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News from Centennial Middle School
March 8, 2024
Centennial Middle School
Website: www.isd12.org/cms
Location: 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763-792-5400
Dates to Remember
Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th: Spring Break
Monday, March 18th: B Day
Tuesday, March 19th: A DayWednesday, March 20th: B Day
Thursday, March 21st: A Day
Friday, March 22nd: B DayDirect Drive Fundraiser News
Pizza Party Winners Announced!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our annual Direct Drive Fundraiser! We are busy totaling the donations at this time. We will have a grand total to announce after spring break.
We were able to announce our grade-level pizza party winners this week. Congratulations to the following students who won a pizza party for their entire MDS class!
6th Grade: Molly Schneider -- Ms. Heidi Johnson's MDS class
7th Grade: Ava Oldenburg -- Ms. Duffy's MDS class
8th Grade: Tyson Abshire -- Mr. Vevea's MDS class
Congratulations to Ms. Koehn's MDS class for also winning a pizza party for 100% participation in the fundraiser! Great job!
Community Education
The Summer Activity Guide opens for registration beginning March 25 at 8 am. Be sure to check out all that’s available for summer activity and fun, including:
- Centennial Centurion Lego Robotics (entering gr. 8)
- Intro to Centennial Marching Band (entering gr. 8-9)
- Centennial Alumni Summer Shakespeare Theater (entering gr. 7+)
- Cougar Sports Camps (entering gr. 7+)
- Exploring Cinematography (entering gr. 7-8)
- Olympic Yard Games (entering gr. 7-9)
- Drone Racing (entering gr. 7-9)
- MN Fair Foods at Home (entering gr. 7-9)
- Intro to Canoeing on Rice Creek (entering gr. 7-9)
And so much more! Check our website on March 23 to preview the Summer Activity Guide before registration opens.
Happening soon:
Mar. 18- Middle School Archery (gr. 6-8)
Mar. 19- Middle School CoderZ League (gr. 7-8)
Middle School Cougar Strength (gr. 7-8)
Mar. 20- Small Group Fitness-Females (gr. 6-8)
Mar. 21- Fencing (gr. 2-8)
Apr. 2- Middle School Track & Field (gr. 6-8)
Go online to view all activities and to register: www.isd12.org/community-education.
Welcome to the Digital Backpack!
Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.
District News
School Board Hosts Listening Session for the Public
In the District's ongoing efforts to gather feedback from our stakeholders, the Centennial School Board is hosting a Listening Session for the public on March 18, 5:30pm-6:15pm. The session will be held in the District Board Room prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting. Listening sessions are held quarterly to provide the opportunity for community members, parents, students, and staff to meet informally with board representatives and the superintendent to discuss topics in the schools.
Centennial Preschool Registration is Open
The Centennial School District offers high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences. Preschool classes are designed to prepare students, ages 3-5, and families for success in kindergarten, practicing both academic and social skills in a “learning-through-play” philosophy. Full-day classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District; part-day classrooms are at the Early Childhood Center. Our preschool has earned a 4 Star Parent Aware Rating. Registrations received between March 1 and March 22 will be included in the placement lottery. Registration will remain open after the lottery for remaining seats. Program and registration information can be found on the district’s website.
Reporting Student Absences
Student absence requests are submitted through Campus Parent Portal. An “Attendance Request” link will be found on the Parent Hub on your school website for easy access to the Portal and resources to assist.
The direct link can be found here: https://www.isd12.org/departments/technology/campus-attendance
Helpful links:
Parent Portal Login Assistance
For attendance reporting questions, please email Sara Verke at sverke@isd12.org.
E-Hall Passes and Early Releases
If you need to pick your child up from school before the end of the school day, please make sure you fill out an Attendance Request in Campus Parent Portal. Students will then receive an appointment pass in E-Hallpass. Please remind your child to check their E-Hallpass every hour.
Unless it's a last-minute emergency, please also give your student a reminder before they go to school if you are picking them up early. As a second scoop, you are welcome to text them if they have a cell phone, as most students check their phones between class periods and at lunch. You may also email your child using their school email address as well.
Centennial Resource Locker
The Centennial School District has compiled a wide variety of resources for our students, families, and greater community. These resources include mental health, learning and enrichment, services specific to our aging population, crisis, where to find economic assistance and much, much more. You can find these resources on our district website here.
"Week at a Glance" Links on MS Website
Schoology vs. Campus -- Parent Accounts
24/7 Free Academic Support for Students in Grade 6-12
Centennial School District has partnered with Paper to provide free, 24/7 access to 1-on-1 tutoring and writing support for students in grade 6-12. Through federal relief funds, we are able to provide additional academic support for students. Students can access this online tutor via the chat function. The app is available on student Chromebooks. For more information about Paper, click here.
Food Services Information & Menus
Click here for all Nutrition Services information, as well as lunch and breakfast menus.