District_ history

District History

1958 - 2008

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

Aerial view of District 12 - about 1965

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.