When the next snow storm blows in, be prepared. For school closings, be sure to have an updated cell phone number at the school's office as we will send out text message updates via Remind. Also, our closings are announced on local media outlets including plattevalley.newschannelnebraska.com, KLIR Radio, KETV-7 and Channel 10/11 Lincoln. READ MORE >

Normally a line of monsters, sharks and superheroes in the hall would send us running. But these kids put a smile on our faces during the annual costume parade on Halloween. As creatures and characters go, these kids weren't so bad! Thanks for all those who showed up. Find more from the day on our Facebook page. READ MORE >

Help support the Centennial PAC by submitting Super Saver receipts, boxtops and Godfather's Pizza fedoras. We appreciate your help and support. READ MORE >

Centennial students joined more than 1 million participants in the nationwide event, CASP Lights on Afterschool. The rally for afterschool programs were a collection of nearly 8,000 events across the U.S. Click here for more! READ MORE >

Gather your pillowcases and pumpkin pails, your costumes and characters and join us for the 2019 CPS Trunk or Treat event happening on Halloween (Thursday, Oct. 31) from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Columbus Middle School (East Side of 2200 26th St.) Costumes are encouraged and come dressed for the weather, as the event will go on rain or shine! A special thanks goes to... READ MORE >

The Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences. 9/24 - 4:00-7:30 pm and 9/26 - 4:00-7:00 pm. Online sales will be open all day 9/18-9/30. For more info, please go to the following link: Centennial Book Fair READ MORE >

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 >