
Our final stop on this journey was the arch. We had a blast and made unforgettable memories. Homeward bound!




Day 3 in St Louis starts at the beautiful Fox Theater.


Day 2 in St Louis was full of fun and adventures. We were all exhausted but full of smiles!









Today is the Individual State Speech competition at the Starmont School! 🎭📣
Good luck to all our Warriors – we know you’ll shine on that stage!


Fifth graders enjoyed a trip up to the preschool building to read with their little friends. They always enjoy the time they spend together.











Day 2 in St Louis is a beautiful one!!!


🥧 Happy Pi Day (celebrated a day early)! 🍕
Did you know that Pi Day is observed on March 14th because the date 3/14 represents the first three significant figures of π (3.14)?
Yesterday, we celebrated the wonder of the mathematical constant π with a delicious twist! Pizza pie and dessert with a slice of apple pie? 🍏🥧

Central band and choir students have kicked off our St. Louis trip with a fun visit to the zoo and a Jazz Club. Can't wait to see what the rest of the trip has in store!





Golf Practice!
High School practice starts on March 18th
Junior High practice starts on March 24th
Any questions, please contract: Ryan Burke (rburke@central.k12.ia.us) or Tony Smith.


Ms. Abbey presented Classified Information to fifth graders Students enjoyed learning how to classify fish looking at physical characteristics like body shape, fin types and locations, color patterns and more. Students also classified different types of candy with a partner looking for color, shape, flavor, etc. Thank you Ms. Abbey!






Oliver Frazier completed his STMATH Journey for 5th Grade. Your teachers are proud of all your hard work!


A big Thank You to Charity from County Social Services for coming in and being a guest reader to some of our elementary classes! What a great way to celebrate Reading Across America Week!



Central Juniors attended Prairie Du Chien High School today for the Reality Check personal finance simulation! 💰✨ Each year, this event provides our students with valuable lessons in managing finances and making informed decisions.
Thank you for all you made this event successful!




Central's 6th graders were at it again today. Sharing their stories to the first grade students in Ms. Wiley's and Ms. Carlson's classrooms.










REMINDER: Parent Teacher Conferences
Early Dismissal 1:45 pm Thursday, March 13th
No School March 14th & 17th


Central's 6th grade spent the morning reading to the Preschool students in Ms. Gray's classroom. The stories were written and illustrated by Ms. Bergan and Ms. Tenges students.The stories were about animals with discussion about favorite animals after stories were read.









Mr.Trenkamp played Gaga Ball with the 2nd graders today



Central/Clayton Ridge Jr High Wrestling team took three tough girls to the state wrestling tournament this weekend, and they left it all on the mat. Macie Cole and Daisha Allison were able to win tough matches on day one, but fell short of the podium, for now. Amerikka Simon battled back after a tough 1st round loss to earn a 7th place finish—an incredible achievement at this level! The hard work, dedication, and heart these girls showed was inspiring. The future is bright for this group!






Central Community FFA members traveled to Waterloo to take part in the 2025 Northeast District FFA Convention! The Conduct of Meetings team consisting of Kristy Schaffer, Lukas Friedlein, Blair Scherf, Kendall Wagner, Reese Kuhse, Greta Scherf, Kayla Hunt, and Reese Kuhse had a successful day of contest finishing the event with a Silver Rating! Two additional members, Aaron Fangman and Millie Burns, represented the chapter as delegates!




The Central Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on March 27. Please consider the gift of life! If you have given in the past you will be able to schedule your own appointment through the American Red Cross. If you need help scheduling an appointment, please contact Mrs. Angie Bergan at 563-245-1750. Thank you for your generous gift.
