Centennial Elementary
About
Centennial Elementary School, opened in 1989, the state’s centennial year. It is located in northwest Bismarck on Ithica Drive, off of West Century Avenue. Centennial Elementary is the home of the Roughriders with a caricature of Teddy Roosevelt as the theme of its logo.
Volunteer
Centennial is thankful for their volunteers that help make a difference for their student’s each and every school day. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Reading Volunteers- Volunteer to come and read to our students within the classroom setting
- Crossing Guards- Help provide safe passage along Centennial’s streets
- Event Volunteers- There is always a need for extra help at after-school events.
Please contact Centennial’s secretary at 701-323-4290 to find out more ways that you can become involved today!
Please note: Due to the COVID-19 School Re-entry plan, access within the building may be limited.
Give Today
Centennial Elementary
Donation Category Details
Playground Equipment
Play is important to healthy brain development as it allows children to use their creatively while developing their imagination, physical, and social/emotional strength. Centennial is continually looking to enhance their playground equipment to ensure that all students, including those with physical restrictions may enjoy their recess.
Student Experiences
Field trips allow students to gain exposure to the world around them in a hands-on, memorable way. Funding would go to pay for any uncovered transport and admission fees.
Student Recognition
Reinforcing positive behavior and academic achievement through students recognition helps to guide students to showcase positive outcomes. Funding provided would be utilized for student prizes such as school apparel, reading materials, etc.
Student Needs
This funding would go to provide for students where basic needs have been identified. This would include, but not be limited to, personal hygiene products, lice shampoo, winter gloves, snow pants and coats, socks, underwear, etc.
Teacher Appreciation
Funding would go to provide appreciation gifts for teachers who a making a difference in the lives of our local youth. This could range from a small gift to a catered lunch for teachers.
Teacher Classroom Needs
There are certain needs within classrooms that are not currently funded through the existing budget. These would include Scholastic Books Sponsorship, playground balls, gum and mints (for testing), replacement school supplies (notebooks, markers, crayons, etc.), dry erase markers and Kleenex.
OUR MISSION
Partner with the BPS District to empower every learner to thrive by enhancing the services and recognition of students and staff.


Questions should be directed to:
Stacey Lang
Development Director
701-323-4093