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Jesse Gore, Principal

Main Office: 919-233-4217

Bell Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

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Center for Innovation

Our students cultivate innovation, equipping them to be creative problem-solvers in a constantly changing world.

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Our Magnet Academic Programs

Our school offers the following unique academic programs, allowing each learner to explore their interests and shape a personalized path to success.

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Innovation

Unique partnership with NCSU uses real-world learning to empower curious, resilient students who are ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

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Design Thinking

Creative problem-solving that uses empathy, ideation, prototyping, testing and feedback to develop solutions.

Our School Community

Recognized for Excellence

These honors reflect the commitment of our educators, the achievements of our students, and the exceptional strength of public education in the Wake County Public School System.

National Merit School of Excellence '25 & '26

Magnet Schools of America

Certified Magnet School '25-'29

Magnet Schools of America

Finalist for New & Emerging Magnet School of the Year '25

Magnet Schools of America

Academic Excellence

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Modified Calendar

Modified calendar with quarterly breaks that support rest, recharge, and continued learning.

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Arts Program

Arts electives inspire creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving.

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World Language

Classes build communication, collaboration, and global awareness through real-world learning.

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Dedicated Smart Block

Smart Block provides dedicated time for enrichment, intervention, and advanced learning support.

Voices of Our School

Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.

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Jaida Bell

“At Centennial, I’ve learned all the Characteristics of an Innovator, like being Willing to Try, Communicative, and Courageous. Now I notice myself using these skills outside of school without even realizing it.”

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Mo Green
Mo Green

“This is a place of innovation and excellence and it speaks so well to what we are trying to do throughout the state.”

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Brandon Barbour

“The focus on collaborative product development and creating viable solutions to real-world problems truly distinguishes CCMMS’s curriculum.”

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Kortney Shearin

“I think you’ll find here that it really is a community and that the people who are here want to be here.  And I think that kind of sets it apart from most other schools.” 

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Tucker Jones

“My time at Centennial has given me valuable skills and sparked new passions. I know what I’ve learned here will help me reach both my academic and personal goals for years to come.”

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