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Purposeful Action
Staff use whole group and strategic small group instruction to best meet student needs. We use data to drive everything we do. The result is a high-achieving school with a caring, collegial culture.
Inclusive Programming
We meet our learners where they are at with the support they need. Blue Heron offers center-based special education programming and three levels of gifted and talented services.
AT A GLANCE
Located in Lino Lakes, Blue Heron serves roughly 770 students in a safe, respectful, and purposeful learning environment where all students have the opportunity and responsibility to grow to their full social, emotional and academic potential.
734 Students
Blue Heron Elementary has 734 students enrolled in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
High Open Enrollment Rate
Over 1,000 students open enroll in the district annually.
Building Opened in 2002
Blue Heron opened in the fall of 2002 with 650 students and 77 employees.
Committed Staff
Blue Heron staff are deeply committed to helping children grow. They make personal connections that understand, encourage and celebrate each student.
Impactful Involvement
Our families are involved with our school in meaningful ways. Volunteering, engaging and participating in community events are just a few ways our community connects with our school.
News & Announcements
![Connecting with our legislators]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":2200}])
Local legislators, city and county leaders, staff, and student representatives attended the district's legislative breakfast, hosted by the Centennial School Board.
![high school student working the preschoolers on a glue project at a table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":1500}])
Sign up your child, ages 3-5, for Centennial High School's FREE Cougar Cubs Playschool. Activities are planned and implemented by Centennial High School Child Psychology II students, under the supervision of their teacher.
![Winter Activity Guide is open for registration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":813}])
Check out the Community Education offerings. There's something for everyone! Registration is now open.
![Tyler Cook: North Metro TV Student of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":2200}])
Spotlight is on Tyler Cook, North Metro TV's Student of the Month. Catch the interview with Tyler and Coach Diggins.
![Celebrating Minnesota Goes to College Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":1816}])
Students celebrated “Minnesota Goes to College Month” in October and participated in a variety of activities designed to help guide their postsecondary planning. A favorite activity: Playing College Bingo during LEAP.