CSD Weekly Update

We bid a heartfelt farewell to Mr. Mark Gindhart and Mrs. Mary Alice Brancato, thanking them for their years of dedicated service to our students, staff, and community.

Excitingly, we welcome our newly elected Board members, Mrs. Krista DiPaolo and Mrs. Karen M. S. Krieger, who were officially sworn in by Hon. Daniel J. Finello, Jr. We look forward to collaborating with them!

Congratulations to Mr. Flemming Godiksen and Mrs. Jane Schrader Lynch on their re-election to the Board! Mr. Godiksen was sworn in by Hon. Raymond McHugh, and Mrs. Schrader Lynch by Hon. Christopher E. O’Neill.

Our new Board officers are:

• President: Mrs. Patti Crossan
• Vice President: Mr. Tony Sadowski
• Assistant Secretary: Mr. Charles H. Martin

Mark your calendars for our next School Board meeting on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 PM!

The Board Game Club at Klinger Middle School continues to be an amazing opportunity for students. Board games help kids build strategy, language, and social skills while learning to communicate and collaborate in a fun, hands-on way. This year, we have added jewelry making, giving students a creative outlet to express themselves, strengthen fine motor skills, and participate in a friendly bracelet-design competition. Together, these activities offer a well-rounded, engaging experience that supports social-emotional learning, creativity, and personal growth.

The 6th Grade First Lego League Robotics Team has been diligently preparing for our competition in December.

This year's theme is UNEARTHED.

Students were given many challenges to overcome this season:

1.) Students are working to help identify and solve a problem through research and innovation.

2.) Students are designing and coding a robot to complete missions.

3.) Students are working as teams to exemplify the FLL Core Values.

Our season will wrap up in December with our First Lego League Competition hosted at Klinger Middle School.

You are welcome to come check out the amazing things that our Centennial students have been up to live and in person on Saturday, December 13th, at Klinger Middle School!

In mid-November, both the 6 Red Stingrays and 6 Black Sharks hosted their annual Pretzel Socials. Families were invited to join us in the Klinger cafeteria to enjoy a warm pretzel snack while connecting with fellow families, staff, and students. This gathering was a great opportunity to meet new faces, build community, and celebrate the start of a fantastic school year.

During the social, families mingled, chatted with teachers, and learned more about the experiences and opportunities that await our 6th graders throughout the year. This event helped welcome our newest Klinger families to our school community.

Centennial School District is proud to share that we were the only district in Bucks County to increase English Language Arts proficiency on the 2025 PSSAs. While nearly every district in the county saw declines, Centennial’s scores rose from 50.8 percent proficient or above in 2024 to 53.1 percent in 2025. This growth reflects the strong instruction, dedication, and collective efforts of our teachers and staff across all grade levels. Congratulations to our entire Centennial community on this exciting achievement.

On Friday, November 21, William Tennent High School welcomed Dr. Arreon Harley-Emerson, Assistant Professor of Choral Music at Penn State University, to work with all of our choirs—Chorus, Chorale, and Madrigals. Dr. Harley-Emerson is a nationally recognized conductor, composer, and arts leader, known for directing Essence of Joy, a Penn State ensemble dedicated to music of the Black Diaspora. He brought his expertise, energy, and passion for choral excellence to our rehearsals as he helped our singers prepare for the upcoming Winter Concert on Thursday, December 11.

In addition to his work as an educator, Dr. Harley-Emerson is the President and CEO of Equity Sings and the Artistic Director of Elevate Vocal Arts, organizations dedicated to creative workforce development and promoting equity in the arts. His résumé includes performances in venues such as St. Peter’s Basilica and the Kimmel Center, published research in The Oxford Handbook for Choral Pedagogy, and a TEDx Talk exploring music’s transformative power. Our students were inspired by his insight and artistry.

Congratulations to Mrs. McReynolds 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. Mrs. McReynolds and Mrs. Andres' classes have shown their PAWSOME behavior for the month of October. They were awarded a special table set up, lunch served, and a HUGE Silver Spoon to be held in the class for the month of November.

The William Tennent Madrigals and Chorale are excited to perform with the Warminster Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, December 6. Our choirs will combine for a special collaboration featuring a movement from the Brahms Requiem and Handel’s iconic “Hallelujah Chorus.” For this concert only, all Centennial students receive free admission with a paying adult, making this a wonderful opportunity to experience an evening of exceptional music.

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.

Hello, Parents and Guardians, and Welcome Back to Another School Year!

Please take a moment to ensure you’ve completed the Nurse Card, which includes permissions for over-the-counter medications during the school day. You can find it under Family Access > Beginning of the Year Information.

As a reminder for our younger students, please pack an extra set of clothing to keep in their backpack in case it’s needed during the school day. We also kindly ask that students wear closed-toe shoes to help prevent injuries and falls during recess.

We look forward to another great year working together with you!

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
Facebook: facebook.com/centennialsd
Instagram: @centennialsd