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Important School Information
2025-2026 Centennial Middle School Day Schedule
School Hours: 8:05 am-2:55 pm
The Middle School office is open from 7:30-3:15 each school day.
Athletics, Activities & Clubs: MS Athletics & Activities are run through the Community Education Department. Visit the MS Athletics & Activities page on the Middle School website for registration information.
Bus Information: If you have transportation questions, please email transportation@isd12.org.
Student Chromebooks: All students need to bring their fully charged student Chromebooks and cords to school every day.
Lifetouch Pictures
Picture retakes were held on Thursday, October 9th.
**To order pictures through Lifetouch, visit mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID #EVTSWGK4H
Parents can contact the Customer Success Team with questions pertaining to picture packages/payments: 1-800-736-4753.
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District News
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Unity Day was recognized throughout our schools. Centennial Elementary students and staff left messages of kindness for their classmates and colleagues.
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Centennial High School students attended a national college fair, one of the activities of October MN Goes to College Month, designed to help students plan for their future.
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Students enrolled in the Golden Lake Nature Club are learning how plants and animals are getting ready for winter.
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Thank you, readers of The Quad Community Press, for your support of our schools and teachers!
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"New Kids on the Block" programming at Golden Lake helps new students make connections and build pride in their new school.
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Ninth grade students had the hallways to themselves on the first day, connecting with classmates and peer leaders.