It may be a short week, but our students are still busy! Tuesday, December 23rd has weather make up dates for both basketball and wrestling.
Join Jesse and Maxwell at the Carter House today!
🎩✨ Looking for a fun experience to gift—or a unique stocking stuffer? We’ve got you covered! ✨🎩
Central’s Ag in Ireland travelers are hosting another BIG fundraiser and you won’t want to miss it! Join us Friday, March 6th in the Auditorium for “The Magic of Isaiah”—a magical evening guaranteed to entertain all ages.
🎟 Pre-sale tickets are available NOW!
Each traveler has (or will have soon) a ticket packet, so act fast to grab the best seats before they’re gone. Check out the attached flyer for magician details and seating layout.
👉 To purchase tickets early, contact one of our Ag in Ireland travelers:
Millie Burns, Layla Embretson, Lukas Friedlein, Lucas Hertrampf, Owen Walz, Trevor Amsden, Carlie Bergan, Blair Scherf, Payton Stannard, Kendall Wagner, Kristy Schaffer, Leila Schaffer, Reese Kuhse
📧 Need help getting in contact with a ticket seller? Please email Mrs. Bond at mbond@central.k12.ia.us
and she’ll be happy to assist you.
🍽 Plus, make a night of it! Enjoy a meal and finish the evening with a sundae bar 🍨—fun for the whole family!
Thank you for supporting our Ag in Ireland travelers. We hope to see you there! ✈️🇮🇪
Central’s Ag in Ireland travelers are hosting another BIG fundraiser and you won’t want to miss it! Join us Friday, March 6th in the Auditorium for “The Magic of Isaiah”—a magical evening guaranteed to entertain all ages.
🎟 Pre-sale tickets are available NOW!
Each traveler has (or will have soon) a ticket packet, so act fast to grab the best seats before they’re gone. Check out the attached flyer for magician details and seating layout.
👉 To purchase tickets early, contact one of our Ag in Ireland travelers:
Millie Burns, Layla Embretson, Lukas Friedlein, Lucas Hertrampf, Owen Walz, Trevor Amsden, Carlie Bergan, Blair Scherf, Payton Stannard, Kendall Wagner, Kristy Schaffer, Leila Schaffer, Reese Kuhse
📧 Need help getting in contact with a ticket seller? Please email Mrs. Bond at mbond@central.k12.ia.us
and she’ll be happy to assist you.
🍽 Plus, make a night of it! Enjoy a meal and finish the evening with a sundae bar 🍨—fun for the whole family!
Thank you for supporting our Ag in Ireland travelers. We hope to see you there! ✈️🇮🇪
2025 Central graduate Brandi Herman of EXIT Realty came into Mr. Zurbriggen’s Personal Finance class this morning to walk students through the home buying process. From saving for a down payment to closing costs, Brandi provided a real testimony about buying real estate here in the Central community. Thanks, Brandi! Well done!
What a great night of music and smiles! 🎶❤️🤍
Last night’s chorus concert featured performances from our 5th-12th grade students, plus our annual Madrigal & Madrigal Alumni song, Carol of the Bells and a full Opera House singing Joy to the World together. There was great music and laughs, so it was a perfect way to celebrate the season!
Thank you to the Elkader Opera House for allowing us to use your beautiful venue!
Last night’s chorus concert featured performances from our 5th-12th grade students, plus our annual Madrigal & Madrigal Alumni song, Carol of the Bells and a full Opera House singing Joy to the World together. There was great music and laughs, so it was a perfect way to celebrate the season!
Thank you to the Elkader Opera House for allowing us to use your beautiful venue!
Game Night Food!
The Spanish Club will be selling pulled pork and mac & cheese at tonight’s basketball games. Come hungry, grab a warm meal, and support our students while you cheer on the Warriors! ❤️🤍
The Spanish Club will be selling pulled pork and mac & cheese at tonight’s basketball games. Come hungry, grab a warm meal, and support our students while you cheer on the Warriors! ❤️🤍
Big Readers, Little Listeners
Juniors shared the joy of reading picture books with the second graders this week and helped them do an activity after!
Juniors shared the joy of reading picture books with the second graders this week and helped them do an activity after!
Preschoolers delivered a special ornament to businesses in town! Our school is so thankful for the kindness and support this town shows, helping our students learn and grow! Like ornaments on a tree, their support brings out the best in our community!
Join Our Central Team!
We’re looking for a hardworking, positive person to join our Food Service team!
💼 Central employees enjoy:
✅ IPERS retirement benefits
✅ Paid time off
✅ Health insurance options
✅ A schedule that matches your kids (or grandkids!)
If you’re looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in students’ lives and be part of a great school community, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a hardworking, positive person to join our Food Service team!
💼 Central employees enjoy:
✅ IPERS retirement benefits
✅ Paid time off
✅ Health insurance options
✅ A schedule that matches your kids (or grandkids!)
If you’re looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in students’ lives and be part of a great school community, we’d love to hear from you!
🥤 FREE ROOT BEER FLOATS! 🥤
Central Community FFA MEMBERS—we’re trying something new!
📅 This Friday night at the basketball games
⏰ Offered between the JV boys and the Varsity girls game
📍 Mrs. Bond’s room
🎉 FREE root beer float for ALL FFA members
⚠️ Only rule: You must stay in Mrs. Bond’s room to enjoy it!
See you tomorrow night!
💙💛 Go WARRIORS! 💛💙
Central Community FFA MEMBERS—we’re trying something new!
📅 This Friday night at the basketball games
⏰ Offered between the JV boys and the Varsity girls game
📍 Mrs. Bond’s room
🎉 FREE root beer float for ALL FFA members
⚠️ Only rule: You must stay in Mrs. Bond’s room to enjoy it!
See you tomorrow night!
💙💛 Go WARRIORS! 💛💙
Isabella is working hard to collect pop tabs to donate to Camp Courageous for her Global Science class. Please let us know if you would like a container to help her collect!
Central Community School is accepting sealed bids until noon on January 9th for shop equipment and technology items, including a grinder, drill press, metal lithe, miter saws, and Meeting Owl Pros. All of the information can be found at https://www.central.k12.ia.us/article/2604673.
Physics in action! 🧪🏗️
Our physics students engineered, built, and tested skewer tower projects, all with one goal in mind: create the tallest structure that could support the most mass. It was a great hands-on challenge that put problem-solving, teamwork, and design skills to the test. Well done, Warriors! ❤️🤍
Our physics students engineered, built, and tested skewer tower projects, all with one goal in mind: create the tallest structure that could support the most mass. It was a great hands-on challenge that put problem-solving, teamwork, and design skills to the test. Well done, Warriors! ❤️🤍
Our PBIS ticket winners joined Mrs. Pope in having hot chocolate and popcorn while watching the vintage Frosty the Snowman movie. After that we played games! The sixth graders are amazing helpers in making this all happen! Keep working hard Central. Warriors!
The Agriculture Leadership class visited third grade again this week. They had groups rotate around the classroom and the students learned about Christmas Agriculture Around the World. If you are in Australia you may be enjoying mangos for a Christmas fruit. Third graders have enjoyed learning about agriculture with these high school students these past few months.
Happy Holidays from the heart of the kitchen! Thanks for letting us cook up joy for you this season!
Making spirits bright in the parking lot! Treats to share, spreading joy everywhere! 🎄
Exciting Central news! 🎉🎨
Earlier this summer, KCRG TV9 featured Elkader in their Our Town Elkader segment. Tonight, they’re sharing a follow-up story highlighting the Elkader Holiday Light Show, including several Central art students who created pieces for the display.
The story will air during the 6:00 PM news tonight and again tomorrow morning. Be sure to tune in and check out our students’ creativity shining in the community! ❤️🤍
Earlier this summer, KCRG TV9 featured Elkader in their Our Town Elkader segment. Tonight, they’re sharing a follow-up story highlighting the Elkader Holiday Light Show, including several Central art students who created pieces for the display.
The story will air during the 6:00 PM news tonight and again tomorrow morning. Be sure to tune in and check out our students’ creativity shining in the community! ❤️🤍
Please give a hand to these Worthy Warriors! Great job!
Our students recently wrapped up a Beef Unit filled with hands-on learning from farm to table!
We kicked things off with a tour of Brink Farms, a local beef farm, where students learned firsthand about beef production, different cuts of meat, and how beef is marketed and sold directly to consumers.
Back in the kitchen, students put their knowledge into action by preparing a variety of beef cuts using different cooking methods:
🥘 Roasts cooked low and slow in a Dutch oven- seared first, of course!
🍲 Stew meat braised to develop flavor and tenderness
🔥 Steak cuts compared and cooked in a cast iron pan
This experience connected agriculture, food science, and culinary skills in a meaningful way. We’re proud of our students’ hard work and growth throughout this unit!
@IowaBeef 🥩
We kicked things off with a tour of Brink Farms, a local beef farm, where students learned firsthand about beef production, different cuts of meat, and how beef is marketed and sold directly to consumers.
Back in the kitchen, students put their knowledge into action by preparing a variety of beef cuts using different cooking methods:
🥘 Roasts cooked low and slow in a Dutch oven- seared first, of course!
🍲 Stew meat braised to develop flavor and tenderness
🔥 Steak cuts compared and cooked in a cast iron pan
This experience connected agriculture, food science, and culinary skills in a meaningful way. We’re proud of our students’ hard work and growth throughout this unit!
@IowaBeef 🥩
