CHS News

The Centennial High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is excited to announce the Class of 2026 recipients! We will be welcoming five deserving athletes, as well as two Teams of Distinction.

Congratulations to:

• Peter Ho, Tennis, Class of 2018
• Elijah White, Football, Basketball, Track, Class of 2017
• Isaiah White, Basketball, Class of 2015
• Jeremy Wilson, Lacrosse, Class of 2018
• Kyle Young, Football, Class of 2010

Teams of Distinction:

• 1995 Boys Soccer, Coached by Hall of Famer, Mr. Bill Stara
• 1995 Field Hockey, Coached by Hall of Famer, Ms. Gail Purcell

The induction ceremony will be held on Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 6pm in the CHS gymnasium. We hope you will be able to join us!

The auditorium was filled with beautiful music performed by more than 500 student musicians from the band, orchestra, and choral music programs. Many thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the music and support the arts at CHS.

Monday, October 13

Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, and Wind Ensemble performed. At the end of the concert, the CHS Wind Ensemble collaborated with the BMMS Wind Ensemble, playing side-by-side. It was a great opportunity to welcome our future eagles on the stage. Well done!

Tuesday, October 14

String Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra performed. BMMS Chamber Orchestra also played with CHS students.Magnificent!

Wednesday, October 15

Concert Choir, Bella Voce, and Chamber Choir all performed beautifully at their first concert of the year. The concert also featured our Vocal Jazz ensemble, as well as our small student groups, Centennial Six and C# A cappella. Bravo!

Congratulations to all of our talented Senior athletes who are playing their last season of fall sports for CHS. We are so proud of you!

VOLLEYBALL

Congratulations to the following Volleyball Seniors:

• Moyo Adebanjo

• Karen Chen
• Prakhya Chengal
• Julia Guzman
• Lauren Jensen
• Zena Levy
• Sydnee Peters
• Annabella She
• Hannah Shiau
• Audrey Smallidge
• Kali Lloyd, Team Manager

• October 17 - School Closed for Students
• October 20 - Schools and Offices Closed
• October 23 - PTSA Restaurant Night at Woodstock Inn, 11AM - 10 PM
• October 24 - National Writing Day
• October 28 - Underclass Picture Retake Day
• October 31 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
• October 31 - End of First Quarter
• November 1 - Cap & Gown Orders due for Seniors - final deadline extension!
• November 5, 6, 7 - Senior Portraits
• November 7 - Scheduling for Parent-Teacher Conferences Opens at 8: AM
• November 7 - Deadline for ASVAB Testing Registration
• November 10 - Report Cards Issued
• November 12 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
• November 13-15 - Fall Production of Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, tickets here
• November 14 - ASVAB Testing, 7:50 AM
• November 15 - Spaghetti Dinner before the Show, 5:30 PM, tickets
• November 20- Scheduling for Parent-Teacher Conferences Closes at 4:00 PM
• November 24 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early; In-person Parent-Teacher Conferences
• November 25 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early; Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
• November 26 - Schools Closed for Students; Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences

• November 27 - 28 - Schools and Offices Closed

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Schools closed for students

4:00/5:30 PM JV/V Girls Soccer @ River Hill HS

Monday, October 20, 2025 - Schools and Offices Closed

No practices, rehearsals, games or events!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

3:30 PM JV Boys Soccer vs Wilde Lake HS

4:30/5:30 PM JV/V Volleyball at Crofton HS

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

2:45 PM Math League in the Media Center

3:00 PM Cross County Championships at Centennial HS

6:00 PM JV/V Cheerleading County Championships @ River Hill HS

Thursday, October 23, 2025

8:30 AM Golf County Championships @ Fairway Hills

3:00 PM Allied Soccer vs Hammond HS **Senior Night**

4:00/5:00 PM JV/V Volleyball vs Meade HS

7:00 PM Marching Band Showcase at Reservoir HS

Friday, October 24, 2025

6:00 PM V Football vs Northwood HS **Senior Night & Future Eagles Night**

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK…

Congratulations to sophomore golfer, Makayla Robinson – she qualified for State Semifinals!

Volleyball senior night was great! They celebrated 10 players and their manager at Tuesday night’s game against Atholton HS.

Congratulations to Coach Ahearn and our Freshman Volleyball team for a great season!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday featured amazing performances by our band, orchestra, and choral programs. Bravo to all the performers and directors!

Thank you to Ms. Vanover and Mr. Traver for collaborating to bring live performances of the National Anthem to our athletic events. Erin Leberknight, Owen Landle, and Sophia Mondy shared their voices at our senior games, and it was fantastic–many thanks!

ATHLETICS NEWS

Howard County Recreation & Parks is excited to launch the NEW Girls High School Flag Football league this late Fall in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and Howard County Public School System. Complete the Interest Form!

NEW CLUB ALERT: The Athletics Department is looking for responsible students interested in our new Game Day Operations Club. If you know a student interested in pursuing a career of Athletic Management or simply wants to be part of the CHS Athletic Program's day-to-day management, please reach out to rebecca_clark@hcpss.org

We're still looking for singers at our home athletic contests! Complete the form if you're interested in auditioning to sing the National Anthem at sporting events. This audition is open to CHS students.

Let’s Go, Eagles!!

Help us help others!

CHS will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive in memory of Brittany Smith on Wednesday, October 22, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Please support the CHS PTSA Restaurant Night on Thursday, October 23, from 11 AM - 10 PM at the Woodstock Inn.

The Woodstock Inn will generously donate 15% of the proceeds to our school!

Photographers from Legacy Studios will be here on Tuesday, October 28, to take pictures of students who missed the first photo days or who like a retake.

Don't miss the Halloween Spooktacular on October 29, form 6 to 8 PM!

Join us at CHS for a night of fun and fright! The class of 2027 in conjunction with CLES PTA will be hosting a night of fun for everyone. Arts and crafts, trunk or treat, and facepainting for the younger ones. A frightfully scary haunted house for the older!

Admission is $5.00 per student. You can pay online or CASH at the door.

We are fortunate to have representatives from HCC's Financial Aid Office at CHS on Tuesday, November 11th, from 9 AM-2:30 PM to help students and their families complete their FAFSA Application. If you would like to work with one of the representatives, please sign up using the following link: FAFSA Application Help

All students planning on attending college next school year should complete this form regardless of whether you will qualify or not. Often for colleges to award a student merit money (as well as financial aid), this form must be submitted.

We encourage students/parents to bring the following information with them:

1. A laptop/chromebook, if you have one (your student can use their school issued Chromebook)
2. You Student Aid Account Information - to create one please go to StudentAid.gov
3. A copy of the student and/or the parents 2024 Tax Returns

Make sure you're ready to participate in Wither Athletic Tryouts for Allied Bowling, Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, and Indoor Track!

Complete the following before Monday, November 10th to make sure you're ready for tryouts:

1. Register for Athletics through Synergy's Parent Portal. Directions for Registration

2. Make sure your Physical is completed on the HCPSS form and up-to-date! The medical eligibility/clearance page is a MUST and needs to include your name, eligibility box checked, medical professional/doctor's name and signature, the date of the exam, and the address of the doctor or stamp from the office.

3. If you are missing any paperwork, you may not participate in tryouts! Don't wait until it's too late!!

Reach out to Centennial's Athletics & Activities Manager, Mrs. Clark, if you have any questions!

You can reach her at rebecca_clark@hcpss.org or 410-313-2865

Check out @centennial_hs_boosters on Instagram for the most up-to-date tryout schedule!

Centennial's Skyward Theatre is proud to present Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood. The show runs Thursday, November 13th, 14th, and 15th, at 7:00 PM and November 15th and 16th, at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available via HCPSS Booktix (https://hcpss.booktix.com/dept/chs/e/SHERWOOD) and can be bought at the door for $15.00.

Show T-Shirts can be ordered ahead of the show via HCPSS OSP (https://osp.osmsinc.com/HowardMD/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DA041-1424). Shirts will be available in limited quantity and sizes at the show.

Synopsis of Play: Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So, get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun! (From Concord Theatricals).

Dinner & Show: Spaghetti Dinner supporting CHS Wind Ensemble - Sherwood Performance November 15th at 5:30 PM!

♫ Come share a meal with family and friends before the fantastic performance of CHS Skyward Theatre's "Sherwood"! Money raised from this event will support Centennial High School Wind Ensemble's Midwest Clinic Performance in Chicago.

All tickets to the Spaghetti Dinner include pasta with your choice of meat or red (vegetarian) sauce, salad, garlic bread, and drinks. Catering by Squisito Restaurant. Gluten-free pasta is available. Tickets are pre-sale only and will not be available at the door.

Proceeds from the Spaghetti Dinner will directly support the CHS Wind Ensemble’s upcoming trip to The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, the largest international music education conference in the world. With over 17,000 attendees each year, this event represents the highest honor a high school band can receive—only five ensembles nationwide are invited annually. This December, our students will perform a 60-minute program of new and traditional music, showcasing their talent on an international stage. Funds raised will help cover essential costs such as new instruments, travel expenses for guest conductors, programs, and formal attire for our musicians.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.centennialmusic.org/tickets.html

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!

CHS is among a select group of schools that receive extra support from a team called CCEIS (Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services). This team works alongside school staff to provide additional resources, strategies, and professional development that strengthen how we support all students, especially those receiving special education services.

The goal is simple: to ensure every student has what they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Students may notice new tools, activities, and supports designed to help create even stronger learning environments.

EAGLE SOAR TUTORING

Join us for after-school tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday in the Media Center from 2:35 PM – 4:00 PM! This is a great opportunity to finish homework, get expert help in any subject from your teachers and peers, work on organization and enjoy free snacks. After-school buses will be available on Tuesdays starting October 6th. Buses leave at 4:00 PM on Tuesdays and stop at:

• Miller Branch Library
• Roger Carter Center
• Normandy Woods Dr. @ Wheaton Way
• Wheatfield Way @ Rolling Meadows
• Brittany Dr. @ Roberts Rd.

Seniors needing application support: Counselors will be available during all lunches 10/21 - 10/24 in Student Services to support seniors needing assistance with applications.

Seniors! Fall is College Open House season! Use the document below to find information and registration links to many colleges in and around Maryland that are hosting fall open houses for prospective students. Whether you are ready to apply or are just starting to think about college, these events offer more in-depth information and programming than a traditional college visit. If possible, I encourage you to grab a friend and attend at least one, if not multiple events.

• Fall College Open House document

ASVAB testing offered for students, 11/14: Centennial High School will be offering an administration of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) to interested students on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:50 a.m. Please use the following link: ASVAB Sign Up to reserve a spot for this free test by Friday, November 7, 2025. This assessment is a great tool to enhance career exploration and planning based on your results.

The ASVAB CEP, sponsored by our Department of Defense, is a public service provided to our nation’s schools at no cost and no obligation. The ASVAB, the world’s most widely used aptitude battery, consists of eight subtests that yield three Career Exploration Scores (Verbal Skills, Math Skills, and Science and Technical Skills). These three scores, combined with results of an interest inventory, will assist your child when exploring a wide variety of educational and career options.

Research has shown that students who participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program enjoy greater confidence in making career decisions, experience less career indecision and more thoughtfully consider their options than do students who do not participate in the ASVAB CEP. After the ASVAB test, students receive Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Career Exploration Guide with their test results. Class time will be scheduled to complete a workshop to help students explore careers. To learn more about the student benefits of ASVAB CEP participation, please view the program website and visit “Info for Parents” at https://www.asvabprogram.com/parentsLinks to an external site..

Our goal at Centennial High School is to provide quality career planning resources, such as the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. When students are able to connect their present education to their future plans, they select more classes based on future plans, participate in more career exploration activities, and see more relevance for the need to get a good education and take the next steps for a satisfying career. As a parent, your experiences in the world of work make you a valuable resource. I encourage you to talk with your child about their career options and plans beyond high school.

The ASVAB will only be administered to students who have registered through the link above. The results of our ASVAB testing is for the student and family for career planning purposes ONLY and WILL NOT be shared with the military as this is NOT a military recruitment tool.

EAGLE SOAR TUTORING: Join us for after-school tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday in the Media Center from 2:35 PM – 4:00 PM! This is a great opportunity to finish homework, get expert help in any subject from your teachers and peers, work on organization and enjoy free snacks. After-school buses will be available on Tuesdays starting October 6th. Buses leave at 4:00 PM on Tuesdays and will use the following hub stop for drop off:

• Miller Branch Library

• Roger Carter Center

• Normandy Woods Dr. @ Wheaton Way

• Wheatfield Way @ Rolling Meadows

• Brittany Dr. @ Roberts Rd.

COUNSELORS visited English 10 classrooms last week to meet with our 10th graders. Here is the lesson that we shared with students: 10th grade student services lessons

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.

October 21st – 24th

Tuesday, 10/21

• The College of Wooster @ 9:10 AM
• Brandeis University @ 10:10 AM
• Case Western University @ 1:10 PM

Thursday, 10/23

• Stony Brook University @ 1:10 PM

Friday, 10/24

• Goucher College @ 9:10 AM

Yep, Let's Do College Prep!

Attention Eagles! Please note the announcement from the PTSA concerning SAT and ACT preparatory classes. Indeed, scoring well on these important exams strengthens your applicant profile. Please note the special offers below as well since these can potentially save you money. Best wishes, and best of luck! You got this!

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).

Jostens has extended the order deadline one last time to November 1, so that ALL of our seniors have their caps and gowns for graduation.

Please, do not wait...place your order as soon as possible!

If you are planning to wear a cap and gown from a sibling or a friend, please see Ms. DeVore in Student Services so we can update our list with your information!

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.

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!

Legacy Studios was at school on September 18 and 19, taking underclass pictures. Families should receive notification that their pictures are ready to view by October 1.

View your portraits online: LegacyFindMyCode.com

Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 28.

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.

Plays were meant to be seen, not just read. The Silhouette Stage (10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, Maryland 21044) is putting on the timeless classic, The Crucible.

Performance Dates

October 10th & 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th at 8:00 pm

October 19th & 26th at 2:00 pm

https://www.silhouettestages.com/

To make this opportunity even sweeter, there is a promo code for HCPSS, which offers a $18 student ticket (reg $20), and note we also offer discounts for HCPSS educators at $20 (reg $25): https://ci.ovationtix.com/35499/production/1198034?promo=HCPSS

Howard County Recreation & Parks is excited to launch the NEW Girls High School Flag Football league this late Fall in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and Howard County Public School System.

Registration is right around the corner, so use the link below to complete the interest form for Centennial's team. The season starts soon!

https://www.hcrpsports.org/girlshsflagleague

Check out all of the dates and locations for the Howard County Health Department Flu Clinics.

Parenting Classes: Free! On Zoom and open to parents, guardians and grandparents residing in HoCo or with school-age children/grandchildren residing in HoCo. Evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors. The curriculum was written for families with children 9-14 years old, but it is appropriate for K-12 families. Class dates: November 11, 13, 18, 20 and December 2 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. Visit HC DrugFree’s website for more information and register at https://tinyurl.com/GGC-Fall2025

Drive-Thru Medication Disposal: Saturday, October 25 in the Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot near the Swim Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medication, vitamins, pet meds, vape devices, inhalers, and more. Unlike previous events, we will not collect sharps (needles, syringes and EpiPens). Need student, adult, and medically-trained adult volunteers. Earn Community Service Hours! Giving away 100 medication lockboxes. For more information and to volunteer visit HC DrugFree's website: https://hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/

Teen Advisory Council: Open to Howard County students in grades 8-12. Earn Community Service Hours and make meaningful contributions to the community. Next meeting: Monday September 29, 2025 from 5:30-7:00pm on Zoom. Earn Community Service Hours. Register to receive the meeting link: https://forms.gle/SgMrjdeo11JpNuuV8 For more information, visit HC DrugFree's website: https://hcdrugfree.org/teen-advisory-council/

Free Newsletter: Stay up to date with HC DrugFree's free events offering Community Service Hours to HoCo students, resources, and a variety of substance use and behavioral health information! Sign up for HC DrugFree's free digital newsletter: https://hcdrugfree.org/enews-signup/

Know what's happening in Howard County. Sign up for HC DrugFree's free newsletter at tinyurl.com/HCDFNews or follow us on social media to get updates on events as well as information to keep your family safe and informed:

• Facebook: facebook.com/HCdrugfree
• X: twitter.com/chdrugfree
• LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/ch-drugfree

• Centennial High School’s website is a great source of information at https://chs.hcpss.org.
• Instagram @CentennialHS
• Facebook @www.facebook.com/chs.hcpss.org
• 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.