Food for Families has released their distribution schedule for Summer 2022! Check out their website for more details: food4families.net/schedule. Food for Families

REMINDER: Today, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, is the last day for our Grade 8 students at Centennial School District. For more information, you can view our district calendars on our website at: csd28j.org/calendar.

Today, Thursday, June 16, 2022, is the last official day of school for grades K-6, 7, 9-11, and our Centennial Transition Center students. Summer break is officially in session! Here’s to an enjoyable, relaxing, and well-earned summer break.

Earlier this week, the Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) met to review the progress of the 2020 Bond. The group toured buildings and met to discuss a series of updates on multiple bond-related projects and topics. Read more on our blog at csd28j.org/2020bondupdates.

Our Summer Food Service Program begins Monday, June 20. Meals, including breakfast and lunch, are available at no cost to any child 18 years of age or younger. Find a full list of Summer Food Service Program dates, times, and locations at csd28j.org/summermeals.

Today is Juneteenth, a day to mark the freedom of formerly enslaved people in the United States. Today is a day of recognition, restoration, and celebration. Happy Juneteenth!

Thanks to our community’s support of the 2020 Bond, mechanical work continues in an effort to create more comfortable spaces for our students and staff, and greater energy efficiency throughout Centennial School District. Read more on our blog: csd28j.org/2020bondupdates.

Various safety and security updates are happening across the district this summer. The 2020 Bond supports the creation of “secure vestibules” at school sites that don’t currently have one. Visit our blog to read more about these improvements: csd28j.org/2020bondupdates.

Centennial School District’s main office will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe fourth of July weekend!

As part of the Oliver Middle School conversion, windows are being replaced in all classroom and office areas. These new windows will result in improved weather resistance and greater energy efficiency. Read more at csd28j.org/2020bondupdates.

Progress on safety and security projects at our schools continues throughout the summer, which includes new fire alarm systems at five of our schools: Oliver Middle School and Meadows, Parklane, Patrick Lynch, and Powell Butte. Read more at csd28j.org/2020bondupdates.

Read the latest Superintendent’s Update where James Owens provides updates on bond projects, summer learning and meals programs, the hiring of new leaders in Centennial, the CHS Stadium Field improvement project, and more. Check it out here: bit.ly/3v9EBd8.

Centennial School District is offering a limited-time $2,000 incentive for new hires for these key positions: School Psychologists, Counselors, Special Ed Teachers, Bus Drivers, Education Assistants, Dining Services Technicians, Secretaries, Custodians. csd28j.org/careers.

UPDATE: Metropolitan Family Services will not be operating the food pantry at Parklane Elementary this Friday, July 29, 2022, due to the heat wave. More information about the food pantry can be found here: bit.ly/3zEky9x.

Visit csd28j.org to read our latest Superintendent's Update!

Are you a resident of the Centennial School District and interested in serving on the School Board? The Centennial School Board is seeking applications to fulfill the term for Position 6-At-Large. Applications open through November 2, 5 p.m. Visit: bit.ly/3D3LRsJ.

Join our Centennial School District team! You could earn a $2,000 signing incentive offered for key positions including: School Psychologists, Counselors, Special Education Teachers, School Bus Drivers, Educational Assistants, Dining Services Technicians, Secretaries, Custodians!

Learn more about our strategic planning process. Visit, csd28j.org/2027 #totalteameffort2027

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