Centennial is here to help during this time. We are providing several reminders and opportunities if your family is impacted and needs extra food assistance.
School meals are still available free to all students. We also provide Friday school options, which include breakfast and lunch. During the month of November, Friday school will include special activities and events to provide additional learning opportunities. Have your student join us on Fridays to learn, eat, and grow.
Monday, November 3 is the next commodities distribution. Costilla County's commodity distribution, primarily through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), is scheduled for the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Health Agency. This program provides USDA food boxes to low-income households. You must register at the distribution site and can only pick up food for yourself and one other household.
There is also the local Food Bank who provides food to families in need. We have resources to support families identified as McKinney-Vento. We also have many partnerships around the Valley to help you during this time. Give the front desk a call, so we can connect you and support you and your family during the time of additional need.
If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, here are local resources that can help:
Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email info@feedingcolorado.org
Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
The RAMS Chronicles Podcast – Episode 2 is now streaming on Spotify!
🎙️ Episode Title: Be Kind to Yourself: The Power of Self-Compassion
🗣️ Hosted by: Melynna Rael
When was the last time you were truly kind to yourself? 🤔
We’re quick to cheer others on, yet often our own harshest critics. In this episode, we dive deep into the power of self-compassion — what it really means to be gentle with yourself, how it strengthens resilience, and why it’s not about being lazy or letting things slide.
Join us as we share real-life insights, relatable experiences, and simple ways to start building a kinder, more supportive inner voice. 💛
🎧 Tune in now and give yourself the kindness you deserve!
👉 Listen on Spotify
We’re looking for a passionate, community-driven leader to take Centennial athletics to the next level. Our next Athletic Director will help grow programs, inspire school pride, and create more opportunities for students to compete, lead, and represent the Rams with excellence.
This person will build on our foundation of hard work and heart — expanding extracurricular options, strengthening feeder programs, coordinating schedules and events, and celebrating both student-athletes and coaches. Most importantly, they’ll bring fresh energy and vision to make Centennial sports a source of pride for our entire community.
If you’re ready to launch new traditions, support dedicated coaches, and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Apply at: https://www.centennialschool.net/page/educational-support-personnel
Go Rams!
Centennial Rams are showing their spirit with Red Ribbon & Halloween Week — October 27–30, 2025!
Monday, Oct 27 – “Piece by Piece Pajama Day”
Come to school in your favorite fun or Halloween-themed pajamas!
Tuesday, Oct 28 – “Color Your Piece Unity Day / Color War Day”
Each grade wears its assigned color to show unity and pride!
Wednesday, Oct 29 – “Hat Day / Swap Day”
Elementary: wear a spooky or cute hat!
Middle & High School: teachers dress like students and students dress like teachers — keep it fun but respectful!
Thursday, Oct 30 – Halloween Parade & Trunk-or-Treat!
• 2:00 PM: Halloween Parade on Main Street
• 3:00 PM: Trunk-or-Treat at the school
Students can have full face paint and bring masks to wear for the parade (please remove during the school day).
Let’s have a spooktacular week while staying drug-free, healthy, and proud to be Rams!
Hello Centennial Rams, picture retakes will be on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
If you missed the first Picture Day or want a retake, be ready.
🌟 Thank You, Ram Fam! 🌟
A huge thank-you to all of our families, students, staff, and community members who came out to support athletics this past weekend! Your energy, teamwork, and spirit made it an unforgettable few days.
👏 Congratulations to our Middle School Volleyball Team for finishing the season as Small School Consolation Champions!
🏃♂️ And a big shoutout to our High School Boys Cross Country Team for earning 3rd place at our home meet — the Old Town Showdown!
The fall season isn’t over yet! We still have a couple of exciting weeks left of Cross Country and High School Volleyball — so come out and cheer on our Rams:
🏐 High School JV & Varsity Volleyball play tonight at 4:00 PM
🏃♀️ Cross Country heads to Monte Vista this Friday
Let’s keep the momentum going, Ram Fam! 💚💛
We’re proud to share something special from our HS Yearbook Elective — The RAMS Chronicles Podcast: Your Voice. Your Story. Your Journey.
This student-created podcast gives voice to the stories, insights, and experiences that make Centennial so unique. Each episode explores what it means to grow, learn, and thrive together.
✨ Episode 1: “Bouncing Back – The Power of Resilience”
Hosted by Nevaehen Quintana, now live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0A8PiF6TpGDhSg2iZ00SkK?si=2a983806e4d74608
Give it a listen, share it with others, and help celebrate our students’ incredible voices and stories. 💚🐏
Centennial School District R-1 is hosting our annual Trunk or Treat — and we need YOUR help to make it a spooktacular success for our students!
🕸 When: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕸 Set-up: 2:00 p.m. | Event: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
🕸 Where: Centennial School Parking Lot
We’re looking for parents, families, and community members to decorate their trunks, bring candy, and join the fun! Costumes, themes, and creativity are encouraged — the more festive, the better!
👻 RSVP by October 27 to Mr. Lorenz Akiatan
📞 719-672-3322
📧 lorenz.akiatan@centennial.k12.co.us
Let’s fill our parking lot with laughter, candy, and community spirit — see you there, Rams! 🧡💜
Thank you, Ram Fam! 🐏💚🤍
A huge shoutout to all our families, students, staff, and community members who came out today to support the Old Town Showdown Cross Country Meet and our Middle School Volleyball Tournaments! Your energy, teamwork, and school spirit made it an incredible day to be a Ram.
We’re still looking for line judges for tomorrow’s volleyball games—high school students, staff and family members are welcome to volunteer! Please come to the gym at 8:40 AM if you’re able to help.
Let’s keep the momentum going—come cheer on our Rams and help us finish the weekend strong! 🏐🏃♀️💪
We’ve got a busy and exciting weekend ahead in San Luis!
🏃♀️ Friday, October 10 – Old Town Showdown Cross Country Meet
Meet Location — head east on 6th Street past the county buildings towards the cemetery; the meet will be on the left (look for signs).
Race Schedule:
Middle School Girls – 9:00 AM
Middle School Boys – 9:30 AM
High School Girls – 10:00 AM
High School Boys – 10:40 AM
Carnitas Food Truck and San Luis Coffee Company will be on-site.
Dress in layers—it’s been chilly and then hot! Limited shade available.
🏐 Saturday, October 11 – Middle School Volleyball Tournament
Centennial School Aux Gym
Centennial plays at 10:00 AM and will continue on a rolling schedule throughout the day.
Admission: $5 adults / $3 students & seniors
No food or drinks in the gym (water only—new floors!)
Concessions will be open.
📍Also Saturday: High School Volleyball is away in Cotopaxi — good luck, Rams!
🐏 This Week in Athletics (Oct 6–11)
Tuesday, October 7
4:30 PM — MS Volleyball vs. Del Norte (HOME)
Friday, October 10
All Morning — Cross Country: Old Town Showdown (HOME)
Saturday, October 11
9:00 AM–4:00 PM (full tournament times) — MS End-of-Year Volleyball Tournaments in San Luis
💪 Volunteers Needed!
We’re looking for volunteers to help with both the Old Town Showdown Cross Country Meet and Middle School Volleyball this week.
We especially need:
Middle School Volleyball parents to support the hospitality room for Friday & Saturday (bring food)
Cross Country Marshals along the course
Line Judges and Scoreboard Operators for volleyball for both Friday (big school tournament) and Saturday (small school tournament)
If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Miss Maddie Mansheim by calling the front office or emailing Maddie.mansheim@centennial.k12.co.us.
🐏 This Week in Athletics (Oct 6–11)
Tuesday, October 6
4:30 PM — MS Volleyball vs. Del Norte (HOME)
Friday, October 10
All Morning — Cross Country: Old Town Showdown (HOME)
Saturday, October 11
9:00 AM–4:00 PM (full tournament times) — MS End-of-Year Volleyball Tournaments in San Luis
💪 Volunteers Needed!
We’re looking for volunteers to help with both the Old Town Showdown Cross Country Meet and Middle School Volleyball this week.
We especially need:
Middle School Volleyball parents to support the hospitality room for Friday & Saturday (bring food)
Cross Country Marshals along the course
Line Judges and Scoreboard Operators for volleyball for both Friday (big school tournament) and Saturday (small school tournament)
If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Miss Maddie Mansheim by calling the front office or emailing Maddie.mansheim@centennial.k12.co.us.
