We are thrilled to announce a remarkable milestone in Centennial School District's journey of academic excellence. For the first time in over a decade, our district has achieved or exceeded 100% of the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS) growth targets across all measured areas!

This unprecedented achievement represents the dedicated efforts of our entire educational community – our talented educators, hardworking students, supportive families, and committed administrative team. By meeting or surpassing every PVAAS target, we have demonstrated our district's exceptional ability to support the academic growth of ALL students, regardless of their starting points.

The significance of this accomplishment cannot be overstated. Since 2020, our district has been working diligently toward this goal, and now, through strategic planning, innovative practices, and an unwavering commitment to student success, we have reached this important milestone.

This achievement reflects:

• Consistent academic growth across all student groups
• Excellence in teaching and learning strategies
• Strong collaboration between educators, students, and families
• Effective implementation of data-driven instruction
• Our commitment to continuous improvement

As we celebrate this historic achievement, we remain focused on maintaining this momentum and setting even higher goals for the future. This success serves as a foundation for continued growth and excellence in education at Centennial School District.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this significant accomplishment. Together, we are proving that every student can grow and succeed!

#CentennialPride #EducationalExcellence #StudentSuccess

Each year in October we release the Fast Facts to provide our community with easy access to information about our school district. We are proud to release the newly redesigned 2024-2025 CSD Fast Facts, created by Ms. Bree Link, CSD Communications and Marketing Specialist.

As part of our continued efforts to promote understanding of how to navigate the school district and get answers to concerns or questions, CSD developed tools to assist with 24/7 access. This includes the use of the use of our AI Chatbot on our website as well as Addressing Your Questions & Concerns. Please click on the image below to access Addressing Your Questions and Concerns.

Over the past several weeks the 5th grade students at McDonald have been learning about Native American Culture through Primary Source Reading, Hands on Activities such as Native House Models, Weaving, Healing, Sand Painting, Cooking Navajo Fry Bread and Presentations from Mr. Pisacano about his life on the Navajo Reservation many years ago. The students shown here are highly engaged in classroom cultural experiences read about in Wit and Wisdom lessons 6A through 6F covering the aspects of Food and Drink; Clothing; Shelter; Getting Around; Spirituality, Transport and Trade.

Centennial School District had a blast celebrating Halloween this year! From the creative costumes in our elementary school parades to the deliciously spooky treats crafted by high school culinary students, our schools were full of Halloween spirit. A big thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this a memorable day filled with fun, creativity, and community!

This week, our English Language Development students had a fun and engaging experience as they sampled traditional American fall candies, including the much-debated candy corn. The reviews were mixed.

In addition to candy corn, students enjoyed apple cider, which received rave reviews from everyone!

This activity not only allowed students to experience seasonal treats but also provided an excellent opportunity for practicing descriptive adjectives and sensory language. They described the flavors, textures, and aromas of their culinary adventure, enriching their vocabulary and communication skills!

Thanks to Dr. Garcia, the fourth grade team, and Mr. Schreiber, RN, for adding to our students' experience studying the heart in our 4th grade Wit and Wisdom curriculum. Students were able to hear from Mr. Schreiber's experience and expertise, taking their learning and engagement about the heart to another level. Well done!

On Friday, October 25th, Log College held its 4th Annual Fall Dance. An outdoor celebration, more than half of Log College's student body turned out and had a spectacular time!

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.

This year, the Eagles High School Coach of the Week program includes 8 High School football coaches from throughout the Philadelphia area who exemplify what it means to be a candidate of the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year. Coaches are nominated by their athletic directors and later selected by the internal Eagles selection committee. Each Coach who is selected receives grant dollars back to their respective football program and have a chance to become the 2024 Eagles High School Coach of the Year and be nominated as the Eagles nominee for the 2024 Don Shula Coach of the Year. Kudos to Colin Leach for being selected!

The Klinger Field Hockey team has had a ton of fun learning the game and getting to know each other! The girls have worked hard each day to improve their skills.

Three of Log College's four Fall sports teams wrapped up their seasons on Wednesday night in the annual Log vs. Klinger matchups held at William Tennent High School. Congratulations to all teams, and best of luck to the football team next week!

Are you ready for some Totally Tubular Time Travel? Then, you won't want to miss the William Tennent High School's Drama Club production of Back to the 80s! on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th in the Auditorium. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are just $5 for students, and $7 for adults. Tickets are general admission and can be purchased at the door the night of the shows.

Big Hair & Neon Colors

By Nina Fox (Class of 2025) & Briena Zenser (Class of 2025)

If you are looking for something to do next weekend (Nov 8th and 9th), come down to William Tennent and travel back in time. Every year, the WTHS Drama Club puts on a fall play, and this year they will be performing, Back to the 80s! Back to the 80s is a musical that takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through the exciting and unforgettable decade of the 1980s. The story is set in a high school and follows the life of Mary Fitzfry, who narrates her senior year filled with love interests, and the yearning for popularity. The musical is filled with iconic ‘80s music, featuring hits from such artists as Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and more.

The story takes the audience through all of the traditional activities of senior year, including the prom, friendships and relationships, as well as graduation. Characters like the class nerd, the jock, and the cheerleader bring the era to life, each contributing to the humor and dynamic of the classic high school experience. The musical not only focuses on the music and culture of the ‘80s, but it also touches on universal themes of growing up and finding one’s identity.

This cast will surely put on a rad show that brings energetic and lively nostalgia to the stage. You won't want to miss the vibrant tribute to the time of big hair, neon colors, and memorable music.

The play, under the direction of Mrs. Dina McCaffery and Mrs. Jennifer Hoban, features a cast of 42 students! You won't want to miss this hilarious parody written by local playwright Dean O'Carroll (who may even attend one of the performances)!

The 7th and 8th-grade Klinger Baking Club got spooky last week when students made spider cupcakes! Students had a great time making cupcakes and including original spider faces with Oreos and candy eyes. The best part? The cupcake batter was made with melted dark chocolate chips!

Log College Employees had some with the students this week for Halloween! Our Catering Supervisor also got in the spirit!

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.

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November

November 1: Early Dismissal Grs. 6-12; Grs. 6-12 Grading; Grs. K-5 Full Day of School

November 5: All Schools Closed; K-12 Inservice - Professional Learning

November 22: Elementary Schools Closed; Grs. K-5 Inservice - Grading Day; Grs. 6-12 Full day of School

November 26: Early Dismissal Grs. K-5; Grs. K-5 Conferences; Grs. 6-12 Full Day of School

November 27: All Schools Closed; Grs. K-12 Conferences

November 28-29: All Schools & Offices Closed (Thanksgiving)

For the Full Calendar Click HERE.

(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.

Are you looking to give back to the community and make some money in the process? Then we have the job for you! Join Centennial School District's FREE CDL training program to become a bus driver! If interested in becoming a bus driver or a bus aide, please let us know by clicking CSD Interest or joining us in person at our next Walk-In Wednesday, November 13 anytime between 8 am-12 pm at 48 Swan Way, Warminster PA 18974. Also, please feel free to explore the CSD employment page for any other opportunities that may interest you. We hope to hear from you or see you soon!

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.

Congratulations to our winners and their super-fast times!

1st place - Five Ponders - 31 minutes, 51 seconds

2nd place - The Tortured Puzzlers Department - 41 minutes, 42 seconds

3rd place - Border First! - 1 hour, 11 minutes

4th place - The Piece Keepers

Best Team Name - Get Jiggy With It

We loved seeing so many people smiling and having a great time!

BIG thanks to our sponsors: Weintraub Financial LLC, Ravensburger, Art & Fable Puzzle Company, Beat The Bomb Philadelphia, Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia and all of our raffle basket donors for their very generous donations!

Thank you to all of our student volunteers and CEF board members for working the event! And thank you to all of the competitors who signed up to help make this first event possible. The Puzzle Competition would not have been a success without your amazing support!

All proceeds benefit grants and scholarships that impact the children of the Centennial School District and we cannot thank you all enough for making our mission come true!

If you would like to purchase a brand new unopened Centennial Competition Puzzle to support CEF and try to beat these times at home click here:

https://centennialef.networkforgood.com/projects/237954-ravensburger-competition-puzzle

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