🌿 FREE Birdhouses! 🐦
We have 9 birdhouses to give away completely free! Perfect for adding a little charm to your yard and giving local birds a cozy place to nest. These birdhouses were built by Central students for an Earth Day project.
First come, first served. Comment below if you’d like one!
Pickup in the high school office.
Central students made the most of Earth Day with a full day of hands-on service and learning! 🌎
Students were busy sprucing up Motor Mill for visitors, planting trees, cleaning ditches and city spaces, and even building bird houses to support local wildlife. Their efforts made a visible impact across our community.
This was truly a team effort - from students to staff - and it showed in every project completed. We’re proud of the hard work, responsibility, and pride our students demonstrated throughout the day. Opportunities like this not only improve our environment but also help students build real-world skills, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success and to our students for representing Central so well!
Students were busy sprucing up Motor Mill for visitors, planting trees, cleaning ditches and city spaces, and even building bird houses to support local wildlife. Their efforts made a visible impact across our community.
This was truly a team effort - from students to staff - and it showed in every project completed. We’re proud of the hard work, responsibility, and pride our students demonstrated throughout the day. Opportunities like this not only improve our environment but also help students build real-world skills, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success and to our students for representing Central so well!
Our 1st graders celebrated the end of their Fairy Tales unit with a Royal Ball fit for royalty! 👑✨
Students enjoyed a feast served by some helpful 5th grade friends and spent plenty of time on the dance floor. It was a fun and memorable way to celebrate their learning!
Students enjoyed a feast served by some helpful 5th grade friends and spent plenty of time on the dance floor. It was a fun and memorable way to celebrate their learning!
Please help us congratulate today's Senior Spotlight, Isaac Loan!
Central Golf was on the road today for an 18-hole tournament at Union, splitting the day between Dysart and LaPorte City courses.
The boys put together a solid team score of 345, led by Griffen Hammersland and Owen Burke, who both shot 81. After a scorecard tiebreaker, Griffen earned runner-up honors, while Owen finished 5th overall.
The girls battled through a long day on the course, with Ella Frieden leading the way and finishing 5th overall with a
102.
A full day of golf, great effort from both teams, and plenty to build on moving forward! ⛳️
Congratulations to Central senior Layla Embretson for being selected for the 2026 Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program! 🎓🌟
This honor recognizes Iowa’s top academic achievers, and we’re proud to see Layla represent Central so well. She was recognized in Des Moines this past weekend by Governor Kim Reynolds.
As part of the program, Layla presented her Favorite Teacher Certificate to Coach Martha Bauder, sharing:
"Mrs. Bauder has helped me through a lot. Whether it's in music or in athletics, I could always look to her for a guiding hand. Her generosity and kindness are truly admirable, and I aspire to be like that."
Way to go, Layla! ❤️🤍
This honor recognizes Iowa’s top academic achievers, and we’re proud to see Layla represent Central so well. She was recognized in Des Moines this past weekend by Governor Kim Reynolds.
As part of the program, Layla presented her Favorite Teacher Certificate to Coach Martha Bauder, sharing:
"Mrs. Bauder has helped me through a lot. Whether it's in music or in athletics, I could always look to her for a guiding hand. Her generosity and kindness are truly admirable, and I aspire to be like that."
Way to go, Layla! ❤️🤍
Last night, the high school boys stepped up to one of the most competitive meets we’ll see all season in Anamosa, and they rose to the challenge. Out of 12 teams, only four were 1A schools, and we were the smallest school there, but that didn’t slow our guys down one bit.
All season long, we emphasize that it’s not about where you place—it’s about the time you run or the mark you hit. The boys fully bought into that mindset last night and delivered big performances across the board. They earned placements in 4 events, shattered 10 personal records, and added or moved 4 athletes onto the Central Top 10 list.
All season long, we emphasize that it’s not about where you place—it’s about the time you run or the mark you hit. The boys fully bought into that mindset last night and delivered big performances across the board. They earned placements in 4 events, shattered 10 personal records, and added or moved 4 athletes onto the Central Top 10 list.
We can't wait to share what we've been working on! Stay tuned!
The girls track and field team enjoyed one of the nicest Waukon meets in recent years and turned in a strong performance across the board!
We came home with five personal records:
Payton Stannard (100m hurdles and 400m split)
Alivia Wiley (100m hurdles)
Lilly Becwar (200m)
Katalina Dunlap (200m)
Season-best marks were also set by:
JV Sprint Medley Relay (Mya Gregerson, Kaylie Wilson, Alivia Wiley, Lilly Becwar)
4x400 Relay (Blair Scherf, Payton Stannard, Alivia Wiley, Carlie Bergan)
Payton Stannard in the 100m hurdles
Medalists:
Layla Embretson (discus)
Blair Scherf (800m)
Great work by the entire team!
We came home with five personal records:
Payton Stannard (100m hurdles and 400m split)
Alivia Wiley (100m hurdles)
Lilly Becwar (200m)
Katalina Dunlap (200m)
Season-best marks were also set by:
JV Sprint Medley Relay (Mya Gregerson, Kaylie Wilson, Alivia Wiley, Lilly Becwar)
4x400 Relay (Blair Scherf, Payton Stannard, Alivia Wiley, Carlie Bergan)
Payton Stannard in the 100m hurdles
Medalists:
Layla Embretson (discus)
Blair Scherf (800m)
Great work by the entire team!
Today's Senior Spotlight is Preston Kulper. Congratulations, Preston!
Letter Ii day in preschool was celebrated with homeade ice cream!🍦
Another amazing performance tonight by our talented young musicians! We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and dedication you continue to show.
A special surprise highlight of the evening was Kash being selected for a small group—what an incredible honor!
Thank you all for representing Central so well. Your commitment and musicianship make us proud every single day!
Both the boys and girls Central golf teams brought their A-game tonight and came away with team wins against Postville and West Central.
⛳ Boys Varsity finished in 1st place with a strong team score of 156
• Owen Hammersland led the way as medalist with a 37
• Griffen Hammersland as runner-up with a 39
⛳ Girls Varsity also took 1st place with a team score of 224
• Ella Frieden earned medalist honors with a 48
• Brylee Erickson was right behind as runner-up with a 49
After a full day of fantastic rehearsals, it’s finally here—today is the 2026 5/6 NEICDA Honor Choir performance in Oelwein!
If you can’t make it in person, you can still catch all the action live at 6:00 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pSBeRuzi70.
We can’t wait to share the hard work and talent of these amazing young musicians with you!
Students in Literature Workshop took their learning to the next level after finishing Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. After diving into the events of the 1996 Mt. Everest tragedy, they worked together to draft scripts and present their own news broadcasts, bringing the story to life in a creative way.
Students showed great collaboration and communication skills. A great example of learning that goes beyond the page!
Students showed great collaboration and communication skills. A great example of learning that goes beyond the page!
A reminder that Spell-a-thon pledge money is due this Thursday, April 30. Thank you for making this a successful fundraiser!
What a great night of music at our 5th–8th grade Band and Chorus Concert! 🎶
A big thank you to Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Heston for their hard work and leadership, and to all of the students who put on an incredible performance. The talent at Central is something special, and it was on full display last night!
We also appreciate Mrs. Bauder on piano and Jesse Polkinghorn on guitar for their accompaniment, plus all of the other behind the scenes helper that make the night run smoothly!
If you weren’t there, you truly missed out on a fantastic show. 👏
A big thank you to Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Heston for their hard work and leadership, and to all of the students who put on an incredible performance. The talent at Central is something special, and it was on full display last night!
We also appreciate Mrs. Bauder on piano and Jesse Polkinghorn on guitar for their accompaniment, plus all of the other behind the scenes helper that make the night run smoothly!
If you weren’t there, you truly missed out on a fantastic show. 👏
Today we celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 🚌
We are thankful for the bus drivers who safely get our students to and from school each day, and for those who spend extra hours driving to sporting events, activities, and field trips. Whether it’s an early morning route or a late night return, their dedication helps make so many school experiences possible!
Thank you for the care, patience, and commitment you show our students and families every day. Comment a note for our drivers to see!
We are thankful for the bus drivers who safely get our students to and from school each day, and for those who spend extra hours driving to sporting events, activities, and field trips. Whether it’s an early morning route or a late night return, their dedication helps make so many school experiences possible!
Thank you for the care, patience, and commitment you show our students and families every day. Comment a note for our drivers to see!
Congratulations to Ashlyn Koehn, today's Senior Spotlight!
The Central golf teams put together another strong showing on the course!
The varsity boys picked up a win over Charles City on the road with a team score of 164. Owen Burke led the way as medalist with a 38, followed by Griffen Hammersland as runner-up with a 40.
On the girls side, the varsity team battled hard to a 2nd place finish. Ella Frieden led the team with a 48, and Rayanne Dunlap earned runner-up medalist honors for the JV girls.
It was a great night all around! ⛳️
