Kyle Maynard

Few events at Celina High School have been as impactful and meaningful for the entire student body as our assembly was yesterday (10.9.12).  For 60 minutes, motivational speaker, quadruple amputee, and inspirational figure, Kyle Maynard, captivated our student body of over 800 students.  Kyle's message was simple -- everyone has obstacles, some more obvious than others, and we ALL have the capacity to overcome those obstacles.  It's all about our choices, desire, and drive.  Kyle challenged the students and faculty to find their "Why" -- their purpose in life and where they are headed.

As someone pointed out after the assembly, Kyle has transformed himself from a tragedy at birth (born with no arms or legs) to a national treasure -- someone who is living life to the fullest and spreading a positive message to so many people despite his circumstances.

Below is a video from ESPN that lends some insight into Kyle's message and his life.  Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about Kyle's message and what they took away from the talk.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week @ CHS was October 24-28. It is to support drug awareness within communities. The S.A.D.D. club at CHS brought about awareness through dress up days (above you will see Camo/Green Day). S.A.D.D. also sponsored a fundraiser by providing students with the chance of pieing 1 of 6 teachers in the face at the assembly on Friday; however, the teachers were in for a surprise when we pied Mrs. Black, Mr. Higgins, and Mr. Luebke.  The pie fundraiser brought in $158.55 for S.A.D.D. 

Spike is Rescued...

While the CHS Cheerleaders are out rescuing Spike, replacement cheerleaders put on a very popular show.

$5,000

In just three days, CHS raised over $5,000 last week to help a local family in need.  The Eichler's, a family of 7, lost their home and nearly everything in it to a fire recently.  Katey is a teacher in our district and the 5 children all attend Celina City Schools.



Principal Jason Luebke, Football Coach Jared Rolfes, and Dean of Students Bryant Miller challenged the students at CHS to raise $3,000 to help a family in need.  Our students, staff, and community stepped up to the plate BIG TIME in this time of need for a local family.  Thanks to all that donated.

A Powerful Message

Rachel's Challenge has lived up to our expectations and more.  I will post more about the program and our plans to carry on Rachel's message.  For those of you looking for more about Rachel's Challenge and/or the Columbine Tragedy, click on the Rachel's Challenge tab above.  I will continue to post and add to this page.

Below is a video message from our presenter, Ali, recorded for our daily Project Wisdom announcement.  Special thanks to Ali for helping us start our Chain Reaction at Celina High School!

Are You Ready to Take the Challenge?

Rachel's Challenge comes to Celina High School tomorrow, Thursday, December 16th, 2010.  All CHS students will participate in an assembly in the morning, with a smaller number of students participating in a breakout session later in the morning.  At 7 PM, we will be hosting a community event with the presenter from Rachel's Challenge -- all parents, students, and community members are invited to attend.


For more information, check out our Rachel's Challenge page with links to website & pre-event activities.
Our hope is that this event will help transform and shape our culture at Celina High School.  Please consider joining us tomorrow night.

Rachel's Challenge Parent & Community Event

Looking for meaning amidst the business of the holiday season? Take one night to join us at CHS as we host Rachel's Challenge, which we hope will transform our school. Yes, we have been recognized for our academic excellence but we want more than that: we want to create a place where every student feels welcome and safe, encouraged and empowered. 


You're hoping to give your kids a lot this holiday season... Give them one thing more: attend the Rachel's Challenge session and see how you can help us change the world.


Join us Thursday, December 16th from 7 - 8 PM in the high school Lecture Hall. 


Watch the video below for a little more about Rachel's Challenge. 

Rachel's Challenge

On Thursday, December 16th, CHS will host 'Rachel's Challenge'.

Rachel Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School Tragedy on April 20, 1999.  She left behind an amazing legacy and a simple challenge to anyone who will accept it -- treat others with kindness and compassion and you just may change the world you live in.

Rachel's Challenge presents to more than 1 million people each year and will send a powerful message to students, staff, and the community.  On the day of the assembly, there will be a presentation to the middle school students, a separate presentation to the high school students, a breakout session for a small number of students and staff, and a community event in the evening.

All parents, students, and community members are invited and encouraged to attend the community event being held from 7 - 8 PM in the Lecture Hall at Celina High School.  Please consider attending this important event.

Here is a preview of the event:

For more information, visit http://goo.gl/RcvcC.