Centennial High School students are wrapping up practice and warming up for the show! The spring musical, The Little Mermaid, opens May 2 and runs through May 5.

Centennial High School Presents: The Little Mermaid

May 2: 7:00 pm
May 3: 7:00 pm

May 4: 1:00 pm (understudy) and 7:00pm

May 5: 1:00 pm

Location: Performing Arts Center, 4761 North Road, Circle Pines

Tickets must be purchased online. No cash sales at the door.

NorthMetro TV captured Centennial High School football team's winning season in a documentary, "Pride of the Pines." Follow the team through the season, ending at US Bank Stadium as the 6A Champions. Hear from Senior Quarterback Daylen Cummings as he leads us through the season from the players' perspective and from the coaches on the connections they make with the players, game highlights and plays.

Lexi Sanburg, a senior at Centennial High School, is finishing up a mural that honors the Native American community. The focus of the mural is the buffalo which is sacred in the Native community and is a symbol for many things. In an interview with NorthMetro TV, Lexi notes "There's a saying going around that education is the new buffalo because education is now w hat's going to be feeding our community." Lexi is leaving her mark on her school and community.

The Centennial Middle School Student Council led a food drive at the school, collecting 2,775 items for the PowerPack program and the Centennial Area Food Shelf. In addition to the food items, students also raised $640 in donations to support the PowerPack program that helps ensure students have food over the weekend.

Congratulations to 8th grade student, Farris Kassem, who was selected out of hundreds of candidates to participate in the annual American Choral Director’s Association Honor Choir Festival on April 6, 2024. Farris learned five new choral pieces, spent the day rehearsing with the other selected choral members, and performed in a concert at St. Michael/Albertville High School.

Students at Blue Heron Elementary celebrated Earth Day with their classroom buddies. Intermediate students collaborate with their peers in primary classrooms (their buddy classrooms) to help foster a positive climate at their school.

Early Childhood is sharing free parenting resources on the website that offer several topics and resources such as book recommendations, nutrition, calming strategies, and community activities just to name a few. Click the link below for more information and resources.

Mark your calendar! Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper's Voice and author of Forever Boy will speak at a community event on May 14, 2024, 6:30pm at Blue Heron Elementary, 405 Elm Street. Tickets can be purchased at the QR Code; cost: $15. Proceeds will support the SPecIal Needs (SPIN) Centennial Parent group to help pay for next year's speakers and childcare, and The More Than Project, a non-profit serving special needs, parents, siblings, teachers, and more. Tickets are limited.

Do you know of someone who lives outside the Centennial School District boundaries and is interested in attending our schools? Open enrollment applications for the 2024-2025 school year are being accepted. Do you live in the district and have a kindergarten through grade 12 student new to Centennial next school year? Enroll today!

Space is still available in both full-day and part-day preschool classrooms for next year! Part-day classes take place at the Early Childhood Center; full-day classes are located at each elementary building. Students must be at least 4 years old to attend a full-day class, and at least 3 years old to attend a part-day class.

Volunteers from Target Corporation visited Centerville Preschool to help the classroom celebrate Earth Day. They read stories to the preschoolers and helped with small group activities. We appreciate our community partners!

Make a difference in the Centennial School District and be part of our team! See the link below for available positions for the 2024-25 school year. Substitutes for the school year are also needed.

Do you know a college student that is looking for a summer job or is ready to start their career? Kids Club is looking for Assistant Site Managers and Site Managers to work in our Summer Kids Club C.A.M.P. program and potentially continue into next school year. During the summer staff plan and implement activities related to Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Mingling with our World (Social Emotional, cultural, community), and Physical Fitness.

• Hours: A range between 6:15am-6pm.
• Pay rates: Assistant Site Manager rate begins at $18.50/hour and $22.50/hour for Site Managers.
• Benefits and incentives: Benefits package included for those that continue into the school year, additional incentives for split shift, plus free childcare during your work hours for your students in grades PreK - 5.

Let’s clear the clouds at Centennial! Students, grades 6-12, can submit a 30-second PSA video to educate their peers, school, families, and the community on the dangers of vaping nicotine. PSA’s will be shown at their school, featured on the Centennial ISD 12 website, newsletters, and social media. Each member of the winning team receives a pair of Studio Beats Buds! Submission deadline is May 20. The contest is sponsored by the Centennial Wellness Committee and funded by an Anoka County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Grant.

Centennial's Wellness Committee promotes student and staff wellness, focuses on the prevention of and reduction of childhood obesity, and assures that school meals and other food and beverages sold, and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day, are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.

All elementary schools, Centennial Middle School, Centennial High School, and the Centennial Area Learning Center will adjust their start time by five minutes, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. This change allows for more time between the secondary and elementary school schedules to ensure buses run on time.

2024-2025 School Day Schedule

Elementary schools: 9:22 am-3:52 pm

Centennial Middle School: 8:05 am-2:55 pm

Centennial High School and Centennial Area Learning Center: 7:55 am-2:43 pm

View this year's student calendar as well as the 2024-2025 calendar on the Parent Hub of your student's school.

Important Dates to Note on the District Calendar:

May 27: No school/Memorial Day

June 4: Last day of school

Follow Centennial ISD 12 on Instagram for a sneak peek into Centennial Schools. #centennialproud

May 6: Level Up Your Genealogy-Intermediate Class (adult); Middle School Improv (gr. 6-8); DASH After School Baseball Camp (gr. K-5) Dates vary by school

May 1: After School Youth Soccer (gr. K-5) Dates vary by school

May 14: Raptors of Minnesota (all ages/family)

May 13: How to Retire: An Attorney’s Perspective (adult)

May 15: Summer Snacks & Sippers (adult)

May 18: Easy Oil Painting Using the Bob Ross Method (ages 12+); Intro to Welding: Garden Sculpture (adult)

May 21: Photo Organization: Print & Digital (adult)

Jun. 2: Intro to Canoeing on Rice Creek (entering gr. 6-9)

Jun. 10: Cougar Girls Basketball Camps (entering gr. 1-12); Exploring Cinematography (entering gr. 3-8)

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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