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Learning is a journey of choice, challenge and opportunity at the Pines School, located on the grounds of the Anoka County Juvenile Center in Lino Lakes.
Curriculum
The Pines School curriculum adheres to district standards and provides support and opportunities to earn credits toward graduation.
AT A GLANCE
Learning is a journey of choice, challenge and opportunity at the Pines School, located on the grounds of the Anoka County Juvenile Center in Lino Lakes.
Student Focused
We serve the middle and high school youth in our community.
Workforce Ready
Career-to-work opportunities to help make students work-ready.
Since 2012
Centennial School District began operating the Pines School in 2012.
Future-Ready
Teachers and staff focus on helping students understand the importance of education and to pursue their diploma.
Diverse Programming
Pines School offers multiple opportunities of programming, depending on the specific needs of its students.
News & Announcements
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Check out the Community Education offerings. There's something for everyone! Registration is now open.
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Spotlight is on Tyler Cook, North Metro TV's Student of the Month. Catch the interview with Tyler and Coach Diggins.
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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.
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It was a great day for the annual "Go Around" at Golden Lake Elementary, raising money for their school and each student earned a gold medal.
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Students in the Journey Transition Program are learning how to disassemble desktops, laptops, all-in-one computers, servers, printers, and power distribution units, in partnership with Able-IT, a local non-profit information technologies company.