CSD Weekly Update: May 1 2026

By Tyler Everly ‘26 and Alex Boston ‘26

Congratulations to all the filmmakers who participated in the 11th annual Behind the Lens film festival. On Wednesday night there was a showdown of 26 films ranging from comedy to documentary. These films represent the creative geniuses not just from Tennent but from Middle, elementary and other schools from our area. The festival was hosted by media professionals Mr. Jason Lee (also a Tennent alum) and Mr. Tony Sadowski (also a Centennial School Board Director). We also welcomed special guest Mr. Bruce Gordon, of Fox 29 and a Tennent alum. Films were judged by a panel of industry professionals, and we are grateful for their time and expertise.

A special thanks goes out to all the student volunteers and teachers who helped support every filmmaker and who made the event run smoothly. And a very big thank you to Mrs. Dina McCaffery who made this night possible.

Behind the Lens Program

Here are our winners:

Music Video: Sam Lee ’26

PSA: Carly DiSalvo ‘28, Ava DiSalvo ‘31

Comedy: Ezra Galrom ‘28, Yelizaveta Salodk ‘28, Izzy Catalano ‘28

Documentary: Brianna Alburger ‘27

Best Editing: Gavin Mraz ‘27

Best Directing: Brianna Alburger ‘27

Best Cinematography: Sam Lee ‘26

Best Storytelling: Carly DiSalvo ‘28

When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Join schools across the country who are recognizing the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria.

Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at Centennial School District from May 4 to May 8! Let’s honor the incredible dedication and hard work of our educators who inspire and shape the future of our students every day.

This year, students at Klinger have brought creativity to life with the launch of the new Animation Club. Meeting once a month, club members explore digital animation by creating and sharing their own original work. Using tools such as Klecki, students have designed GIFs and presented their creations to peers, learning new techniques from one another along the way.

As the club has grown, students have begun collaborating on a shared storyboard to develop a group animation. After voting on a song, they worked together to craft a storyline that reflects their collective ideas and creativity. Their goal is to complete this project for an exciting end-of-year presentation.

Looking ahead, members hope to expand their skills by exploring additional animation styles, including stop-motion and film techniques. The Animation Club has quickly become a valuable creative outlet where students can collaborate, express themselves, and showcase their unique talents.

We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our teachers during the recent Fine Arts Festival week at Centennial School District. Their dedication and creativity shone brightly, making the event a resounding success. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this festival to life!

We were thrilled to welcome Raul Garcia Zentlapal, Deputy Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia, to William Tennent High School! His visit to our Conflict, Diplomacy, and Resolution class provided students with an invaluable, first-hand perspective on diplomacy in action. Thank you for inspiring our future leaders!

As we work to teach our students respectful, responsible, and safe online behaviors, we are excited to be hosting an event for elementary school parents and guardians on Tuesday, May 5th, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the William Tennent High School auditorium. Educators from NOVA will be presenting on important online safety topics.

This event was planned to provide our community with information on building our children's foundations for staying safe online. Hear from prevention educators on ways to promote a digital space that creates important connections, all while understanding the dangers of online exploitation.

For more questions, please reach out to Carol Riggs (CSD School Social Worker) at riggca@centennialsd.org.

We hope to see you there!

On Thursday, April 9th, the Klinger Middle School Reading Olympics teams participated in the annual reading celebration event held at Unami Middle School. The day showcased months of preparation, teamwork, and a shared love of reading as both teams represented their school with pride.

This year’s teams—the Alias Readers and the Bookie Monsters—met once a month from September through March to read a wide variety of books, practice comprehension skills, and prepare for the challenge of competition.

The Alias Readers delivered an outstanding performance, earning a blue ribbon with an impressive 59 points. They stood out as one of the top-performing teams and should be extremely proud of their achievement.

The Bookie Monsters also had a strong showing, demonstrating determination and teamwork throughout the event. They narrowly missed earning a blue ribbon by just three points, finishing with 47 points and receiving a red ribbon. Their close score highlights how hard they worked and how well prepared they were, making their performance something to be proud of.

Overall, both teams represented Klinger Middle School with excellence. The Alias Readers’ blue ribbon finish was a major success, while the Bookie Monsters’ close result showed just how competitive and dedicated they were. Together, they made Klinger proud through their effort, enthusiasm, and commitment to reading.

WTHS Key Club is holding a community blood drive. Seniors will receive scholarships based on how many pints are donated. Please consider signing up and donating --not only will you save 3 lives but you will also be helping seniors from WTHS earn scholarship money!

Klinger celebrated Earth Day in a variety of ways! In 6th grade, students made an acrostic poem to celebrate the Earth! In 7th grade, students researched ways that humans interact with the environment around them. They turned the results of their research into a Brainpop movie! Klinger 8th grade students participated in the annual Klinger Klean-up where they cleaned up trash from around the areas where trash collects, such as the bus platform, fence lines, and the bleacher/track areas. They were able to pick up trash and be inspired not to be the ones to drop trash in the future!

For families that do not have access to a computer, need technical or translation support, the Centennial School District is providing in-person registration events. If you are in need of support, but cannot attend on the date listed below, please contact the Registrar at 215-441-6000 x 11046, or email csdregistration@centennialsd.org, or click here to email CSD Registration.

If you plan to attend the in-person event, you will need the following:

1. Email address & password (if you already have one, if not we will help you create one)

2. Skyward username & password (if you already have one, if not we will help you create one)

3. ALL of the REQUIRED documents listed in the "Online Registration" section above (if you are unable to make copies, we will scan the document for you)

DAY, DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00PM-8:00PM

CSD Administration Center, 48 Swan Way, Warminster - Board Room

It's course selection time for the 2026-2027 school year! As you discuss next year's course options with your child(ren), remember that CSD has fully virtual learning opportunities available for all students in grades K-12 and blended virtual and in-person learning opportunities available for all students in grades 9-12. Review our Centennial Virtual Learning Academy (CVLA) brochure and ask your guidance counselor about virtual learning at CSD!

The Willow Dale Elementary Drama Club performed in front of sold out crowds this week when they staged Aladdin, Jr. With over 70 enthusiastic student performers and crew members, this year’s show was nothing short of magical. Audiences packed the house for performances on Friday afternoon, Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, enchanted by magic carpet rides and visits to the Cave of Wonders, Our 4th and 5th graders brought the city of Agrabah to life, no Genie magic needed! Their hard work, teamwork and dedication made this show unforgettable! A standing ovation goes to our dedicated staff, whose countless hours of rehearsal, set-building, costume-making, and encouragement made this production possible. Their passion and guidance helped each child shine on stage and behind the scenes. Bravo to our amazing students, directors, and volunteers for a performance that granted every audience member's wish! We are incredibly proud of our young performers and grateful to everyone who supported this unforgettable journey.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Got a William Tennent High School senior? You already know… those 5 tickets go FAST

Now’s your chance to WIN BIG for graduation day!

VIP Graduation Package Includes:

Seating for 4 additional guests

Reserved parking (no circling the lot)
Prime viewing for your graduate’s big moment

Raffle Details:
$5 each OR 6 for $20 (best deal)
Winner drawn May 29th

Every ticket supports the Centennial Education Foundation and helps fund amazing opportunities for our students!

Link to purchase raffle tickets:

CENTENNIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION - 2026 Graduation Day Raffle

When you join us on the course, you’re doing more than enjoying a beautiful day—you’re helping fund programs, resources, and experiences that make a real difference in the Centennial School District.

Sunny skies, great company, and a meaningful cause are all waiting for you at the Centennial Education Foundation Annual Golf Outing!

Date: Friday, June 26

Location: Five Ponds Golf Course

Shotgun Start: 10 AM – spots are limited!

Cost: $150 per golfer

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the sunshine and camaraderie, this outing is the perfect way to kick off summer—while directly supporting local students.

Friendly competition for the Centennial Cup

Fun contests, prizes, and great food

And the chance to make a lasting impact in our schools

Whether you register solo or bring a full foursome, every golfer helps create more opportunities for our students.

Register today!

https://centennialef.networkforgood.com/events/96950-the-centennial-cup-golf-outing

We hope to see you on the course!

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· 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.

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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

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