Our Story

Our school opened in the 1975-76 school year to replace the aging Kenwood Elementary School. We were named “Centennial”, because the United States celebrated its bicentennial on July 4, 1976.

Our school is one of two in the district built with an open classroom design, meaning the classrooms don’t have doors and some can be opened up for team teaching. In 2001, patrons approved a bond which allowed for the construction of a new gym at our school.

Centennial boasts two large playgrounds one at the front of the school and one behind.

We serve students in south central Nampa, a well established neighborhood that is seeing new residential and retail development.

Centennial is a welcoming, caring place where students in grades K-5 master the essential skills in preparation for a lifetime of learning. Our students also learn the building blocks of science, social studies, citizenship, and health complimented by art, music, and physical education in a comprehensive curriculum.

Our dedicated and experienced teachers provide students individual attention designed to meet their needs.