Mr. O'Brien's 8th graders finished up a unit on pork this week with a taste test of the different cuts of meat.
Tonight’s board meeting will be held in the new media center on the top floor.
The Junior High Football game tonight has been postponed. A make-up date is being worked out right now. More information to come soon.
So proud of this Central Junior who presented her paper about her research and experience in Uganda, Africa. She even met the 2019 World Food Prize Laureate, Simon Groot and the director of the World Food Prize, Ambassador Quinn. Watch for great things to come from this young lady.
Vicki Bries Rieder shared her recently published book to Central kindergartners - third graders. The students so enjoyed listening to "Slumberina." You may see Vicki tomorrow morning, October 19, at the Elkader Public Library at 10:30. She will have books for sale and will sign them for you. Please stop by. She would also appreciate any reviews you can write for her. Thank you, Vicki, for visiting Central.
Thank you Wayne Wingert and Big Springs Trout Hatchery for hosting our CCS winners today. Great weather, great fishing, and AWESOME Central students = perfect end to the week!
Curriculum 1 students practicing a Creative Art project for young children.
Textiles Repair Shop is now open! Adam, CEO, has the projects organized for repairs, and the students are learning new skills. Drop off textile items that you need repaired in the FCS room.
Congratulations to this Central junior as she embarks on her journey to end world hunger at the Global Youth Institute of the World Food Prize in Des Moines. She is one of 200 students from ten different countries chosen to participate in this event. Congratulations on this great honor and best of luck to you. Keep fighting with passion and conviction and know you are an inspiration to many.
There will be a youth wrestling season kick-off night this Sunday evening at 6:00 in the auditorium. All returning wrestling families and new families who are looking for more info about the sport or the program are invited to attend.
Red Ribbon Week Information
Students in grades 5-12 had a great fall chorus concert tonight! In this piece, the high school choir got the audience involved with “Song for the Unsung Hero” and some classic chorus lines that we all know. Great job, everyone!
M's Machine and Mobile Track Solutions hosted students from area schools to showcase their businesses and to provide possible career opportunities for local students. Central had 20 students attend and were able to go through the businesses to see the products they build. It was also good to see former Central students who are employed at the 2 locations. M's Machine is a CNC machine shop that makes parts for numerous larger companies like John Deere, Caterpillar, as well as Mobile Track. MTS makes earth moving equipment here in Elkader for the road construction industry.
Wrestling Order Forms.
Please make checks payable to Central Community School.
Forms are due back by November 4th.
Saturday, October 12th, four FFA students and Mr. O'Brien left at 5 AM for ISU in Ames for the state soil judging contest. The students took a 40 point written test and then went to the engineering farm to judge 4 different soil pits. They earned the right to go to state by finishing 3rd at the district contest on October 4. It was a good learning experience for them to see the college and the soil scientists from Iowa State. I would like to thank the students for taking the time on a weekend to compete.
Ten members of the Central Mental Health Awareness Team attended the Youth Mental Health Conference in Des Moines today where they heard from keynote Royce White and his experience with anxiety while playing in the NBA. Students were then able to attend breakout sessions on various topics regarding mental illness, wellness, and creative expression. It was a great day!
Friendly reminder that Central Preschool/Junior Kindergarten will not have school on Tuesday & Wednesday of this week due to our staff attending training.
The Booster Club is hosting its annual Pre-holiday clothing order! Items available from Rivals, Stichin’ Post and ThINK orders will be due back to school by November 1st and will be delivered back to families the week of November 18th. Print order forms online OR paper copies available in the high school office. ONE check can be made for all items to the Central Athletic Boosters. Any questions please contact Courtney Scherf CourtneyScherf82@gmail.com 563-880-0863 or Stacey Weber sweber@central.k12.ia.us
Subbing in our Makerspace class with these crazy Kindergarteners!
1st graders worked on making umbrellas that let the wind blow through, just like the leaves on the trees do!
