CHS Updates

County-wide Mock SAT May 14

Saturday, May 14, 8 AM -- Wilde Lake High School, Columbia. Only 100 seats available, first-come, first-serve. FEE: $10, due day of test. Mock Test administered by Studyworks. CHS students should reserve a seat by sending an email to Mr. Eugene Rose at Wilde Lake HS at erose@hcpss.org. More information here.

Attention Sophomores: Ordering your Class Ring

Class Ring* order forms were distributed during English classes the week before Spring Break. If you did not receive one or have misplaced your form, extra order forms are available in the Front Office.

A   Balfour representative will be at the school this Wednesday and Thursday (APRIL 27 & 28, from4 - 6 PM each day); the Balfour representative also will be present during all  lunch periods FRIDAY, APRIL 29.

* Class Rings will be presented at a special Junior Ring Breakfast Ceremony in the Fall.

HC Drug Free "Life & Safety Lessons Before Graduation" presentation to focus on teen use of prescription, OTC abuse

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 7 PM -- Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake High School, Columbia. "Over Done?: Over-the-Counter Medicines and Prescription Drugs" will address recent trends in the use and abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications; parents will learn what to watch for and how to discuss the risks with their children. Guest Speaker: Mike Malone, LCPC, a local substance abuse counselor and a practitioner at the Kolmac Clinic in Washington, DC. Free.

 

Student Commissioner sought for Howard County Commission for Women

The Howard County Commission for Women is seeking applications for the position of Student Commissioner to serve a one-year term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, as a voting member of the Commission. Candidates must: Be Howard County residents; be younger than 18 years; possess a strong interest in women’s issues; and be able to attend the Commission’s meetings on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 PM. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MONDAY, MAY 2.  More information here. 

 

Senior Class Night tickets on sale this week

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 28 & 29, all lunch periods -- Cafeteria hallway. Tickets for Senior Class Night at Turf Valley is Thursday, May 12 from 7 - 10 PM; tickets are $40 each.

Attention seniors, senior parents: May 6 (firm!) deadline for graduation requests

FRIDAY, MAY 6 is the DEADLINE to send in requests for:

• Additional Graduation Tickets (Request Form is here)
• Special Graduation Seating (Request Form is here)
• Presenting the diploma to your student (HCPSS permanent employees only; see Quicknotes post below)

The May 6 deadline for requests is non-negotiable; requests arriving in the Front Office after 2:10 PM on May 6 cannot be honored.

"Finding the Money (for College)"

Wednesday, April 28, 7 PM -- Howard County Library, Miller Branch, Ellicott City. A financial aid counselor from Howard Community College (HCC) will discuss the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and other financial resources. For ages 14-17 years. Register (required) online or by calling 410 313-1950.

Commencement cermony diploma tradition

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has a tradition that permits permanent HCPSS employees who are parents of  graduating seniors to present the high school diploma to their child during the commencement ceremony. This privilege is not available to temporary HCPSS employees or to relatives, friends or neighbors of the graduate.

Centennial High School parents who meet the criteria above and who wish to hand diplomas to their children at the school's June 2 Commencement Ceremony may send a written request to Mrs. Linda Norris, CHS Class of 2011 graduation co-coordinator, at the Centennial High School address. Deadline for diploma requests is FRIDAY, MAY 6.

More Boosters news

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information about the May 2 General Membership meeting

Boosters' Basketball, Football, Lacrosse and Soccer summer camps at CHS

a "thank you" to all who attended and supported this year's "Eagle Invasion" Gala & Silent Auction

Boosters Golf Outing and Cookout

MONDAY, MAY 16  -- Fairway Hills Golf Club, Columbia. No matter what your level of play is, this outing will be a great way to spend the day! Please join us at Fairway Hills for a 1 PM Shotgun Start. Registration is under $100 and includes a Box Lunch before and a cookout afterwards -- plus Prize Holes, contests, refreshments and awards! Hole and Event Sponsorhips are still availaable. Visit the Boosters website (www.centennialboostersonline.com) for complete details.