Tonight at the Central School Board meeting Individual & Large Group Speech Coaches Crystal Stevenson and Bethany Klingman shared information about Central's Speech program. During tonight's presentation Central student, Kynzlie Mullins, performed her poetry piece. 🙌
Another pair of students has completed their Shooting & Learning Logs! Congrats to Jade and Nora! Great work putting in the time both on the court and learning from the game. Keep it up!
🍀 Looks like we had some mischievous visitors in the kitchen today! 🍀
The leprechauns must have snuck in early this morning and worked their magic—because lunch was extra fun and full of surprises! 🌈✨
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your kitchen crew -Kara, Jennifer, Heidi and Nichole! 🍀
🌟 The food service leprechauns have been busy this morning, and they have a few surprises up their sleeves for our students! Stay tuned to see what they thought of today’s lunch. ☘️
Join us in congratulating Layla Embretson on being nominated to All State Individual Speech in the category of Storytelling!
This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to her hard work, talent, and dedication. Layla will take the stage on March 30 at University of Northern Iowa. We are so proud of her and wish her the very best! 🎭👏
This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to her hard work, talent, and dedication. Layla will take the stage on March 30 at University of Northern Iowa. We are so proud of her and wish her the very best! 🎭👏
Sometimes what looks like “good luck” is really the result of a lot of small choices made over time. 🍀
Trying again when something is hard. Listening and learning. Practicing, preparing, and showing up each day ready to do your best. Those are the things that build success.
A good reminder for all of us that growth doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through effort, persistence, and a willingness to keep going. 💚 Go Warriors!
Trying again when something is hard. Listening and learning. Practicing, preparing, and showing up each day ready to do your best. Those are the things that build success.
A good reminder for all of us that growth doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through effort, persistence, and a willingness to keep going. 💚 Go Warriors!
🏃♀️ Track & Field Learn by Doing – Sign Up Now! 🏃♂️
Students in 4th–8th grade are invited to join our Track & Field Learn by Doing sessions! This is a great opportunity for students to build skills, stay active, and learn more about track and field in a fun, supportive environment.
📄 You can pick up a registration form in the Central office or print one here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqVV8KFFHSeLJA4Uu1AY1hBZ0dgrapEy/view?usp=sharing
Students in 4th–8th grade are invited to join our Track & Field Learn by Doing sessions! This is a great opportunity for students to build skills, stay active, and learn more about track and field in a fun, supportive environment.
📄 You can pick up a registration form in the Central office or print one here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aqVV8KFFHSeLJA4Uu1AY1hBZ0dgrapEy/view?usp=sharing
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Bead Sale! 🍀
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! On the morning of March 17, Student Council will be selling festive St. Patrick’s Day beads for just $1.
Be sure to bring a dollar and grab a set before school to show your green pride! 💚 All proceeds help support Student Council activities and events.
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! On the morning of March 17, Student Council will be selling festive St. Patrick’s Day beads for just $1.
Be sure to bring a dollar and grab a set before school to show your green pride! 💚 All proceeds help support Student Council activities and events.
🎭 You’re Invited to Central's Spring Play! 🎭
Central School students are excited to present Whistle Stop this weekend! Join us for an evening of laughter, mystery, and small-town charm as the story unfolds in a quiet train stop where unexpected visitors, quirky townspeople, and a few surprising twists keep everyone guessing.
Our talented students have been working hard to bring this fun and entertaining show to life, and we would love to see the community there to support them! 🚂✨
Central School students are excited to present Whistle Stop this weekend! Join us for an evening of laughter, mystery, and small-town charm as the story unfolds in a quiet train stop where unexpected visitors, quirky townspeople, and a few surprising twists keep everyone guessing.
Our talented students have been working hard to bring this fun and entertaining show to life, and we would love to see the community there to support them! 🚂✨
Check out this weeks Central events! Be sure you mark your calendars for the Spring Play - more info coming later today!
State Speech Results Are In!
We are incredibly proud of our students who represented Central at Individual State Speech. You represented Central so well, and we couldn’t be prouder! 👏🎤
Today we’re proud to recognize the Central students who are representing our school at State Individual Speech! They have been working hard to prepare for this contest and we are proud of their accomplishment.
Please join us in wishing these talented students the best of luck as they perform today! 🎭✨
Please join us in wishing these talented students the best of luck as they perform today! 🎭✨
Members of our JH and HS boys basketball teams traveled to Des Moines today to take in the excitement of the Iowa High School State Basketball Tournament.
It was a great opportunity for our players to watch high-level basketball, learn from the teams competing, and experience the atmosphere of state tournament play! 👏🏀
It was a great opportunity for our players to watch high-level basketball, learn from the teams competing, and experience the atmosphere of state tournament play! 👏🏀
Congratulations to these students for earning the Presidential Fitness Award! 💪🏅
The Presidential Fitness Award is given to students who score in the top 85th percentile nationwide for their age and gender. To qualify, students completed a series of fitness tests including 1-minute push-ups, 1-minute sit-ups, max pull-ups, sit and reach, shuttle run, and the mile run.
We’re proud of their hard work, determination, and commitment to staying active. Great job!
The Presidential Fitness Award is given to students who score in the top 85th percentile nationwide for their age and gender. To qualify, students completed a series of fitness tests including 1-minute push-ups, 1-minute sit-ups, max pull-ups, sit and reach, shuttle run, and the mile run.
We’re proud of their hard work, determination, and commitment to staying active. Great job!
High school art students, Trace Healy and Caitlin Mussmann painted Old Crow’s storefront windows to contribute to the Chamber’s “Casino Royale” theme for their Ladies Day Out event happening this Saturday. Thanks to the community for providing fun opportunities like this for our kids!
🦩 Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser! 🦩
The Central sophomores are hosting a Flamingo Flocking fundraiser! For a small donation, you can have a yard of your choice mysteriously “flocked” with a flock of bright pink flamingos. It’s a fun surprise for friends, neighbors, or family!
Want to keep your lawn flamingo-free? You can also purchase “flock insurance” to protect your yard.
All proceeds support the Sophomore Class. Grab a form from the office or fill this out - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtqQU1FW-nNbb7fxagm0N1zLmObIxSXQLMZw3FeYR63fju4g/viewform! 🦩
The Central sophomores are hosting a Flamingo Flocking fundraiser! For a small donation, you can have a yard of your choice mysteriously “flocked” with a flock of bright pink flamingos. It’s a fun surprise for friends, neighbors, or family!
Want to keep your lawn flamingo-free? You can also purchase “flock insurance” to protect your yard.
All proceeds support the Sophomore Class. Grab a form from the office or fill this out - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtqQU1FW-nNbb7fxagm0N1zLmObIxSXQLMZw3FeYR63fju4g/viewform! 🦩
Warrior Reminder! Enjoy a long weekend, Central!
Our District Calendar can be found at https://www.central.k12.ia.us/ under Calendars.
Our 5th and 6th grade Extended Learning Program students showcased their hard work at the Science Fair during conferences last night! 🔬✨
Over the past two months, students have been busy planning their projects, conducting experiments, and analyzing their results. Their dedication and curiosity were on full display as they shared their findings with families and staff.
We were also grateful to have Ms. Gritzner join us as our science fair judge. She had wonderful things to say about the creativity, effort, and scientific thinking demonstrated in all of the projects!
Congratulations to our award winners:
🏆 Most Creative Project: Nora Wiley
🏆 Best Scientific Method: Lucas Bergan
🏆 Judge’s Choice: Ciera Gray
Great work to all of our ELP students for their impressive projects and for making the science fair such a success!
Over the past two months, students have been busy planning their projects, conducting experiments, and analyzing their results. Their dedication and curiosity were on full display as they shared their findings with families and staff.
We were also grateful to have Ms. Gritzner join us as our science fair judge. She had wonderful things to say about the creativity, effort, and scientific thinking demonstrated in all of the projects!
Congratulations to our award winners:
🏆 Most Creative Project: Nora Wiley
🏆 Best Scientific Method: Lucas Bergan
🏆 Judge’s Choice: Ciera Gray
Great work to all of our ELP students for their impressive projects and for making the science fair such a success!
Please congratulate our Worthy Warriors from last week! Great job, Warriors!
Below is Central Community School District’s maximum tax rate levy. As we reviewed and evaluated our current tax rate, careful consideration was given to balancing the needs of the school with the responsibility of being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. The proposed budget reflects an overall decrease in the district’s total tax rate. While there were modest increases in the Management Fund to address rising insurance, as well as adjustments in Debt Service and the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) to support ongoing facility needs, those increases were offset by reductions in other areas of the budget. As a result, the district is able to meet its financial obligations, maintain its facilities, and continue supporting student programming without increasing the overall tax burden on the community.
