Community Partnerships
School Active in the Community:
Ellicott City Student Task Force
Centennial High School student, Shivani P. represented our school as a part of the Ellicott City Student Task Force. The task force attended a Roundtable discussion with county officials, engineers and business owners concerning the flooding of Ellicott City. Shivani learned a lot about the issues surrounding the flooding and went on a tour of Main Street. She also met with County Executive, Calvin Ball and laid out suggestions for next steps in the revitalization of Main Street.
Centennial High School student, Shivani P. represented our school as a part of the Ellicott City Student Task Force. The task force attended a Roundtable discussion with county officials, engineers and business owners concerning the flooding of Ellicott City. Shivani learned a lot about the issues surrounding the flooding and went on a tour of Main Street. She also met with County Executive, Calvin Ball and laid out suggestions for next steps in the revitalization of Main Street.
Student Presenters at the Howard County Watershed Report Card Summit
Each Spring Centennial High School sends a group of 15-20 students who have participated in the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience to the Howard County Conservancy to participate in the Watershed Report Card Summit. Students prepare "elevator speeches" that highlight ways in which citizens can advocate for the watershed. Additionally, 2 students present the results of the Centennial's Schoolyard Assessment and data from the Stream Assessment carried out in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area as well as student suggestions for advocacy and action.
Each Spring Centennial High School sends a group of 15-20 students who have participated in the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience to the Howard County Conservancy to participate in the Watershed Report Card Summit. Students prepare "elevator speeches" that highlight ways in which citizens can advocate for the watershed. Additionally, 2 students present the results of the Centennial's Schoolyard Assessment and data from the Stream Assessment carried out in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area as well as student suggestions for advocacy and action.
Community Active in the School
Howard County Conservancy
Centennial High School ninth graders participated in the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience with assistance from the Howard County Conservancy. Watershed teachers collaborated with Ann Strozyk, environmental educator at the conservancy, to implement curriculum and arrange the distribution of needed materials. The Conservancy served as a host for professional development activities. Centennial student Aria M. presented at a workshop about her work towards a Rain Garden on school grounds. Additionally, volunteers from the Howard County Conservancy assisted students in carrying out the Schoolyard and Stream Assessments, painting storm drains, creating speeches for the Watershed Report Card Summit.
Centennial High School ninth graders participated in the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience with assistance from the Howard County Conservancy. Watershed teachers collaborated with Ann Strozyk, environmental educator at the conservancy, to implement curriculum and arrange the distribution of needed materials. The Conservancy served as a host for professional development activities. Centennial student Aria M. presented at a workshop about her work towards a Rain Garden on school grounds. Additionally, volunteers from the Howard County Conservancy assisted students in carrying out the Schoolyard and Stream Assessments, painting storm drains, creating speeches for the Watershed Report Card Summit.
Awards and Recognition
Energy Star
Centennial High School was recognized for superior energy performance by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2018. This recognition is for buildings that use 35% less greenhouse gases than similar buildings.
Centennial High School was recognized for superior energy performance by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2018. This recognition is for buildings that use 35% less greenhouse gases than similar buildings.