Centennial Stars Weekly Newsletter
January 3, 2022
FREE COVID TESTING SITES!
FREE COVID-19 TESTING
Where: 1496 Morse Rd
Parking lot on the northwest
Corner of Karl & Morse Rd
When: Sunday – 9am-5pm
Monday – 9am – 7pm
Tue-Sat – 9am – 6pm
RESULTS IN 15 MINUTES
SV Diagnostics Lab – PH # 614-439-6508
· Free Covid testing for those with no insurance.
· They will test students with no symptoms but parents should call first.
· PCR testing and results within 24 hours.
· It is a drive-through
· Patient just needs their ID and smart phone to register at location while in their car.
1 new location opened last Tuesday –
700 E Brighton Rd; Columbus, OH
700 Bryden Rd. Columbus, OH
Their website is: https://www.svdiagnosticlab.com/
SAT and ACT Practice Test
Take a free SAT and ACT practice test on January 17th. We will be offering 2 different time slots currently have 36 spots available. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we are unable to offer this opportunity to all students, so seats will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis.
When: Monday, January 17th 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
Where: Sylvan Learning Center
5721 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
How to Register: Call 614-944-9510 or email Columbus.OH@sylvanlearning.com
We know that your students may have already started to prepare for the spring tests. Feel free to pass this information on to them. Again, this is a free practice ACT or SAT and includes a detailed score report. In addition, each student will receive 30 days of SylvanPrep.com for free!
We are also sharing an exclusive offer of $50 off an ACT or SAT prep course for students at your school. This is an exceptional value and something we hope you’d be willing to share with your staff and students.
PSAT for 9th GRADERS
Thursday January 13th from 7:30-11:00
Here is a website you can share with 9th graders so they can familiarize themselves with the online PSAT test. This guide explains the assessment, test directions and test-taking tips.
digitaltesting.collegeboard.org/for-students
Proyecto Mariposas | Brave, Strong and Real. Mothers & Daughters
Proyecto Mariposas | Brave, Strong and Real. Mothers & Daughters
Learn more about us! | Proyecto Mariposas
Latino Family Outreach
Ms. Celene Burt and Mr. Chad Smith will be your contacts for our Latino families who have students at Centennial and there is a language barrier between home and school. We are asking you to fill out our request form so that we can have student names since we might not have your student on our rosters. Once any teacher makes an outreach request, Celene and I will send out an email to all teachers who have that student, and each teacher should give us an update via email on how this student is performing in class. We will update parents as often as needed with current grades, behavior, and/or attendance. Once a student is referred by using this Google Form, there is no need to do a repeat referral as that student will be on our list. Please keep in mind that not all Latino families have language barriers and only use us when you are certain that communication in Spanish is truly needed.
Once contact has been made with parents or guardians, we will be sending back an email that summarizes our communication and what follow ups that the parents or guardians have requested. We will upload this communication into the student’s PLP file for you.
We look forward to building stronger relationships with our Latino families and if you have any suggestions to improve our process, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your support,
Chad Smith
Celene Burt
Male Behavior Health
Male Behavioral Health is excited to launch a website to feature black therapists and clinicians in Ohio. The goal of this website is to make it easier for individuals and families to gain access to competent and qualified black mental health professionals. Our hope is to make this website widely available as a resource. This is a free service to our community and the website can be found at http://blacktherapistsohio.com/ and http://blackmentalhealthohio.com/.
Black Mental Health Ohio – Just another WordPress site http://blacktherapistsohio.com/
Franklin County Youth Build
Do you know a young person who dropped out of high school, just got released from incarceration, aged-out of foster care, homeless or just an emerging young adult between the ages 18-24 within Columbus, Ohio who is not working nor in-school?
Youth Over Us In, Franklin County YouthBuild is accepting applications TODAY!
Call: 614-425-0238 or 614-312-1382
Sign Up | Franklin County YouthBuild https://fcyouthbuild.org/sign-up/
Are you in Need of Winter Clothing?
Neighborhood Liaisons
Each Liaison has office hours each week. Each area has different programming.
Lynne LaCour (LDLaCour@Columbus.gov) Mid- and Far- East
Beth Fairman Kinney (BFKinney@columbus.gov) South Side
DeLena P. Scales (DPScales@columbus.gov) Linden
Jesús Ovalle (JDOvalle@columbus.gov) Near East and Livingston
Melissa Green (West Side)
Rebecca Deeds (REDeeds@columbus.gov) Northwest and Central
Alfred Akainyah (AAAkainyah@columbus.gov) Northland and Northeast
Winter Crisis Heating Program
BOOST Job Readiness
Winter Utilities
Resources from City Liaison / Social Media Property E-alerts
Rent Assistance?
Need Help with Your Rent?
Do you need help with rent and not sure where to turn? Rentful614.com can help.
Rentful614.com is a simple, easy-to-navigate website that provides renters and landlords key resources to stay in their homes. Our partners at the City of Columbus, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, the United Way of Central Ohio, the Siemer Institute, and the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio launched this effort to help families stay in their homes by reducing evictions. Studies have shown that on average, 1-in-3 Ohio renters have little or no confidence in their ability to pay next month’s rent. To date during the pandemic, emergency rent assistance has helped more than 15,000 families receive rental assistance.
Rentful614.com is the key to connecting you with resources to prevent eviction. Rentful614.com offers you with valuable resources on where to go to apply for rental assistance, get legal assistance, and be connected to helpful information. For more information visit rentful614.com.
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Help with health coverage is now available!
Free, expanded health insurance navigator services are available in a community or from a computer near you!
Computer Technology for Families
Two Scholarship Programs
The USDA has 2 Scholarship programs for students seeking a bachelor’s degree at an eligible 1890 and 1994 Land-Grant Universities
Kenneth Howard Scholarships
CAROL STRIP WHITNEY SCHOLARSHIP
- Candidates must be graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.25 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale; or graduates with a 3.0 GPA in college.
- Candidates must be residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio.
- Candidates must participate in extracurricular activities.
- Candidates must be considered gifted, as denoted by the parent ID letter from their school district.
- Candidates must demonstrate high moral character in his or her daily life.
The application is available now, and the deadline is March 1, 2022! Please share this opportunity broadly by sharing the application, https://cfprograms.smapply.io/prog/whitney/, with any eligible candidates. We are also providing a toolkit of social media tools to help you get the word out! This link will take you to the toolkit: https://columbusfoundation.canto.com/v/P7L89P9R9D/album/NGRLK?display=fitView&viewIndex=0
Seniors...This one is for You!
Seniors Check out January's Senior Update!!
CCS Senior UPdate | Smore Newsletters https://www.smore.com/wethz-ccs-senior-up
Sora...The Student Reading App!
Wellness Wednesday's Check and Connect with Our Families Here at Centennial
Check & Connect is a way for us to hear about what you are experiencing in real-time and provide you with up-to-date information about social, health, and government services. It is also a way to remind you of upcoming district and building events.
We know that calls during the day may make you think that we are calling about a concern with your child, which is why I want to inform you that any call from the number 614-365-5491 will be a check & connect call.
Please know that we are all in this together and we are looking forward to partnering with you this 2021-2022 academic year.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
LaToya Williams
Centennial's Family Ambassador
Employment Opportunity!
The attached flyer has information on an upcoming Job Fair with opportunities from the Franklin County Engineer's Office. These are great opportunities for all graduating seniors.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Interested in careers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital? Sign up tp attend informational meeting on Friday January 7, 2022 to learn more. Link to sign up below.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program Application NOW OPEN!
Bank of America Student Leaders Program Application NOW OPEN! Deadline is January 28th.
The Bank of America Student Leaders Program application is open. It is a summer PAID internship program for current Juniors and Seniors. Here is the link to some FAQs for the program, along with the link to the application.
The deadline is Friday January 28th.
Bank of America Student Leaders® program - Bank of America https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/
Need Tutoring support?
Need Tutoring support? Check out the link for free tutoring below!
https://schoolhouse.world/about
Are you in need of TUTORING in ACT Math?!? Check out the flyer and meet with Ms. Jacobs and Ms. Koehler for any specific questions that you may have!! Please also use the google classroom invite code listed below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYakw7ByiT_GN848Py-1k33BpANyH_jhpzISyy53z1Hm45VA/viewform
Need Tutoring For Math?
Tutoring Resources for Parents and Students
Tutoring Information by Centennial Students
Centennial HS students are offering tutoring. These students held a student book club this past summer and it was great.
It's a Blessing to Be a Blessing
Hello Centennial Family.
767 million people around the world live on less than $2 per day. For those living in extreme poverty, many don’t have access to a sustainable income or basic necessities.
Did you know that the shoes you no longer want could create jobs for people in developing countries? Your shoes can help people in developing nations start and sustain their own small businesses!
We’re excited to announce that we have joined forces with the nonprofit Soles4Souls and are launching our own shoe drive to collect 250 pairs of shoes to help break the cycle of poverty.
For the month of November, please bring your new or used shoes of any kind to the donation boxes in the Office.
Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 50 million pairs of shoes in 129 countries and are a four-star charity as rated by Charity Navigator. Soles4Souls utilizes new and gently used shoes as a resource to help entrepreneurs in developing nations with an opportunity to start and sustain small businesses (a micro-enterprise) of their own. Learn more at https://soles4souls.org/.
Soles4Souls | Turning shoes and clothing into opportunity.
At Soles4Souls, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use - providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
soles4souls.org
Give your shoes a second life and donate to our shoe drive today!
Nina L. Barksdale, MBA
Career and Community Resource Coordinator
Centennial High School
1441 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43220
614.365.6235
Non-Perishable Items
Join us for Our Virtual Family Engagement Sessions
2021-2022 School Year Info / Virtual Family Engagement Sessions (ccsoh.us)
2021-2022 School Year Info / Virtual Family Engagement Sessions CCS hosts weekly Zoom sessions addressing the most pressing topics and answering the most common questions families have. Called Virtual Family Engagement Sessions, these sessions are hosted by the Department of Communications and Engagement and feature expert District staff and many of our community partners sharing information and insights on important topics.
November Student of the Month Winners
Congratulations Goes Out to the Following Student...
9th - Ezra Tippery-McCartney
10th - Jonathan Setiabudi
11th - Lavinia Cygan
12th - Izzy Tippery-McCartney
Centennial School Tours
We are going to start our building tours every Friday beginning on December 10th - January 28th at 8:00 A.M. The tours will be student led. On the Friday of your arrival meet in the main office at 7:45 A.M .
Announcement, Announcement, Here's a Little Information About It!!
Centennial Boosters and Parent-Teacher Association (CBPTA)
CBPTA is the umbrella organization for fundraising for arts, academic, and athletics at Centennial High School. We can not support our school and their programs without membership support, to join visit https://cent-stars.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships or email centennialboosterspta76@gmail.com
Learn more about the Columbus Booster's PTA at: https://www.ccsoh.us/domain/4221
The next meeting will be on January, 12th at 7 PM. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the meeting.
Volunteers Needed!
CBPTA is looking for volunteers to help with the following:
1. Spirit Wear
2. Silent Auction
3. Working fall sport Concessions
Email CBPTA to learn how to volunteer at: centennialboosterspta76@gmail.com
We also have an online spirit wear store. Please visit at: https://www.getspirit.com/spiritwear/spiritwear/centennial-high-school
The deadlines for ordering spirit yard signs are on December 1st, February 1st, and April 1st. Order yours today at CBPTA Spirit Store
*** UPDATED SAFETY & SECURITY PROTOCOLS: WINTER ATHLETICS EVENTS ***
UPDATED SAFETY & SECURITY PROTOCOLS: WINTER ATHLETICS EVENTS
The safety and well-being of our entire CCS family is one of our highest priorities, and to remain proactive in addressing potential concerns, the District is introducing enhanced security measures for all upcoming middle and high school athletic events.
Effective immediately, the following new screening measure will be implemented for students, families, and guests attending CCS sporting events:
UPCOMING GAMES:
- All CCS athletic events through the end of December will be limited to family members of participating students (i.e. players, members of the band, and cheer teams) and enrolled students from the participating schools.
SEARCHES:
- All guests are subject to screening by CCS Safety & Security members and staff, including the use of handheld metal detector wands.
- We reserve the right to inspect all items entering our facilities.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Bags or purses are not permitted. Wallets and wristlets no larger than 5 in. x 8 in. will be allowed. All items entering venues will be subject to inspection.
- CCS has a zero-tolerance policy for weapons, alcohol, and tobacco products, and these items are not permitted on campus.
ENTRY & EXIT:
- Once a guest exits the event, re-entry will not be allowed without the purchase of a new ticket and rescreening by security staff.
MASKS & COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
- Masks are required for all guests attending games, and the District will continue following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, the Ohio Department of Health, and Columbus Public Health. Learn more about the District’s COVID-19 protocols here.
In the event of rising safety concerns, limited spectator tickets may continue to ensure the safety of students, families, and guests attending all CCS athletic events.
Interested in Attending Winter Sports for Columbus City Schools?
New Changes to Purchasing Tickets for Student Activities and Sporting Events
District Moves to Cashless Ticketing System
November 18, 2021 - The Columbus City Schools Office of Student Activities is excited to announce a new online ticket purchasing process that is convenient and easy to use. Starting with this winter sports season, the District will move to a cashless ticketing system.
Spectators wishing to attend a CCS high school ticketed sporting event will be required to purchase tickets online in advance of the contest.
Using a mobile phone, computer, or laptop device, individuals wishing to attend an event can access the Local Level platform, type the school name in the search box, and get a populated list of sporting events for which tickets can be purchased. Once purchased, tickets can be printed or scanned at the door right from your mobile phone.
This will allow for a contact-free, COVID-friendly entrance process. In addition, all guests will be required to wear a mask at all CCS athletic events and adhere to all health protocols issued by the District.
Local Level Events https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/browse
Here's What's Happening at Centennial This Week!
Tuesday, January 4
Boys Varsity Basketball vs International 6:00p
Girls Basketball @ International 5:30p
Friday, January 7
Boys Basketball @ Mifflin 5:30p
Girls Basketball vs Mifflin 5:30p
Saturday, January 8
Wrestling @ Central Crossing 10:00a
Swim Meet @ Olentangy Lib. 6:00p
Tuesday, January 11
Girls Basketball @ East 5:30p
Boys Basketball vs East 5:30p
Friday, January 14
Girls Basketball @ Beechcroft 5:30p
Boys Basketball vs Beechcroft 5:30p
Saturday, January 15
Wrestling @ Amanda Clear. 10:00a
Monday, January 17
NO SCHOOL!! Martin Luther King Jr Day
Tuesday, January 18
NO SCHOOL!!! District PD Day
Girls Basketball vs Whetstone 5:30p
Boys Basketball @ Whetstone 5:30p
Wednesday, January 19
End of Quarter Grade Entry for Principal Verification
Girls Basketball vs River Valley 5:30p
Friday, January 21
2nd Quarter Grade Verifications to Teachers
Swim Meet @ Bexley 5:00p
National Honor Society New Members
The following juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society in a pinning ceremony held on the morning of Tuesday December the 14th at Centennial High School.
Congratulations to the new members.
- Linda Kennedy NHS Advisor
- Stephanie Porta Principal
- Kanika Fields-Battle, Michael Eicher, assistant principals
Alshaimaa Abdulhafiz
Grace Phelps
Racheal Schutte
Ayesha Aziz
William Moore
Jalen Davis
Saduf Dada
Stephanie Collins-Stewart
Wafaa E. Raheem
Lavinia Cygan
Elena Miller
Kadiatou Diallo
Courtney Montgomery
Sarah Dada
Grace Davenport
Meena Kalil
Antonia Sfikas
Safi Munywoki
Olivia Smith
Liticia Makhoulfi
Muskan Moni
Naa Shidaa Korley
Samuel Granger
Esther Gilliam
Ethan Badertscher
Glenn Adusei-Poku
Michelle Rehg
Zoe Velez
Centennial Staff Highlights This Week! We Appreciate You For All That You Do!
2. Ms. Welch-Huggins for Informative and Available!
You Both Exemplify Greatness and We thank you for Going Above and Beyond!
Centennial High School
FACTline Phone Number: 614-221-3228
Customer Relations Email: customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us
Customer Relations Phone Number: 614-365-8888
PTA Email: https://www.ccsoh.us/domain/4221
Attendance Email: Attendance.Centennial@columbus.k12.oh.us
Attendance Phone Number: 614-365-5495
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/centennialhs
Location: 1441 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, USA
Phone: 614-365-5491
Twitter: @Centennialstars