
We were fortunate to welcome Ms. Alayna Wilson, author and current Miss Douglas County, to read to our fourth grade students. Ms. Wilson read her own book, Unlocking Your SuperPower, about a young boy who prevails in facing his own fears.




Check out Part 2 of Jay Martin's Parent Academy Series: Digital Wisdom Framework Synthetic Media. https://youtu.be/GX1eF78DvlA?si=F7gYWA0CVBIEEQ1S


Today is world kindness day. Spread kindness like confetti. It costs nothing and mean everything. Happy World Kindness Day!


Thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2024.


Discovering Nebraska's Legends! Our fourth graders took a journey through history, presenting the remarkable stories of famous Nebraskans who’ve shaped our state and beyond!









Last Tuesday Jay Martin the DIrector of School Safety & Security for NDE was here in Columbus talking to students and parents about building a better digital culture. He has put together an online 4 part Digital Parent Academy. Follow this link to view Part 1 Digital Wisdom Framework - Platform Pressures. https://youtu.be/rnxR8NF1JNE?si=2o04-kKVDCFK05wT


Thanks to the Central Community College's Women's Soccer team for making Heritage Night a blast! Our students could not stop talking about how much the loved the soccer drills and games. Thanks for coming!






The buzz on Heritage Night continues. Thank you so much to Centro Hispano for hosting Loteria at our Heritage Night! The students loved the game and raved about the prizes. Thank you!






Thank you, Mr. Luebbe for all that you do for Centennial Elementary!
#CentennialStars #proudtobeCentennial #alwaysadiscoverer #godiscoverers #ilovepublicschools #chsanchoralumni


Hope to see you TONIGHT at 5:30 pm for Heritage Night.



Please join us for an insightful presentation by Jay Martin, Nebraska Department of Education's School Safety & Security Director! Jay will share his expertise on the challenges that digital platforms, apps, and social media bring to schools and homes. With a wealth of experience - from national presentations and publications to real world insights from his time in law enforcement - Jay offers valuable guidance on how parents and students can cultivate digital wisdom for better mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Let's come together to create a safer, more positive digital environment in our school community!




CN Families....Tuesday, October 8th, is Godfather's Night for Centennial Elementary. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the CN PAC to help support students, staff and families at Centennial. Dine in or carry out from 5:00-8:00 pm.

Centennial Families...The PAC meeting is tonight at 6:30 pm. PAC is looking for your feedback on how to best use funds raised. Please take a minute to complete the Parent Survey. at the following link. https://forms.gle/Hy9Da1zaKqp661RUA
Thanks for your input and support.

Phone lines are now back up and all buildings can receive phone calls again. Thank you for your patience while this issue was being resolved. Thank you to our district technology department for getting us back up and running!


Columbus Public Schools is currently experiencing phone issues and cannot receive incoming calls. The technology department is working with the carrier to get this issue resolved.


HAPPY CUSTODIAL APPRECIATION DAY! Today and every day we are appreciative of Mr. Dave keeping our building it top top shape. Throughout the school you'll find posters that show sincere appreciation from staff and students.







Centennial Families...remember that today is a 3:25 dismissal. There is no school on Thursday or Friday due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Thank you, Dr. Kay, for joining our classrooms and having lunch with a group of 4th-graders!










CN Families...Welcome Back! Classroom teachers will be at their morning locations at 7:45. See the map. Noon dismissal for 1st-4th grade. See you soon!


Centennial Families,
Welcome Back!
Open House is on Monday, 8/12 at 5:30 pm.
The first day of Kindergarten is 8/13 for last names A-J and 8/14 for K-Z. Lunch will be served but no breakfast. No Kindergarten students on 8/15. Kindergarten parent meetings will be at 8:15 and 5:30 in the library.
The first day for 1st-4th grade is 8/14 with a 12:00 dismissal. No lunch or breakfast. 8/15 will be a full day for 1st-4th . Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Have a great day and see you all very soon!!!