Inside Centennial Schools
December 1, 2022
Connecting. Achieving. Preparing.
Making a Difference in the Centennial Communities
Thank you to the students, staff, and Centennial community for donating to the Memorial Blood Center drive, led by the Senior Class Committee. You truly made a difference; nearly 200 units were collected! The Center is amazed at the support and turnout. “It’s a drive like no other. You can be proud of it!”—Memorial Blood Center.
Academic Showcase at Centennial Middle School
Centennial Middle School hosted its first Student Academic Showcase during fall conferences. Students worked with Assistant Principal Krueger during their MDS classes over the last few weeks to create materials and displays to showcase the programs and themes used at the school. AVID agendas and binders, focused note-taking, Week at a Glance, Schoology, Campus and CharacterStrong are just some of the things students presented to interested families. Thank you to the students who did an amazing job showcasing some of the great things going on at Centennial Middle School!
Commercial Featuring Justin Jefferson Filmed at Cougar Stadium
Filming at Cougar Stadium
Calling All Alumni onto the Basketball Court!
Pay to play! Team and individual registrations available. Free admission to watch! Click here for more information.
Why Contribute to Centennial's Angel Fund?
Shout Out to Operation No Limits for Providing Opportunities for Kids
School Closing Information
Early Dismissal to Ensure Buses Run on Time
When we have inclement weather and slow road conditions, students in grades 6-12 may be dismissed a few minutes early to help ensure the elementary buses run on time. Elementary students would be dismissed at their normal time. On these occasions, a District-wide communication will be sent to all families. We experienced this situation this week!
School Closing Information
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.
- By calling the District Office at 763.792.6000 and school office phones.
- 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 below, based upon information provided by each family.
Did you miss the call?
If you are unable to answer a call made district-wide regarding emergency or school closing information, a message will go to your voice message box. Please retrieve your message or check the ISD12 website for information instead of hitting "redial."
Do you want to receive emergency and school closing information by text?
Text "Y" or "YES" to 67587. You must opt-in annually.
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 and bus delay updates. 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 cancel.
Flexible Learning Days
Students will engage in Flexible Learning (online learning) if the District announces a closing of its schools due to inclement weather. Flexible Learning Days will count as school days.
Click here for more information on Flexible Learning.
Hiring Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Make a difference in our community by subbing as a teacher, paraprofessional, Kids Club (before/after school child care) staff, or school nurse. You’ll have a flexible schedule (you decide what days you want to work), great pay and bonus opportunities; prior teaching experience is not required. Click here for more information on substitution opportunities. Are you a nurse and would like to sub in our schools? Contact Kelsi Gruber, Health Services Coordinator, at 763.792.5231 or by email, kgruber@isd12.org.
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Centerville Elementary STEM Night
District Calendar
Check school calendars for upcoming event information.
December 1-4: Centennial High School Presents "Marley's Ghost: An Adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol." Purchase tickets here.
December 26-January 2: No School/Winter Break
January 3: First day back from Winter Break
January 16: No School for Students/Martin Luther King Day
January 20: End of Second Quarter/End of First Semester
January 23: No School for Students/Staff Grading, Parent Communication, Content Development
Community Education
Winter Activity Guide is Open Online Now!
The Winter Activity Guide is open online for registration! Be sure to check out all the new offerings for both youth and adults including:
Paint Like "Claude Monet" (ages 7-12 with adult)
Canvas Fun: Cats in Love (gr. K-5)
Prairie Fire Children's Theater Presents "Wizard of Oz" (ages 7-16)
Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)
Girls Basketball Club Camp (gr. 1-3)
Stock Market & Personal Finance Club (gr. 6-9)
Brained Wheat Breadmaking (adult)
Cribbage Board (adult)
Somali Culture 101 (adult)
Pickleball (adult)
Swedish Institute & Bachman's Trip (adult)
And, more!
Happening Soon:
Dec. 6: Assassination of President Kennedy: In-Depth Analysis (adult)
Dec. 10: Mini Cougar Cheer Clinic (gr. 1-5)
Dec. 15: Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House (ages 3-11 with adult)
Dec. 17: Ski/Snowboard Club (gr. 6-12)
Centennial ISD 12
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