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Centura is a preK-12 school system about students, excellence and innovation. The mission of Centura, as an innovative educational system, is to provide for all students educational experiences that will prepare them for an ever-changing society. Live Stream Counselor Student Links Parent Information Student Enrollment Job Openings Activities Button Calendar Button Staff Directory Button Contact Us Button Speech Team Gear 12th Annual Loup River Shootout "Helping Students Learn" The Centurion Times Is Out! View All Announcements View Full Calendar

Centura Public Schools Enrollment Student Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year If you are optioning into the district, option paperwork will also need to be completed during the enrollment process. If you have questions about enrollment please call Centura at 308-485-4258. URL: https://qcq3qhnc.paperform.co RETURNING STUDENTS: Please use the above link to complete the annual school enrollment forms for your student. If you have multiple students, please complete the forms for each student. NEW STUDENTS: Please use the same link to complete the forms. In addition to filling out the forms, we kindly ask that you call the school directly to complete the new student registration process. Once your forms are submitted, they will be reviewed by school staff. You will only be contacted if there are questions or if additional information is needed. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 308-485-4258. 25-26 Enrollment

Staff Directory Administration Dr. Kaela Heneger Superintendent Melissa Beberniss Secondary Principal Janet Brown Elementary Principal Laethion Brown Dean of Students Activities Director Support Staff Ann Kroeger Human Resources Director Ginney Spiehs Elementary Secretary Shannon Dvorak High School Secretary Clark Pedersen Nurse Website Andrea Stubbs Business Manager Kenley Reimers IT / Special Project Manager Roger Gallaway Ed Tech Coordinator Kim Steffen Tech Integration Specialist Website Elementary Janet Brown Elementary Principal Lisa Jones Preschool Website Diana Korinek Preschool Website Dori Dorsey Preschool Brooklyn Hostetler Kindergarten Website Rozy Dibbern Kindergarten Website Allison Bartley First Grade Website Kim Vieth First Grade Website Lisa Hermann Second Grade Website Rachel Sullivan Second Grade Website Sara Bierhaus Third Grade Website Jennifer Hadenfeldt Third Grade Website Jen Trumler Fourth Grade Website Thomas Yoachim Fourth Grade Website Barb Knopik Fifth Grade Website Deb Lemburg Fifth Grade Website Carrie Ahrens Paraprofessional Halsey Gorecki Paraprofessional Stephanie Luhn Paraprofessional Whitney Dibbern Paraprofessional Heather Piersol Paraprofessional Cortney Rose Paraprofessional After School Coordinator Kyra Riley Paraprofessional Erin Taukiuvea Special Education Website Shawn Koehn-Fairbanks PE / Health Staci Hargens Title 1 Website Kimberley Christiansen Paraprofessional Cooper Rasmussen Paraprofessional Kelly McDonald Paraprofessional Leanna Pollock Elementary Counselor Website Stephanie Frankforter Special Education Website Kelsey Sliva Special Education Website Kris Simon Librarian Website Ginney Spiehs Elementary Secretary Kim Steffen Tech Integration / JH Reading Website Secondary Melissa Beberniss Secondary Principal Melissa Beberniss Secondary Principal Laethion Brown Dean of Students Activities Director Tessa Reiman Guidance Counselor Nate Ruhl 6th Grade Website Scott Korinek 6th Grade Website Sophie Berry English Logan Hamik Math Website Marsha Kaslon Science Website Brianna Ford Spanish Website Doug Voigt Industrial Technology Website Abby Edwardson Agriculture / FFA Website Kim Steffen Tech Integration / JH Reading Website Geoff Cyboron Art Website Tim Dvorak Social Studies Website Kalen Garrett Physical Education Website Kayla Hawkins English Website Tiffany Jacobsen Social Studies Website Megan Lienemann Math Website David Morris Science Website Jerry Nott Success Center Website Shawn Koehn- Fairbanks PE / Health Kelley Jordan Band Website Josh Van Pelt English and Journalism Website Kris Simon Librarian Website Tracy Lukasiewicz Special Education Website Noah Bernal Math Website Dalton Rath Vocal Music Aaron Vencill JAG/Athletic Trainer Tyler Myers Special Education Shannon Dvorak High School Secretary James Kaslon Business / FBLA Roger Gallaway Ed Tech / Robotics Michelle Arndt Paraprofessional Misty Garcia Paraprofessional Special Education Tyler Myers Special Education Website Tracy Lukasiewicz Special Education Website Kelsey Sliva Special Education Website Erin Taukiuvea Special Education Website Stephanie Frankforter Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Website Kiley Wrage Speech Pathology and Early Childhood Website Custodial / Maintenance Andrew Pedersen Garret Berger Kenley Reimers Dale Catlin Jason Maciejewski Jesse Jordan --- Bus Drivers Tim Lowe Stephanie Luhn Misty Garcia Clark Pedersen Becky Phillips Vince Tomlinson OPAA! Teresa Yarrow Lisa Brandt Shelby Breazeale Robin Harmon Becky Lowe Ashleigh Tetschner Board of Education Sandra Davis President Teresa Grabowski Vice-President Todd Nitsch Treasurer Mark Johnson Secretary Chelsea Schweitzer Member Brooke Schmitt Member Job Openings Contact

Board Committees Centura Board of Education Board Members Sandra Davis President Email: sdavis@centuraps.org Teresa Grabowski Vice President Email: tgrabowski@centuraps.org Todd Nitsch Treasurer Email: tnitsch@centuraps.org Mark Johnson Secretary Email: mjohnson@centuraps.org Brooke Schmitt Member Email: bschmitt@centuraps.org Chelsea Schweitzer Member Email: cschweitzer@centuraps.org Board Committees CIA/Americanism Committee: Brooke S, Todd N., Chelsea S. Staff/Community Relations Committee: Brooke S., Teresa G., Sandra D. Negotiations Committee: Teresa G., Mark J., Sandra D. Transportation/Finance/Facility: Todd N., Mark J., Sandra D. Information & Resources Board Policies Board Meetings / Agenda Board Minutes Superintendent Contract Transparency Act Annual Reports Power and Responsibilites: The school board operates under a mandatory policy, where the members of the board act as a group. The board is empowered to make policy for its own governance, for employees, for students, and for school district facilities. The board is also empowered to enforce its policies. These powers and all other powers are expressly granted to the board in federal and state law. As the governing board of the school district the board has three duties to perform: legislative duty, executive duty, and evaluative duty. Legislating policy comes with the jurisdiction to enact policy with the force and effect of the law. Executive duty includes hiring a superintendent to operate the school district on the board’s behalf. They delegate to the superintendent the authority to carry out board policy, to formulate and carry out rules and regulations, and to handle administrative details consistent with board policy. Under evaluative duty, the board has the responsibility to review the education program’s performance and the associated services. Public Comment Procedure: A “Public Comment” time may be included on the agenda of all regular Centura Board of Education meetings. Public comment will be accepted to allow for members of the public to raise issues and make comments for the good of the Centura Public Schools regarding policy, programs, or procedures. Public Comment time shall be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, with each member of the public being allocated one opportunity to speak at the meeting for a time period of up to three minutes. If the number of members of the public wishing to comment warrants a reduction in the three-minute allotment, the Board President shall have the authority to limit comments. Members of the public wishing to comment at any regular Centura Board of Education Meeting must sign in, and they will be expected to state the topic of their comments for documentation in the Board Meeting minutes. Public comment about personnel will not be permitted, and the Board President has the prerogative to curtail any inappropriate public comment. Community Engagement: The Board of Education recently completed a Community Engagement Process which resulted in a Strategic Plan with a new Mission Statement, Belief Statements and Six Priority Areas. The Strategic Plan was the collaborative work of the Staff Leadership Team, staff, community, administration, and Board of Education. Mission: Centura and its collaborative partners are an innovative community empowering all students to be successful today and in the future. Centura Public Schools’ Belief Statements As a community we will… Elect a board that ensures a quality education and a safe learning environment will be provided for all students. Inspire students to be respectful, resourceful, and responsible. Aspire for all students to grow academically. Encourage students to take ownership of their learning process. Promote a positive and supportive learning environment. Evolve as an innovative staff through instruction and technology integration. Strengthen relationships with families and engage community members in partnership. Priority Areas: Priority 1: Academics – To progress learning opportunities to support rigorous and effective curriculum. Priority 2: Student Service Programs – To ensure students are engaged, empowered, and equipped through quality student service programs district-wide. Priority 3: Technology – Ensure staff and students have access to comprehensive technology to support instruction, curriculum, learning, administrative management, communication and information access. Priority 4: Staff – Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a quality staff. Priority 5: District Culture – Strengthen relationships with families and engage community members in partnership Priority 6: District Building and Grounds – Maintain and monitor district buildings and grounds to meet high energy, safety, security, and efficiency levels. The updated mission statement, belief statements and priorities set forth by the BOE also support Centura’s Vision. Vision: A community about students, excellence, and innovation. During each school year it is important to keep the Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Priorities at the forefront of what is done on a daily basis. The District annually pays dues to the following organizations: - NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) - $850 - NASB (Nebraska Association of School Boards) - $4,574.00

Centura Elementary School Welcome to the Centura Elementary School! We are proud of our school, its students and staff. Centura Elementary has much to offer the students of Cairo, Dannebrog and Boelus. Centura Elementary begins with an early childhood program for pre-kindergarten students and works up to the fifth grade. We pride ourselves on using the most up to date research-based instructional practices to impact classroom learning most effectively. Inclusionary practices are offered throughout the elementary with our special services program. Centura Elementary is accredited through North Central and is part of the continuous school improvement process. We look forward to being a special part of your family as we grow and learn together. Janet Brown, Principal 308-485-4258 / Ext.105 jbrown@centuraps.org Resources Staff Directory District Calendar 25/26 District Student Enrollment Student Handbook Parent PowerSchool Parent Information Supply Lists Cafeteria E-Funds Academics Title I Contact Us Bell Schedule Board of Education Centura Boosters Centura Educational Foundation Parent Math Resources The Centurion Times

Contact Us CENTURA PUBLIC SCHOOL PO Box 430 Cairo, NE 68824 Phone: 308-485-4258 Fax / Record Requests: 308-485-4780 Superintendent Dr. Kaela Heneger- Email: kheneger@centuraps.org Elementary Principal Janet Brown- Email: jbrown@centuraps.org Secondary Principal Melissa Beberniss- Email: mbeberniss@centuraps.org Dean of Students / Activities Director Laethion Brown- Email: lbrown@centuraps.org Guidance Counselor Tessa Reiman- Email: treiman@centuraps.org

Centura Boosters The Mission of the Centura Booster Club is to support and assist with the programs and activities of Centura Students, thereby creating positive experiences for all our youth. This will be accomplished by recognizing the endeavors and achievements of teams, groups and individuals, by assisting the students, teachers, coaches/sponsors, and administrative staff, by increasing community enthusiasm, and by raising funds to support these interests. Officers: Tara Janda - President Monica McDonald - Vice President Patty Gorecki - Treasurer Anjanette Jensen - Secretary Centura Booster Membership Form Centura Boosters Facebook Page Projects Funded by Local Boosters Minutes of Centura Booster Club Meetings Loup River Shootout Grant Application Please contact us by email at centuraboosters@gmail.com

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Academics Centura with its collaborative partners are an innovative community empowering all students to be successful today and in the future. A community focused on students, excellence, and innovation. BASIC BELIEFS Schools should be a positive place for students to learn. Quality schools have a vision for future accomplishments. Schools provide a “highway” for learning. Quality schools are dependent on quality staff, students, parents, and patrons. Education is essential preparation for life and is a key to success in life. Education is the basis on which students build for the future in a global economic society. Education should be provided on an equal basis for all students. All students have the potential opportunity to succeed to the extent of their capability. Students represent the future and are the top priority of education. Parents are partners in the school process. Schools and community should work together as partners in providing a quality school program. A supportive community of parents and patrons is vital to quality education. The professional staff of schools should represent the highest levels of competence, resourcefulness, caring and dedication. The professional staff is an important role model for students and is critical to the quality we desire in our schools. Learner Outcomes Graduates of Centura Public Schools will be able to perform or demonstrate the following: Ability to make informed, responsible, independent decisions Ability to interact and work interdependently with others Accountability for one’s own actions Self motivation and direction Desire and ability to continue self directed learning. A high level of respect and sense of responsibility for self, others, and the world in which we live. Ability to accept and adapt to a rapidly changing and complex world. Ability to participate in a community respecting the opinions and feelings of others. Confidence in one’s own abilities and skills. Ability to use creative higher level thinking skills to solve problems in everyday personal and work life. A level of wellness of body and mind sufficient to live a quality and productive life. Basic literacy skills in the areas of reading/writing, math, science, social sciences, technology, study skills and the arts sufficient to learn and communicate. Advanced levels of knowledge and skills in reading/writing, math, science, social sciences, technology, and communication sufficient to enter the world of work and to continue formal educational experiences. Understands democratic processes and values and applies them to living in a complex and changing world. Understands and uses technology to seek, use and provide information for personal growth, to better their community and chosen profession. Assessment A secondary purpose of assessment is to provide accountability, a means for reporting progress to all the stakeholders in the educational process. The assessment program is intended for making informed decisions and for designing curricular and instructional programs that meet the needs of the entire student population. The assessment system will yield accurate information only when standards, instruction, and assessment are aligned, which is the case in Centura Public Schools. Assessment also directly yields data, which is used to aid in the overall Continuous and Integrated School Improvement process. Long- and short-term goals are based on the data derived from assessment. Strengths and areas of growth focus are determined and serve as a means to measure progress. Assessment guides and improves instruction. Continuous Improvement serves to increase excellence in education. It is through the assessment and the school improvement process, that Centura Public Schools remains committed to promote student achievement. Curriculum Curriculum is determined by Centura’s teachers based on the state standards and guides what we teach to our students. Centura Public School’s curriculum for all subjects is being written and piloted by the teachers in our district. A standards based approach has been incorporated and implemented to ensure that all students meet the objectives set by the district. Key Concepts and Essential Skills have been identified by groups of teachers. They identify what we want kids to know and be able to do in each grade level or subject and these concepts are aligned with the Nebraska State Standards. Centura Public Schools believes the primary purpose of assessment is to assist teachers and administrators in instructional and curricular design to ensure that students achieve the skills and knowledge contained in state standards.