STEM Conference

Seventeen students traveled to UPJ on April 9th to participate in the STEM Professions Day.  The students are the first students to enroll in our Exploring Stem Concepts course to begin next fall.  The program was designed to encourage high school students to investigate and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.  Accompanied by Mrs. Ridgeley, the students attended workshops sessions that  included: Concrete Canoe, Drones and Quad-copters, Water Bottle Rocketry, Science – Fun and Game, Bird Brain, DNA Isolation, Conservation at Your Back Door, Building a New Brand: Product Launch, Tweeting Leadership, Digital Media, Project Protect, and SPACE (Symposium for the Promotion of Academic and Creative Inquiry).  

Congratulations!

For the SEVENTH consecutive year, Central Cambria has been designated a "Best Community for Music Education" recipient by the NAMM Foundation!  The program applauds the efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders working to assure that music education is part of the core curriculum. “These schools and districts make a strong commitment to music education in the core curriculum supporting its essential value to a well-rounded education for every child,” said Mary Luehrsen, NAMM Foundation executive director. We applaud the efforts and successes of our outstanding music educators.

Holocaust Survivor Presentation

“You are the last generation.  Your children will not have this experience…”

These words, directed to an audience of high school students by Eva Olsson, a holocaust survivor, had a profound effect.  Students from Mrs. Niebauer’s Enrichment class and Mr. Strittmatter’s AP History class were in attendance at Penn Highlands Community College as Dr. Olsson spoke recently.  Many of them described the event as life-changing and were grateful and outspoken regarding the experience.  We would like to thank the Education Foundation for providing the funding to make this trip possible.

When the opportunity to bring Dr. Eva Olsson here to speak to all of our students and our community arose, there was no hesitation.  Now ALL CCHS students will have the incredible opportunity to attend a presentation by Dr. Olsson on May 7th.  Dr. Olsson will tell her remarkable story of survival which is accompanied by a slide show containing images that parallel her experiences. Dr. Olsson spent time in both Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps during WWII.  We believe this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event and an extraordinary opportunity for our students.  Eva Olsson’s message of eradicating hate is told through her amazing story of surviving the torment of, what she calls, the Nazi bullies.  

*In addition, CCHS will host an evening presentation by Dr. Olsson for the community on May 7th at 6:00 PM.  All students, parents, faculty, board members, and community members are invited to attend this presentation to be held in the auditorium. Please see the attached flyer for more information.  

Attorney Ralph Trofino Speaks To Central Cambria High School Law Classes

Attorney Ralph Trofino, a Hearing Officer and Master with the Domestic Relations Office of the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County, addressed the Law classes at Central Cambria High School on April 1. During his presentation he covered the many issues associated with divorce to include child and spousal support, alimony, as well as child custody and visitation.  Attorney Trofino explained how he weighs the evidence presented to him and the factors he considers in making his decisions.  He also took time to answer questions posed by students and also warned them of the consequences of social media use.

Relay For Life Fundraiser A Great Success!

Thank-you to everyone who came out to support our Relay for Life event on March 26^th!  The Faculty v Students’ basketball games lived-up to the high expectations that were set with the women’s faculty and men’s student teams taking victories for the night.  The fundraiser was a great success; between the games, food, baskets, and activities, we were able to raise over $3,000 for our cause!  Again, thanks to all our supporters, and we look forward to seeing you again next year for a rematch!