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Inside Centennial Schools
May 1, 2023
Connecting. Achieving. Preparing.
The isd12.org Website Redesign Launched on Friday, April 28!
It may take some time getting used to the new website, but our hope is that our new site is even easier for our stakeholders to navigate while putting our best foot forward as a district for prospective families and employees. A few reminders on how to navigate the new site:
Main Navigation + Schools
The Main Navigation button is the three stacked horizontal lines. Clicking on this will show you all of your options for navigating the site. This will be consistent whether you’re on a desktop or your mobile device so your navigation experience will be seamless. Selecting Schools next to the navigation button enables you to get to a school or program quickly. (See photo above for the location of the Main Navigation button--three stacked horizontal lines.)
Parent Hubs
Parent, Student and Staff Hubs are located in the same top right menu button as shown above. These pages are intended to be one-stop-shops for all of your go-to needs as a parent, student or staff member. (See photo above for the location of the parent, student, and staff hubs--a one-stop shop for information.)
Phone-Free Fridays at The Middle School
The Middle School identified three Fridays in April as a "Phone-Free Friday Lunch" and encouraged students to put their phones away and talk to their peers around them.
Members of the Centennial High School National Honor Society, Elle Hinds, Amanda Miller, Aidan Ballard, and Tyler Celotta, were guests in the lunch room as they talked to students about the positive and negative effects of social media.
Around 95% of the Middle School students participated! Some feedback from students: "It's actually really fun." "We got to talk to our friends more." "[Lunch] was better because everyone was talking."
Snapshots of the 2023 Prom
This year marked the first year since COVID that prom was not held outside on the stadium turf or in the gym. A shout out to Infinite Campus for hosting!
Fourth Grade Students Perform and Celebrate Knowledge
This group of fourth grade students at Golden Lake Elementary are hungry to learn! They performed the musical, "Hungry to Learn: A Celebration of Knowledge," to their friends and family in April.
Clean-Up, Clean-Up
In honor of Earth Day 2023, the student council at Rice Lake Elementary led a clean up of their school grounds. All students pitched in during recess time. A shout out to the council for their leadership!
Did You Know? Whooping Cranes Spotted
Centennial Middle School students spotted Whooping Cranes while studying science in their own school backyard during the warm stretch of days in April. Thanks, Bridget Knisely, for your investigation and contacts with The International Crane Foundation in Wisconsin to learn more. It is believed the flock was en route to breeding grounds in Wisconsin where the foundation reported missing birds who hadn't made it back from their winter in Florida. The early April snow might have taken them off-course, taking a detour through our neck of the woods. Whooping Cranes have not been re-established in Minnesota and are endangered and very rare. It was a treat to see for our junior scientists!
We're hiring!
Centennial Schools is gearing up for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out employment opportunities!
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Kindergarten Round-Up and Registration
Centerville Elementary held its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on April 25 for its incoming class of 2036, where children enjoyed fun activities in the classroom while parents spent time with Principal Macken learning about what is in store for their kids next year. Teachers and staff warmly greeted the future graduates and provided them with goodie bags and activities to prepare them for their first year of school. The event was a great success, setting the tone for an exciting journey for the kindergarten class of 2036.
Centennial is "Open" for Enrollment Outside of the District
Do you know of a family who lives outside the Centennial School District boundaries and is interested in attending our schools? Centennial is accepting Open Enrollments for the 2023-2024 school year. See isd12.org for information.
Preschool registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open!
Centennial Preschool registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open. The brochure with schedules, locations, and tuition information is now available online. Questions? Call 763.792.6120 or email earlychildhood@isd12.org.
May 6: Comedy de Mayo, Chain of Lakes Giving Event
Event information for the 10th annual Chain of Giving Event, hosted by the Chain of Lakes Rotary Club, can be found online. Proceeds support the Angel fund, Rotary Youth Exchange, Polio+, Rotary STRIVE, Scholarships and more.
Follow Centennial on Instagram!
Follow Centennial ISD 12 on Instagram for a sneak peek into Centennial Schools. #centennialproud
District Calendar
Check school calendars online for upcoming event information.
May 29: No School
June 2: Last day of school for seniors
June 6: Students' last day of school
June 10: Centennial High School graduation
Community Education
The Summer Activity Guide is open for regstration!
Summer registration continues! Register now, some activities will fill. Summer is also a great time to enroll in swim lessons. Check out all summer offerings for youth and adults online.
NEW! Rookie Rugby: An Introduction (Gr. 3-8)
Rookie Rugby: An Introduction (gr. 3-8) is a safe, active, non-contact way of introducing kids to rugby. This new after school class is being offered for FREE for this session only! This program begins the week of May 15 after school.
Don't Miss Out: Coach-Pitch Baseball (ages 6-10)
Coach-Pitch Baseball (ages 6-10) is a great opportunity for little ball players! Teams will practice and play games. Registration includes a t-shirt and hat! The program runs June 13-August 3 at Centerville or Golden Lake Elementary.
Happening soon!
May 6- Skyhawks Flag Football (ages 5-11)
Tenicity Parent/Child Beginner Group Tennis (ages 5-12 with adult)
Weld an Iron Fish from a Horseshoe (adult)
May 7- Tenicity Junior Tennis Training Camps (ages 5-17)
May 8- Intro to Cheerleading (gr. 4-7)
May 11- Seated Abdominal Strengtheners (adult) (virtual)
How to Retire: An Attorney’s Perspective (adult)
May 20- Easy Oil Painting: Bob Ross Method (ages 12+)
Jun. 4- Intro to Ninja (ages 6-13)
Lil Scoopers Intro to Lacrosse (ages 4-6)
Jun. 7- DASH Full Day Multi-Sport Camp (ages 6-12)
Jun. 8- Barn Quilt Tour and Lunch (adult)
It’s a Robot Party (entering gr. 2-6)
Interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member for the summer?
The Centennial Community Education program was awarded five AmeriCorps-Member positions for the summer to work in the Summer Fun program and the Kids Club Summer C.A.M.P. program.
For more information on these positions and how to apply, please visit the Americorps website.
Centennial ISD 12
District Mission: Our Core Purpose
By providing high quality educational opportunities, emotional support, and social development, Centennial School District prepares learners for excellence in their future.
Email: info@isd12.org Website: www.isd12.org Location: 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN Phone: 763.792.6000