CSD Weekly Update

As a reminder, all schools and offices are closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Some schools may be open for Day of Service Activities.

Reminder! The Board of School Directors is seeking applications to fill a vacancy in Region III in Warminster. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and must reside in Region III for a minimum of one full year.

Region III is located in Warminster Township from the South side of York Road to the North side of Valley Road, including the Speedway, between County Line Road and Bristol Road.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to:

Centennial School District

Attn: Colleen Ruch, School Board Secretary

48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA 18974

or by email at ruchco@centennialsd.org

Application Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Interviews will be held at a public meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and the appointment will be made at the Board meeting that same evening. The term will be effective through December 2029.

Dear Centennial Parents, Guardians, Community Members, Faculty, and Staff,

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires school districts to develop a Comprehensive Plan on a three-year cycle. Centennial’s 2026–2029 Comprehensive Plan is due for renewal by March 2026 and includes district priorities, goals, instructional strategies, and required state assurances, along with companion plans such as Gifted Education (Chapter 16), Induction (Chapter 49), and Professional Development (Act 48).

In Spring 2025, Centennial convened a Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee made up of faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, community members, and partners. The committee and its subgroups worked collaboratively throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 to develop the draft Comprehensive Plan and required state reports for submission by March 31, 2026.

As part of PDE’s required 28-day public review period, this Thoughtexchange includes the following draft materials for feedback:

• A one-page overview of the Comprehensive Plan

• The full draft Comprehensive Plan

• Draft Induction Plan (Chapter 49)

• Draft Professional Development Plan (Act 48)

• Draft Gifted Education Plan Assurances (Chapter 16)

We invite you to review these materials and share your feedback through this ThoughtExchange to support informed decision-making and community input.

This Thoughtexchange will remain open until Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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On January 15, 2026, five students from Log College Middle School participated in the Keystone STEM Competition at the FabLab. Upon arrival, the team was presented with a challenge and tasked with developing a creative solution to present to a panel of judges. Their prompt was: “Brainstorm a design change, big or small, that could improve Pennsylvania schools.”

The Log College team chose to focus on the growing mental health crisis among students. They brainstormed ways to support students’ social and emotional well-being and developed an innovative idea: a portable wellness pod that could be easily moved throughout a school building. The pod would include “reset stations” designed to help reduce stress and anxiety, such as yoga or meditation areas, virtual reality “trips” to calming locations like a beach or park, physical activity options like a walking pad or punching bag, and listening stations featuring uplifting sounds and positive affirmations.

Students constructed a model of their wellness pod using Legos and a Sphero robot and delivered a three-minute pitch to a panel of judges to showcase their idea. Their creativity, teamwork, and commitment to improving student well-being truly shined throughout the competition.

At McDonald Elementary, students had the heartwarming chance to create goodie bags for cancer patients at St. Mary’s Hospital. This meaningful community service project was initiated by Kindergarten teacher Sabrina Escaleira, who drew inspiration from her own mother’s courageous battle with cancer.

Students collaborated to assemble bags filled with comforting and joyful items. This project not only fostered empathy and kindness among the students but also reinforced the significance of supporting those in need. The students assembled 200 bags for the patients!

In order to appropriately place your child and ensure adequate staffing, the due date to register is June 15, 2026. If your child will be new to the Centennial School District for the fall of 2026, we encourage you to register AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Please visit our registration website at https://www.centennialsd.org/registration. Dates, times, and locations for our in-person registration nights will be posted on this website by the end of January.

If you have questions with regard to registration, you can contact our Registrar:

Phone: 215-441-6000 x 11046

Email: csdregistration@centennialsd.org

If you are in need of language interpretation services, you can contact our Community Liaison:

Phone: 215-441-6000 x 11037

Email: tapial@centennialsd.org

In February 2026, Centennial School District, Warminster, Upper Southampton, and Ivyland Police Departments will launch a partnership with Bus Patrol, a school bus safety program in line with PA Motor Vehicle Code § 3345.1.

A fleet of 65 district buses has been modernized with advanced safety technology, including photo enforcement cameras to detect vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. This initiative aims to reduce dangerous driving behavior and enhance student safety. According to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS), school buses are estimated to unlawfully pass more than 45.2 million times each school year in the United States.

“At Centennial School District, student safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our partnership with BusPatrol helps protect children as they get on and off the bus and reinforces the importance of safe driving in our community,” said Jim Wertman, Director of Operations.

160 of the best high school singers in Bucks and Montgomery counties gathered at Hatboro Horsham High School from January 8-10 for the PMEA District 11 Choir Festival. Five students from William Tennent had the opportunity to rehearse with Dr. Felicia Barber from Yale University as they prepared a challenging and diverse repertoire of choral music.

Left to Right - Ethan Campman, Jacob Auspitz, Kalena Viera, Madison Picozzi, and Brynn McRae

As of 12/26/2025, we have completed a successful Classlink migration. As we return to teaching and learning in this new year, all students and families will see a new login portal for Classlink:

Student Login Credentials

Please select “Sign in with Microsoft” whether you are on a Chromebook or an iPad.

When students are prompted to enter a username and password to log into Classlink (on Chromebooks or iPads), they will need to utilize their entire email address, including the domain, as a username. This is a change from previous logins, where students could just use the first half of their email for their username.

• Example: For a student named John Smith graduating in 2038:

• Username: 38smitjo@stucsd.org

Students will continue to use their passwords and images as part of their log-in process. This will be a daily process for Chromebooks and a one-time process for iPads.

Student Troubleshooting

Sometimes, devices remember a previous login email that may not be connected to your account. If you are receiving an error message when trying to log into Classlink, consider troubleshooting by clicking the green "Microsoft Login" button on the top of your screen:

Family Login Credentials

Families will need to claim their accounts (if they have not done so already.) A stepper has been created to help with this. If you need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to submit an IncidentIQ ticket.

Hello CSD families!

The district has made the decision to discontinue Google Lens as an AI solution on student devices effective 1/5/2026. Students in Grades 6-12 will continue to have access to Google Gemini, which provides the same AI solutions as Google Lens but within an environment that can be better monitored and supported by our teachers and the Office of Technology. Students in Grades K-12 will continue to have access to Magic Student (when enabled by their teachers.) We continue to thoughtfully provide opportunities for our students to engage with emerging learning technologies in supported learning environments.

Teens are sleepy, so it's no surprise that the flashy, bright Alani and Celsius drinks would grab their attention. Many students use energy drinks as a quick fix to their sleepy morning struggle. However, that may not be fixing any problem our teens face and could create more issues like irritability, dehydration, and heart palpitations. Getting a good night's rest, limiting screen time, and having a healthy, balanced meal and hydration can help.

Students are encouraged to bring only water to school. Water is the best choice to stay hydrated and focused throughout the day. Please avoid sending juice, sports drinks, or energy drinks, as these can interfere with attention and overall wellness. Thank you for supporting healthy habits at school!

Liberty Urgent Care will continue to provide athletic physicals for the District at a cost of $55 per student. All students should indicate that they are from the Centennial School District when scheduling or arriving for their appointment.

Help us bring the best in the Centennial School District out into the spotlight by nominating someone for the Hall of Fame! The Hall of Fame brings well-deserved prestige and recognition to Centennial School District Alumni across the country for their innovation and dedication to

career and/or education.

This year, 2025-2026, we will be inducting alumni into the ARTS Hall of Fame!

• Academic Achievement
• Lifetime Achievement
• Significant Career Contributions

Recognizing the best starts with YOU! Nominations will be due by January 17th for consideration that year. If you have questions, please contact John Creighton, Director of Athletics, at creijo@centennialsd.org.

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

If you plan on participating in a winter sport and have not completed your concussion test this year, it’s time to sign up using this link to schedule your testing, if you have any questions please contact our trainer, Joslin Poole.

For more information on daily game schedules, stories, and accomplishments, visit our William Tennent Athletics website at https://williamtennentpanthers.com/ or Instagram - @wths_sports

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.

From January 1st to March 31st, all shoppers at GIANT, MARTIN’S, and GIANT Heirloom Market stores are invited to round up their bills to the nearest dollar. The funds raised will support Feeding School Kids. Additionally, customers can contribute by converting their CHOICE Rewards Points into donations through the GIANT app.

Following our return to school after the winter holidays, we kindly request our school community to spread the word about the Feeding School Kids initiative to ensure its success. Our objective is to provide support to the children in our district who require the most assistance in accessing nutritious meals and snacks. The funds will be directly allocated to our district’s food organization for their discretion in addressing food insecurity within our school community.

We are thrilled to partner with The GIANT Company in our fight against childhood hunger. Please join me in supporting and advocating for this initiative to ensure that no child in our district experiences hunger at school or at home.

• 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

Grab a Gift Card and support CEF!

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Help Centennial Education Foundation raise funds by buying gift cards from RaiseRight. Holiday gifting made easy!

How it works:

· Buy gift cards at full value from 750+ brands. Pick from eGift cards and physical gift cards.

· CEF earns up to 20% on every gift card you buy.

· Use gift cards at full value for your everyday purchases.

· Know that you are supporting CEF’s mission to raise funds for education throughout the year, thanks to the brands that give back to support our community!

Create a free account on the RaiseRight mobile app or at www.RaiseRight.com or scan the QR code to be taken to our sign up page.

Enter our organization code: TE1M6NDES2SG

Happy Shopping and thank you for your support!

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

The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Division of Federal Programs administers federal programs and funding to over 570 local education agencies and non-public and charter schools in the amount of $700 million dollars. The Centennial School District receives Federal Title I funds, which are used to finance supplemental educational services in reading/language arts and math to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Our Title I Schoolwide Schools are Log College Middle School, McDonald Elementary School, and Willow Dale Elementary School.

Throughout the school year, the schools will be providing their families with information related to these Schoolwide services. Along with the school and district-based events, we also have resources on standards, assessments, and CSD programming on our district website: Teaching & Learning.

As an outcome of our Title I status, parents/families are invited to review, evaluate, and/or provide feedback for potential revisions to any number of the following:

• Completed Title I Application*

• Title I Parent Right to Know Letter**

• Title I Parent Compact & Family Engagement Policy**

• Title I Parent & Family Engagement Funds and Activities**

• District Policy 801: District Public Records [Right to Know] Policy 801***

• District Policy 917: District Parental/Family Engagement Policy***

• District Policy 918: District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and the accompanying Administrative Regulations (ARs)***

*Your building Principal will be setting up and communicating a time for review of the Completed Title I application.

**Please visit your student's building Title I webpage, found linked to the District Title I page, for access to the Building level forms for review.

***To access our District Title I-related policies, please visit the District Policies section of our website and click on the BoardDocs Icon to take you to the Centennial's BoardDocs section of the website.

Families will have an opportunity to provide feedback through district and school in-person events, as well as through our digital feedback form Title IA Feedback Form, which is also available on each Title I webpage, found linked to the Federal Programs<Title I webpage.

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