CSD Weekly Update

Last night, the William Tennent auditorium came alive with the sounds of the season as Mr. Abrahamson and Mr. Seifert led our students in a truly spectacular performance. Their beautifully arranged program showcased remarkable vocal and instrumental talent, featuring beloved holiday classics, fresh modern interpretations, and traditional pieces from around the world.

We are incredibly proud of our dedicated staff and talented student performers, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating their hard work and artistry.

Klinger Middle School, in partnership with Magic Charities, brought warmth and support to the community this week through a successful coat distribution event that provided more than 250 coats to students and families in need.

The annual initiative, held in the school’s lobby, offered coats in a wide range of sizes—from children through adult—to ensure that every family could find what they needed as winter approaches. Thanks to generous donations and the coordination of Magic Charities, and to our partners at the Food Pantry at McDonald, we provided coats to many families in need.

The event served as a heartwarming reminder of what a community can accomplish when people come together with generosity and care.

Andrew Radcliffe and Garrett Hetrick, from The Strength House Gym, delivered a massive donation of gifts for us here at LCMS. Thank you to them along with our very own Tracy Dixon from Willow Dale. The generosity of community members and partners and their donations truly make a difference for our children and their families. Thank you; we are truly grateful!

Log College hosted its annual Winter Choral Concert this week in front of a packed house. Our students kicked off the winter season singing many of your holiday favorites. Be sure to check out the Instrumental Concert on Monday!

A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Divine-McCaffrey and Mrs. Saltzburg for all of their time, hard work, and commitment to the arts. The Winter Concert was a melodically magical musical event at Davis.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We’re excited to share that our district will be launching an updated version of the Parent Portal over winter break. This upgrade will provide a more streamlined, user-friendly experience for parents and guardians accessing district digital resources. If interested in learning more, visit the ClassLink Parent Portal overview.

Why the Update

This enhanced Parent Portal is designed to provide families with a more comprehensive and intuitive experience. The update will make it easier for parents to track their children's engagement with school-approved digital resources by providing clear usage analytics for each student. It will also streamline access by allowing parents to log in using a Gmail or Microsoft account and personalize their dashboard to better match their needs. Additionally, stronger integration with district systems reduces the likelihood of login issues and helps ensure a more reliable experience for families.

When This Will Happen and What to Expect

We will be rolling out the updated Parent Portal during winter break. Before the transition, we encourage all families to log in to Skyward and verify that your contact information is accurate and up to date. Once the new Parent Portal becomes available, you will receive instructions on how to claim your account and begin using the upgraded platform.

Thank you for your cooperation as we make this important upgrade to improve our communication and resource delivery.

As the fall season brings beautiful changes to our surroundings, it can also bring an unwelcome challenge — head lice.

The image below provides guidance on effective care and treatment at home. Families are encouraged to contact their building nurse with any questions or for additional support.

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 have more 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.

Field Hockey

Football

Soccer (B)

Soccer (G)

Volleyball (G)

Daily Game reports in SOL

We need your assistance with the craft show fundraiser. We want to make this event one that will continue year after year. All Proceeds will go toward the Senior Class Trip to Disney.

Please review the available slots below and click the button to sign up. We thank you in advance!

Craft Fair for Senior Class Trip

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

Winter Sports Schedules / Results / Information

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Swimming

Wrestling (Boys and Girls)

Competitive Cheer

Daily Game Reports

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

Eagles fans, get ready for the ultimate gameday experience! We’ve teamed up with Tix for Good to bring you an incredible opportunity — and it’s all for a great cause!

Win 4 Club Level Tickets + 4 Pregame Field Passes to see the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 14, 2025!

So don’t fumble this chance — enter today, show your Philly pride, and make a real difference for local students!

ENTER HERE by December 7, 2025https://tixforgood.org/product/birds25?npo=cedf

Grab a Gift Card and support CEF!

Over 750 stores and restaurants like Target, Walmart, Amazon, Starbucks, Disney, Gap, Dominos, Chilis, just to name a few!

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 Buildings 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
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