Senior Class Information

Saturday, June 8th at 5:00 pm at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Xcel Center, St. Paul, MN. 

Graduates need to Arrive at Roy Wilkins by 3:30pm.  Tickets are not required for admittance to the ceremony and thee auditorium doors will open for seating at 4:00pm.  Please hold applause until all graduates' names have been read.  Immediately following the ceremony please meet your graduation in the Kellogg Lobby,  The Kellogg Lobby is located near the front of the building.

Diplomas:  Immediately following the graduation ceremony graduates can pick up their diplomas backstage at Roy Wilkins, before meeting their family in the Kellogg Lobby.  Diplomas can also be picked up in the West Main Office Monday, June 10th - Thursday, June 15 from 9:00am - 2:00pm.

*All fees/fines must be taken care of or the diploma will be held.

Graduates and their families have the option of riding a bus to Roy Wilkins for the graduation ceremony. Buses will depart from the parking lot in front of the Student Union promptly at 3:00 pm.  Buses will depart 30 minutes after the conclusion of the ceremony to return to CHS.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, June 4th.

Transportation Form - Deadline June 4th. 

Please click HERE to complete the Google Form to request Accessible Seating for the graduation ceremony.  Requests must be submitted by Friday, May 31st.

Please check back as we get closer to the event for details on Graduation Photos at the ceremony.

Click HERE to watch the Centennial Graduation Ceremony 2023

Live, replay and On Demand coverage of the Centennial commencement ceremony is provided by North Metro Television (NMTV) and shown on Channel 859 in the cities of Blaine, Circle Pines, Centerville, Ham Lake, Lexington, Lino Lakes and Spring Lake Park and streaming online at youtube.com/NorthMetroTV.

For replay showtimes or to purchase a Blu-ray copy of the ceremony visit them online northmetrotv.com or call 763-780-8241.

Parking information

Directions to Roy Wilkins Auditorium

The All Night Party is run by a parent committee - please see the information below for details and how you can get involved.

Stay in the loop!
Students: Follow your SANP Instagram page at @CENTENNIALSANP
Parents: Find upcoming fundraiser and additional party details on our Facebook page @CHSSANP

Questions: Contact us at centennialsanp@gmail.com

Fundraising Opportunity:  The Centennial Senior All Night Party planning committee is looking forward to having an incredible party for the class of 2024!

We have some exciting fundraisers and volunteer opportunities coming up that we don't want you to miss!
Mark your calendars for the following:

• Carbone’s Pizzeria Fundraiser - March 1-15, 2024 https://forms.gle/D1TS2QWf7qjffuAQ8
• Senior yard signs on sale now: https://forms.gle/EgEt61aZESTHABjc8
• Pletschers Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser - TBD
• Cub Foods Bagging Event: Northtown -https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A8AD28A4FB6-48272985-cubfoods#/
• Cub Foods Bagging Event: White Bear - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EAEA92CA2F58-48237964-cubfood#/
• Clothing Drive - Fill the Truck Event - CHS - April 6-7, 2024
• Jersey Mike’s Fundraising Event - Blaine, 108th Ave - April 20-21, 2024
• Dairy Queen Fundraising Event - Lino Lakes - Thursday, May 2 from 5-8 PM

Fun fact: Students who participate in SANP fundraising or volunteer opportunities will be entered into a cash prize drawing at the party!

Tickets on Sale NOW! 
We are excited to share that ticket sales are now live for the 2024 Senior All Night Party! Tickets are $125 until Jan 31st. After February 1st tickets will be sold at their regular price of $150.

The event is Saturday, June 8 from 11pm – 5 am Sunday, June 9 at The Burrow in Oakdale MN.

Transportation to and from the event will be provided by Rehbein busing. Leaving the High School campus at 10 pm and returning the following morning around 5:30 am.

Click the link below for additional details, registration, and payment information!

SANP 2024 - Tickets

Seniors who are interested in speaking at graduation must complete the application.  Application/Deadline information is included in the application.

Graduation Speaker Application

Families who are interested in ordering a photo banner - Please Click HERE for details and ordering information.  Free Delivery at Cap & Gown Distribution on May 21st if ordered by May 14th.

Photo Banner Details/Ordering Information

The Centennial Scholarships list and links are now closed.  Please reach out to your counselor with questions.

Wednesday, April 17th 10:30:

Mr. Breuning & Ms. Trettel will be covering important information and details about the final weeks of school, graduation requirements and graduation details. Students will be called from their 3rd hour class and they should immediately go to the PAC.  At the conclusion of the session seniors will head to lunch.  The Senior Session is required and attendance will be taken.  PSEO students should attend if their PSEO schedule allows it.  Students who do not attend the session will need to set up an appointment with Principal Breuning to cover the information.  To schedule the appointment the student should email Ms. Swanson (sswanson@isd12.org).   

**Students arriving from off campus should enter the building through the west office as the outside PAC doors will not be open. 

The $35 Graduation Fee will open in Campus Portal on Wednesday, April 17th.  The fee covers supervision, security & rentals.  The Graduation Fee is due by May 10th.  (Cap/Gown will be held until the fee is paid)

Directions to pay the graduation fee:
Log into Campus Parent Portal
Select Fees (on the left-hand side)
Check the blue box to add the fee to your cart
Continue to your cart to pay the fee

Campus Portal 

Cap, Tassel & Gown distribution - May 21^st(LEAP):  All graduating seniors including PSEO students will be able to pick up their cap/gown during LEAP in the West Building (exact location TBD).  Caps & Gowns will be held until all outstanding fees/fines are paid & all library/class books are turned in.  Please Check Campus Portal for outstanding fees/fines and take care of them asap.  If you are unable to pick up your cap & gown on May 21^st you may do so in the West Office during LEAP May 22^nd – June 4^th. 

Click HERE & Select Fess on the left-hand side of Campus Portal to check for any outstanding Fees/Fines

Congratulations on your student's graduation! We would like to take care of any balance in your senior’s meal account. 

You can check your student’s balance in your Parent Portal.

If your student has a negative balance, please take care of that as soon as possible. 

When you are ready,  there are a few options on what to do with the remaining positive balance. 

You can:

1. Request a full refund of your remaining balance in the form of a personal check from the district.  Checks will be mailed to homes around the end of June.

2. Transfer the remaining balance to another student’s account that attends ISD #12.  

3. You can donate the remaining balance to our Angel Fund. The Angel Fund helps families with financial needs that may be unable to pay their balance. 

For any of these options please fill out this form completely: Refund/Transfer/Donation

Please fill out the form by June 3rd on which step above you would like to make. If you have any questions you can reach out to Andrea Witzel at awitzel@isd12.org or (763) 792-5422. 

If we do not hear back from you by Wednesday, June 5th; the remaining balance will be donated to the Angel Fund.

If you have questions or concerns, please call or email: Andrea Witzel awitzel@isd12.org or (763) 792-5422 

It has been a pleasure serving your student and best wishes for post-high school endeavors.

Sincerely,
Food Service Department

Graduating with Honors

• Highest Honors: GPA 3.920 - 4.0+ (Optional $30 package includes: Gold Stole, Gold Cord & Gold Tassel)

• Honors: GPA 3.667 - 3.919 (Optional $15 package includes: Gold Cord & Gold Tassel)

• Honorable Mention: GPA 3.000 - 3.666 (Optional $8 package includes: Gold Tassel)

Directions to pay the Honors Package fee:

• Log into Campus Parent Portal

• Select Fees (on the left-hand side)

• Check the blue box to add the fee to your cart

• Continue to your cart to pay the fee

Graduating with Distinction

Specialty Cords

Students need to check with the Advisor to determine eligibility for a Specialty Cord. 

NHS:  Silver Cord – Mr. Rasmussen (No Charge)
Student Council:  Red Cord – Mr. Poppleton (No Charge)
Military:  Red/White/Blue Cord – Ms. Guyer (No Charge)
AVID: Gold/Blue Cord – Ms. Clark (No Charge)
American Indian Ed: AIE Stole – Ms. Spencer (No Charge)
 **CSFC Officers: Green – D. Bevins ($9.00 charge via Portal)
 **Peer Leader: Blue Cord – D. Bevins ($9.00 charge via Portal)
 **DECA: Blue/White Cord – J. Sobolik ($9.00 charge via Portal)
 **Senior Class Committee: White/Gold Cord – P. Trettel/B. Marquardt ($9.00 charge via Portal)
 **Yearbook Editors: Purple Cord – T. Lund ($9.00 charge via Portal)

Specialty Cords can be picked up in the West Office starting on TBD. 
** Peer Leader, CSFC, DECA, Senior Class Committee & Year Book Editor Cords are optional and not required.  A $9 fee will be added to Campus for these cords on May 6th.  Please email Shannon Swanson @ sswanson@isd12.org if you do not wish to purchase a specialty cord and the fee can be removed from Campus Fee.  

At graduation, seniors walk/sit with their advisory class and each advisory is assigned a line leader/reader.  PSEO students who do not have advisory will be placed with a line leader/reader.

Please check back in May to see the list of seniors with advisors, line leaders/readers & **side/group information. Seniors Need to have this information for the rehearsal.

**Side A is the left-hand side when facing the stage, Side B is the right-hand side when facing the stage
**Group information indicates which line the students line up in

Students graduating with Highest Honors (GPA 3.920 - 4.0+) have the opportunity to submit a photo and information about post-secondary plans to be published in the Quad Community Press.

Graduating with Highest Honors is based on a student’s GPA through the 1^st semester of their senior year.  This is optional and not required.  Please check back in May for more information and details.

As the school year comes to an end, seniors will have multiple opportunities to check in their school-issued Chromebooks.  You will need to return both the Chromebook and the school issued charging cord.   The Chromebooks will be inspected by the CHS Technology Department for damage.  Fines will be assessed if Chromebooks are returned damaged, fines will also be assessed if returned without your ISD12-issued charging cord. Chromebooks must be returned/fines paid to walk in the Graduation Ceremony. 

Seniors, please return your Chromebook once you have completed all of your courses. 

All Chromebooks/Charging Cords will be returned and check-in to the Technology Department during one of the following sessions - please check back for the dates in May

The Senior Boat Dance will take place on TBD in Taylor’s Falls, MN.

The boat dance will be held rain or shine, so please make sure your student plans for the weather. Students will be held accountable to Centennial High School policies and in accordance with the Chisago County Sheriff’s Department.

Please check back for more information & details.

Senior school tech accounts such as email, Google, and Naviance are available through June. 

Google Takeout allows high school seniors the ability to create an offline copy of your Centennial Google Account.  Be sure to plan ahead as this process can take a few days depending upon the amount of data being exported.    

1. Navigate to https://takeout.google.com 
* Make sure you are logged in to your Centennial Google Account

2. Customize which data to archive and select Next Step

3. Customize your archive format and select CREATE ARCHIVE

4. Google will send an email to you with links to when your archive is done.   Select Download your files to download to a personal device or hard drive.  

Class of 2025 Yearbook Senior Recognition/Baby Ad:  Choose a favorite photo/photos of your senior to go along with your written tribute. From single images to a photo collage Jostens has design and layout options to best represent your graduate.  Baby pictures are a popular choice.  Please check back in the fall for more information.

**CHS reserves the right to edit ads per our guidelines. Please make sure all submitted materials are appropriate for school publication.

Class of 2025Senior Yearbook Portrait: All seniors need to have their yearbook portrait taken by David Banks Studio.  

• David Bank Studios offers paid sessions at their studio for the yearbook photo and additional senior portraits.  Have a photo taken by TBD, at the studio, and your choice will be submitted to the school by the deadline.  Appointments at David Bank Studios are limited, and prices do increase as it gets closer to the deadline. Please click here to schedule an appointment if you choose to have a paid session at the studio.

• David Bank Studios will be coming out to the school for a final make-up date on TBD.  This will be the last option to make it in the yearbook.  If your student is sick, has a field trip, college visit etc., there isn’t a make-up option after this.

Class of '25 Photo: Senior Class '25' Photos: Date TBD - Check back in the fall for more information.