CVE Friday Flash
December 2, 2025
Mr. Macken's Message
Centerville Families,
We need your help. Please check out the Winter Recess video below for details.
Go Cougars!
Mr. Macken
Dates to Remember
- Dec 12th: Pre-K Early Release @ 1PM
- Dec 19th: School Wide Winter BINGO 3:10-3:35PM
- Dec 22 - Jan 2nd: No School / Winter Break
- Jan 5th: School Resumes
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.
Scooter City Registration
Scooter City is an interactive obstacle course where students can travel through Centerville’s gymnasium on 4-wheel scooters while experiencing a world made for scooters. Students can fish at the fishing hole, swim under the sea, play hockey, get wet in the car wash, shoot baskets, fill up with gas, dance in the disco room, watch a movie at the theater, and much more.
This event is open for all Kindergarten – 5th grade students during their physical education class from December 15-19.
For $10, students are also welcome to sign up for an extra Scooter City session after school from 3:55 - 5:00 pm on the following days:
- Monday, December 15th
- Tuesday, December 16th
- Wednesday, December 17th
- Thursday, December 18th
Steps to register:
● Complete the registration form (Space is limited – if a day is not shown, it is full)
● Submit payment through parent portal, under optional fees, once you submit the registration form confirming the date is available.
Volunteer Opportunity
- We are looking for volunteers to help assist with setting up Scooter City and supervising students the night of events.
- If you are able to help, please complete THIS link.
- Thank you in advance! We can't do this without your help!
Winter BINGO
What: Winter BINGO
When: Friday, December 19th!
Why: Fun Event to kick off the holiday break!
Who: All Students!
If you are able to donate a prize we created an Amazon Wish List with ideas to make it easy for you to contribute. Any extra prizes will be saved and used for drawings during future assemblies.
Thank you for helping make this a memorable event for our students!
CPTA
The CPTA would love to keep families in the loop about upcoming events and activities. If you would like to receive updates, please take a moment to join our email list.
It’s the easiest way to stay connected and learn about all the fun things happening at the school.
Yearbook
I know something that your child might want as a gift at the end of the year. Tis the season to buy a yearbook! What a great gift for students to look back at their fun year. Click Here to Order your yearbook.
Cougar Club Winners
We are so proud of the way these students show the 4 R’s every day!
Principals Chair:
Raegan Wyse
Pizza Winners
Roman Pfeffeir
Jackson Colton
Della Rangitsch
Violet Van Ee
Harrison Beatty
Carter Moore
Abigail Hern
Edwin Speiser
Amelia Schmidt
Jayce Vue
Riley Tobias
Vivian Vang
Stella Nyre
Quinn Wyse
Prize Winner (Cherry Berry or Culvers)
Emma Nelson
Cayden Ostergren
Emma Pautsch
Preston Xiong
Marian Bealka
Aurora Pierce
Charlee Clochie
Adrian Sandnas
Mackenzie Knutson
Leroy Vang
Kaylee Bierdeman
Natasha Dupre
Myiah Dahl
Zoey Haynes
Community Education:
The Winter & Spring Activity Guide is open for registration! Don’t miss what’s in store for winter and spring.
· Zootopia Musical Theater (ages 5-8)
· Kids Dance (age 3 to gr. 5)
· Canvas Fun: Hot Cocoa Bear (ages 6+)
· The Art in Games (gr. 3-6)
· Animation Workshop (ages 9+)
· Youth Spring Volleyball League (gr. 4-5)
· Family LEGO Night (all ages/family)
· Winterfest Family Puzzle Challenge (ages 12 and under with adult)
More happening soon:
Dec. 13- Canvas Fun: Cozy Owl (ages 6-12)
Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House Making (ages 3-11 with adult)
Dec. 16- Sugar Cookie Decorating (ages 10+)
Dec. 31- Spark Equestrian Camp (ages 6-12)
Jan. 5- Floor is Lava Adventure Challenge (ages 5-12)
Centennial Youth Cheerleading (gr. K-5)
Karate (ages 4-12)
Jan. 9- Deadline to register for Aquatics at noon!
Jan. 11- Family Open Gym (ages 2-12 with adult)
Go online to view all fall activities and to register, community.isd12.org.
Digital Backpack:
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.
The Centennial School Board approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar at its November 17 meeting. The school board reviewed the calendar over several meeting sessions, approving the recommendation by the District's Calendar Committee. The calendar includes the survey feedback, a perspective that guided the recommendation by the committee. See the Centennial calendar webpage.
Your voice matters!
Centennial Schools is planning for the future through Centennial Forward, a long-range facilities and enrollment planning process designed to ensure our schools remain vibrant, safe, and equipped to support every student's success. Learn more about the plan and share your insights here. A random-sample phone survey by The Morris Leatherman Company is currently underway to gather additional community input. All of this input will help the School Board refine priorities and determine next steps as it considers how to best fund future improvements.
Honoring alumni and members of the community
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 on the Centennial website. Nominations are due January 6, 2026.
Want to receive emergency information and bus delays by text?
Receive school closing and emergency information by text: Text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587. Families must opt in ANNUALLY to receive messages. Terms and conditions: Message frequency varies; standard message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel.
An announcement of a school closing or a delayed starts is usually posted by 6:00 a.m.. The community is notified via:
- Twin Cities television stations.
- Information posted at isd12.org.
- An alert notification sent to families by phone and/or text through the District's SchoolMessenger communication system.
When schools close, Centennial will have a flexible learning day. See the Centennial website for information on Flexible Learning Days and plans for students in grades kindergarten-12.
Make a difference and be a substitute in our schools
Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! No experience necessary; training provided! Available substitute positions (apply at My Kelly):
• Substitute Teachers: To qualify, you must have bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License; you can obtain a Short Call License if you have a bachelor’s degree.
• Substitute Paraprofessionals: To qualify, you must have a HS Diploma/GED.
Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. Application information for these positions can be found on the Centennial website.
Contact Information
Email: tbuescher@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/cve
Location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.5800
