Dear Centennial High School Community,

Yesterday a horrific tragedy took place in Tumbler Ridge, BC.  This morning I want to express the heartfelt condolences of all of us at Centennial.  To the students, families, school staff members, first responders, and all those impacted in Tumbler Ridge and beyond, our hearts are with you.  I have included a number of resources below for anyone who may be struggling and/or just needs some help.  In the meantime, we will look out for, protect, and support your children to the very best of our ability – each and every day.

Please read on for a couple brief updates:

Phone Numbers for Those Experiencing Distress

• 2-1-1 (Alberta Help Line)
• 8-1-1 (Alberta Health Services Health Link)
• 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Help Line)
• 403-266-HELP (Calgary Distress Centre )

Teachers’ Convention & Family Day

• Please note that the school is closed tomorrow, Friday, and Monday due to Teachers’ Convention and Family Day
• School resumes Tuesday, February 17

Honour Roll Update

• The Honour Roll Committee is hard at work sorting through Semester 1 data
• We hope to have information available to students and parents by the end of February
• Thank you Honour Roll Committee for your hard work and dedication – it is important to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of our amazing students

 Take Care,

Joe Sturgeon

Principal, Centennial High School