News from Central Community FFA! Jordan Everitt placed 1st - GOLD and has qualified to compete at nationals for a second year in a row! Congratulations Jordan and good luck at Nationals! You will do great! This is a great way to wrap up our exciting National FFA Week!
Good luck today Jordan at Iowa FFA Proficiency judging! This is Jordan's last year to apply for a proficiency award and Central Community FFA is very proud of his achievements in his SAE! This is his last year of eligibility to apply for a proficiency award! Jordan's proficiency is in the area of Agricultural Sales in which he owns his own business, Jordan's Sales.
❄️✨ Winter Wonderland Adventure with 4th Graders! ✨❄️
Today, our 4th grade students embarked on an epic coding journey through a Winter Wonderland! 🌨️💻 They worked their coding magic to:
❄️ Created intricate snowflakes
🔥 Designed a colorful fireplace
🚜 Plowed through virtual snow
🌲 Explored a thrilling winter safari!
The creativity and problem-solving skills were on full display as they navigated this frosty adventure. 🧑💻💡 What a cool way to learn! 🌟
#WinterWonderlandCoding #4thGradeAdventures #STEMFun #YoungCoders #CodingMagic
Elgin artist Sue Kuennen came to Kid Central today to share her weaving skills with us. Kids got to wrap their own rocks to take home. Thank you Sue for your time and talents!
Central staff had fun by taking part in a Secret Dress Up Week this week! (The students didn't know about it!) Tuesday was Anything But A Cup, Wednesday was Secret Service, Thursday was Workout Day and today was Flannel and Socks With Sandals. It was fun to see the confusion on the students' faces, especially the younger ones while they tried to figure out what was happening!
👀 Look Who Was Practicing for Donkey Basketball! 🐴🏀
Our very own Secondary Principal, Mr. Reinhart, and Elementary Principal, Mrs. Pope, were getting in some extra practice today for the big event coming up on March 7th! Other staff members that you will see on the court that night include Mrs. Carlyn Lechntenberg, Mr. Bergan, Mrs. Burkle, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Burke, and Mr. Downs!
Join us for an evening of fun and excitement as we support the Ag in Ireland trip with a unique twist on basketball. It’s bound to be a night full of laughter and entertainment!
Don’t forget, presale tickets are available for just $10 from any Ag in Ireland student or at the district office. We can't wait to see everyone there! 🎉
Spring is in full swing, and Clayton County BEST students are teaming up with the Rural Heritage Museum to restore a classic Model A vehicle! The students have been hard at work in the school’s shop, carefully dismantling the interior and smoothing out the fenders. This exciting project is featured in this week's paper, where the students share their thoughts on the hands-on experience. Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible journey! #ClaytonCountyBEST #ModelARestoration #CommunityPartnership
Game Day!!! 🏀
JH boys basketball tonight at home
High School Track & Field practice starts February 24th.
Junior Track & Field practice begins on March 18th.
Any questions please contact:
High School Coaches: Martha Bauder (marthabauder28@gmail.com) or Jamie Reimer (jreimer@central.k12.ia.us) or Colten Ledbeter (cledbeter@central.k12.ia.us) or Isaiah Hopp (isaiah.hopp@outlook.com)
Junior High Coaches: Kelly Erickson (kerickson@central.k12.i.us) or Ben Heitland (bheitland@central.k12.ia.us)
For information about openings and to access our online application, visit the Join The Team page found under our District Tab on our website.
WOW! What an incredible National FFA Week so far! 🎉
Yesterday, we had the amazing opportunity to host State Officer Creed Monroe and District Officers Caleb Zuercher and Kelsey Timp! Their visit was inspiring! We're not done celebrating yet, so stay tuned for more FFA fun! #FFAWeek
Mrs Stannard worked with Kid Central today on chia pets! Such a fun activity. The kids can’t wait to see their little pets grow some “hair”!
🌟 Celebrating a New Upcoming Chapter in Food Service at Central CSD! 🌟
As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 school year, we want to take a moment to congratulate Mrs. Carolyn Campbell on her well-deserved retirement as the Food Service Director at Central CSD. For nine and a half years, Mrs. Campbell has poured her heart and soul into nourishing our students and ensuring that every meal is not just food, but a warm, welcoming experience. Thank you, Mrs. Campbell, for your incredible service to Central Community School!
We are also thrilled to announce that on Monday night, the Central School Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Kara Armstrong as the new Food Service Director at Central CSD at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. We have every confidence that her fresh ideas and enthusiasm will carry forward the wonderful traditions that Mrs. Campbell established while bringing her unique vision to our food service program. We are excited to see how you will inspire and lead our Food Service team in the years to come.
Please join us in celebrating both these amazing women and the exciting changes ahead for Central CSD! 🎉👩🍳✨
Congratulations to these Worthy Warriors for the week of February 10th through the 14th. Thank you for showing care, commitment, and safety at school!!
Central Staff! Follow the smell of bacon and country music to the ag room and shop this morning! The FFA members are cooking you up a delicious breakfast! Happy National FFA Week😁
🌟🏆 Good luck to Braxton and Preston as you head to the state wrestling championships! 💪🤼♂️ We’re all cheering for you! 🥇✨
Link for the tickets: https://hyveetix.evenue.net/events/WR
Tonight, we hosted our annual FFA Ag Olympics, and it was an event to remember! 🎉 This year, we had some special guests who brought a fantastic surprise with them!
The Iowa FFA Foundation paid a visit to recognize our amazing Ag teacher, Mrs. Meghan Bond, with an incredible announcement: she has been named a 2025 Gold Owl Finalist! 🏆✨
Presented by Nationwide and the Iowa FFA Foundation, this prestigious award honors Iowa ag educators for their outstanding contributions to preparing the next generation for successful careers in Agriculture.
This year, there were 570 nominations for just 131 Iowa teachers, and Mrs. Bond is one of only 7 finalists! We couldn't be more proud of her achievement! 🙌
Congratulations, Mrs. Bond! Your dedication and passion inspire us all! 💚💛 #FFA #AgEducation #GoldOwlFinalist
Pictured with Mrs Bond are the following:
Joshua Remington – Executive Director, Iowa FFA Foundation
Alan Spencer - Agricultural Education Consultant and State
FFA Advisor with the Iowa Department of Education
Ross Hageman from Nationwide
📢Important Announcement: The Central CSD Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for March 17th has been moved to March 24th. This change is necessary to ensure we meet the requirements for the upcoming budget hearing.
Please update your calendars! 📅
🌟🩺 Nurse Meghan's Insights on CTE Month 🩺🌟
Join us as Nurse Meghan shares her thoughtful reflections during CTE Month!
Central is on a 2-Hour Delay for Tuesday, February 18th due to a cold weather warning.