District History


1958 - 2008

 

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The history of schools in the Centennial area dates back to the mid 1800s. In 1958 the name "Centennial" was chosen for the school district.
Rather than name the district after one of it's cities, since it serves several, a name was needed that would help unite the district.
Then school board member Elsa Carlson suggested the name "Centennial" to honor the State of Minnesota's Centennial.

Homecoming Portraits
that need to be claimed
Timeline Enrollment
Speech given by Joseph LaCasse at the dedication of Centennial Junior High
- March 7, 1958
Levy History - 1980-2011
Transportation
 
Blue Heron Elementary History Centennial Elementary History Centerville Elementary History Centennial High School History
Golden Lake Elementary History Lovell Elementary History Rice Lake Elementary History Junior High School History
Middle School History
ariel viewAerial view of District 12 - about 1965
first administration
First school board and administrators - District 12
Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie - Quad Press article
Interviews with Dorothy Rehbein and Lenny Sandell,
both attended the District 20 school house on Elm Street in Lino Lakes.
(this is now part of the Centennial district)

 

District #12 Superintendents:

Dr. Keith Dixon - 2011-present
Dr. Paul Stremick - 2009-11
Dr. Roger Worner - 2005-09
John Christiansen - 2000-05
John McClellan - 1976-2000
Bill Mattke - 1972-76
Marshall Hankerson - 1967-72
Arthur Bergee - 1957-67

School Board Member History (1957-2011)

Anyone with information or photos pertaining to the history
of the Centennial School District is welcome to share them by contacting          
        Jan Johnson or Gail Schrooten.

Last updated: April 16, 2012
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