School Hours: 8:10 am--3:00 pm

Website: www.isd12.org/cms
Location: 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763-792-5400

Monday, May 13th: B Day

Tuesday, May 14th: A Day

• 8th Grade Band Concert, 7 pm, MS Auditorium

Wednesday, May 15th: B Day

Thursday, May 16th: A Day

Friday, May 17th: B Day

• 8th Grade Graduation Dance/Party, 6:30-8:30 pm

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

• Choir Concerts (6th-8th Grades): Thursday, May 23rd, 6 pm, 7 pm, & 8:15 pm
  
• Memorial Day -- No School: Monday, May 27th

Click here to view the CMS Calendar on the CMS webpage.

We wanted to give you some early information about the end of the school year as we bring closure to the 2023-2024 school year. We would like to start with a big THANK YOU to all of you for supporting your children and our staff in another successful school year.

Library Books: All library books are due to the Media Center by Wednesday, May 22nd. Please remind your children to turn in their library books by the deadline. No new books will be checked out after that date.

Outstanding Fees? Remember to check your Campus Portal account to see if you have any remaining fee balances. Fees for the 2023-24 school year need to be paid by the end of the school year. Questions? Email Tammy Larsen at tlarsen@isd12.org.

Lost and Found: Help! Lost and Found is Overflowing! Lost and found items are always on display in the back hallway, on the first floor, in the 7th grade area. If your child is missing something, please remind them to check out the overflowing displays before school, on their way to lunch, during MDS, or after school. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity after June 5th. However, small and valuable items that have been turned in, such as cell phones, jewelry, and keys, are always kept in the main office until claimed.

End of Year Chromebook Collection: Current 6th and 7th grade students may keep their student Chromebooks checked out over the summer. Students moving on from CMS (current 8th graders and students leaving the district) are required to check in their Chromebook and charger on Friday, May 31st. Please make sure your child brings their Chromebook and charger to school that day. Once checked in, devices will be inspected for any damages to the Chromebook or missing chargers. Needed repairs or missing chargers will be communicated with families; and corresponding fees will be assigned to be paid through Campus Fees.

No Backpacks on Last Day of School, June 4th: Students should not bring any materials to school on Tuesday, June 4th, the last day of school, including Chromebooks, backpacks and lunch boxes/totes. Please note: Exceptions will be made for small purses or bags needed for personal items. Students may choose to bring lunches in disposable bags, however. Any backpacks brought to school on the last day will be collected and brought to the office. Those backpacks, along with any lost & found items, can be picked up on Wednesday, June 5th from 8:00-3:00. After that date all remaining items will be donated to a local charity.

Abbey Bliss, 7th grade language arts teacher, was awarded with a certificate for an extra personal day next school year, as well as a gift card to a spa. Parents nominated and donated money towards a well-deserving teacher to receive a "day off of school" during the annual CAEF Gala; and Ms. Bliss was the winner. What an awesome award to give to a much-loved CMS staff member!

Centennial Middle School is pleased to be partnering with EduKit again this year! EduKits offer families a fast and easy option to order grade-level school supplies! These kits have been custom built to include items selected by our teachers!

The 2024-2025 School Supply Kits are ready to order now! All orders must be placed by June 18th. No late orders will be accepted.

EduKits will contain all the grade-level school supplies needed for the 2024-25 school year! EduKits will be ready to be picked up at the back-to-school Materials Drop Off Days (August 20th or 27th) or on the first day of school.

To order, scan the QR code or go to www.edukitinc.com and search "Centennial Middle School" in Lino Lakes. Check out the EduKit flyer below for prices and information.

Community Event: Guest Speaker Kate Swenson

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.

Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools! Centennial is also hiring for the 2024-25 School Year!

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! Positions and information can be found here.

Summer EBT Benefit
In summer 2024, families who were approved for educational benefits for the 2023-2024 school year may receive $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out through a new program through the United States Department of Agriculture. Most families receiving benefits this school year will receive the Summer EBT funds automatically, but some parents will need to apply. See the Centennial website for more information.

School Day Schedule Adjustments
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

Student Contest Alert!

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! Contest information can be found on the Centennial website. 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.

Calling all dancers currently in 6th-8th grades! If you are seeking growth, both as a dancer and individual through teamwork and passion, join the Centennial Dance Team for the 2024-25 winter season dance team tryouts.

The Centennial Dance Team is open to students in grades 7-12. More information can be found here. Tryouts will take place in the CHS West Building Gym on Monday May 20th -Thursday May 23rd from 3:30pm-5pm. Come prepared in black dance attire, tennis shoes, dance shoes, and a water bottle. Please register at the following link : https://forms.gle/EakBHNsc9YQbJtDJ8 Contact Coach Sarah for any questions. Coachsarahcdt@gmail.com

Happening soon:

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

Jun. 10- Cougar Basketball Camps (entering gr. 7-9)

Summer Cougar Strength (entering gr. 6-12)

Centennial Theater Presents: Snow White (entering gr. 4-12)

Jun. 13- Design Your Own T-Shirt (entering gr. 7-9)

Jun. 16- Tenicity Beginner Group Tennis (ages 5-7)

Cougar Soccer Academy (entering gr. K-7)

Jun. 17- High School Swim and Conditioning (entering gr. 7-9)

Jun. 18- Intro to Diving (ages 9-13)

There are many more exciting activities happening all summer including:

· Strategy Game Buffet

· SkyLens Workshop

· Mobile Game & App Development

· How to Cook Minnesotan

· Sewing Studio

· Succulent Garden Making

· DIY Crafting

· Rock ‘n’ Roll Band Camp

Go online to view all activities and to register: www.isd12.org/community-education.

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.

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.

To minimize confusion, loss of academic time, and disruption to the classrooms, we use an electronic system at CMS called E-Hallpass, which notifies teachers and students of early releases and appointments for students.

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.

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.

Check out the Teams page on the Middle School webpage under "Student Life" and "Teams" to see your team's "Week at a Glance." The links for each team, as well as some specialists, are available there. Click here for a direct link to the "Teams" page.

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.

Click here for all Nutrition Services information, as well as lunch and breakfast menus.