
"For no less than four days, “school” takes place in a local park or natural spaces in the students’ community. In small groups of 8 of their peers, students explore one of four unique areas of study each day with local naturalists, conservationists, and their classroom teachers." (SOW, UI) This program, facilitated by the University of Iowa Recreational Services, became the first accredited environmental school in the state of Iowa.
This outdoor classroom experience that served Central's 5th graders, is directly tied to the District’s curriculum, which allows students to explore concepts taught in a real-world setting. There are four distinct areas of study for the students across the weeklong experience: Prairies, Woodlands, Iowa/County History, Ornithology, and Archaeology.
School of WIld's, along with Central's goal is to introduce students to our environment, help them develop an appreciation for nature and become better stewards of our land and water resources. School of the Wild is clearly an experience we hope to continue to provide to future 5th graders at Central. Special thanks to Motor Mill and our County Naturalists!
“School of the Wild.” UI WILD - College of Education | The University of Iowa, 2024, wild.education.uiowa.edu/school-wild.




Warrior Reminder!


Who would have known learning is fun? Central Community FFA spent yesterday learning about the bog ecosystem of Pin Hook Bog in the Indiana Dunes National Park! They learned about the geology of the moraine and all the life that lives there including three carnivorous plants as well as how the moss that resides there was once used used to absorb as a diaper filling due to its absorbent characteristics! Then we hiked the Dune Succession Trail so they could experience Lake Michigan! We safely traveled to Indianapolis to check in at our lodging, ate some supper, and got our badges for what will be an awesome three day National FFA Convention!











Central Pre-K made a fall trip to Elgin to the Kahler's Pumpkin Patch. Kids got to enjoy the day with exploring the pumpkin patch and seeing the farm animals.


Next week is busy for Central Elementary!
First off, it's Red Ribbon Week! See below for the dress up days.
October 30th at 2:30 is our CCS Assembly, where the 5th grade is teaching us about Responsibility - please join us if you can!
October 31st is our Halloween Parade! Join us at 2:40 in the Big Gym for the parade and songs. Bring your camera!




Central Community FFA made it to Indiana today! They spent the afternoon learning about the succession of the Indiana Dunes at the National Park from retired agriculture education teacher of 38 years and current park guide, Bill Smith! It was an awesome first day!










Central's art program has teamed up with MercyOne Medical Center to create an elementary art display in the patient rooms of the Elkader and Monona clinics. The hospital staff on the social and wellness committee sponsored the frames that were later filled with student artwork. Congratulations to all our budding artists!
Pictured L to R: committee members Alisha Henderson and Kallie Heitland, art teacher Carlyn Lechtenberg, committee members Andrea Knipper and Samantha Weber





Today we got out to clean some ditches! Rain or shine we got a few miles done.



State Qualifying Cross Country Meet Thursday October 24, 2024


One step closer... the students have lots of ideas--- bouncy house, track, splash pad, climbing wall, Gaga pit and treehouse...what's your guess?



Ms. Colleen Moore, AEA Audiologist/ Teacher, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, presented to Mrs. Stannard's Class on how the ear works.





Youth Boys Basketball Camp is coming up! Flyers were sent home with boys in grades K-6th today, but you can also find the information here. There is no charge or registration required for this opportunity! Please let Coach Stramer know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to a great camp!


Central Elementary students will be celebrating Red Ribbon week Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 with the dress up days below!


Great night to end the season Central!


Go Central


Boys Cross Country team are 2024 Upper Iowa Conference Champs! Last time was 2014!
All Conference Runners: Gavin Holst, Carson Ruegnitz, Jesse Polkinghorn, Tyce Zittergruen, and Henry Reimer.


The Central Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Program. The community is invited to attend to help Central Community School honor all of the men and women of the armed forces, both living and deceased, who have served our country with honor to keep us safe.
November 11, 2024
2:00 pm Central Community High School gym


Just a reminder to finalize your Central Basketball Apparel orders over the weekend. The shop closes on Monday morning at 10:00 am. https://rivalsinc.com/centralball/shop/home

Central CC teams had a fantastic day at the UIC conference meet here at the Elkader Golf Course on Thursday, October 17. Varsity boys team of Gavin Holst, Carson Ruegnitz, Jesse Polkinghorn, Tyce Zittergruen, Henry Reimer, Declan Finley, Vaughn Zittergruen were UIC Champions with our top 5 runners finishing in the top 15 and medaling. The JV boys team also finished first amongst the JV teams with Bryce Heller, Michael White, Carter Krugger, Breckon Holst and Griffin Koehn all finishing in the top 15 and receiving ribbons.
The varsity girls team of Coral Rork, Blair Scherf, Hannah Friedlein, Alexis Thiese, Layla Embretson, Aspen Rork, Lilly Becwar finished 5th while JV ribbon finishers were Mya Gregerson and Brooke Tieden.
19 of our 21 high school runners finished with either a Career Best, Course Best or Season best race.
The junior high boys team of Cade Zittergruen , Lukas Friedlein, Ayce Clark, and Arthur Thiese finished 5th with Cade Zittergruen receiving a 6th place ribbon . Claire Orr finished 29th in the junior high girls race.
Thanks so much to all the volunteers who made this meet a success!
https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/251440/results/all






The Central Cross Country teams got to enjoy a little Conference Victory after party at Turkey River Axeperience in Elkader! Thanks so much for hosting us!








