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![Supporting Centennial Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744393322/isd12org/m7sy2zddhgmaloxtlil6/poster_contest_group.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744393322/isd12org/m7sy2zddhgmaloxtlil6/poster_contest_group.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744393322/isd12org/m7sy2zddhgmaloxtlil6/poster_contest_group.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744393322/isd12org/m7sy2zddhgmaloxtlil6/poster_contest_group.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744393322/isd12org/m7sy2zddhgmaloxtlil6/poster_contest_group.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744393322/isd12org/m7sy2zddhgmaloxtlil6/poster_contest_group.jpg","width":2200}])
Blue Heron Elementary students participated in a poster concert, sponsored by Circle Pines Lexington Lions Club in partnership with the Lino Lakes Police Department.
![Summer's on Its Way]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744393495/isd12org/gsf2ukcifjzl6hlmlnjh/summers_on_its_way.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744393495/isd12org/gsf2ukcifjzl6hlmlnjh/summers_on_its_way.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744393495/isd12org/gsf2ukcifjzl6hlmlnjh/summers_on_its_way.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744393495/isd12org/gsf2ukcifjzl6hlmlnjh/summers_on_its_way.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744393495/isd12org/gsf2ukcifjzl6hlmlnjh/summers_on_its_way.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744393495/isd12org/gsf2ukcifjzl6hlmlnjh/summers_on_its_way.jpg","width":2200}])
When the school year is over, Centennial continues to offer a wide variety of offerings to enhance your summer learning as well as fun activities for the entire family.
![Take me out to the ballgame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743778686/isd12org/nuywvtjpmem6bqauhvrr/CVE_Scoreboard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743778686/isd12org/nuywvtjpmem6bqauhvrr/CVE_Scoreboard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743778686/isd12org/nuywvtjpmem6bqauhvrr/CVE_Scoreboard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743778686/isd12org/nuywvtjpmem6bqauhvrr/CVE_Scoreboard.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743778686/isd12org/nuywvtjpmem6bqauhvrr/CVE_Scoreboard.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743778686/isd12org/nuywvtjpmem6bqauhvrr/CVE_Scoreboard.jpg","width":2200}])
Take me out to the ballgame! Centerville Elementary students celebrate the Twins Season Opener with learning opportunities tied to baseball.
![Planning for Summer?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742497688/isd12org/vx00xqgxtlgq7lseapnj/Summer_2025_Cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742497688/isd12org/vx00xqgxtlgq7lseapnj/Summer_2025_Cover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742497688/isd12org/vx00xqgxtlgq7lseapnj/Summer_2025_Cover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742497688/isd12org/vx00xqgxtlgq7lseapnj/Summer_2025_Cover.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742497688/isd12org/vx00xqgxtlgq7lseapnj/Summer_2025_Cover.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742497688/isd12org/vx00xqgxtlgq7lseapnj/Summer_2025_Cover.jpg","width":2200}])
The Summer Activity Guide opens for registration on March 24 at 8:00 am!
![Middle School speech team takes 2nd place]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738609228/isd12org/bxemh0msinifr9tvy4ch/CMS_Speech_Team_Photo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738609228/isd12org/bxemh0msinifr9tvy4ch/CMS_Speech_Team_Photo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738609228/isd12org/bxemh0msinifr9tvy4ch/CMS_Speech_Team_Photo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738609228/isd12org/bxemh0msinifr9tvy4ch/CMS_Speech_Team_Photo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738609228/isd12org/bxemh0msinifr9tvy4ch/CMS_Speech_Team_Photo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738609228/isd12org/bxemh0msinifr9tvy4ch/CMS_Speech_Team_Photo.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to the Centennial Middle School speech team who placed second in the Eden Prairie Finals. The students earned outstanding placements in each category.
![Connecting with our legislators]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":2200}])
Local legislators, city and county leaders, staff, and student representatives attended the district's legislative breakfast, hosted by the Centennial School Board.
Early Childhood Announcements
![Snowplow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744144672/isd12org/guvim12fxx4kh6iq0ovr/IMG_3526.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744144672/isd12org/guvim12fxx4kh6iq0ovr/IMG_3526.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744144672/isd12org/guvim12fxx4kh6iq0ovr/IMG_3526.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744144672/isd12org/guvim12fxx4kh6iq0ovr/IMG_3526.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744144672/isd12org/guvim12fxx4kh6iq0ovr/IMG_3526.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744144672/isd12org/guvim12fxx4kh6iq0ovr/IMG_3526.jpg","width":2200}])
Lynn Dierks
Join us on Saturday, May 3 from 10-noon at Rice Lake Elementary for the annual ECFE Truck Day! The ECFE Parent Advisory Council organizes this annual fundraiser to support Early Childhood programs. Children can come see big trucks and other vehicles up close, while parents can bid on a wide variety of silent auction items or buy a themed basket.
Have a truck you'd like to bring? Want to donate to the silent auction? Contact earlychildhood@isd12.org.
![Centennial Outdoor Explorers Preschool Information Session - NEW DATE]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733940706/isd12org/vksedhocvxyamc1mabry/Preschool-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733940706/isd12org/vksedhocvxyamc1mabry/Preschool-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733940706/isd12org/vksedhocvxyamc1mabry/Preschool-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733940706/isd12org/vksedhocvxyamc1mabry/Preschool-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733940706/isd12org/vksedhocvxyamc1mabry/Preschool-2.jpg","width":1500}])
Lynn Dierks
Centennial Preschool is launching a nature-based preschool for fall of 2025! Registration has begun via Eleyo, but there is still time to add your child to the program. We will be holding an information session with the program coordinator, teacher, parent educator, and a naturalist from Wargo Nature Center. We hope you can join us!
Thursday, May 15
6-6:30 pm
Early Childhood Center (at Rice Lake Elementary, door C)
![It's Time for ECFE!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744135267/isd12org/avhedvb4plhnjj1upy0g/ECFE-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744135267/isd12org/avhedvb4plhnjj1upy0g/ECFE-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744135267/isd12org/avhedvb4plhnjj1upy0g/ECFE-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744135267/isd12org/avhedvb4plhnjj1upy0g/ECFE-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744135267/isd12org/avhedvb4plhnjj1upy0g/ECFE-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744135267/isd12org/avhedvb4plhnjj1upy0g/ECFE-5.jpg","width":2200}])
Lynn Dierks
Registration for 2025-2026 ECFE classes opens on May 15. Join us for a year-long class or sign up for one, two, or a few short-term classes. Drop-in classes are always an option, too! Class descriptions, fees, and more information can be found on our website. Registrations received by May 30 will be included in the placement lottery on June 1. After the lottery, registration for remaining seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lynn Dierks
Welcome back to our returning and new families! The staff of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Centennial Preschool are eager to meet their new students and get the school year started.
Registration for ECFE classes will remain open until classes are full, even after classes begin the week of September 9. We have some new offerings this year, including a second session of the free Explore With Baby class and the expansion of our Little Nature Explorers classes throughout the year. If you're not able to commit to a weekly class, please consider Drop-In & Play on Fridays from 9-10:30am. For $3/child or $5/family you can enjoy 90 minutes of structured play.
Centennial Preschool classes are mostly full, but we currently have availability at Golden Lake and Rice Lake for full-day classes and at the Early Childhood Center for our 4-day afternoon class.
Registration is via Eleyo, but you're always welcome to contact us at 763-792-6120 or earlychildhood@isd12.org with questions.
