Centennial Stars
January 23, 2026
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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. 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.
Dec. 1st - Fort Hayes Career Center Visit -5th period -all students eat lunch, 11:30 - students check in, 11:45 - depart for FHCC, 2:15 - return
Dec. 9 - Career Showcase at both locations. 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dec. 15 - Deadline to Apply in Infinite Campus for Career Centers
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
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
PTA Meetings
6:00 pm in person in the library and Zoom:
Wednesday, November 11th in library and on zoom
Concessions
We are trying something new this year with concessions.
Each club/ sport/ class can earn $100+ by working concessions and more.
President: Carissa Izzo, Vice President: Joel Vargas, Secretary: Abbie Miller, Treasurer: Carol Ferry
PTA can be reached by emailing board@cbpta.com.
Join the PTA
Kroger Rewards - code LP232
Sign Up for Concession Stand
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
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.
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
Follow us at Centennial Boosters and PTA
@Centennialstars1
