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Support for Success
We look at each student’s needs and connect with our curriculum, utilize effective learning ideas and methods, to provide rigorous instructional activities through both whole group and small group instruction to support success for all.
Committed Staff
Our staff are deeply committed to helping children grow academically and social/emotionally. They make personal connections that understand, encourage and celebrate each student.
AT A GLANCE
Centennial Elementary inspires learners to grow academically and socially every day through meaningful educational opportunities.
528 Students
Centennial Elementary has 528 students enrolled in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Since 1963
Centennial Elementary was built in 1963 and dedicated April 29, 1965.
High Open Enrollment Rate
Over 1,000 students open enroll in the district annually.
Family Involvement
From bingo night to family fun nights, the families at Centennial Elementary are highly engaged in the school community.
Respect for Diversity
Our safe, caring environment recognizes, respects and celebrates our diverse student population to create a strong school community.
News & Announcements
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Centennial High School graduating seniors ride the bus one last time and return to their elementary school for a visit.
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Erik Aus, Jan Kreminski, and Colleen McMorran Salay were inducted into the Centennial Hall of Fame and honored with Distinguished Service and Alumni awards on Thursday, May 11.
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Based on the feedback we received from our stakeholders in the fall, we worked hard to create a new website that improves the user experience and provides all web users with the information they need most.
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Centennial School District 12 connects the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes through nine exceptional schools that serve 6,500 students. Learn more about open enrollment today!
![Kindergarten student sitting smiling and on the carpet of his classroom next to the letter "A" on the floor and some toy truc]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682626440/isd12org/f11ty9i5vnnchcjjc3p7/Kindergarten-student.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682626440/isd12org/f11ty9i5vnnchcjjc3p7/Kindergarten-student.png","width":374}])
We look forward to having your student and family become a part of the Centennial community! Kindergarten is offered at all five of our elementary schools.