Inside Centennial Schools

Jan Kreminski, Colleen McMorran Salay ('85), and Erik Aus were inducted into the Centennial Hall of Fame and honored with Distinguished Service and Alumni awards on May 11, 2023. The event was hosted by Charlie Kratsch, CEO of Infinite Campus, a 1985 graduate of Centennial High School and member of the Centennial Hall of Fame, Class of 2013. The Class of 2023 will also be honored at the Centennial High School Homecoming football game this fall.

Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2023!

Erik Aus, for distinguished service: Physical education teacher and coach at Centennial High School for 32 years, from 1987-2019. Aus is honored for his attributes that have had a long-lasting impact on colleagues and students in the classroom and on the ice, for his dedication to build a first-class Centennial Boys Hockey program from the ground up that was and is still well respected in the state of Minnesota, and for always being Centennial’s biggest fan.

Jan Kreminski, for distinguished service: Advocate for Centennial Schools which stemmed from his work with the Centennial Area Education Foundation for 19 years, from 2003-2022. Kreminski is honored for his involvement in the community, for his leadership in the Centennial Area Education Foundation, and for his tireless efforts to do what’s best for students and make an impact on their lives.

Colleen McMorran Salay (’85), Teacher, Centennial School District and founding member of the Centennial Alumni Association, distinguished alumna: McMorran Salay is honored for spearheading the Centennial Alumni Association, an organization designed to connect former students to the school district and to give back, for always being a cheerleader for our schools and an advocate for learning, and for her volunteerism in the Centennial community.

Students posted their plans after graduation during Senior Decision Day, hosted by Centennial High School counselors.

Second grade students performed "E-I-E-I-Ooops" directed by Beth Althof, soon-to-be-retired music teacher!

The National Education Association designated the week of May 8-12 as National Teacher Appreciation Week. Throughout the school year and recently, organizations have identified appreciation days and weeks for paraprofessionals, food service staff, bus drivers, principals, administrative assistants, bus drivers, and school board members. A special thanks to all Centennial staff members, educators, and the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education!

Congratulations to the following high school students who have been selected to participate in the 2023-24 Minnesota Music Educators All-State Ensembles!

Front row: Kara Kimball, alternate; Leo Lehman, Symphonic Band; Natalie Clarys, Orchestra; Corynn Harvieux, alternate; CJ Sorem, Symphonic Band; Ander Julson, alternate. Back row: Riley Eckman, alternate; Paige Lahm, Soprano Alto Choir; Donovan Rogers, Mixed Choir; Noah Marquard, Tenor Bass Choir; and Nathan Roe, Tenor Bass Choir.

Congratulations to the 6th and 7th grade students who participated in the Minnesota Band Director’s Association Honor Band on Saturday, May 6 at North St. Paul High School. They rehearsed in the morning and then performed in a noon concert.

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 now 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!

Centennial Preschool/Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) received a $6,000 grant from PrairieCare Fund to support a fall 2023 staff development conference with a focus on early childhood mental health with speakers and experts in the field. The purpose of PraireCare Fund’s Mental Wellbeing in Schools grant is to support mental health innovations in education, services, and research. Today’s preschool-age children born during the COVID years missed out on social emotional learning. The conference opportunity will help staff and community partners learn how to support our youngest learners. Centennial Preschool and ECFE also received a $1,000 grant from the Centennial Area Education Foundation to support the conference. Pictured, Sara Ison, Centennial Preschool coordinator, Nancy Burton, Executive Director of PrairieCare Fund, and Sarah Holmboe, Early Childhood Family Education coordinator, along with preschool students.

Centennial Schools is gearing up for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out employment opportunities!

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is still available online for residents residing in the Centennial School 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.

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.

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

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

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.

Many activities and camps begin soon after school is dismissed for the summer… don’t miss out!

Beginning the week of June 12-16:

Nailed It Art Camp (ages 5-12)

Spectacular Engineering Adventures (entering gr. 1-4)

Robotic Pet Lab (entering gr. 1-4)

Chess Camp: Tactics & Strategies (entering gr. 4-9)

Boys Basketball Open Gym (entering gr. 4-12)

Cougar Girls Basketball Camps (entering gr. 1-12)

Cougar Strength Weight Training (entering gr. 7-12)

Cougar Boys Soccer (entering gr. 7-12)

Cougarettes Summer Cheer Camp (entering gr. 1-5)

T-Ball (ages 5-6)

Skating Lessons (ages 4-9)

Tenicity Group Tennis Lessons (ages 5-17)

May 20- Easy Oil Painting: Bob Ross Method (ages 12+)

May 22- Middle School Cheer Camp (entering gr. 5-8)

May 23- Thyroid Things You Need to Know (adult)

Jun. 1-- Hips, Thighs and Otherwise (adult)

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)

Jun. 10- Learn to Curl (adult)

Jun. 13- Coach-Pitch Baseball (ages 6-10)

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