6 PM
• February 26 - SENIORS ONLY Wild West Night, 6-8 PM, tickets
• March 1 - Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
  
• March 11 - Spring Sports Orientation, 6 PM
  
• 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
• 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 19 - 30 - Class of 2025 Graduation Window
  

HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE, JANUARY 2025

Midterm exams will be administered from January 17, thru January 23:

• Friday, January 17: Period 1 Exam; Bell Schedule #2

• Tuesday, January 21: Periods 5 & 6 Exams; Bell Schedule #1

• Wednesday, January 22: Periods 2 & 4A Exams; Bell Schedule #1

• Thursday, January 23: Periods 3 & 4B Exams; Bell Schedule #1

Click here to view all bell schedules.

Prom will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Martin’s West. Stay tuned for more details on ticket sales.

Anyone who is planning to utilize a discretionary day prior to prom MUST have a note. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Join us at the Yougi Castle on Route 40 on January 27, and enjoy a variety of yougrt, flavors, toppings, smoothies, and shakes!

Don't forget to mention CHS Class of 2028 when you order!

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!

Enjoy a delicious meal at neighborhood favorite, Yama Sushi, in Dorsey Search, and support CHS at the same time. Eat in or take out - just mention the Centennial High School PTSA fundraiser when you order, and Yama Sushi will donate a portion of the sale to support our school.

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!

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.

Cold and flu season is upon us!

How can you help?

• Donate tissues! Our school supply of tissues for classrooms has run low. Please consider dropping off a box of tissues in the front office.
• Practice healthy habits: get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
• If you have cold and flu symptoms stay at home and rest!

The CHS PTSA After Prom Committee is looking forward to hosting CHS prom attendees at Main Event on April 4th starting at 10:30p until 2:00am. One of the exciting traditions we look forward to continuing is a prize raffle. What prizes (think items valued between $25-$75) would you like to see included this year?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjJlNJuM5IzSvlnTCOD7aA36A_Ub24P34QKBjD0FK3SoPfiw/viewform?usp=pp_url

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) programs are offered at Atholton (Army), Howard (Army) and Oakland Mills (Air Force) high schools. Each JROTC program provides an introduction to career opportunities in the United States Armed Forces and teaches principles of leadership, discipline and civic responsibility.

Any student who wishes to participate in JROTC but does not attend one of the schools that offers the program may apply for participation. Each school has a limited number of additional spaces available. To apply for participation for the 2025-2026 school year, students must contact a JROTC official by December 20th to schedule an interview. Only students who are interviewed during this designated period will be considered for enrollment. Letters of approval/denial/waitlist will be sent home in January.

To schedule an interview, contact the JROTC official for the program of interest:

• Air Force JROTC at Oakland Mills High School: Colonel (USAF, Retired) Bradly Scherer, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor, bradly_scherer@hcpss.org or (410) 313-6945
• Army JROTC at Atholton High School: LTC (USA, Retired) William Reinhart, Senior Army Instructor, william_reinhart@hcpss.org or (410) 313-7076
• Army JROTC at Howard High School: Colonel (USA, Retired) William Laigaie, Senior Army Instructor, william_laigaie@hcpss.org or (410) 313-2878

More information about the JROTC program is available online.

If any CHS parent or alumni have a cap and gown (red with blue and white stripe on arms) gathering dust, please donate it. You can drop it off in the front office at Centennial at any time. Thank you!

SAT Boot Camps at CHS - JUST $199*

Sat., & Sun., Feb. 8 & 9, from 9 AM - 1 PM

These prep classes will prepare students for March 8, May 3, and June 7 SATs, and include:

• Taking a Practice Digital SAT Under Simulated Conditions
• How to Use the Bluebook App and its Tools to the Student's Advantage
• Understanding the Test and Its Adaptive Framework
• Strategies for ALL Sections of the Test
• Tips on Guessing, Timing, Scoring, and Confidence-Boosting
• PLUS - A percentage of student tuition is donated to CHS PTSA!

Visit www.theanswerclass.com to view the full class schedule and to register your student for the CHS dates!

*when you register at least one week ahead of your course.

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

Brush up on your facts, pack up your favorite drinks and snacks, and join us for an evening of good food, good laughs, and great trivia at the annual CHS Boosters Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, February 22, at the Kiwanis-Wallis Meeting Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. The cost for this adults-only event is $50 per person and includes dinner (BYOB). Register now as an individual to join other trivia enthusiasts or form a team of 10 for this fun-filled night.

Please note your team name with your​ registration (individuals should use Unattached as their team name). Mulligans are also available for purchase ahead of time or at the event.

For questions or to place a small group together, please email chsboosterspresident@gmail.com.

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

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.

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.

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/.

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/

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!

It’s time to wrangle in another great senior event! The SENIORS ONLY Wild West Night will be held on Wednesday, February 26, from 6 – 8 PM in the CHS cafeteria.

Come enjoy delicious food from Mission BBQ: beef brisket and pulled chicken, along with all vegetarian sides – mac-n-cheese, green beans (no bacon), baked beans, garden salad, and corn bread. Drinks will include lemonade, iced tea, and bottled water, and our culinary classes will provide cherry and apple cobbler with ice cream!

We need a minimum of 150 seniors to pre-pay for this event by February 16. Only $30 per ticket, available on OSP.

If the event is canceled, you will receive a full refund.

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.

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:

24-25 Scholarship document

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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 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.

1. Regular Season Tickets are $5.00 and are only available on the App at GoFan.co.
2. Backpacks are PROHIBITED inside the Stadium.
3. Spectators are to adhere to ALL HCPSS Policies & CHS Procedures in the Student Code of Conduct.
4. No outside food permitted in the Stadium.
5. 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.
6. No admittance after the 3rd quarter.
7. Once you leave the Stadium, you may not return.
8. Noise makers are prohibited inside the Stadium.
9. Cheer loudly for your team, not against the opponent, their fans, their band, their cheerleaders or the officials.
10. Students arrange for a ride during the 3rd quarter and notify your ride to pick them up immediately after the game.

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.

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.

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

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:

HCPSS Career Related Speaker Interest Form

There will be a program supporting parents/caregivers or parents/caregivers and their school age students at Silhouette Stages on Saturday, February 22nd from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

This program is an opportunity for parents to meet, connect and learn, as well as for us to “spill the tea” and share supports and programs available in HCPSS to support LGBTQIA+ students. Silhouette Stages performers will be presenting several selections from their upcoming show, Kinky Boots and will also offer a cast Q&A after the program.

The LGBTQIA+ Commission of Howard County will be providing a lite pizza lunch in the lobby after the show. Registration is required as space is limited. An advertisement is linked here and registration link is included here.

Established in 2015, the SiS Conference has been held annually to cultivate an early passion for the STEM field in high school students from around Howard County. This year’s conference will be held on Saturday, February 1st at Glenelg High School. Local speakers that represent a wide range of STEM-related professions are invited to conduct workshops for the attendees. Students have the opportunity to discover local internships and opportunities through booths that are set up during a light dinner and networking session at the end of the conference. ​

Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/TVebCwa9KGAKEfFz8Links to an external site.

Flyer: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SCNPgQ_hdpTYImDlJGqzhE6X6UCRSJfithvAzizc5J4/edit?usp=sharingLinks to an external site.

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sis-conference/home

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!

CHS PTSA teams with HC DrugFree to help spread the word about keeping drugs out of Howard County classrooms and communities.

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

Free Support Meetings:

Looking for a list of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the Howard County area? Learn more

Additional Resources

For more information, contact:

Joan Webb Scornaienchi

Executive Director

HC DrugFree

5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 206

Wilde Lake Village Center

Columbia, MD 21044

Admin@hcdrugfree.org

www.hcdrugfree.org

• 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.