CSD Weekly Update

Missed the Back to School Newsletter that was sent out district-wide last week? Feel free to check out essential information before the first day of school next week on August 27!

Please note that on Monday, August 25, 2025, all district schools and offices will be closed to visitors from 8:00 am - 10:00 am to allow district staff to prepare for the opening day of school.

Beginning at 10:00 am, parents/guardians will again be able to access office staff to assist with needs.

We appreciate your understanding.

During the August 19th School Board meeting, Dr. Lucabaugh presented School Director Mr. Michael Hartline with the Honor Roll School Board Service award from the Governing Board of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association for 10 years of service!

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Hartline for serving on the Centennial School District School Board for over a decade! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community have made a lasting impact. We are grateful for your years of service and guidance in helping CSD grow and thrive.

Today, William Tennent High School seniors, along with their families and community members, gathered to celebrate a special new tradition: painting their official parking spots for the upcoming school year. The event brought together students, parents, and supporters as seniors added a personal touch of creativity and school pride to their designated spaces.

This memorable day was made possible thanks to the continued support of the Panther Partners. The tradition not only allows students to showcase their individuality but also strengthens the sense of community within WTHS.

Centennial School Board members, Mary Alice Brancato and Patti Crossan, along with Superintendent Dr. Abram Lucabaugh stopped by to show their support and celebrate alongside students and families. Their presence highlighted the importance of community partnerships in making opportunities like this possible.

With parking spots now proudly painted, the Class of 2026 seniors are ready to begin the school year with energy, creativity, and Panther pride!

We kicked off our New Hire Orientation this week! The day was packed with valuable information about our district, a fun-filled bus tour of our buildings, and opportunities to meet our incredible leadership team and principals.

As a special perk, we are offering all new hires a complimentary membership with the River Crossing YMCA.This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your wellness journey and connect with colleagues in a vibrant community.

We also included a guided meditation session led by Won Institute of Graduate Studies. This session is designed to help our new hires unwind and promote mindfulness as they embark on this exciting new chapter.

A special thanks to our amazing Technology team for their support in making this experience smooth. They ensured that everyone had the necessary devices and badges ready to go to start school next week!

Here’s to a day of learning, connection, and growth! Welcome aboard!

This week, Centennial School District elementary schools came together at McDonald Elementary for their annual training for rising 4th and 5th grade student ambassadors.

Ambassadors serve as leaders in each building, supporting younger students, helping at assemblies, running tours, and performing many other functions.

We look forward to a great 2025-26 school year at each of our buildings, made better knowing we have amazing student ambassadors stepping up as leaders!

Mark your calendars! On August 25th from 4:30–6:30 p.m., the CSD Farmers Market will host a special back-to-school event at Klinger Middle School.

Students from all local schools are invited to stop by and pick out a brand-new backpack and school supplies—just in time for the new school year!

Thanks to the generous support of MAGIC Charities Foundation, nearly 300 backpacks will be available, free of charge, while supplies last.

🎒 Come find the perfect backpack and enjoy a fun, community-focused afternoon.

Anyone who is interested in joining sports at William Tennent and have more questions should contact the following coaches for more details specific to your sport. Visit our Contact a Coach webpage today.

Spread the word that Centennial School District is hiring!

Check out our employment webpage for a complete list of vacancies. https://www.centennialsd.org/employment

If you know anyone who might be interested in these positions, please have them apply. We offer competitive rates, excellent perks, and benefits, including a pension. For questions, please call 215-441-6000, Ext. 11034.

Free and Reduced Meals

• Applications may be submitted any time during the school year.

• All information is confidential.

• Meal transactions are computerized—there is no identification of free or reduced-price meal participants.

• More information: www.centennialsd.org/page/free-reduced-meals

• Questions? Contact the Food & Nutrition Assistant ☎ 215-441-6000 ext. 11023.

Free School Breakfast Program 2025 - 2026

• All Centennial School District students will receive free school breakfast for the 2025–2026 school year.

• Funded through the USDA, the PA Department of Education, and a $46.5 million state budget increase signed by Gov. Shapiro.

Program Requirements:

• Operates on an offer vs. serve basis – schools must offer all 4 breakfast components daily:
  

1. Fruit/Vegetable

2. Milk

3. Protein

4. Grain
   

• To count as a free meal, students must take at least 3 components, and one must be a fruit or vegetable.

• Example: 2 fruits + milk = a meal.

Making a Payment to your Child's Food Service Account

• Paying cash: For elementary students, put money in an envelope with your child's name, keypad number and the word "Cafeteria" written on the outside and send it to school. For secondary students, money can be paid at the register.

• Paying by check: Make checks out to "CSD Food Service" and use the instructions above.

• Paying on-line: See information below to pay with schoolcafe.com.

• SchoolCafe Tutorial: https://www.centennialsd.org/page/payment-options

• School Cafe contact information: ☎ (855) 729-2328 or email at customercare@schoolcafe.com

The Centennial School District uses Raptor Volunteer Management System to provide a more efficient and effective process to verify and track volunteer clearances. Please visit our website (scroll down to see "How Do I Submit My Paperwork?" to learn more about our volunteer guidelines and/or to upload your clearances to Raptor Volunteer Management System.

Student Registration

Employment at CSD

District eFolder (Community Flyers)
Student and Staff Wellness
Free & Reduced Lunch Information
Lunch Menus

Are you multilingual? Would you like to earn $ and help CSD families?

Do you know someone who is multilingual and available to provide interpretation or translation services during or after school hours?

We would like to grow the list of interpreters & translators that we call upon on an as needed basis. Please share our job posting: https://www.applitrack.com/centennialsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Independent+Contractor

Help CEF win a $1,000 donation from McHales Inc. as part of their McHale's Cares community give back program!

Vote for us in the McHales Cares July Charity Contest! If we get the most votes - we could win a $1,000 donation!

Go to https://mchales.net/mchales-cares/and click on Centennial Education Foundation enter your email address and then CONFIRM your vote in your email. It’s that simple! Voting opens Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, and ends on Friday, August 1st, 2025. You can vote once per day!

Duplicate votes within the same 24-hour period will be deleted and can skew results. So please only ONCE per day.

Get ready for a serious but fun afternoon of speed puzzling!

Centennial Puzzle Competition!

Saturday, October 25th

11:30am-3pm

William Tennent High School Cafeteria

Prizes for the Top 3 finishing teams!!

Raffle baskets & 50/50!

Two Categories:

Junior - Ages 8-12

Adult - Ages 13 and up

Yummy food and drinks from our snack bar!

So, get your team together and sign up today!

Pre-Register online below by October 17th:

https://www.centennialef.org/events/2025/7/7/centennial-puzzle-competition-2025

Each year, more and more people and organizations are turning to our District to help get the message out about various activities, events, fundraisers, etc. The intent of this process is to support student achievement and to provide mutual assistance and benefit through shared information. Our district spends a great deal of time collecting, reviewing, and posting flyers to the District eFolder. The District no longer is posting eFlyers to any social media outlets or the District cable channel. You may refer to Policy 913 for additional information.

Please click on this link to connect with all the community eFlyers of the month

Website: www.centennialsd.org
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 441-6000
Facebook: facebook.com/centennialsd
Instagram: @centennialsd