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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
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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.
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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.
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Mr. Lovdah. teacher at Centennial Middle School, was recognized by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association as an outstanding educator.
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The "Arrive Alive" program at Centennial High School encourages high school students to make responsible decisions.
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Blue Heron Elementary students participated in a poster concert, sponsored by Circle Pines Lexington Lions Club in partnership with the Lino Lakes Police Department.