Inside Centennial Schools

Members of Centennial Middle School's Holiday Band performed a medley of winter songs for the residents at Waverly Gardens.

The hallways are filling with beautiful snowflakes at Centerville Elementary! Students are creating the snowflakes during quiet time and learning how to show compassion toward and understanding of their classmates’ feelings and emotions.

Students at Blue Heron Elementary celebrated the birthday of Bluey, the school's mascot, with a birthday bash at a school-wide assembly. Not only did the students celebrate their much loved Bluey, but they also connected with others, creating a sense of community at their school.

Students at Golden Lake Elementary pair up with volunteers from Centennial High School (and two officers from the Centennial Lakes Police Department) through the school's mentorship program. This year, 44 elementary students connect with their mentors weekly. Mentors and mentees celebrated their friendships with a holiday party complete with pizza, crafts, and playing in the gym.

Centennial preschool students enjoyed singing and dancing with special musical guest, Music with Mark. Mark is a community member and volunteer who shares his love for music with the students.

Nominate a Centennial graduate or an individual who has made an impact on Centennial Schools. The deadline for nominations for Centennial's Hall of Fame is January 6. Visit the link below for nomination information. Note: Criteria and application process have changed.

We can't wait to welcome kindergarten families to Centennial Schools. We're gearing up for the Class of 2038!

Centennial is now accepting open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year for grades kindergarten - 12. Preschool open enrollment begins in February.

Preschool registration for the 2025-2026 school year for all families residing in and out of the Centennial School District begins February 3.

In the first three months of the 2024/25 school year Powerpack, a program which supports families by sending home a weekend bag of breakfast items, individual meals, and snacks for school-age children, has:

• Created 4,713 packs
• Number of weeks packs sent: 12
• Average of packs sent per week: 393
• Cost of a pack = $2.50; total spent thus far: $11,782.50

Thank you for you for your donations to the Powerpack program directly or indirectly (for example, by purchasing bags of food from local stores that are designated for Powerpack or donating to Powerpack) and to the schools, for their food drives which benefit the Powerpack program. If your school or organization would like to help fund Powerpack please contact Powerpack at powerpackdistrict12@gmail.com.

Powerpack is a 501c3 nonprofit organization housed under Centennial Community Food Shelf.

Click on the links below for giving information.

This year's Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) Gala will be located at Dellwood Barns. It is all about celebrating community in style—whether you prefer a casual or elegant look. With a Denim & Diamonds theme and live entertainment by a talented Country artist, the night promises something for everyone. ​Come for the fun, stay for the cause, and enjoy a night that blends relaxed charm with a touch of glamour!​

An announcement of a school closing, or a delayed start is usually posted by 6:00 a.m. The community is notified via:

• Twin Cities television stations.
• Information posted on the district website - www.isd12.org.
• An "alert notification" will be sent to families by telephone and/or text through the District's SchoolMessenger communication system. A message will be sent to your home phone, cell phone, work phone, by text--see info below to sign up!

Flexible Learning Days

Flexible Learning Days are intended to counter the loss of curriculum momentum resulting from school cancellations due to Minnesota’s winter weather. Check out the link below for information so you and your student are prepared when schools are closed due to weather.

Grab your skates and join us every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, in the Centennial Ice Arena, for ice skating fun.

Dates: Now through Dec. 18, resuming Jan. 6-March 31. No skating on days when schools are closed.
Cost (pay at the door): Tots, ages 2-5 with adult, $5 per adult/child pair; Seniors (55+), $5

If so, you must opt in ANNUALLY to receive messages. Text "Y" or "YES" to 67587. You may opt out of these messages at any time by responding to one of our messages with "STOP."

Note: The District will text only emergency information. SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so be assured your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone. Terms and conditions: Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help; text STOP to stop.

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! No experience necessary; training provided! Apply at Teachers on Call, or by phone, 800-713-4439. Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Follow Centennial ISD 12 on Instagram for a sneak peek into Centennial Schools: centennial.isd12. #centennialproud

View the calendar by going to the Parent Hub of your student's school. Important dates to note:

DECEMBER

23-31: Winter break/No school

JANUARY

1: No school/New Year's Day

17: End of 2nd quarter/first semester

20: No school/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
21: No school/Teacher Grading, Communication day

The Winter Activity Guide is open for registration! Look for all offerings for both youth and adults for winter through early spring!

Winter Walking (Adult)
Walkers are invited to walk the halls of Centennial High School's West Building on select Tuesdays and Thursdays. No pre-registration required. Check in with the building's site supervisor. Winter Walking begins Jan. 2.

Dec. 27: Video Production: “Top” List Creator (gr. 3-6)(virtual)

Dec. 30: Dungeons & Dragons 101: One Shot Minecraft (gr. 2-6)(virtual)

Jan. 3: Boot Camp/Core Fitness (adult)

Jan. 5: Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-6)

Jan. 6: “Floor is Lava” Adventure Challenge (ages 5-12); Adult Gymnastics (ages 16+, adult)

Jan. 7: Stained Glass 101: Copper Foil Method (adult); Pound Rockout Workout (ages 16+, adult)

Jan. 9: Adult Tap Dance (adult); Kids Dance (entering PreK-gr. 5)

Jan. 11: Mathnasium Fractions & Integers (gr. 3-5)

Jan. 12: Strength & Stroke Swim (ages 11-18)

Jan. 13: Little Nature Adventures (ages 2-5 with adult)

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.

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