CHS Updates

After-Prom Party DETAILS

Click here for details about the Party to help students and their guests  plan for the evening.

BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM THE PROM TO THE PARTY: Buses will transport students from the Prom at the Hippodrome to the After-Prom Party at LifeTime Fitness. Since the After-Prom Party is not a school–sponsored event, and because the Party takes place after midnight, Prom-goers with Provisional Driver's Licenses will not be legally able to drive to the After-Prom Party. Students can, however, take advantage of the buses that will meet students at the front door of the Hippodrome.

ARRIVING AT THE AFTER-PROM PARTY: Students will need to present their After-Prom ticket at the check-in tables. Students who've misplaced their tickets -- not to worry! If you've bought a ticket, your name is on the Party Guest List. Just make sure to bring an I.D. for verification at the check-in tables.

LOCKER ROOMS, CLOTHING STORAGE: LifeTime Fitness has spacious locker rooms for those who wish to freshen up or change out of Prom attire and into casual clothes. LifeTime's swimming pool will not be available for the After-Prom Party, so no swimsuits are necessary. However, there will be rock climbing and other active games for which students might want to have a change of clothes.

There will be a clothing storage area where students can check their evening bags, gowns or tuxedos; the storage area will be guarded by parent volunteers at all times. Students should pack a clothes hanger if they would like to hang-up their bag for the event.

NO NEED TO BRING CASH: The $5 ticket fee covers all Party games, activities, food and beverages. There will be lots to eat and drink at the Party –- panninis, pizzas, fruit trays, doughnuts,chips and pretzels, smoothies, frappuccinos, coffee and bottled water.

THE PARTY IS OVER AT 5 AM: Parents, if you're picking-up your student from the Party, please arrive on time so that parent volunteers who have been up all night running the Party can go home for some much-needed sleep.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the PTSA's After-Prom Party either by making a donation or by volunteering to help! It will be a spectacular night for our students!

Wrecked car in front of school highlights Prom-night safety

The PTSA After-Prom Party Committee would like to thank Apple Ford for providing the horribly mangled car that is displayed in front of the school this week, and for Apple Ford's commitment to keeping all Howard County students safe during Prom Season. Apple Ford's goal is to remind students of the possible consequences of risky behavior such as mixing drinking and drug use with driving, texting behind the wheel and speeding. The PTSA wishes all of our students a wonderful Prom night. Have fun, be smart, and stay safe! See you at the After-Prom Party!

Year-end activities and important dates

Click here for the 2011 Senior Calendar. This Calendar, as well as the Senior Final Exam Schedule is posted on the school website (www.centennialeagles.org).

(The 2011 Senior Calendar will be updated in every issue of Quicknotes and senior events also will be highlighted like this on the PTSA's "Save the Date" calendar.)

Click here to review CHS Prinicpal Dr. Carl Perkins' April 7 "Letter to Parents/Guardians of Seniors."

Questions about the Class of 2011 Graduation and year-end activities may be directed to Class of 2011 Graduation Co-Coordinators Mrs. Linda Norris, Media Instructional Team Leader (Linda_Norris@hcpss.org) and G/T Biology Teacher Ms. Tara Fadrowski (Tara_Fadrowski@hcpss.org).

Attention rising juniors: Orientation session for Fall EMT Career Academy

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 6:30 PM -- HCPSS Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL), Ellicott City. Click here for information about the last of three comprehensive overview sessions for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Career Academy for Fall 2011 (Class 9).

Maryland Cyber Challenge & Conference (MDC3)

Registration is open for high school students, college students and cybersecurity professionals who wish to compete for scholarships and prizes in this inaugural event to be held October 21-22 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The competition is seeking teams of up to six players who will compete in three divisions of competition: high school, college or university and professional.  Potential competitors only need a basic knowledge of Windows and UNIX to participate; many orientation sessions are planned. More information in this Columbia Patch article; visit the Maryland Cyber Challenge website at www.mdc3.org.

CHS students receive Arts Scholarships

Congratulations to seniors Michelle Chang and Ann Yeh for being awarded scholarships from the Howard County Arts Council. Press release is here.

High school sports changes for upcoming seasons

Wrestling: There will be new weight class designations for the 2011-12 wrestling season. Click here for the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association (MPSSAA) press release; this Baltimore Sun article features input from CHS Wrestling Coach Dave Roogow.

Field Hockey: Protective eyewear is mandated for the Fall 2011-12 season; MPSSAA press release is here.

Spring sports 04.28.11

Sports are Varsity unless otherwise indicated.

Baseball: The Eagles defeated (2-0) the Marriotts Ridge Mustangs yesterday; Howard County Times story is here;

Boys Lacrosse: The Eagles defeated (14-7) Mt. Hebron on Tuesday.

Girls Lacrosse: The Lady Eagles lost (11-15) to Mt. Hebron on Tuesday; Howard County Times story is here, Washington Post box scores are here, Baltimore Sun's are here.  Despite a  score of (o-o), the Lady Eagles lost to River Hill at yesterday's April 11 make up game;  Howard County Times story is here.

Softball: The Lady Eagles defeated Wilde Lake (21-0) on Tuesday (Howard County Times story is here), but lost (8-0) to Marriotts Ridge yesterday; Howard County Times report is here.

 

UMCP open house this weekend

Saturday, April 30, 10 AM - 4 PM -- University of Maryland College Park. Annual "Maryland Day" open house offers more than 400 free activities for current students, alumni and prospective students. Call 877-868-3777 or visit www.marylandday.umd.edu  for information.

Wednesday (4/27): Football parents' meeting for ALL students (not just incoming ninth-graders)

Wednesday, April 27, 7 PM -- Cafeteria. New Head Football Coach Todd Kriner will host an information meeting for parents and guardians of all students (not just incoming ninth-graders as previously announced) who are interested in trying out for CHS Football in Fall 2011. Coach Kriner will share information and answer questions about his coaching philosophy, Team Camp (June 25 - 27) and summer expectations.