Plant Science and the Central Community FFA had the opportunity to learn how to make shoulder corsages by the very talented Janis Lerch and Jane Wells at the Elkader Floral Shop today! It was a great field trip of learning! Thank you to this local business for sharing their talent with our students!
Please make plans to join us this Wednesday, April 30th for our CCS Assembly! This month, the preschool is going to be teaching us about Friendship!
PK-2nd graders helped motivate the older students during ISASP Testing Week with special messages and posters! The 5th graders loved the encouragement from their little friends!
Tonight’s golf meet at North Fayette Valley is postponed, date TBD. At this time the 5-8 music concert tonight is still on as scheduled.
Thursday, 18, 7-12th grade art students entered into and attended the Upper lowa Conference Art Show in West Union. UNI Art Education Professors and their students came to judge the show and share their knowledge with the participating students.
There were 6 schools and 110 total students in the show to make for a great event!
Pictured below are all of our pieces noted with their respective accolades. Special recognition goes out to seniors, Jillian Finley and Neva Hill, Freshman Kaylie Wilson, 8th grader Kaia Engelhardt, and 7th grader Greta Scherf! All artwork can be found at artsonia.com at this link: https:// www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?
id=34944
Congratulations to these Worthy Warriors for the week of April 21st through the 25th. Thank you for showing care, commitment, and safety at school!!
These middle school girls traveled to Des Moines , Friday , April 25 , to represent Central Community School in the 4 x 100 m relay at the 115th Drake Relays . Relay members are Reagan Heavens, Brynlee Thorson, Harper Bennington, Emersyn Wiley, Claire Orr and Izzy Reierson. Great job girls! 👏👏
A big thanks to Phil from Moore Land Services, LLC for taking some time to tell us about his career as a surveyor and how Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) plays a role in the surveying process. He did a great job explaining the planning process involved in civil projects and highlighting the transfer of math and technology skills from school to career!
Central received the Carrie Chapman Catt award for the fourth consecutive year from Iowa's Sec. of State Paul Pate. Central was 1 of 40 schools able to register at least 90% of their seniors to vote this school year. Vaughn Zittergruen, Gavin Holst, Allison Heer, Olivia Stevenson, Marissa Glawe, and Mr. Wiley received the award today in Des Moines.
🎉 ¡Felicidades! 🎉
Congratulations to our Spanish 4 students — Ella Buckman, Brandi Herman, Mia Stone, and Isabella Schmitt — who took the AAPPL test and earned their Seal of Biliteracy!
All four demonstrated proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
📚 They also met English proficiency through their ACT or ISASP scores from junior year.
This is an incredible accomplishment that highlights their dedication, perseverance, and bilingual abilities. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes! 🌟🌍
#SealOfBiliteracy #BilingualProud #Spanish4Success #LanguageMatters #FutureReady
Preschoolers and Junior Kindergarten students wanted to show a little appreciation for the special ladies in our office for Administrative Professionals Day! Central is so lucky to have these amazing ladies!
April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible Central Fine Arts Booster Club! 🎭🎶 Your time, energy, and support make a lasting impact on our Fine Arts students and staff.
Special thanks to our amazing officers:
🎺 Katie Belser – President
🎨 Micah Minor – Vice President
🎼 Cathy Knudtson – Treasurer
🎭 Stacey Embretson – Secretary
From funding camps and state trip meals to hosting dessert receptions, organizing the annual Carnival, and promoting events, your dedication helps our Fine Arts program thrive beyond the district’s budget. We appreciate all you do! ❤️
Parents and community members are invited to attend monthly Central Fine Arts Booster Club meetings to help support our Fine Arts Department. Meetings are held in the band and chorus room the second Wednesday of the month, August-May at 7:00 PM.
The 4th graders planted a maple tree with Kenny Slocum today in honor of Arbor Day. They get to take home plum tree seedlings to plant!
🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Today, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who are the heartbeat of Central! 💖 A big thank you to Mrs. Burke, our amazing District Secretary, Mrs. Gibney, our dedicated and efficient long-term Secondary Secretary, and Mrs. Schroeder, the friendly face of Central’s Elementary Office.
Your hard work, professionalism, and warm smiles make a world of difference every day. You are the first faces we see when we walk through the door, and your unwavering support keeps everything running smoothly. We appreciate all that you do! 🙌
The NEICDA 5/6 Honor Choir was an amazing performance, and Central was proudly represented by our incredible young musicians! Their talent, hard work, and dedication truly shined on stage. So proud of everyone who participated!"
NEICDA 5/6 Honor Choir is in full swing at Oelwein. The singers are sounding amazing and making great memories!
Our sweet preschoolers drew the bus drivers a picture thanking them and showing them their appreciation!
What a great way to end School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Today we’re celebrating our incredible Central bus drivers for the care, dedication, and safe rides they provide to our students every single day. You’re truly appreciated!
A special thank you to our Transportation Director, Adam Meyer, for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We’re lucky to have such a committed team getting our students where they need to be — safely and with a smile! ❤️🤍
Tomorrow, eight of our outstanding 5th and 6th grade singers will travel to Oelwein to participate in the NEICDA Honor Choir!
Adalynn B., Kash B., Oliver F., Ciera G., Lila H., Taylor H., Mason K., and Emersyn W. will spend the day making music, memories, and new friends alongside talented students from across the region.
We’re also thrilled to share some exciting news—TWO of our singers, Kash and Taylor, have been selected as soloists for tomorrow’s performance! What an incredible honor!
Congratulations to all of our amazing young musicians—we are so proud of you!
Mrs. Wiley's 1st graders had fun Friday finding clues around the building to words they then had to act out. We had fun doing the GooseChase!!
