CHS News

Madame Doff, our CHS French teacher extraordinaire, has received Bronze Level recognition in the Sponsor Recognition Program for Honor Society Sponsors in 2025, from the American Association of Teachers of French!

This award is achieved by honor society sponsors who go above and beyond to maintain an active charter.

The American Association of French Teachers was founded in 1927 and has as its mission the promotion of the study of French language and French-speaking literatures and cultures at all levels. We are proud to recognize the achievements of outstanding students and their teachers.

The Health Room would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Engle and Mr. Moe's students for putting together our band aid bags for staff.

In addition, we would like to give them a huge "THANK YOU" for putting together an amazing, themed bulletin board outside of the Health Room "The Importance of SLEEP for

Good Health".

The fall sports season brings lively spirit and exemplary sportsmanship among all of our teams:

• Varsity Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• JV and Varsity Field Hockey
• JV and Varsity Football
• Golf
• Allied Co-Ed Soccer
• Boys JV and Varsity Soccer
• Girls JV and Varsity Soccer
• 9th, JV, and Varsity Volleyball

We are proud of our student athletes who represent CHS with dignity on and off the field!

Many thanks to Mrs. Rebecca Clark, our new Athletics & Activities Manager! Behind the scenes, she is organizing our athletics program, managing game schedules and coordinating events, helping coaches and athletes, and so much more. On game days, she's right there with us, rain or shine, along with Mr. Guizzotti and all of the staff members who volunteer to help out at the events.

A special shout out to our administrators, who attend the games. We appreciate you Ms. Reinhardt, Mr. Sillers, and Mr. White!

And fall sports just would not be the same without our incredible Marching Eagles, who have been working since mid-August to bring us amazing half-time shows and spectacular music!

Our student athletes love it best when families, friends, and the community come out to enjoy the games. Thanks for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you throughout the season!

We especially love our Future Eagles!

Don't forget to:

• Follow your favorite teams on Fan Hudl
• Buy your game tickets at gofan.co
• Grab your dinner and favorite snacks at the CHS Boosters Concession Stand
• Check out the full Fall Athletic Schedule

Let’s Go, Eagles!!

Centennial High School had 43 students named as Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship organization recognizes that these students have demonstrated outstanding academic success and play a key role in the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.

Congratulations to: Kate Allen, Taniska Balamurugan, Karunyaveena Bomma, Ethan Burgoon, Brad Cao, Christian Cha, Sai Siddhish Chandra Sekaran, Rishit Chauhan, Ariela Dumesh, Jacquelyn Gao, Kathryn Genovese, Lee Godschall, Isabella Hachani, Keyaan Haider, Jayden Henlon, Charles Henn, Alexander Hobson, Divya Joon, Ryan Kane, Jeremy Kantsiper, Sanvi Kolhatkar, Georgy Kostov, Christopher Lei, Yi Sa Li, Claire Lim, Aditri Maiti, Veronica Merkin, Tahmid Niloy, Joshua Oh, Irene Park, Kevin Qi, Emma Qiu, Kareena Shah, Nayeon Song, Samaara Srivastava, Madeleine Tseu, Sashwat Tulshyan, Dhruv Veda, Drew Wilschke, Ranon Wiriyacoonkasem, Rawin Wiriyacoonkasem, David Wu, Olivia Zhao.

We are so proud of you!

• September 23 - Schools and Offices Closed
• September 24 - Side By Side Concert With CHS Wind Ensemble, CHS Auditorium, 7:30 PM; tickets
• September 26 - 3rd Annual Boosters Eagle Golf Classic at Fairway Hills
  
• September 27 - Homecoming Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by PTSA, 8 - 11 AM, tickets here
• September 27 - Homecoming Parade, 10:15 - 11:15 AM
• September 27 - Homecoming Football Game v. Poolesville, 12 PM
• September 27 - Homecoming Dance, 7 - 10 PM
• September 29 - Scholars Leadership Honors Program Welcoming Ceremony, 6 PM
• October 5 - Emily Scott Memorial Walk, 11 AM
• October 8 - Senior Crab Feast, 6 - 8 PM
• October 13 - Fall Band Concert, 7 PM
• October 14 - Fall Orchestra Concert, 7 PM
• October 15 - PSAT Day
• October 15 - Fall Choir Concert, 7 PM
• October 17 - School Closed for Students
• October 20 - Schools and Offices Closed
• October 28 - Underclass Picture Retake Day
• October 31 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
• October 31 - End of First Quarter
• November 5, 7, 7 - Senior Portraits
• November 10 - Report Cards Issued

Friday, 9/19/2025

4:00/6:30 JV/V Football vs. Winters Mill HS

Buy your game tickets at gofan.co and grab your dinner and snacks at the CHS Boosters Concession Stand!

Saturday, 9/20/2025

9:00 AM V Volleyball at Annapolis HS for Crofton Tourney

9:00 AM Cross Country at Whippets Invite (PA)

Monday, 9/22/2025 HOMECOMING WEEK!!!!! Multiplicity Day/Twin Day

4:00 PM V Field Hockey vs. Marriotts Ridge HS

4:00 PM V Volleyball @ Long Reach HS

Rosh Hashanah begins–ALL EVENTS MUST END BY 5:30PM

Tuesday, 9/23/2025 NO SCHOOL

NO EVENTS, PRACTICES or REHEARSALS

Wednesday, 9/24/2025 Movie/TV/Character Day

NO EVENTS BEFORE 6:00PM; OPTIONAL PRACTICES/REHEARSALS MAY BE HELD PRIOR TO 6PM

6:30 PM V Boys Soccer vs. River Hill HS

6:30 PM V Field Hockey @ Glenelg HS

7:00 PM Laser Tag hosted by the Junior Class

7:30 PM Side By Side Concert with CHS Wind Ensemble & Maryland Winds

Thursday, 9/25/2025: Decades Day: 9th- 2000’s, 10th-90’s, 11th- 80’s, 12th-70’s

4:00/5:00/6:00 PM Fr/JV/V Volleyball vs Marriotts Ridge HS

4:00/5:30 PM Girls JV/V Soccer vs Long Reach HS **Future Eagles Night**

4:00/5:30 PM Boys JV/V Soccer @ Long Reach HS

Friday, 9/26/2025- PEP-RALLY & Color Day! 9th- Black, 10th- Blue, 11th- White, 12th- Red

4:00/5:30 PM JV/V Field Hockey @ Wilde Lake HS

Saturday, 9/27/2025- Pancake breakfast, Parade, Game, Dance!

12:00 PM Homecoming Football game vs Poolesville HS

Sunday, 9/28/2025

It's Academic Regional Tournament

Follow your favorite teams on Fan Hudl

See the full Fall Athletic Schedule

Let’s Go, Eagles!!

Please note that the Homecoming Pep Rally has been moved to Friday, September 26!

Spirit Days:

• Monday – Multiplicity Monday

• Wednesday – Movie/TV/Character Day

• Thursday – Decades Day (9th – 2000's; 10th – 90's; 11th – 80's; 12 – 70's)

• Friday – Color Day (9th – Black; 10th – Blue; 11th – White; 12– Red)

Pep Rally Schedule for Friday, September 26:

• Period 1: 7:50 AM – 8:20 AM
• Period 2: 8:25AM – 8:55 AM
• Period 3: 9 AM – 9:30 AM
• Period 5: 9:35 AM – 10:05 AM
• Period 6: 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
• Period 4A 10:45 AM –12:35 PM (A, B and C Lunch Shifts)
• 12:35 –12:45 PM: Drop Off Belongings/Remain in Period 4A
• 12:50 PM – 1:15 PM Volleyball Game (8 minute halves) in Main Gym with Sports Runs (5 minutes) as Half-Time Event (with Quiet Space available in the Media Center)
• 1:15 PM – 1:25 PM Transition to Outdoor Events
• 1:25 PM – 2:25 PM Pep Rally
• 2:25 PM Dismissal back to Period 4A to gather belongings

ARL Students: If you would like to attend the Pep Rally, you need permission from your ARL teachers to stay at CHS. For attendance purposes, there will be a sign-in sheet for ARL students in the front office.

Legacy Studios was at school this week taking underclass pictures.

In about two weeks, families will receive notice that their pictures are ready!

View your portraits online: LegacyFindMyCode.com

SENIORS!

Seniors applying to college this fall: Reminder to visit the HCPSS college application website to get answers to all of your questions about the process.

We want to make sure seniors know about two opportunities designed to help high-achieving students that need strong financial support access great schools. QuestBridge National College Match - QuestBridge partners with top universities to connect high-achieving, low-income students to full scholarships. Through this program, you can apply to multiple selective colleges with one application and potentially receive a full four-year scholarship.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.questbridge.org Guaranteed Access Partnership Program (GAPP) - Maryland students may also qualify for the Guaranteed Access Partnership Program, which works with state colleges and universities to make higher education affordable by combining state and institutional aid. Learn more and apply here: https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_gar.aspx

PARENTS OF 9TH GRADERS

Counselors visited 9th-grade English classes this past week to review information about finding success at CHS.

Here is the presentation we shared with students.

TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR ALL

Starting Tuesday, September 16, 2025, tutoring is available after school every Tuesday and Thursday in the Media center from 2:35-4:00. Honor society students, teachers, and staff will be on hand to assist students in different subject areas. A tutoring bus will be available to take students home starting October 6th. The bus will stop at four hubs (it is not door-to-door). Students will need to stay for the entirety of the tutoring in order to receive a bus pass.

Admission representatives from the following colleges will be in Student Services at CHS on the days listed below. Seniors and juniors may sign up for the visits in Naviance (click on COLLEGES and then VISITS, and click "SIGN UP" for visit). Passes will be given to student during Period 1 the day of the visit.

Monday, 9/22

8:15 AM – American University

9:10 AM – University of Maryland College Park

10:10 AM – University of Chicago

1:10 PM – Stevenson University

Wednesday, 9/24

8:15 AM – Worcester Polytechnic Institute

10:10 AM – Brown University

1:10 PM – Haverford College

Thursday, 9/25

8:15 AM – Hamilton College

9:10 AM – North Carolina State University at Raleigh

10:10 AM – Emory University

1:10 PM – Lehigh University

Friday, 9/26

9:10 AM – Rice University

10:10 AM – Pomona College

1:10 PM – Salisbury University

Saturday is the last day to purchase the Junior Passport. If you purchase the passport now, you will get discounted rates on all of the fun things planned for this school year. See below for the breakdown:

• Class of 2027 Laser Tag, September 24, 7 - 9 PM

Cost per student: $15; discounted passport price: $10

• Class of 2027 T shirt

Cost per shirt: $15; discounted passport price: $14

• PROM at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, April 25, 7 - 10 PM

Cost per student: $90; discounted passport price: $66

• Class of 2027 Picnic at Centennial Park, June 4, 10 AM - 1:45 PM

Cost per student: $15; discounted passport price: $10

Total cost: $135, discounted cost $!00

By purchasing early, you will not only secure a spot for our events but also save $35!! What a deal!! If you are interested, the deadline to purchase is September 20, and can be purchased here:

Online Passport Payment

Thanks for your support!

Attention, golfers!

We are almost a month away, and there are still spots available for the 2025 Eagle Classic Golf Tournament on September 26th, 2025 beginning at 9am at Fairway Hills Golf Club.

Click here to register your foursome!

We still have multiple sponsorship levels available, so don't miss out on this opportunity to put your company's name on the event. If you are unable to golf this year but want to support our students at CHS, sponsorships are a great way to be a part of the 2025 Eagle Classic. Every dollar raised by the Eagle Classic goes directly back to the students, and we could not do what we do without our amazing sponsors.

Register today, and we look forward to seeing you in September!

Join us at the Parade!

Student groups, clubs, and teams from CHS and our surrounding community are invited to take part in our annual Homecoming parade. If you are part of a local community group that would like to walk with us, please complete this form no later than 12pm on Wednesday, September 17th. Priority will be given to CHS student groups, but we will try to make room for everyone who would like to take part in this event if the form is completed on time. More information about our route can be found here.

Parade Route:

• Proceed out of the bus loop turning left onto Centennial Lane towards Century Drive.

• Turn right onto Century Drive

• Turn right onto Maxine Street

• Turn right onto Centennial Lane

• Turn left into the CHS bus loop (finish)

Traditional Homecoming Football Starts at 12 PM!

The fun continues as our varsity football team takes on Poolesville at 12 PM. Catch the spirit with our Cheerleaders, and watch the spectacular halftime show by the Marching Eagles:2025 show "Star Wars" that features music from the Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

Students Can Finish the Day at the Homecoming Dance

The SGA presents Hollywood Lights Homecoming on Saturday, September 27th, from 7 PM-10 PM. Early bird tickets are on sale now through September 17th, for only $13 on OSP, with ticket prices rising after the 17th to $15.

Guest forms for non-CHS student guests are available in the Front Office and online, and due no later than Monday, September 22nd.

Star Passes are also on sale for only $6 and include a slice of pizza, bottle of water, bag of chips, and coat check, and additional pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for cash purchases at the event. Contact Dr. McDonough or Mrs. Holt with any questions.

The CHS Homecoming Pancake Breakfast is coming, Saturday Sept 27, 8-11 AM! This is a CHS community tradition, not to be missed! It's an all-you-can-eat extravaganza of pancakes, sausage, fruit, muffins, and drinks. Everyone is welcome!

Tickets are available on the PTSA website.

PTSA will need a small army of volunteers so if you can, PLEASE donate a couple of hours to help us make this event a big success! Middle and high schoolers are welcome to volunteer as well as parents: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044BA9A723A7F85-58151472-2025

Please join us for the 4th Annual Emily Scott Memorial Walk on Sunday, October 5th at 11AM on the track in the CHS stadium. Help us memorialize CHS Alumni, Emily Scott '18, and earn funds to give out scholarships to graduating Howard County seniors. To sign up, visit the Online Payment System.

If you have questions, please reach out to emilyscottmemorialscholarship@gmail.com.

Thanks!

ARL Information Nights will be held on November 11, and December 10, from 6 to 7:30 PM. These meetings are for freshmen and sophomores who may be interested in requesting one of the academies. Stay tuned... more information will be coming!

Hearts In Action is thrilled to announce the return of our beloved holiday fundraiser — the CHS Holiday Thrift House — happening on December 13 from 9 AM to 12 PM! All proceeds will benefit Grassroots, a local organization dedicated to supporting individuals in crisis.

We’re currently accepting donations of new or gently used items that can be resold at low cost. Suggested donations include:

• Toys
• Arts & crafts supplies
• Board games
• Candles
• Books
• Picture frames
• Other small, giftable items

Donation drop-off: Please place items in the collection box located outside the main office.

Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Skyward Theatre at Centennial High School is back and ready for another year filled with fun, color, and surprises! With both Robin Hood and The Cat in the Hat showing up in character this year, there are SO MANY ways you can get involved. Read our August 2025 Newsletter (linked here) for all the information on Skyward Theatre and how YOU can collaborate with us. Students, parents, friends, and family are encouraged to read our newsletter for audition and performance dates, club information, and more!

Link just in case the above hyperlink doesn't work: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w0_-LbTK1Qn1zlrOc2HBkqg8lgsblr7r4XDcm3HP_Vg/edit?usp=sharing

Dear CHS families,

Based on revisions to Board of Education Policy 5200 Student TransportationLinks to an external site., the distance students may walk to school has decreased. As a result, more households in our school community will be eligible for bus transportation for the 2025-2026 school year.

Please view the online map that shows the updated non-transportation (walk) area for our school. extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.hcpss.org/f/schools/walk-areas/25-26/chs.pdf

Families can use the 2025-2026 Attendance Area LocatorLinks to an external site. to verify their transportation status.

The following addresses are now eligible for transportation service:

• Abby Ln (all addresses)
• Carrigan Dr (all addresses)
• Cragsmoor Ct (all addresses)
• Cragsmoor Rd (all addresses)
• Font Hill Dr (3402-3520 & 3401-3525)
• Grosvenor Dr (3602-3700 & 3605-3647)
• Gwynn Park Dr (9672-9722 & 9673-9721)
• Jay Dr (all addresses)
• Oak Hill Dr (all addresses)
• Riverside Cir (all addresses)

A new map depicting this change will be reflected on the HCPSS school information website and the school and bus locator application

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.

In an effort to begin to expose students to the wide range of careers in today's society we are looking for in person speakers to partner with us to engage students. We also want to leverage the resources within our own community. If you are interested in helping to broaden student exposure through your career journey, please take a few minutes to complete this form. We’re looking for careers that students can access from any of the post high school pathways (Military, Job, 2yr/4yr, Trade school, Apprenticeship).

The waiting is over... on-line ordering for your Seniors begins this Monday, September 15th and ends on Friday, October 10th.

Counselors held a senior parent information night on September 10th to provide families with information about post high school planning and the college application process. Please review the following presentation information for those who could not attend. Additionally, here is a copy of the printed handout that was available for families at the parent night.

The Senior Crab Feast will take place on Wednesday, October 8th, from 6-8 PM in the CHS cafeteria!

We'd love for all seniors to join us. There will be BBQ, crabs and sides. Tickets are on sale now on OSP for an early bird discounted price of $40.00. Ticket prices go up on 9/8/2025. If you have questions, please contact Elizabeth_Engle@hcpss.org

Senior Portraits are available through Legacy Studios. Photo session are available at our school on the following dates:

• November 6
• November 7
• December 3

Please go to www.seniors.legacystudios.com to book your appointment today (make sure you select "Centennial High School - Ellicott City" when you type in your name in the search bar).

Numerous packages are available, so please review all of your options!

Questions? Please contact Mr. VanWestervelt (VW), CHS yearbook sponsor, directly at rus_vanwestervelt@hcpss.org.

1. Update Your Student/Family Emergency Information Today

Parents/guardians must verify and/or update emergency information for each child every school year.

This is completed online in Family File, which has several new updates including how and where to access. Full details on updating your Family File are available online.

One exciting new feature is that families now can submit a change of address via Family File, rather than completing a separate form and sending to their school. Full directions and information for families on this new process can be found online.

2. Apply for Financial Aide

The HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.

Parents/guardians must submit a new application every school year to maintain their student’s eligibility.

3. Update Your Medication Forms

Students who require medication to be administered during the school day need to have new forms (dated on or after July 1st) completed for this fall. For your convenience, you can find these forms on-line at the HCPSS website. Medical Forms.

4. Parking Permits

Permission for students to drive and park vehicles on school system property is a privilege. Parking spaces for students at Centennial High School are limited. Accordingly, in order to be granted this privilege, applications for parking permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis in priority order: 1) Seniors; 2) Students enrolled in Work Study/Intern Mentor Programs; and, 3) Juniors.

Permits will be issued in this order through the end of the third week of school. Beginning September 18th, remaining permits will be issued in the order applications are received. Permits will not be reserved for students who do not yet have a valid Maryland Driver's License. Students ARE NOT required by the school system to attend a ‘Safe Driving’ presentation this school year.

To apply for your permit:

• Login to HCPSS.me.
• Complete the application packet and save as a pdf.
• Take a photo of your driver’s license.
• Follow this link to submit the online application. The information collected through the online application is required by HCPSS.
• Your submission will be reviewed, and you will be notified via email once it is accepted.

For questions about applying for a parking permit at CHS please contact Marie Dow at marie_dow@hcpss.org.

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.

Getting to School

The official school hours for Centennial High School for the 2025-2026 school year, as set by the HCPSS Board of Education, will be 7:50 AM to 2:35 PM. Bus schedules will be available online.

We believe that the safest way for students who do not drive themselves to get to school is by accessing the transportation provided. However, we do understand that there may be occasions when it is necessary to drive your student to school. When that happens, please follow the procedures listed below to help ensure the safety of all students during school arrival time.

Students who must be driven to school are to be dropped off from the sidewalk next to Burleigh Manor, along the tennis courts, and to the auditorium entrance at the side of the building following the established traffic pattern. Drivers are NOT to use the parking aisles to drop off students.

Students may NOT be dropped off along Centennial Lane. Parents are to refrain from making U-turns on Centennial Lane as it impedes traffic and contributes to unsafe conditions for students and drivers.

Students who are driving themselves to school are encouraged to arrive early to avoid being tardy. Traffic jams occur daily during the morning rush along Centennial Lane. We very much appreciate your partnership to ensure our commitment to student safety.

Students who arrive at/after 8:00 AM are considered tardy and may receive disciplinary consequences.

Students can arrive as early as 7:00 AM, as our cafeteria is open. Between 7:00 AM and 7:40 AM, students are permitted to wait outside or go to the cafeteria. Students enter through the main doors in the bus loop area (they have to walk on the sidewalk at the auditorium entrance to the front) that lead directly into the cafeteria. Students may NOT go to classrooms before 7:40 AM unless they have a pass from a teacher.

Bus Locator

The online HCPSS bus locator tool is now available and can be found on the HCPSS Transportation webpage. Bus information also can be found in Family File via HCPSS Connect Synergy. With some overlapping school start times and/or transportation exemptions, it is possible that buses for different schools will arrive at bus stops around the same time. Please review your child’s bus number and be sure they know it and check before boarding the bus.

Student Technology Devices

To help remove technology barriers and advance equitable student learning outcomes, HCPSS has moved to a 1:1 student-to-device ratio. All students have or will be provided with a Chromebook. These devices are required for all county and state testing and assessments. HCPSS Technology and Devices information

Students who do not currently have an HCPSS issued device should report to the Media Center to have one assigned on Monday, August 25.

Lockers

All students will be assigned a locker. Students may come to the front office before the school day begins, during their lunch shifts, or during Eagle Time to report a broken locker or request help with a locker.

Attendance

Please follow these procedures to report an absence:

Absence notes and tardy notes for excused absences are to be emailed to CHSabsence@hcpss.org. Students who bring in physical notes may drop them off in the front office before the start of the school day.

Discretionary absence requests must be completed and attached through email in advance of the absence. The last possible day of school for the 25/26 SY is June 18th. If there are any make-up days added to the end of the year, we need you to be available to take exams on any day from June 7-18. Any requests for Discretionary Absences during that window of time will not be approved. Likewise, Discretionary Absences will not be granted during the week of January 16th, mid-term exam week. For questions about attendance, please reach out to our Attendance Secretary, Diane Howse at diane_howse@hcpss.org.

Support the Groups Who Support Us

The CHS PTSA offers programs, services, and supports to enhance the high school experience for all students, teachers, and parents. Join the PTSA now by logging into the CHS PTSA website.

The CHS Boosters serve all student extracurricular activities, including sports teams, school clubs, and student organizations. Join the Boosters now by logging into the CHS Boosters website.

Friends of Music supports vocal and instrumental music at CHS to guarantee the sustainability of these programs and to provide vital support to our music directors. Help our talented musicians thrive by joining us today through the FOM website: http://www.centennialmusic.org/.

It is important to support organizations that do so much for us and our students. We are a community!

As a student who attends ARL, there are some important things you need to know to start the school year off right.

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

Transportation to ARL

The ARL bus leaves Centennial High School promptly at 7:50 in the morning. Students are responsible for arriving in time to board the ARL bus before it departs. Students who arrive at Centennial before the departure time may wait in the cafeteria, but should be sure to set alarms and monitor the time to make sure they don’t miss the ARL bus, which leaves our school at 7:50 AM.

Parents/Guardians are welcome to transport their students to the ARL in the morning. There is a designated Student Drop Off lane closest to Route 108 ( follow the signs). Do not pull into the bus lane that is directly in front of the building. Be aware that traffic around campus can be busy in the morning. Parents/guardians should plan on arriving at the ARL campus between 7:55 and 8:00 for morning classes. Students are expected to be walking into the ARL no later than 8:05 and in class by 8:10. Students arriving in class after 8:10 are tardy to the ARL.

Students who wish to drive themselves to ARL must complete a parking permit application. ARL does not have a dedicated student parking lot, and spots are limited. Priority for parking permits will be given to students currently attending HCC dual enrollment programs and to those students who have off-site internships as a part of their academy program. Students who wish to apply for a parking permit should submit an application found linked on the ARL Website. Students will be notified if they are approved or denied a parking permit, and will receive information on how to pick up their parking permit. Please note that student drivers are not able to leave the parking lot until all buses have departed.

The Salvation Army will sponsor their annual Angel Christmas Tree program, providing gifts to families in need for children 12 and under. Registration is September 24 - 30.

New Date: Friday, Sept. 27, 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Location: Oakland Mills High School

This districtwide event is open to all HCPSS families and will feature:

• A session with Superintendent Bill Barnes

• Resource tables hosted by HCPSS offices and local organizations

• Information on programs, resources, and services available throughout the school year

• Childcare and language access provided

For additional information, please visit the Family Academy Kickoff HCPSS News Post

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