
October Centennial Spotlight 2025
Fall is in the air! Help us celebrate October by checking out the October Centennial Spotlight Newsletter.

CPS Families,
The phone issues from earlier this morning have been resolved. CPS buildings can now accept inbound calls as well as send outbound calls. Thank you for your patience while our staff worked diligently to resolve the issues. If you have any questions please contact your child's school building.
The phone issues from earlier this morning have been resolved. CPS buildings can now accept inbound calls as well as send outbound calls. Thank you for your patience while our staff worked diligently to resolve the issues. If you have any questions please contact your child's school building.


CPS Families,
Currently the district is experiencing both inbound and outbound phone issues. Staff are working with the company to resolve the issues. To contact your school please use Remind or email to communicate with your teacher or email your school secretary. We will communicate again when the problem has been resolved.
Centennial - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/centennialelementary/staff
Columbus High School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/staff
Columbus Middle School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbusmiddleschool/staff
Emerson - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/emersonelementary/staff
Lost Creek - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/lostcreekelementary/staff
Kramer Preschool - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/kramerpreschool/staff
North Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary
West Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/westparkelementary/staff
Currently the district is experiencing both inbound and outbound phone issues. Staff are working with the company to resolve the issues. To contact your school please use Remind or email to communicate with your teacher or email your school secretary. We will communicate again when the problem has been resolved.
Centennial - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/centennialelementary/staff
Columbus High School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbushighschool/staff
Columbus Middle School - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/columbusmiddleschool/staff
Emerson - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/emersonelementary/staff
Lost Creek - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/lostcreekelementary/staff
Kramer Preschool - https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/kramerpreschool/staff
North Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/northparkelementary
West Park -https://www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/westparkelementary/staff


Today is National Register to Vote Day!
Register to vote online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ or you can stop by the Platte County Election office located at 1464 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601.
The last day to register online to participate in the November 4th special election is October 17th!
For more information on the bond election visit www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/bond .
Register to vote online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ or you can stop by the Platte County Election office located at 1464 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601.
The last day to register online to participate in the November 4th special election is October 17th!
For more information on the bond election visit www.columbuspublicschools.org/o/bond .


Centennial Families...just a reminder that the CN PAC meeting is tonight at 6:30 pm in the library. The PAC will discuss school fundraisers and opportunities to give back to CN students, staff and families by supporting field trips, class rewards, new recess equipment, etc. Hope to see you there.

CPS will host 3 upcoming meeting to discuss CPS' Response to Growth. Topics will include process, solution and timeline. The first meeting will be a Facebook Live session on August 27th at 6:30pm. We will then host a Facebook Live session on September 3rd at 12:00pm followed by an in-person opportunity at CHS at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall. Interpretation will be available.


CPS Students K-5 you won't want to miss out on this awesome opportunity with the CHS Cheer Team!




Greetings Centennial Families!!!
The beginning of the year is right around the corner. Please join us at the Open House on Monday, August 11 at 5:30 pm. Come and meet the teachers, see the classroom, etc. There will be an informational meeting at 5:30 or 6:00 in the gym. If you are a new family or just want some updates and reminders, please join me.
The beginning of the year is right around the corner. Please join us at the Open House on Monday, August 11 at 5:30 pm. Come and meet the teachers, see the classroom, etc. There will be an informational meeting at 5:30 or 6:00 in the gym. If you are a new family or just want some updates and reminders, please join me.

This is the last week of the summer lunch program. You won't want to miss lunch this week!
Monday, July 21st - Bean & cheese burrito, black beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 22nd - Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 23rd - Uncrustable & cheese platter, peas, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 24th - Ham & turkey sub, mixed vegetables, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 25th - Spaghetti, crinkle cut fries, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Monday, July 21st - Bean & cheese burrito, black beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 22nd - Pepperoni pizza, carrots, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 23rd - Uncrustable & cheese platter, peas, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 24th - Ham & turkey sub, mixed vegetables, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 25th - Spaghetti, crinkle cut fries, fruits & veggie bar, milk


Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 14th - French toast sticks & sausage, hash brown triangle, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 15th - Crispy chicken sandwich, herb roasted broccoli, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 16th - Chicken ranch pasta, green beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 17th - Corn dog, bbq baked beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 18th - Macaroni & cheese, broccoli florets, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Monday, July 14th - French toast sticks & sausage, hash brown triangle, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 15th - Crispy chicken sandwich, herb roasted broccoli, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 16th - Chicken ranch pasta, green beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 17th - Corn dog, bbq baked beans, fruits & veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 18th - Macaroni & cheese, broccoli florets, fruits & veggie bar, milk


Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Monday, July 7th - BBQ pulled pork sliders, crinkle cut fries, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 9th - Ham & turkey sub, green beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 10th - Hot dog, bbq baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 11th - Mini corn dogs, creamy cucumber salad, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Monday, July 7th - BBQ pulled pork sliders, crinkle cut fries, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, July 9th - Ham & turkey sub, green beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Thursday, July 10th - Hot dog, bbq baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, milk
Friday, July 11th - Mini corn dogs, creamy cucumber salad, fruit and veggie bar, milk


Check out this week's summer lunch program menu!
Wednesday, July 2nd - Spaghetti, broccoli florets, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Thursday, July 3rd - Super nachos, baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Friday, July 4th - Closed
Wednesday, July 2nd - Spaghetti, broccoli florets, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Thursday, July 3rd - Super nachos, baked beans, fruit and veggie bar, and milk
Friday, July 4th - Closed


Please welcome Ms. Lindsey McClain! Ms. McClain will join the Centennial Stars this fall! #Centennial Stars #godiscoverers #proudtobeCentennial #wearyourmaroonproudly




Please give a big welcome to Ms. Michelle Dela Cruz. Ms. Dela Cruz will be joining the Centennial Stars this fall!
#centennialstars #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobecentennial #godiscoverers




Please give a big welcome to Ms. Morgan Douglas. Ms. Douglas will be joining the Centennial Stars team this fall!
#centennialstars #proudtobecentennial #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly




Please welcome Ms. Jaedynn Shively! Ms. Shively will join the team at Centennial this fall.
#CentennialStars #proudtobeCentennial #godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly




Check out this great summer lunch program menus for the week of June 23-June 27, 2025:
Monday - Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Tuesday - French Toast Sticks & Sausage, Steamed Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Wednesday - Mini Corn Dogs, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Thursday - Chicken Ranch Pasta, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Friday - Glazed Chicken Over Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.


Check out the menu for the week of June 16-June 20, 2025:
Monday - Pizza Pasta Bake, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Tuesday - Hot Dog, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Wednesday - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Garlic Herb Roasted Carrots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Thursday - Turkey & Cheese Sub, Peas, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Friday - Corn Dog, Crinkle Cut Fries, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35 am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20 pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50 pm. There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.


The summer lunch program is in full swing!
Menu for the week of June 9-June 13, 2025:
Monday - Spaghetti, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Tuesday - Soft Shell Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Wednesday - Ham & Turkey Sub, Herb Roasted Broccoli, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Thursday - BBQ Rib Sandwich, Tater Tots, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Friday - Cheese Pizza, Corn, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
Dine in services located at Kramer Preschool, CHS and CMS from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Mobile Grab & Go is available at West Park from 11:15-11:35am, Carriage House Estates from 12:00-12:20pm and Centennial from 12:30 - 12:50pm.
There is no cost for children, ages 0-18 who are residents of Columbus. Child must be present at the Grab & Go sites to receive a meal. Childcare/Camps must provide rosters of children eating. Adult meals for those with children eating are available at dine in sites only and cost $6.00.


🚀 New school year, new faces! We’re excited to welcome Ms. Tess Bates to Centennial this fall. Let’s give a big Stars hello!


