THANKS!

On Tuesday, Celina voters approved a replacement levy that will continue to support Celina City Schools.

On behalf of our students and our staff, we say THANK YOU!  In case anyone needs a reminder of why it is important to support school levies, just check out some of the great things we do in the slideshow below or scroll through our blog posts.  All of these things are possible because of the great support we receive from our community.  THANKS AGAIN!

Awards Continue with Academic Awards & Scholarship Ceremony

Monday night brought to close a whirlwind of CHS activities that began with Promenade on Friday night and concluded with the Academic Awards & Scholarship Ceremony.

Nearly 100 students in grades 9 - 12 were honored on Monday night with 168 awards.  In addition, 51 different local families or organizations presented $69,784 in scholarship money to graduating seniors.

The list of students for both the awards and scholarships will be posted here soon!

Art Show a Success

For the 1st time ever, the CHS Art Show expanded this year with the addition of an Alumni Art Show.  Both were a display of talent from current and former CHS art students.  Quite an impressive show!  Several students were honored with many different awards, including the Principal's Award winner, Sidney N. (pictured below with Mr. Luebke).  Her artwork will be displayed for the next year in the high school office.

This year's show was bittersweet as it was the last for retiring art teacher Kathy Place.  Kathy's 30 plus years of influence on the CHS art department has certainly impacted and shaped the lives of many young people.  Mrs. Place will certainly be missed!  Art teacher Amy Sutter gave a tearful farewell speech at the end of the awards ceremony, as she described how influential Mrs. Place has been in shaping the art department and the lives of our students.  Several alumni were on hand to judge the art show and display their work.

Thanks to those who participated!  Good luck to Mrs. Place!

The CHS National Honor Society Inducts New Members

NHS President
Kabe Eichenauer
begins the program

On Sunday night, 36 students were inducted into the CHS chapter of the National Honor Society.  In addition, 40 seniors were recognized for their 2-year members of NHS.  These 2-year members have a 20-hour community service requirement.  However, they averaged a total of 60 hours of community service per member with more than 2,300 hours of community service total!

The Candle Lighting

Three students were recognized with scholarship awards for their community service:

• Kabe Eichenauer -- $200
• Kirsten Fennig -- $200
• Eric Muhlenkamp -- $400

Former officers in back, newly elected officers in front

Officers for the new induction class were also announced: 

• Public Relations: Tracy Donovan
• Treasurer: Justin Hoffman
• Secretary: Angie Fisher
• Vice-President: David Giesige
• President: Ellie Elston

Prom 2011 -- "Midnight Masquerade"

King: Andrew Bair
Queen: Ashley Gagle

Juniors that earned enough points through fundraising for the 2011 Prom spent the morning decorating at both Romer's and the Celina Fieldhouse.

The Promenade begins tonight @ 5:30 PM in the Fieldhouse -- open to the public.  

Check out the slideshow below with pictures from the decorating.  Pictures will be uploaded to this album in real time this evening during the Prom and Promenade!

Prom King & Queen Court:

King Candidates

• Andrew Bair
• Phillip Johnson
• Kahl Knapke
• Tim Homan
• Trevor Sell
• Trevor Smith

Queen Candidates

• Ashley Coon
• Ashley Gagle
• Ashley Kraner
• Mackenzie Rutschilling
• Christine Thobe
• Ashley Tucker

Week in 3 Words 4.28.11

Service Learning Day 2011 in 3 Words

Our weekly version of Week in 3 Words featuring our recent Service Learning Day.  For more information about Service Learning Day, read our blog post or click on the Service Learning Day tab at the top of the page.

Service Learning Day 2011 Report

What a day!  The 2nd annual CHS Service Learning Day was again a success.  With beautiful weather, nearly 800 students, and over 50 staff members, we certainly made a huge difference in our community.  Among the many jobs we had throughout the community on this important day, we aided in storm cleanup -- helping residents on Staeger Road and picking up debris on Havemann Road.  Our students learned a valuable lesson in the process -- serving our community can make a noticeable difference.

Here is a short list of some of our projects from 4-21-11:

• Storm damage clean-up on Havemann Road
• Storm damage clean-up on Staeger Road
• Trash clean-up on 127 (south), Mud Pike, Frahm Pike, on the Coldwater-Celina Bike Path and Franklin Township Bike Path, and in the Fairgrounds
• Hair Donations by 9 students and 2 staff members 
• Car Wash fundraiser for the Red Cross
• Cupcake Sale fundraiser for the Relay for Life
• Building Park Benches for the Conservation Department
• Helping at the Historical Society
• Aiding local Churches
• Entertaining and visiting Nursing Home residents

This is just some of the work that we completed on Service Learning Day.  For a full list and map, click here.  For pictures and more about the day, visit the Service Learning Day tab at the top of this page.

NEW Here is a link for the WHIO news report on Service Learning Day: http://goo.gl/rP7yt

NEW  See the Service Learning Day in 3 Words video

Service Learning Day 2011

Serving to Learn; Learning to Serve

CHS Service Learning Day is all about giving back to the community that supports us. This year, on our 2nd annual service day, nearly 800 students and more than 50 staff members will venture out into the community to visit nursing homes, beautify our parks, paint murals, and landscape for non-profits among many other chores. At the end of the day, we will give more than 2,000 hours to our community. Learn more about each job by clicking on each place marker or visit a larger version of the map by clicking here.  

For all things related to Service Learning Day, click on the tab at the top of this page.  

Week in 3 Words -- 4.8.11

Once Upon a Mattress

The CHS Spring Musical Once Upon a Mattress began on Friday night with a hit performance.  As usual, the cast and crew, director by Kieth and Sheila Gudorf, did an outstanding job!  The musical, based on The Princess and the Pea, provides for an entertaining and fun evening.  Its always great to watch our very talented students perform!  Tickets are still available for most shows by calling (419) 586-1494.
Show dates include:
Saturday 4/9
Sunday 4/10
Friday 4/15
Saturday 4/16
Sunday 4/17

Week in 3 Words -- Take Me Out to the Ballgame 4.1.11

Our week in 3 words with a Baseball Twist: