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The Golden Lake Way
We live and breathe our commitment to high expectations for all students and tireless efforts to improve our teaching!
Student Focus
Our success is rooted in figuring out what does and does not work for each student. We use data to drive our decisions, and personal relationships and connections to turn those decisions into student success. We have a small town feel in a big time district. We pride ourselves within making every student feel at home and visible daily.
AT A GLANCE
Golden Lake Elementary prepares students for life by inspiring them to grow academically, emotionally and socially.
386 Students
Golden Lake Elementary has 386 students enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade.
High Open Enrollment Rate
Over 1,000 students open enroll in the district annually.
Opened in 1970
Golden Lake Elementary opened in 1970, originally opened in 1970 and later was transformed into an elementary school.
Achievement
We have a lot to be proud of! Golden Lake Elementary was recognized 6 times as a Minnesota “Rewards” School. This means that its proficiency and growth score were in the top 5% of all MN Title schools. GLE continues to have great success with student growth scores annually.
Supportive Programs
Golden Lake offers robust after-school programming, mentoring, reading buddies, English Language Learners Program, reading support programming, mileage club, and talented and gifted services all designed to support our students and their families.
News & Announcements
![Hall of Fame Recipients Honored]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727370203/isd12org/iitticz4ahmxzwuozyd7/HOF_Namyst_small_file.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727370203/isd12org/iitticz4ahmxzwuozyd7/HOF_Namyst_small_file.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727370203/isd12org/iitticz4ahmxzwuozyd7/HOF_Namyst_small_file.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727370203/isd12org/iitticz4ahmxzwuozyd7/HOF_Namyst_small_file.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727370203/isd12org/iitticz4ahmxzwuozyd7/HOF_Namyst_small_file.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727370203/isd12org/iitticz4ahmxzwuozyd7/HOF_Namyst_small_file.jpg","width":2200}])
Neil Kruse and Bernie Bautch, members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2024, were honored at the homecoming game on the 50 yard-line. (Photo, courtesy Namyst Photography)
![Phone-free at Centennial Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725912285/isd12org/nizpmqfmokfambr5m8si/CMS_phone_free_for_web2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725912285/isd12org/nizpmqfmokfambr5m8si/CMS_phone_free_for_web2.jpg","width":480}])
Centennial Middle School students are phone-free during the school day, including lunch. Students are thriving through true social connections and interactions with their peers.
![Welcome Class of 2028]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725911584/isd12org/hholyrqjvhw1l8ifutme/CHS_Peer_leaders2_for_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725911584/isd12org/hholyrqjvhw1l8ifutme/CHS_Peer_leaders2_for_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725911584/isd12org/hholyrqjvhw1l8ifutme/CHS_Peer_leaders2_for_web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725911584/isd12org/hholyrqjvhw1l8ifutme/CHS_Peer_leaders2_for_web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725911584/isd12org/hholyrqjvhw1l8ifutme/CHS_Peer_leaders2_for_web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725911584/isd12org/hholyrqjvhw1l8ifutme/CHS_Peer_leaders2_for_web.jpg","width":2200}])
Peer Leaders made connections with incoming ninth grade students and led small group activities and tours of the school.
!["New Kids on the Block"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725910796/isd12org/f4farowq7uzlw7yimvpg/Group_Photo_of_New_Students_24-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725910796/isd12org/f4farowq7uzlw7yimvpg/Group_Photo_of_New_Students_24-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725910796/isd12org/f4farowq7uzlw7yimvpg/Group_Photo_of_New_Students_24-25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725910796/isd12org/f4farowq7uzlw7yimvpg/Group_Photo_of_New_Students_24-25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725910796/isd12org/f4farowq7uzlw7yimvpg/Group_Photo_of_New_Students_24-25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725910796/isd12org/f4farowq7uzlw7yimvpg/Group_Photo_of_New_Students_24-25.jpg","width":2200}])
Students show their pride for their new school, wearing t-shirts given to them at a weekly gathering for "New Kids on the Block." Students build connections with their peers and get acquainted with the school.
![Jimmy Casas with staff in the gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724938992/isd12org/fhurjufhtj468lcjqzsd/Casas_for_website.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724938992/isd12org/fhurjufhtj468lcjqzsd/Casas_for_website.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724938992/isd12org/fhurjufhtj468lcjqzsd/Casas_for_website.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724938992/isd12org/fhurjufhtj468lcjqzsd/Casas_for_website.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724938992/isd12org/fhurjufhtj468lcjqzsd/Casas_for_website.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724938992/isd12org/fhurjufhtj468lcjqzsd/Casas_for_website.jpg","width":2200}])
Nationally renowned speaker, educator, and author Jimmy Casas kicked off the school year for all staff with a powerful message and passion for education that is truly inspiring, helping us become the best we can be.