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Connecting
Centennial connects the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, and Lino Lakes through its nine exceptional schools.
Achieving
Centennial students consistently perform at the highest levels in all academics, athletics, and activities.
AT A GLANCE
By providing high quality educational opportunities, emotional support, and social development, Centennial School District prepares learners for excellence in their future.
6,536 Students
Centennial has over 6,500 students across five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and alternative educational choices.
Five Communities, One District
Centennial is the only public institution to bring together communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes.
High Open Enrollment Rate
Over 1,000 students open enroll in the district annually.
Preparing
Centennial offers engaging learning opportunities, emotional support, and social development to each of our students to help them prepare for whatever is next and beyond. As a result, 92% of resident students choose Centennial.
Get Involved
Volunteer in our schools, attend events--from supporting Cougar sports and activities to attending events at our elementary schools--or enroll in a community education course. Welcome to our schools!
News & Announcements
![Fifth grade send-off]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749242748/isd12org/elrrkeffjqt8ojkouo7b/bhe_fifth_grade_walk.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749242748/isd12org/elrrkeffjqt8ojkouo7b/bhe_fifth_grade_walk.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749242748/isd12org/elrrkeffjqt8ojkouo7b/bhe_fifth_grade_walk.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749242748/isd12org/elrrkeffjqt8ojkouo7b/bhe_fifth_grade_walk.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749242748/isd12org/elrrkeffjqt8ojkouo7b/bhe_fifth_grade_walk.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749242748/isd12org/elrrkeffjqt8ojkouo7b/bhe_fifth_grade_walk.jpg","width":2200}])
Schools across the district marked the end of elementary days for their fifth grade students with a send0off to Middle School in the fall.
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Soon-to-be graduates took their last bus ride and traveled back in time to their elementary days.
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Centennial High School students earn Minnesota Bilingual Seals and World Language Proficiency Certificates giving them a head start on college credits.
![Hall of Fame Class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746477882/isd12org/otu9js0vexi3r0rklwld/Konar_and_Behne_with_plaques.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746477882/isd12org/otu9js0vexi3r0rklwld/Konar_and_Behne_with_plaques.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746477882/isd12org/otu9js0vexi3r0rklwld/Konar_and_Behne_with_plaques.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746477882/isd12org/otu9js0vexi3r0rklwld/Konar_and_Behne_with_plaques.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746477882/isd12org/otu9js0vexi3r0rklwld/Konar_and_Behne_with_plaques.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746477882/isd12org/otu9js0vexi3r0rklwld/Konar_and_Behne_with_plaques.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Dr. Charlene Behne, a teacher in our schools from 1960-1993, and Mehmet Konar-Steenberg, Centennial High School Class of 1987, inducted into the Centennial Hall of Fame on May 1. As we celebrate their accomplishments, we are reminded of the power of education to inspire, connect, and transform lives.
![Lovdahl recognized as outstanding technology and engineering educator]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746028128/isd12org/ndrbg6ta9ubxcd2wigqe/Lovdahl_Award_cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746028128/isd12org/ndrbg6ta9ubxcd2wigqe/Lovdahl_Award_cropped.jpg","width":480}])
Mr. Lovdah. teacher at Centennial Middle School, was recognized by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association as an outstanding educator.