Inside Centennial Schools

Looking forward to many high fives this school year! We'll see you soon! The District's e-news resumes; look for the electronic newsletter in your mailbox around the 1st and 15th of the month during the school year. (Photo, courtesy Namyst Photography)

September 3: Students in grades 1-6 and grade 9, and all grades at CALC and Pines School
September 4: Students in Centennial Preschool, kindergarten, and grades 7, 8 and 10-12; first-year Journey students

September 5: All Journey students

September 9: Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes begin

Elementary Schools: 9:22 a.m.-3:52 p.m.

Middle School: 8:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

Centennial High School + Centennial Area Learning Center: 7:55 a.m.-2:43 p.m.

All staff gathered at the Centennial Opening Meeting, a kick-off to the new school year. Our talented marching band and vocal students performed and the event was led by Jimmy Casas, nationally renowned speaker and author known for his powerful message. His insights and stories challenge us to think differently and push ourselves further, keeping students at the center of all that we do.

You may have seen Centennial staff at a community parade--Blue Heron Days and Fete des Lacs; the Centennial Fishing Club shared their love of the sport with youth in the community at the Fleet Farm Fishing Day; thank you for supporting the Food and Truck Fun Festival which benefitted the Community Education Financial Assistance Program.

Students can have one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day through the state's Free School Meals for Kids Program. Students purchasing Ala Carte items must have a positive account balance.

Although no application is required to receive the free meals, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important. Your student may qualify for free and reduced benefits such as reduced fees at school. Follow the link to complete the application.

Centennial uses an online method in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal where families update annual information for students such as notifications, agreements, emergency contact information, and communication preferences, etc. This process eliminates the many beginning-of-the-year paper documents that would typically be collected during the first few weeks of school. If you haven't already completed the review, please log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to review and update the data on file for you as parents/guardians as well as your students, by Friday, September 20, 2024.

Please note: The annual data review is required to be completed before other areas of parent portal are available.

Link to Parent Portal

How do I log into Parent Portal?

How do I start the annual data review in Parent Portal?

Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt.

If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after November 1st, 2023. What you need to do:

• Contact your health care provider and review your student’s immunization status to make sure they are up to date.
• If you missed a required vaccination, make an appointment with a healthcare provider or local clinic as soon as possible.
• Follow up with your students’ school if they have reached out to you regarding your student’s immunization status.
• Turn in medical (must be signed by health care provider) and non-medical (must be notarized) exemption forms to your child’s school.

Visit the MDH website for vaccine schedules, exemption forms and more information including where to get free/low cost immunizations today. Please reach out to your student’s school for any questions. Please note, K-12 immunization status is available on Campus Parent Portal.

Looking for the attendance form so you can report an absence? Looking for school lunch menus, announcements, and your school's calendar? Check out the Parent Hub on your school website.

A few reminders:

• Each campus has separate websites from the district! Navigate to each of the sites by clicking on the Schools dropdown menu in the top right corner.
• Navigation is a little different than our previous site. Click on the three stacked lines in the upper right-hand corner to view the main navigation. This will be consistent whether you're on a desktop or your mobile device so your navigation experience will be seamless.
• Each school has its own Parent Hub, Student Hub, and Staff Hub which are intended to be a one-stop-shop for all your go-to needs. You can look for important updates and announcements from your school in the Hubs, so be sure to bookmark the Hub page relevant to you!

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! No experience necessary; training provided!

This is a great opportunity to:

• Be involved in your child’s education and help out in the schools.
• Turn your volunteer hours into extra income.
• Work a schedule that fits with your student’s schedule.
• Get paid weekly and take advantage of bonus opportunities.
  
  

Available positions:

• Substitute Teachers: To qualify, you must have bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License; you can obtain a Short Call License if you have a bachelor’s degree.

• Substitute Paraprofessionals: To qualify, you must have a HS Diploma/GED.

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. #centennialproud

View the calendar by going to the Parent Hub of your student's school.

Important dates to note:

SEPTEMBER

September 2: No school/Labor Day

September 3: Students in grades 1-6 and grade 9, and all grades at CALC and Pines School
September 4: Students in Centennial Preschool, kindergarten, and grades 7, 8 and 10-12; first-year Journey students

September 5: All Journey students

September 9: Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes begin

OCTOBER

17-18: No school/MEA break
31: End of first quarter

Check out the fall offerings for youth and adults online.

Swim Lessons (ages 5+)

Fall is a good time to get back into the pool! The deadline to register for Aquatics is September 9 at noon. Kids will learn and develop safety and comfort in the water in addition to building confidence.

Halloween Hustle (all ages/family)

This fun family 5K is a great chance to wear you best costumes and enjoy a morning stroll or jog around Centerville Elementary. There will also be alumni and family activities after the run. Proceeds will benefit the Centennial School District and the Centennial Alumni Scholarship Fund. The Halloween Hustle is held Saturday, October 26 at Centerville Elementary.

Sept. 4- Middle School Traveling Soccer (gr. 6-8)

Middle School Cross Country (gr. 6-8)

Beginner and Intermediate Tennis Lessons (ages 5-16)

Sept. 9- Little Nature Adventures (ages 2-5 with adult)

Adult Gymnastics (ages 16+)

Sept. 10- Questions/Answers with MN Will and Trust Attorney (adult)

Middle School Improv (gr. 6-8)

Sept. 12- Kids Dance (entering PreK-gr. 6)

Adult Tap Dance (adult)

Stock Market & Personal Finance Club (gr. 6-12)

Sept. 16- Youth Fall Volleyball (gr. 4-5)

Stillwater Fall Colors Boat Ride (adult) Deadline to register!

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