On Monday, July 13, 2020, an investigation conducted by the Seward County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of the Superintendent of Centennial Public School in relation to charges involving a high school-aged student.
Timothy DeWaard, 56, of Utica, NE was arrested for Child Abuse and 3rd Degree Sexual Assault. DeWaard received a $50,000 bond and was released on bond 7/14/2020.
This is an on-going investigation being conducted by the Seward County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the York County Sheriff’s Office. Our office is working closely with Centennial Public School officials, and their cooperation is appreciated during this time. If you or someone you know has ever been a victim of abuse, please contact our office at 402-643-2359.
DeWaard has been Superintendent at Centennial since 2007. He was Superintendent at Tri County Public Schools from 2003 -2007 and held a similar role at Valentine Rural High School from 2000-2003.
DeWaard was Principal at Eustis-Farnam Public Schools from 1992-1995 before becoming Superintendent from 1997-2000. His first role in education was as a math teacher at Plankinton, S.D., from 1986-92.
