CVE Friday Flash
January 16, 2026
Mr. Macken's Message
Centerville Families,
I can't believe we are almost halfway through the year! We only have one week left until we wrap up the first semester of the school year. That means report cards are just around the corner, with conferences soon to follow in early February. Please see the information below regarding accessing your child's report card.
Report Cards Available at 7:00 AM on Friday, January 30
After the first semester, you can view and print your student's report card directly from the Parent Portal. Teachers are currently busy completing the process of grading. As you can imagine, tests, homework, and projects all need to be reviewed and graded by the teachers before the process is complete. I share this with you as I don't want to cause undue stress if you look at your child's grades on Parent Portal between now and January 30, as grades are subject to change while this process is being finalized.
Go Cougars!
Mike Macken
Dates to Remember
- Jan 19: No School / Martin Luther King Day
- Jan 22: End of 1st Semester
- Jan 23: No School / Teacher Communication/Grading Day
- Jan 23: Spring Conference Sign Up Opens @ 6AM
- Jan 27: 4th Grade Music Program - 6PM @ CHS PAC
- Jan 30: 1st Semester Report Cards available @ 7 AM
- Feb 3: Spring Conference Sign Up Window Closes @ 9PM
- Feb 5: Spring Conferences (4PM -8PM)
- Feb 10: Spring Conferences (4PM - 8PM)
- Feb 20: Winter Dance (6PM - 8PM)
The Centerville Elementary Calendar is located on our school’s website at https://centerville.isd12.org/ under the Parent Hub. Here you will also find the 2025-2026 Elementary Student Letter Day Calendar.
Report Card Timing & Reminder
Reminder on Timing for Report Cards
· Jan 22: Last day of 1st Semester
· Jan 23: Teacher Grading / Communication Day
· Jan 30: Report Cards will be available at 7AM
Teachers are busy completing the process of grading and updating report cards. Please note that grades are subject to change between now and January 30th, when report cards are final and available for viewing. Once available, student report cards can be viewed directly from Parent Portal.
Parent / Teacher Conferences
- Conference Dates: February 5th & 10th (4-8PM)
- Registration Opens: Friday, January 23rd @ 6AM
- Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 3rd, at 9:00 PM
- How to Register: Click THIS link.
We’re Hiring in OUR School Kitchen!
Do you enjoy working around kids and being part of a supportive school community? Centerville Elementary is looking for a Kitchen Cook to join our team!
📅 Schedule: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (on school days only – no evenings, weekends, or summers!)
🍴 Role: Help prepare and serve meals to students, support kitchen operations, and be part of making lunchtime a positive experience for our kiddos.
💲 Competitive hourly pay + school schedule perks!
If you or someone you know is interested, please check out the application link HERE.
We’d love to welcome you to our team!
Yearbook Cover Sneak Peak
- CLICK HERE to order now. Books are selling out fast!
- Personalization is a great way to make the book uniquely yours.
- If you want to add this to your book, it is due no later than January 31st.
Cougar Club Winners
We are so proud of the way these students show the 4 R’s every day!
Principal's Chair:
Hadley Hill
Pizza Winners
Naomi Winters
Lincoln Houle
Sawyer Bredeson
Niiko Sharlow
Ella Hilde
Charlie Spencer
Zachary Johnson
Ditya Rai
Nolan Palmer
Madden Peloquin
Kemarin Legesse
Brooklyn Melanson
Mason Calhoun
Norah Perron
Prize Winner
Margo Youso
Mariel Vang
Avery Johnson
Olivia Messer
Maverick Bond
Jasper Vang
Emersyn Clochie
Cecilia Deziel
Quinn McCabe
Madelyn Saltz
Madelyn Jones
Tanner Kisskeys
Alora Billig
Macklin Morris
Community Education:
Paint Date: Snow Fun (ages 10+ with adult)
Enroll in this fun activity that allows adults and children to bond while exploring their artistic side together. Work together to create your 12 x 16 painting on canvas. This activity is held Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Centennial High School.
More happening soon:
Jan. 27- Mini Kickers Soccer (ages 3-5)
Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)
Jan. 30- Family LEGO Night (all ages/family)
Jan. 31- Pokemon Workshop (ages 6+)
Harry Potter Adventures (ages 9+)
Feb. 1- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-3)
Feb. 4- Mini Kickers Soccer (ages 3-5)
Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)
Feb. 5- Fencing (gr. 2-5)
Feb. 7- Animation Workshop (ages 9+)
Wild Animals Art & Nature Camp (ages 7+)
Go online to view all fall activities and to register, community.isd12.org.
Digital Backpack
Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. View the Digital Backpack online.
Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline Extended to February 2
Know of a Centennial graduate or member of the community who has made a significant impact on their profession, Centennial Schools and/or the community? Nominees for induction into the Centennial Hall of Fame represent the school district's values of making connections with our communities, providing opportunities for students to achieve, and preparing our students for a successful future. Nomination information is at the link below. Nominations are due February 2.
Centennial Forward: Your Voice. Our Future.
Learn more about facility plans for Centennial Schools! The Centennial School District invites you to a facilities planning presentation and workshop on Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial High School Learning Commons, 4757 North Road. Centennial is shaping the future through a 10-year facilities and enrollment plan to ensure our buildings, programs, and capacity meet the needs of current and future students. Building on decades of community pride and partnership, the district is moving Centennial Forward through this planning process that will ensure our schools remain vibrant, safe, and equipped for student success today and for years to come.
Your voice matters! Feedback helps the School Board refine priorities and determine next steps as it considers how best to fund future improvements. Learn about Centennial Forward on the Centennial website. We remain committed to ongoing engagement as we move forward with long-range plans for our schools and facilities. Together, with your input, we are working to develop solutions to address aging infrastructure and expand educational opportunities to enhance the student experience. Hope to see you on January 20!
Centennial Preschool registration opens February 2
The Centennial School District offers high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences designed to prepare students, ages 3-5, and their families for success in kindergarten. Our 4-Star Parent Aware rated program teaches both academic and social skills using a “learning-through-play” philosophy. Full-day classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District; part-day classrooms, including our Outdoor Explorers class, are at the Early Childhood Center. Registrations received between February 2 – February 22 will be included in the placement lottery. Registration will remain open after the lottery for remaining seats. More information on the preschool program and registration can be found here.
Register online here, or attend one of our preschool registration events for in-person registration assistance:
- Landings of Lexington, 9400 Lexington Ave, Tues., February 10, 10 am-noon – Community Room
- Centennial Square, 3200 89th Ave NE, Wed., February 11, 4 pm-5:30 pm – Community Room
- Centerville Elementary, 1721 Westview St, Thurs., February 12, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm– Room 107
Contact Information
Email: tbuescher@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/cve
Location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.5800