Centaurus Engineering Wing Opening
Centaurus students and staff had their first opportunity to see the school’s new Engineering wing expansion. The new, single-story addition to the school’s Engineering wing, made possible through generosity of taxpayers through the 2022 Bond, features a woodshop with mills and a CNC machine and 3D printing for prototyping as well as a Mac Lab with dual boot capabilities so students can learn multiple programming languages such as Java and Python.
The additional space means more students will be able to participate in practical, skills-based education, particularly in a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, aerospace, biotech, and civil, as well as cybersecurity, computer science, and more. The new tools and expanded space will make it possible to take on larger, more complex projects, enriching the overall educational experience. The additional space was needed to accommodate demand for the popular program. All 12 classes in the pathway are currently fully enrolled. Over the past 20 years, the program has grown significantly and now involves 600 students, representing around 40 percent of the school’s total enrollment.