Communications & Updates

Staying informed. Understanding the plan.
Centennial Forward reflects one long-range plan to maintain strong schools, supporting both student learning and school facilities.
This page includes all official communications designed to help the community understand the plan and the two related referendum questions.
Understanding the Questions
These videos provide clear, factual explanations of the referendum:
“See the Need” Video Series
Short-form videos that highlight real conditions and needs across Centennial schools.
These may include:
- Aging building systems (HVAC, roofing, infrastructure)
- Safety and security updates
- Learning space limitations
- Capacity and program space challenges
These videos are intended to provide a transparent look at current conditions across the district.
District Publications
Centennial Public Schools shares referendum information through district-wide publications mailed or distributed to residents.
Community Newsletter: The Observer
Coming soon!
Quad Press Columns
Referendum Mailers
To ensure all residents receive important information, the district will send a series of referendum mailers.
Each mailer includes key facts and directs residents to this website for more detailed information.

Community Presentations
District leaders are providing informational presentations throughout the community.
These presentations are designed to:
- Explain the Centennial Forward process
- Provide details about the referendum questions
- Answer community questions
Upcoming Meetings
- More information coming soon!
Past Presentations
- May 6, 2026 School Board Work Session
- April 20, 2026 School Board Meeting
- April 6, 2026 School Board Work Session
- March 16, School Board Meeting
- March 2, 2026 School Board Work Session
- February 9, 2026 School Board Meeting
- February 2, 2026 School Board Work Session
May 6, 2026 School Board Work Session
April 20, 2026 School Board Meeting
April 6, 2026 School Board Work Session
March 16, School Board Meeting
March 2, 2026 School Board Work Session
February 9, 2026 School Board Meeting
February 2, 2026 School Board Work Session
Surveys & Community Feedback
Centennial Public Schools has gathered input from the community throughout the Centennial Forward process.
March 2026 Survey (Referendum Input)
Focus: Community perspectives on potential funding options
January 5, 2026 Presentation to the Board: Community Survey April 6, 2026 Presentation to the Board: Community Survey
Register to Vote
Are you registered to vote?
Register to vote, update your registration, and/or check your registration status online at the MN Secretary of State Voter Registration.
NOTE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 is the last day to pre-register to vote for the November election.
MN Secretary of State Voter Registration
Who can vote?
To vote, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- To vote on the referendum questions, you must be a resident of Centennial School District 12
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote


