Dear Parents/Guardians and Community:

When I arrived in September 2020, the pandemic presented an unparalleled challenge. However, despite the unknown, the Centennial School District (CSD) worked hard to refocus our efforts and financial resources toward improving teaching and learning and ensuring we were keeping the Main Thing, the Main Thing.

This week, we received the attached Centennial School District Allocations Report, conducted independently by Jeffrey A. Fuller, retired Pennsylvania Department of Education, Deputy Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, detailing how the district allocates its general fund dollars using 2023 data. It compares the district's per-pupil spending to the Southeast PA Region average across various categories, such as instruction, administration, and support services.

This report underscores CSD’s strategic allocation of resources, a testament to our commitment to providing a well-rounded and supportive educational environment for every student. It reflects our dedication to maximizing the impact of every dollar spent and showcases how we prioritize key areas to foster student success. In essence, it provides another example of how we have kept the “Main Thing, the Main Thing,” allocating significant amounts of our taxpayer-provided resources toward instruction and maintaining low expenditures on general and school administration compared to the average in Southeast PA.

Here are some of the highlights from the report:

• Strong Investment in Instruction: A significant portion of our resources is dedicated to instruction, with $10,499 per pupil allocated to basic programs and $5,303 per pupil for added needs and adult/continuing education. This commitment ensures that our students receive a high-quality education tailored to meet diverse learning needs.
• Commitment to Long-Term Investments: With $2,061 per pupil dedicated to long-term debt service, we're making substantial investments in the future of our facilities and resources. This commitment ensures a sustainable and modern learning environment for generations to come, providing a sense of security about the future of our district's infrastructure.
• Focus on Student Support: CSD allocates $1,615 per pupil spending to pupil services, a clear demonstration of our unwavering dedication to supporting each student's holistic development. This investment ensures that students have access to the resources they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, providing reassurance about our commitment to student well-being.
• Efficient Resource Management: We are committed to efficient resource management, as demonstrated by spending less than the regional average in several categories, including general administration. Only 0.675% of the total per pupil spending goes towards general administration, enabling us to direct more funds towards the classroom. CSD spends $178 per pupil on general administration, which is $149 less than the Southeast PA Region average.
• Strategic Spending on School Administration: With $1,302 per pupil allocated to school administration, about 4.937% of the total per-pupil spending, we are allocating a lower amount of school resources to school-based administration compared to the Southeast PA Region average.
• Investment in Transportation: CSD allocates $1,255 per pupil on transportation.
  
  

We are proud of our dedication to using the majority of our tax dollars for instruction and an educational experience for all students, and we thank you for your continued support. Your continued partnership is essential as CSD empowers students and builds a brighter future.

The 2025 SkillsUSA District 2 Competitions were held at Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center in January and February with Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) students participating in 55 competitions with a total of 74 MBIT competitors. MBIT placed in 35 events earning 14 Bronze medals, 24 Silver medals, and 15 Gold Medals. Some competitions are individual events, and others are team events. The students earning gold medals will compete in the SkillsUSA State Competition, which will be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania in April. Congratulations to the teachers and students who took part in the SkillsUSA District 2 Competitions.

Each year, Log College's STEM class and Family and Consumer Science (FCS) class combine to create "Cupcake Wars." In FCS, students bake and design beautiful and delicious desserts while STEM students design and build the displays to show them off to staff and students. A few very lucky staff members serve as taste-testers and judges. This year's student groups did an amazing job! I hope you enjoy seeing some pictures.

Congratulations to Mr. Hughes and Mrs. Andres' class on winning the Silver Spoon. One of our initiatives through Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) is positive behavior in the lunchroom. Mr. Hughes and Mrs. Andres' classes have shown their PAWSOME behavior for the month of January . They were awarded a special table set up, lunch served, and a HUGE Silver Spoon to be held in the class for the remainder of February.

Please join the WTHS Art Department in congratulating Milo Trubetskaya on being accepted into the Drexel Photography High School Contest and Exhibition. Out of over 2,500 entries, Milo’s image was selected as one of 180 works to be displayed—an outstanding achievement. Milo is also the first William Tennent student to be accepted into this prestigious exhibition, making this an especially exciting milestone for our program.

We celebrated Milo’s success at the exhibition opening reception on Saturday, and the show will remain open for viewing through March 9th, 2025.

Exhibit Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM*
• Friday: 10 AM - 2 PM*
• Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM*

Appointments may be required due to University protocols.

Centennial School District is home to incredible talent, with students showcasing their passion and dedication to the performing arts. Don’t miss the opportunity to see them shine on stage in their highly anticipated musicals. Come support these talented performers and experience the magic they bring to life!

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Black and White Night, a beloved tradition that brings together fierce competition, school spirit, and community involvement. Get ready for an unforgettable week as the Black Tide faces off against the White Surge, and the battle for bragging rights begins!

The Black Team is led by Generals Maura Kelly and Justin Frederic, while the White Team rallies under the leadership of Generals Ava Stracuzzi and Tristan Zieglar.

Event Highlights:

• Academic Night (February 26): Show off your smarts and compete in a battle of knowledge. And be entertained with Musical Performance!

• Pool Night (February 27): The water's warm, and the stakes are high. This night will test your agility and strategy in some friendly but fierce poolside competition. You won't want to miss Duet and Synchro!

• Gym Night (February 28): The final showdown! Get ready for physical challenges and thrilling team-based games as both teams fight for the win. Who will take home the win?

Key Club Collaboration Continues!

In the spirit of giving back, the Black and White Night teams have once again partnered with Key Club to encourage blood donations. Earn valuable points while saving lives! All participants and supporters can contribute by donating blood, making this year's competition even more meaningful.

Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your team! Whether you're team Black Tide or White Surge, the excitement of 60 years of Black and White Night is sure to make this a week to remember.

Let the games begin!

Looking for more information and a free copy of A Parent’s Guide to Phonics: Understanding How to Help Your Child with Reading and Spelling?

Centennial School District is proud to offer:

• follow-up videos on the CSD YouTube Channel

• a free book for each family (contact your child’s school office)

Thank you to the CSD Elementary Reading team members who created these videos: Kim Flounders, Miriam Infanti, Dawn Kremer, Lisa Laatsch, Erin Landy, Danyel Masey, Jennifer McArdle, Rose Miele, Kelley O’Leary, and Susan Stackhouse.

Centennial's Food & Nutrition Department is again partnering with GIANT Food Stores to help support our students facing food insecurity. We encourage the greater community to participate in this effort.

From January 1 through March 31, everyone who shops at GIANT in Warminster or Upper Southampton will be invited to "round-up" at the register and donate the round-up amount of their bill to support Feeding School Kids. Customers can also give by converting their CHOICE Rewards Points to donations in the GIANT app or purchasing a reusable bag.

We ask our school community to help spread the word about the Feeding School Kids 2025 Campaign to ensure its success. Our goal is to support the children in our district who need the most help accessing nutritious meals and snacks. From backpacks with weekend food to clearing lunch debt to building a community pantry in our schools, the funds will be provided directly to our district's food organization for use, at our discretion, to address food insecurity in our school community.

Please join us in supporting and advocating for this initiative to help ensure no child in our district experiences hunger at school or home.

We are excited to announce a new way for families to receive important updates and school communications! Download the free ReachWell app today then tap the plus button to search for the Centennial School District AND your child's individual school name. We’ll share relevant notifications, upcoming events, updates, due dates, and much more! Download today at http://reachwellapp.com/app!

To see instructions on how to Download the ReachWell App in other languages please use this link to find your language.

ReachWell verification codes are being sent out weekly to those who are not yet verified! Please check your email inbox or SMS text messages for your unique verification code. If you did not receive your code, we encourage you to submit a ticket through IncidentIQ as soon as possible. Our dedicated tech support team is ready to assist and ensure you are properly connected. Please understand that this is a slow rollout, and faculty/staff who choose to incorporate ReachWell will utilize it at their convenience. In order to get access to the new ReachWell App, you need to update a cell phone number in the second space for each guardian in Skyward. For directions, see the Skyward section below.

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
2024-2025 Bus Schedules

February

February 25: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

February 27: CSD Budget Work Session Meeting, 7:00 pm

March

March 7: Early Dismissal Grs. K-5; Grs. K-5 Grading Day; Grs. 6-12 Full Day of School

March 11: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

March 14: Early Dismissal Grs. K-5; Grs. K-5 Conferences; Grs. 6-12 Full Day of School

March 25: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

(Back row from left to right): Mr. Flemming Godiksen (Vice President), Mr. Mark Gindhart (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Kathleen Maguire, Mr. Michael Hartline (Front row from left to right): Mrs. Jane Schrader Lynch; Mrs. Patti Crossan; Dr. Dana T. Bedden (Superintendent), Mr. Tony Sadowski, Mrs. Mary Alice Brancato (President), Mr. Charles H. Martin not pictured.

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.

Centennial Education Foundation has been nominated for the 2025 Bucks Happening List under the category of Everything Bucks - Charity.

Please help us by casting your vote! Voting ends February 28th.

Vote here: https://bucks.happeningmag.com/happeninglist/2025-everything-bucks-charity/

It may be cold outside now but we are dreaming of warmer weather!

Don't miss our 5th Annual Bruce Beaton Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, June 16th, 2025!

Registration includes:
*18 holes of Golf
*Golf Cart
*Breakfast & Lunch
*Hit it to Win it Green
*Prizes, 50/50 and Silent Auction

REGISTER as a golfer or as a Foundation Sponsor Team by February 28th and take 10% off with code: EARLYBIRD

All proceeds benefit Centennial Education Foundation and our mission to provide educational opportunities and programs for the students of the Centennial School District.

Link to register: https://centennialef.networkforgood.com/events/79109-5th-annual-bruce-beaton-golf-outing

A Child's Place 2024-2025 School Year

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
Twitter: @Centennial_SD