The OSD4ALL Guide to the Olympia School District
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(grades K – 5)
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Principal: Shannon Ritter
Mascot: Stars
Website
Centennial Booster Club
SCHOOL HOURS:
- 8:00am-2:15pm
- 8:00am-1:25pm (early release Wednesday)
- 8:00am-11:05am (half day)
ABOUT
Centennial Elementary is located near Yelm Highway and Boulevard and is Olympia’s largest (but by no means large) elementary school. It was opened in 1989 (Washington’s centennial!) to replace ye olde McKinley Elementary.Has a DLC (Developmental Learning Classroom) to serve students with moderate cognitive delays in a non-integrated setting.
TRANSPORT & CHILDCARE
Currently near 94 & 68 busline. Changes to 70, 76, & 52 buslines on May 3, 2026.Centennial does not offer AM Y-Care.
SCHOOL EVENTS
Apr
25
TESTIMONIALS
Love the inclusion at Centennial. Love how they encourage a diversity of thought culture too. The faculty and admin staff are amazing in their support of all the students.
-Walter Hamilton