{"id":94,"date":"2022-05-05T16:16:40","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T16:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:00:56","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the county seat of Queen Anne\u2019s County, Centreville Elementary School serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. We have a population of approximately 555 students. The average class size for our Kindergarten classes is 18 &#8211; 20 students. The average class size for our 1st and 2nd Grade classes is 20 &#8211; 24 students. Our school also provides Special Education Preschool half day classes for 3 year-olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have an amazing team of teachers, tutors, subject specialists, paraeducators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, nurses, ELL tutors, a guidance counselor, a school psychologist, administrators, and support staff. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"184\">Learn more about our team here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"message\"  class=\"gold-divider fullwidth-override\">\n    <h2> Message from the Principal<\/h2>\n<\/div><!--  gold-divider-block -->\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"158\" height=\"198\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Tiara-Rhodes.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-827 lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"158\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Tiara-Rhodes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-827\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Centreville Elementary School Families,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am both excited and honored to introduce myself as the new principal of Centreville Elementary School for the 2026\u20132027 school year.&nbsp; CES has always held a special place in my heart, as it is where my own children gained a strong educational foundation from such a passionate and dedicated staff.&nbsp; I am truly excited to begin this new role and collaborate with you to help our students thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This upcoming school year will mark my 22nd year in education.&nbsp; I am a proud graduate of Queen Anne\u2019s County High School and was born and raised here in Centreville. Throughout my career, I have taught both 1st and 2nd grade at Grasonville Elementary School before serving as a Reading Specialist, Teacher Specialist, and Assistant Principal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a personal note, my husband and I currently live in Centreville with our three children. &nbsp; I am deeply invested in this community both personally and professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As principal, I strongly believe that building meaningful relationships is the foundation of a successful school.&nbsp; I am committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and every family feels connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I look forward to partnering with our students, staff, families, and community members to continue the tradition of excellence at Centreville Elementary School.&nbsp; Together, we will create meaningful learning experiences that encourage growth, curiosity, and success for every child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;I am eager to begin this journey with you and look forward to an amazing school year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tiara Rhoades<br>Principal<br>Centreville Elementary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn More about Mrs. Rhoades<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"leadership\"  class=\"gold-divider fullwidth-override\">\n    <h2> School Leadership &amp; Staff<\/h2>\n<\/div><!--  gold-divider-block -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CES is home to a dedicated team that loves seeing our students succeed! Please use the links below to access staff contact information and bios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#staff-section-1\">Instructional Leadership<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#staff-section-2\">Administrative Support<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#staff-section-3\">Custodial Team<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Teachers<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#teacher-section-1\">Kindergarten<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#teacher-section-2\">1st Grade<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#teacher-section-3\">2nd Grade<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#teacher-section-5\">Unified Arts<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#teacher-section-4\">Special Education<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#teacher-section-6\">Instructional Assistants<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/teacher-staff-directory\/#teacher-section-8\">Tutors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"improve\"  class=\"gold-divider fullwidth-override\">\n    <h2> School Improvement Plan<\/h2>\n<\/div><!--  gold-divider-block -->\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Please learn more about the CES School Improvement Plan by following the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/ces\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/CES-School-Improvement-Plan.pdf\">View the School Improvement Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"water\"  class=\"gold-divider fullwidth-override\">\n    <h2> Water Test Results<\/h2>\n<\/div><!--  gold-divider-block -->\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Water test results for all QACPS schools, including CES, may be found at the following link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qacps.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/QACPS-Lead-Water-Results-All-schools.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Test Results<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located in the county seat of Queen Anne\u2019s County, Centreville Elementary School serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. 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