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CHS News Archive

  • 05/01/2020:  Spring 2020 Mosaic

  • 04/01/2020:  The 2020 Centraliar is out!

  • 1/20/2020: Central Got Talent 2k20: Zak Attacks

  • 12/19/2019: 279: An Honor

  • 11/13/2019:  279 Superpan: A Snapshot of History

  • 10/28/2019: CIEE Study Abroad Program: Such an Amazing Opportunity

  • 10/17/2019: Groundbreaking Ceremony: Leading the Way for Innovation and Creativity

  • 2/1/2019: Central Ranked Number One in Philadelphia

  • 12/21/2018: The 75th Annual Widener Show

  • 10/28/2018:  Nineteenth Hall of Fame Alumni Induction

  • 10/12/2018:  Central High School Hosts First College Fair of the Year

  • 2/22/2018: Eagles Center Jason Kelce Plays Sax With CHS High School Jazz Band

  • 1/29/2018:CHS #1 High School in Philadelphia

  • 11/29/2017: CHS Unveils Plans for new Performing Arts Center!

  • 11/17/2017: Welcome to the new Central High Website!

Last modified: May 1, 2020


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