Students and staff were excited to be back for another school year. READ MORE >

Columbus residents and drivers, please be aware of construction on 3rd Ave and it's closure. The Centennial Elementary parking lot is not a through street and CPS has placed barricades to ensure student and public safety. READ MORE >

Columbus Public Schools fourth graders received a glimpse of some of the career opportunities available in various fields. As the students explored six career stations, they were able to be on the Central Community College Columbus campus and also learn about the different jobs in those areas from people who work in them. The six areas are from the Department... READ MORE >

Congratulations to The Bookworms for winning the 2018-19 Centennial Battle of the Books. READ MORE >

The Book Crushers were runners-up of the Centennial 2018-19 Battle of the Books. READ MORE >

Our PAC Fundraiser is underway! Students will be bringing home a fundraiser packet to share with parents on Friday, Jan. 25th. The fundraiser runs through February 4th. Previous items that have been purchased for our school with fundraiser profits include teacher i-pads, Smartboards, individual headphones for students to use with their ipad, and playground... READ MORE >

We are entering the time of year when we see influenza (flu) and other respiratory viruses at school. This information is to help you determine when to keep your child at home. ★Signs of the Flu (unlike a cold, Flu symptoms usually start abruptly) ○Fever or feeling feverish/chills. Signs of a fever include chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance or... READ MORE >

The 4th grade students recently took a virtual field trip to Morrill Hall, which is located on the UNL campus. The students participated in their own archeological dig as they dug for fossils and elephant teeth. Our students learned about the types of elephants that lived in Nebraska millions of years ago. READ MORE >