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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 27: Marching Band Concert 7pm

Wednesday, October 28: Winter Sports Parent Meeting 5:30 in the commons

Tuesday, November 3: Teacher Professional Development Day, No School

Wednesday, November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences 2:45-7:45, IKIC FAFSA Workshop 5 - 7

Wednesday, November 11: CBPTA meeting 6:00 Library and on Zoom

https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/84610823260

November 12-15: Fall Play

November 16th and 18th: 9th and 11th grade health screenings

Tuesday, November 17: NHS Induction Ceremony

November 23-27: No School, Wellness Week

Thursday, December 3: Vocal Music Concert 7 pm

Thursday, December 10: Instrumental Concert 7 pm

December 16: Senior Breakfast at Mozart's Cafe


October Joy Calendar

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Chucks and Pearls

Wear your Converse "Chucks" and Pearls on Wednesday 10/28 and get a piece of candy at lunch.

Please read the Involvement Policy Below Please read the Involvement Policy Below

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Winter Sports Meeting

The meeting for parents of Winter Sports athletes is Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30 followed by a meeting with coaches and teams. Please plan to attend if your student will be participating in winter sports.

Sign up sheets for Winter Sports are in the main office.


Winter Sports Practice Schedule

Boys Basketball

Conditioning Monday through Thursday - 5pm to 7pm

First official practice is Nov. 6th

Try-outs November 3rd, 4th and 5th


Girls Basketball

Conditioning Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30 - 5:45

1st- Official Practice is Oct. 30th


Boys and Girls Bowling

1st Official Practice - Oct. 30th


Boy's and Girls Swimming and Diving

1st official Practice- Oct. 23rd


Wrestling

1st Official Practice- Nov.13

Final Forms
Upload Sports Physical, sign release forms
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Marching Band Concert Tickets
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Der Dutchman Baked Goods Sale

Der Dutchman Bakery Make a difference for a worthy cause by choosing from this special selection of delicious Der Dutchman Bakery goods. Not only will you love every bite of our Amish-style pies, homemade cookie

dough and spreads, you’ll also be supporting your community organizations and their activities. Thank you for your help.

Sale is open October 26 through November 8. Pick up is November 24 1-4 at Centennial

Click the picture to order

After School Help After School Help

VCAP Offered After School

After School VCAP will be held every

Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30. We will be in room 207.


Please see your school counselor or Ms. Delay if you have questions.

After School Tutoring

After school tutoring begins next week in the library.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the library

2:30-3:45

Open to all students

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Fall Sports Championships Fall Sports Championships

Centennial Stars in the City League Championships

Congratulations to our Volleyball team who won the

City Championship vs Walnut Ridge!!

Volleyball City League Championship
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Volleyball

1st Team All-City: Olivia, Kelly, Ibaa

2nd Team All-City: Priscilla, Jayla]

Honorable Mention: Omni, Kyshara

Cross Country

Congratulations to Dulce for placing 6th in the City League Championship Meet!

Golf

Congratulations to our Golfers who took 2nd in the City League Championships!

Tennis

Congratulations to Lindy for Winning the Girls City League Championship!

Girls Soccer

Congratulations to our All-City players!

1st Team All-City: Ana Sierra (10th grade)

2nd Team All-City: Sienna (11th grade)


Honorable Mention: KiAna (11th grade) and Carine (12th grade)

Career Tech Center Visits Career Tech Center Visits

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Career Center Visits

It is time for Sophomores interested in taking classes at Fort Hayes and Columbus Downtown High School Career Centers next year to make visits, look through Career Tech options.


Ms. Preston will take groups of students to Columbus Downtown High School and Fort Hayes Career Center in November. The Career Center Visit Form and Career Center Application can be found in the Parent Portal under "More". Ms. Preston visited classes this week and handed out paper permission forms for the November Career Center visits. Forms need to be returned by November 4th. Students cannot wear shorts, slides, or crocs on these visits.


Nov. 4th - Permission slips are due to Ms. Preston

Nov. 11th - Columbus Downtown High School Visit: students dismissed from Wednesday Works at 11 to eat and then we depart at 11:45 to return at 2:15.

Nov. 16th - Fort Hayes Career Center Visit: students will stay in the Commons for a 7:45 departure and return at 10 am.

Dec. 9 - Career Showcase at both locations. 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Dec. 15 - Deadline to Apply in Infinite Campus for Career Centers

Career Tech Education
Columbus Downtown High School and Fort Hayes Career Center Course Options
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Senior Section Senior Section

Class of 2027 Newsletter!
Seniors and Families: Find details about Senior events, requirements and more!

Follow the Senior Class Page on Instagram!

Stay up to date with the latest news and events for the senior class. Follow seniorcouncil_2027

November 1st - Early Action Deadline!!

November 1 is an Early Action Deadline for many 4-year schools including Ohio State University!


Early Action is important, because it maximizes scholarship opportunities for students serious about starting at a four-year college or university.


Your School Counselors are here to support you in meeting your deadlines, but there are important items you must address:

  • FERPA Authorization - done through SchooLinks or a paper form, but your Counselors cannot send transcripts to colleges without it!

  • Financial Verification - if you indicate you qualify for fee waivers, Counselors must have this on file for approval.

  • Letters of Recommendation (login to SchooLinks to access this link) - hopefully you’ve already spoken to your teachers about writing letters. Make sure you add the teachers in SchooLinks.

  • Add colleges to SchooLinks. CommonApp will synchronize your colleges automatically, but you must manually add any college not on CommonApp where you want a transcript sent.

  • Test Scores - Students are responsible for sending test scores to any college requiring them for an admissions decision. Visit the SAT or ACT site for information on sending scores. College must receive test scores by the same deadline for applications to be complete.

  • Monitor School Email - if your Counselors have any issues with submitting your transcripts or letters of recommendation, they will send an email to your school account, so it’s important to check daily and respond promptly to address outstanding items.


Don’t let a missing step delay your complete college application! Please see Mr. Ebbrecht or your School Counselor to proactively address any questions or concerns.



Good luck to all our 4-year College Applicants!

The FAFSA is Open!

I Know I Can will have a FAFSA workshop at Centennial on

Wednesday, November 4th from 5pm-7pm

This is also the night of Parent Teacher Conferences

Register for the FAFSA workshop at Centennial on November 4th
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Counselor Corner Counselor Corner

  • Eric Watson - Last Name A-G (ewatson8110@columbus.k12.oh.us)
  • Sara Penny - Last Name H-N (spenny@columbus.k12.oh.us)
  • Natalie Billingsley - Last Name O-Z (nbillingsley445@columbus.k12.oh.us)

Counselor's Google Classroom

Parents and Students, please join our Google Classroom for important updates and reminders throughout the year about scholarships, opportunities and more.

Sign Up HERE

Code: lhvs4rf

Acceptance Letters!

Have you been accepted to a College or University? The Counselors would like to recognize you on our Bulletin board. Please take a selfie with your acceptance letter and send it to your School Counselor! Let's cover the board!!

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I Know I Can

Mr. Clay Ebbrecht is the I Know I Can advisor for Centennial. He is in his office Monday to Friday to help students;

  • Fill out your FAFSA, Submit college applications, Explore certification programs and job opportunities, Learn about your financial aid options, Submit scholarship and grant applications, Participate in helpful workshops, Organize college and college representative visits


College Representative visits at Centennial have started! Sign up on School Links.

Instructions below



10/27: Denison University - 6th Period


11/5 or 11/6: Otterbein University and Columbus City Schools invite your student to attend an Otterbein’s Connections: Visit Days for Columbus City Students on Wednesday November 4, OR Thursday November 5 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Go to the Google Form to apply. You must upload your permission slip on the Google Form to be considered.

Only those with confirmation emails from CCS Resource Counselor M. Brautigam will attend the trip. See Mr. Ebbrecht or a Counselor with any questions.


11/6: Visit to Denison (8:00-2:00) - see Mr. Ebbrecht


All students should sign up to receive updates, opportunities, scholarships and college information from Mr. Ebbrecht.


To sign up, download the Remind App and enter the class code

Seniors - Class Code: @2027cent Juniors - Class Code: @2028cent

Sophomores -Class Code: @2029cent Freshmen - Class Code: @2030cent


Clay Ebbrecht

Call/Text: 614-391-0147

cebbrecht@iknowican.org | www.iknowican.org

Sign up for Otterbein Visit Day, November 4th or 5th
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Nurse's News Nurse's News

Health Screenings for 9th and 11th grade for November 16th and 18th.

As part of the School Health Services of Columbus City Schools, and in

fulfillment of Ohio Law 3313.69, school nurses conduct periodic student

health screenings. The screenings include: vision, hearing, and dental.


Email Nurse Colombo: mcolombo@columbus.k12.oh.us

Coach's Corner Coach's Corner

Athletic Page on Centennial's Website
Links to Final Forms, Tickets, Schedule, coaching staff, Spirit wear and more
Centennial Athletic Events Calendar - Dragonfly
Tickets for Centennial Home Games
Updated Ticket Price: $10 for Adults, $5 for Students

Winter Sports

Sign Up for Winter Sports in the Main Office Starting Monday, October 12


Boys Basketball… Romello Barker…romellodbarker@gmail.com...Instagram @centennialhoops1441

Girls Basketball…Ernest Bell…mrbell78@gmail.com Instagram @centennialgirlsbbal

Girls Bowling…Brady McCullough…bmccullough@columbus.k12.oh.us

Boys Bowling…Ryan Dobbins…rdobbins3333@columbus.k12.oh.us

Swimming…Leanne Rubadue…lrubadue9303@columbus.k12.oh.us Instagram @chs.swim.dive

Wrestling…Brian Knisley…bknisley1201@columbus.k12.oh.us

BB Cheerleading…Arion Carter…centennialstarscheer@gmail.com… Instagram @CentennialHSCheer


Winter Sports Practice Schedule


Boys Basketball

Conditioning Monday through Thursday - 5pm to 7pm

First official practice is Nov. 6th


Girls Basketball

Conditioning Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30 - 5:45

1st- Official Practice is Oct. 30th


Boys and Girls Bowling

1st Official Practice - Oct. 30th


Boy's and Girls Swimming and Diving

1st official Practice- Oct. 23rd


Wrestling

1st Official Practice- Nov.13

Centennial Sportswear

Centennial Boosters and Parent Teacher Association / CBPTA Centennial Boosters and Parent Teacher Association / CBPTA

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PTA Meetings

6:00 pm in person in the library and Zoom:

Wednesday, November 11th in library and on zoom


https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/84610823260

Concessions

We are trying something new this year with concessions.

Each club/ sport/ class can earn $100+ by working concessions and more.

2026-2027 Concession & More Signup Today!

November

11/12: Play for Theater- 1 teams/ clubs needed (2 adults and 2 students)*

11/13: Play for Theater- 1 teams/ clubs needed (2 adults and 2 students) *

11/14: Robotics tournament- 1 teams/ clubs needed (2 adults and 2 students)*

11/14: Play for Theater- 1 teams/ clubs needed (2 adults and 2 students)*

11/15: Play for Theater- 1 teams/ clubs needed (2 adults and 2 students)*


*fewer people needed


President: Carissa Izzo, Vice President: Joel Vargas, Secretary: Abbie Miller, Treasurer: Carol Ferry

PTA can be reached by emailing board@cbpta.com.

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Join the PTA

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Kroger Rewards - code LP232

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Sign Up for Concession Stand

District Updates District Updates

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The Columbus City Schools Board of Education Town Hall

October 13, 2026 — On October 12, Columbus City Schools hosted a public town hall meeting featuring Supt./CEO Dr. Angela Chapman, Board President Dr. Antoinette Miranda, BOE member Jennifer Adair, and guests. This event was one of multiple public engagement meetings regarding CCS' budget and future strategy. We encourage families to fill out the community input survey, watch board and committee meetings, and join us at upcoming meetings at schools across the District to join the conversation.

Community Input Survey
Share feedback on transportation, budget cuts, and leave comments
Empower Your Voice With Dr. Chapman and Board Members - Townhall - October 12, 2026
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Parent Portal - What's it all about?

Stay engaged in your child’s education by setting up and signing into the Columbus City Schools Parent Portal.

Need help accessing Parent Portal? Contact the CCS FACTline at: 614-221-3228 or Factline@columbus.k12.oh.us

Parent Portal Tutorial
Find detailed instructions on how to set up Parent Portal

Columbus City School Board

Regular business meetings of the Columbus Board of Education are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, generally at 6:00 p.m. Meetings of the board are usually held at the Southland Center, 3700 South High Street, and in schools or other locations with prior announcement. Individuals interested in addressing the board must first sign up in person or by calling the Office of Customer Relations at 365-8888 by 3:30 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting date.

Watch past Columbus City School Board Meetings Here

Community Resources Community Resources

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The City of Columbus: Food Resources

Whether families need groceries, a warm meal, a healthy after-school snack for their child, or meal delivery for a senior, Columbus has resources.


Use the link below to find free or low-cost food options throughout the city.

Food Resources in Columbus
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Centennial High School - Contact Information

Email: centennialhs@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/centennialhs
Location: 1441 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: 614-365-5491


Principal - Stephanie Porta sporta3028@columbus.k12.oh.us

Assistant Principal for Freshman and Sophomores - Celeste Gaver cgaver@columbus.k12.oh.us

Assistant Principal for Juniors and Seniors - Adam Clausen aclausen@columbus.k12.oh.us

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Follow us at Centennial Boosters and PTA

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@Centennialstars1

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Abbie Miller
Family Ambassador amiller10@columbus.k12.oh.us
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