CSD Weekly Update

CELEBRATING CENTENNIAL
Centennial School District Recognized by Niche
We are delighted to share that Niche has recognized CSD as one of the 2025 Best School Districts! Niche is a valuable resource that helps students and families find the right schools and colleges across the United States. Through its comprehensive profiles, over 140 million authentic reviews, and powerful search tools, Niche supports countless families in their educational decision-making.
We are particularly proud that CSD ranks in the top 16% for diversity, the top 28% for overall quality as a school district, and the top 42% for the best places to teach in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
2025/2026 School Year Instructional Calendar
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 the Board of School Directors approved the district calendar for the 2025/2026 school year. I want to thank the committee members for their time and efforts in developing the calendar.
The committee was charged with developing a calendar that maintained a continuity of student learning and continuity of professional learning to improve student learning and growth.
Frozen Jr. This Weekend February 28th and March 1st
Klinger Middle School transformed its auditorium into the kingdom of Arendelle to bring you Disneys Frozen, Jr. This is a 60 minute production with a 20 minute intermission. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
William Tennent’s Mamma Mia! Cast Rocks School Board Meeting
The talented cast members of Mamma Mia! at William Tennent High School recently performed a few lively songs, including the iconic hits "Mamma Mia!" and "Dancing Queen," at the school board meeting. The students were thrilled to share a sneak peek of their upcoming show with the community and bring a bit of the fun and energy of the musical to the audience. Mamma Mia! will be performed on March 14 at 7 p.m. and March 15 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the WTHS auditorium. Reserved tickets can be purchased online at Hometown Ticketing, or General Admission tickets will be available at the door before each performance. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy an unforgettable night of music and dancing!
ACADEMICS
Dobby at Klinger
At Klinger Middle School, we are thrilled to showcase our beloved statue of Dobby from Harry Potter, which changes outfits every month to celebrate the holiday or holidays associated with that month. Each month also brings a unique book theme, designed to inspire our students and staff. For October, we embraced the spooky season with the theme "Oh the Horror," featuring a special section dedicated to horror books. February’s theme, "We're Better Together: Read a Book Together," encourages our school community to enjoy reading books with a friend, in a shared experience. A special shout out to Mrs. Goodwin for her incredible imagination and for creating such a delightful and engaging display that continues to captivate everyone who visits our library.
Log College Cupcake Wars Grand Champions
The students made delicious Cookie Monster cupcakes that were chocolate cake with marshmallow fluff/chocolate chip cookie filling with buttercream frosting and a fantastic display of cookie monster as a chef. Each student received the "golden cupcake" trophy, which was printed in STEM with the 3D printer and a $10 gift card to Starbucks. Congratulations to all!
FCS Students - Lucie Black, Eileen Alameda-Parra, Elina Grigorenko, Riley Keough (not pictured)
STEM Students - Kaylee Martinez (not pictured), Stella Ziwczyn, Hannah Wong, Sofia Rudnitsky
Celebrating Black History Month at Klinger
This month, Klinger's 7th-grade social studies classes participated in engaging activities to honor Black History Month. The students conducted research to learn about different influential African Americans who impacted America's social and political structure. We are proud of their enthusiasm and commitment to learning about such an important part of our heritage.
ATHLETICS
WTHS Boys Bowling - Suburban One League Champions
Energetic, Electric, Inspiring, Shocking, Determined, and Exhilarating. Those are the six adjectives the William Tennent Boys Bowling Team used to describe their season and winning the Suburban One League Baker Tournament on Thursday, February 20th at Quakertown's Earl Lanes. Back on Day 1 of the season in November, Coach Kevin Brown turned to Coach Sherin and said, "These boys are going to win the SOL." They showed their depth, resilience, and determination by shutting down the American Division winners of Quakertown in Round 1 of the tournament. In the Championship Round they faced their division rivals of Pennsbury, the National League winners. They pulled out the victory against Pennsbury by winning the 1st and 2nd games of the best of 3 series in the final frame. Each of the six varsity boys brings a contributing piece to this team that is making their mark in the Tennent history books. Senior Tristan Ziegler is their lead off. Sophomores Cory Leftwich, Ryan Lovenstein, Reese Markowski, and Junior Noah Servis are the middle men. And Senior Enrique Fernandes as their anchor for the last two seasons. The boys will be competing at the Eastern PA Regional Tournament in Lancaster on Saturday, March 1st. Keep on Rollin boys!
THE ARTS
Log College Visits the Philadelphia Orchestra
On Friday, February 21, string students in 6th, 7th , and 8th grades got to listen to a rehearsal of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The students got to watch and listen to the orchestra rehearse for a concert they would perform later that afternoon. Students had front row seats to see how the world class musicians prepare, including guest conductor Fabio Luisi, and guest violin soloist, Leonidas Kavakos.
Willie Wonka, Jr. The Musical at Log College MS
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!
Mamma Mia! comes to the Tennent Stage
Are you ready for a Broadway quality production here in our very own William Tennent Auditorium? Coming live, March 14th and 15th, the WTHS production of Mamma Mia! promises to be an unforgettable night of high-energy performances, catchy tunes, and heartwarming moments.
The story follows Sophie (played by WTHS junior Maddie Picozzi), a young woman preparing for her wedding who embarks on a thrilling journey to find her father. On her electrifying quest, she is joined by her mother Donna (played by WTHS senior Leah Stever) and her three potential fathers: Sam Carmichael, Harry Bright, and Bill Austin (played by seniors Sam Carden, Cole Rooney, and Dakota Landis). Come out and join Sophie as she attempts to unravel her past in a riveting undertaking.
The show will feature some of ABBA’s most memorable songs, including “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Mamma Mia,” creating a mesmerizing blend of romance, humor, and drama.
Tickets are available for $15 including reserved seating (online, with a nominal fee), or general admission tickets are available at the door. Students may also purchase tickets at the door for $10.
Come see Mamma Mia! (March 14th at 7pm and March 15th at 1 and 7 pm), directed by Mrs. Jennifer Hoban, Mrs. Dina McCaffery, Mr. Keith Abrahamson.
WT Music Department Presents "A Night With The Stars"
On Thursday, January 30, the WT Music Department hosted a wonderfully unique evening of musical entertainment in the Betty Huf Planetarium at William Tennent. "A Night With the Stars" featured 13 performances by 24 students (and 1 teacher!) including an eclectic mix of music ranging from harp to heavy metal, pop, musical theater, jazz, and more.
The event was spearheaded by senior Declan Cashman who came up with the idea, coordinated with music teachers and administration, assembled a team of student performers and helpers, advertised for the concert, and performed in the closing act.
The music department would like to thank all of the audience members who came out to support our performers and to those who were able to make a donation.
WT Students Participate in PMEA District Choir Festival
One hundred and sixty (160) of the best high school singers in Bucks and Montgomery counties gathered at Pottsgrove Middle School from February 7-8 for the PMEA District 11 Choir Festival. Eight students from William Tennent HS had the opportunity to rehearse with Dr. Ryan Kelly from West Chester University as they prepared a challenging and diverse repertoire of choral music. Despite the beginning AND end of the festival being shortened by snow, the concert was fantastic!
Left to Right - Kalena Viera, Declan Cashman, Leah Stever, Ethan Campman, Milo Trubetskaya, Nadine Reale, and Dakota Landis
WT Select Choirs Deliver Valentine’s Day Singing Grams
Music filled the halls of William Tennent on Valentine’s Day this year. Madrigals and Chorale delivered nearly 200 “singing grams” throughout the day. Students, teachers, and staff members were treated to renditions of:
Classic by MKTO
My Girl by the Temptations
Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Buble
COMMUNITY
Would you like registration assistance or do you require an interpreter? Attend one of our in-person registration events!
If you plan to attend an in person event, you will need the following:
Email address & password (if you already have one, if not we will help you create one)
Skyward username & password (if you already have one, if not we will help you create one)
ALL of the REQUIRED documents listed in the "Online Registration" section of http://www.centennialsd.org/registration (if you are unable to make copies, we will scan the document for you)
OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
A Parent's Guide to Phonics Videos
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.
FOOD AND NUTRITION
Round Up to Support Feeding School Kids
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.
CSD IN THE NEWS
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.
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS
IMPORTANT LINKS
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
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
UPCOMING SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
(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.
Work Session/Regular School Board Meeting
- This meeting is public and can be viewed on the CSD Cable Stations or via the CSD Website or YouTube Channel.
- Click HERE for CSD Public Comment Procedure.
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025, 07:00 PM
48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CSD is Looking for Interpretation Contractors
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
Start Your Career at Centennial!
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
Register to golf with us now and get an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
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
We provide “ABOVE AND BEYOND” educational experiences!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
A Child's Place 2024-2025 School Year
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT eFOLDER
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
Centennial School District
Website: www.centennialsd.org
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 441-6000
Facebook: facebook.com/centennialsd
Twitter: @Centennial_SD



