CHS News

WE ARE NOW A RAINBOW RIBBON SCHOOL!

The Community Allies of Rainbow Youth and the Rainbow Ribbon program awarded Centennial High School the Rainbow Ribbon for creating an affirming and inclusive school community for your LGBTQIA+ students!

Thank you to Mr. Parker and everyone who contributed to making this happen!

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the Emily Scott Memorial Walk!

The CHS Speech and Debate Team competed in Baltimore Catholic Forensics League BCFL 1 tournament at Mount Saint Joseph High School on Saturday, October 4.

Congratulations to Alara Kocoglu, who won a silver speaking award in junior varsity public form.

Pictured Left to Right: Vaishnavi Mukherjee, Ira Ahirrao, Zainab Ghashtalai, Olivia Callender, Alara Kocoglu, Manha Mozumder

The Baltimore Catholic Forensic League is a Speech and Debate League open to all schools in the greater Baltimore area. Its goal is to encourage and to assist in the development of articulate leaders, and to promote curricular and extracurricular speech and debate activities in all area secondary schools.

The Centennial High School Science Journal is a student publication that aims to promote the discussion of ideas and knowledge around the sciences. Each article is carefully crafted and edited by members of the CHS Science National Honor Society.

The Science Journal Committee, pictured left to right: Joshua Oh, Maddie Tseu, Yi-sa Li, Naeyon Song, Kelly Ji, Evan Liu

The Science National Honor Society inducted 101 members this year. Congratulations one and all!

Senior Crab is a favorite CHS tradition!

Class of 2026!

The Class of 2026 Crab Feast was a roaring success with over 170 students attending. Students showed off their iconic, hand-made crab feast shirts, ate bushels and bushels of crabs, and ended the night dancing and singing karaoke!

Big shout out to the senior class sponsors, Mr. Moe and Mrs. Engle for making it all happen. Thanks to Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Carr, and the Class of 2027 for helping to pass out crabs, throw away their carcasses, and clean up at the end of the night. And a special shout out to Dr. Miller, Mr. Sillers, and Ms. Beall for chaperoning our event and enjoying some crabs alongside the seniors and to the custodial staff for helping to clean up at the end of the night!

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!

A special thank you to Ms. Vanover and Mr. Traver for coordinating with athletics to get live singers for our senior night events. Erin Leberknight and Owen Landle sang beautiful renditions of the National Anthem!

FIELD HOCKEY

Congratulations to the following Field Hockey Seniors:

• Jane Baldy
• Hannah Elpus
• Raffaella Marcogiuseppe
• Claire Pilcher
• Ava Rudy
• Claire Whipkey
• Sofia Wolf
• Blythe Zheng

GIRLS SOCCER

Congratulations to the following Girl's Soccer Seniors:

• Claire Adams
• Abby DeSena
  
• Lauryn Crawford
• Abigail Hitzelberger
• Nara Khurts
• Kaitlyn McManus
• Isabelle Nagle
• Chitra Sullivan

BOYS SOCCER

Congratulations to the following Boys Soccer Seniors:

• Carter Bade
• Andrew Baynes
• Aaron Cochran-Dawes
• Lee Godschall
• Keyaan Haider
• Jayden Henlon
• Calvin Lee
• Ryan Nouri
• Ian Radtke
• Makhari Russom
• Ben Wan
• Drew Wilschke

Congratulations to the following Golf Seniors:

• Jathan Chavez
• Brady Harris
• Ryan Kane
• Eli Lucarelli
• Jake Weidemann
• Aditi Gunasekar

• Chelsea Kuria

• Elise Palabrica

Let's hear it for our volleyball Future Eagles...we're ready when you are!

• 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 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 5, 6, 7 - Senior Portraits
• November 7 - Scheduling for Parent-Teacher Conferences Opens at 8: AM
• 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 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 10, 2025

4:00 PM JV Field Hockey vs. Marriott Ridge HS

4:00/5:30 PM JV Girls Soccer/JV Boys Soccer @ Atholton HS

4:30/6:30 PM JV/V Football @ North East High School (Anne Arundel Co.)

Saturday, October 11, 2025

9:00 AM Cross Country @ Shawan Downs (Timonium, MD)

Monday, October 13, 2025

3:30/5:00 PM V/JV Field Hockey vs Atholton HS

3:30/5:00PM V Girls Soccer/V Boys Soccer @ Wilde Lake HS

7:00 PM Band Concert

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

8:00 AM District V Golf @ The Timbers at Troy

3:30/5:00 PM V/JV Girls Soccer vs Reservoir HS

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

4:00/5:00/6:00 PM Fr/JV/V Volleyball vs Atholton HS **Senior Night**

7:00 PM Orchestra Concert

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 PSAT DAY!

3:30 PM Allied Soccer @ Wilde Lake HS

3:30 PM Cross Country @ Glenelg HS

3:30/5:00 PM V/JV Field Hockey @ Reservoir HS

7:00 PM Choir Concert

Thursday, October 16, 2025

4:00/6:30 PM JV/V Football vs North Harford HS **Future Eagles Night**

6:00 PM V Cheerleading @ Chesapeake Dynasty Fall Invitational at Chesapeake HS

Friday, October 10, 2025

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

Follow your favorite teams on Fan Hudl

HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK…

Congratulations to all of our seniors celebrated at our Girls and Boys Soccer Games!

The Volleyball Future Eagles Night was a huge success–thank you to all who came out!

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

See the full Fall Athletic Schedule

Let’s Go, Eagles!!

PSAT testing will take place at CHS on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and will be administered for10th and 11th grade students only. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), administered by the College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, is a standardized assessment that provides valuable information on student progress toward proficiency on the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.

The PSAT this year will be fully digital. Students will access the test with the BlueBook app on their HCPSS Chromebooks. The digital test has 2 sections, Reading & Writing, and Math with a break in between. Students are encouraged to come prepared with their Chromebook, a charger, a pencil and a calculator if you have one (although a calculator is embedded in the Bluebook app). Taking the PSAT is a great opportunity for students to see how they might do on a future college entrance exam. This is at no cost to the student.

12th Grade Students:

Please use PSAT day as an opportunity to explore post-high school options. In the past many students have used this day to visit college campuses, explore or apply for career opportunities, and work on college applications. Our English Department and Student Services will host a college essay workshop while the PSAT is underway for students that would like assistance with completing their essays. Please join them in the cafeteria.

9th Grade Students:

Will follow their regular schedule on PSAT day.

Parents:

Please make sure students attend school on October 15th and are ON TIME! We will begin testing at 7:50 so it is important that students are present and seated. There are no make-ups. Once directions are completed, students will no longer be allowed in the testing room. Linked here is the online PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide. This link provides information, practice tests, and other resources that can be helpful to students and families.

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!

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).

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 Applying to College This Fall

Just a reminder that students who are applying to colleges this fall can use this resource as a guide.

Seniors Taking Classes at HCC

If you are a senior taking classes at HCC this fall and intend to continue at HCC beyond graduation, please complete the following form: Freshman Dragons 2026 Intent to Continue - Intellistack.

Doing so will allow students to continue their studies without reapplying while accessing all of the special services reserved for freshman students. In addition, there will be a Freshman Dragons enrollment night on May 1, 2026 for those students planning to attend HCC after graduation. More information to come!

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.

College Visits: October 13th – 16th

Monday, 10/13

• Purdue University @ 9:10 am
• Washington College @ 10:10 pm
• Villanova University @ 1:10 pm

Tuesday, 10/14

• Manhattanville University @ 8:15 am
• The Sheffield Institute for the Performing Arts @ 9:10 am
• University of Maryland-Baltimore Campus @ 10:10 pm
• University of South Florida @ 1:10 pm

Thursday, 10/16

• Notre Dame of Maryland University @ 8:15 am
• Bentley University @ 9:10 am
• Rochester Institute of Technology @ 10:10 am
• Towson University @ 1:10 pm
• Cybersecurity Information Session @ 2 pm

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!

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).

The waiting is over... on-line ordering for your Seniors begins on 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.

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.