Centennial School District

10/12/2026

On Friday, we were honored to host the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce at Centennial High School. Among these community leaders were a few Centennial alumni that we were more than happy to welcome back into the building.

Being able to connect with the community in our own building reminds us about how important our work is in developing our students to become contributing community members of the future.

Thank you to the Gresham Chamber of Commerce for spending Friday morning with us!

Gresham Chamber

09/30/2026

As part of our District's long-range facilities planning process, we will be hosting a Community Forum on Wednesday, October 21, 6:00-7:15pm at the Centennial Middle School Library. Forum attendees will receive updates on the overall long-range facilities planning process and the ongoing work of our Facilities Advisory Committee, as well as have an opportunity to provide feedback on the District's long-range facilities needs and priorities. We hope you can join us for this important next step in our long-range facilities planning process.

If you plan to attend, please complete this brief form to help us plan for attendance and participant needs. Childcare and interpretation services will be available upon request through the form: https://forms.gle/9P1MWupotZzGXe3A8

09/24/2026

The Centennial School District is looking to fill four vacancies on its Budget Committee. The Committee is composed of 14 members (7 school board members and seven district community members appointed by the Board) and their responsibility is to review financial information at Budget Committee meetings beginning in January 2027.

Community members appointed to the Budget Committee will serve in this role through May 2029. Committee members may also be invited to attend additional Board Work Sessions that include relevant budget information. Residents within the District may apply for this vacancy.

The Board of Directors is asking interested applicants to complete the application and return it to the office of Business Services by Wednesday, October 21, 2026. You can find the application and more information at www.csd28j.org/budgetcommittee

09/22/2026

Don't miss this Friday's Homecoming events! Parade starts at 5pm, and will go from Centennial Middle School to Centennial High School on the following route:

-West on SE Tibbetts Street
-South on SE 177th Ave
-East on SE Haig Dr.
-South on SE 182nd Ave

Tailgating will also begin at 5pm at the CHS stadium, leading up to the big game at 7pm. Come celebrate our District's 50th anniversary and cheer on our Centennial Eagles!

09/15/2026

September 15 is National IT Professionals Day!

Information Technology (IT) staff are an important part of keeping our District running smoothly. From fixing computer issues to safeguarding sensitive data, these staff members work diligently every day to support students and staff.

In Centennial, these staff comprise our Instructional Technology Center (ITC). As a department, the ITC team helps to create effective and meaningful learning environments leveraging technology and tools that contribute to equitable learning and student achievement.

Thank you ITC team for all you do!

09/15/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15, honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of individuals whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Hispanic Heritage Month does not cover one single month but instead begins in the middle of September and ends in the middle of October. The timeframe of this month is significant because several Latin American countries celebrate their independence days within these dates. By aligning with these independence dates, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the resilience and determination of the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx community.

09/14/2026

It's National Arts in Education Week!

Arts education provides students with opportunities to create, express themselves, and be part of their community.

In this video, you'll hear firsthand from Centennial students and staff about the ways in which arts education in our District helps to build belonging - one of our areas of focus in our Roadmap '27 strategic plan work.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/09/2026

This month's edition of the Superintendent's Update newsletter highlights the importance of school attendance, the CHS Student Health Center, and information about the upcoming I-5 closure in Portland. Read more at https://app.smore.com/n/2ek6p

09/03/2026

The Centennial School District is officially open for the 2026-2027 school year! We are so excited for our returning students to be back, and to welcome new students to the District.

Here are a few of yesterday's "first day" highlights from across our District.

08/28/2026

Yesterday, staff from all schools and District departments gathered for our annual Convocation celebration to connect, celebrate school and department spirit, and share in our collective excitement as we prepare to welcome back our students next week.

A huge thanks to 2026 Centennial graduate Yahir Castro for sharing his perspective as an alumni with our staff during this event!