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Schools across the district marked the end of elementary days for their fifth grade students with a send0off to Middle School in the fall.
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Soon-to-be graduates took their last bus ride and traveled back in time to their elementary days.
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Centennial High School students earn Minnesota Bilingual Seals and World Language Proficiency Certificates giving them a head start on college credits.
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Congratulations to Dr. Charlene Behne, a teacher in our schools from 1960-1993, and Mehmet Konar-Steenberg, Centennial High School Class of 1987, inducted into the Centennial Hall of Fame on May 1. As we celebrate their accomplishments, we are reminded of the power of education to inspire, connect, and transform lives.
![Lovdahl recognized as outstanding technology and engineering educator]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746028128/isd12org/ndrbg6ta9ubxcd2wigqe/Lovdahl_Award_cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746028128/isd12org/ndrbg6ta9ubxcd2wigqe/Lovdahl_Award_cropped.jpg","width":480}])
Mr. Lovdah. teacher at Centennial Middle School, was recognized by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association as an outstanding educator.
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The "Arrive Alive" program at Centennial High School encourages high school students to make responsible decisions.
Early Childhood Announcements
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Lynn Dierks
Ninety percent of a child’s brain development happens before the age of 5, and AmeriCorps is on a mission to help our youngest learners start strong! Join Early Learning Corps as an Early Learning Tutor and you’ll spend your days in a preschool classroom to help students build skills and confidence. We’ll train you to deliver proven activities and coach you every step of the way!
How does it work? Partnering with a teacher, you’ll help enhance learning. Whether talking, reading, writing, singing, or playing with students, you’ll be helping them to build early literacy and math skills. With the extra attention and support, you'll make an incredible impact and help ignite a love of learning!
This position comes with an hourly stipend plus education benefits for your or your family members. Want to learn more? Watch this 2-minute video and see what it’s like to be a tutor. Or click here to view the position description.
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Lynn Dierks
As we wind down one school year, we are gearing up for the next one! Registration remains open for both ECFE and Centennial Preschool classes via Eleyo.
ECFE offers parent-child classes that can fit any schedule: once-a-week for the entire school year, 3-week series, one-time themed classes, and drop-in classes. We welcome parents, grandparents, babysitters, or any caring adult in a child's life to bring them to enjoy some fun and learning.
Centennial Preschool offers morning or afternoon classes for ages 3 and up, and full-day classes for ages 4 and up. With a learning-through-play curriculum, teachers prepare students for a successful transition to kindergarten. We have availability for some schedules and locations.
Our office hours are irregular during the summer. Please send any questions by email, which will be checked weekly.
