🌟 Celebrating FFA Member Achievement! 🌟
Central Community FFA held its annual Degree Ceremony to recognize members who have earned their first or next FFA degree! Each degree—Discovery, Greenhand, and Chapter—represents an important step in a member's FFA journey and comes with its own set of requirements and accomplishments.
We were excited to welcome Jordan Everitt as our guest speaker! Jordan was one of three Central Community FFA members who received the prestigious American FFA Degree in October. It was great to have him share his experiences and encourage our members as they continue their own FFA journeys!
Congratulations to the following members on their accomplishments!
🔰 Discovery Degree
MacKenna Fisher
Christian Goodrich
Jace Pope
Laura Druecker
🌱 Greenhand Degree
Kayla Hunt
Carlie Bergan
Ty Berns
Weston Stannard
🏆 Chapter Degree
Crystal Goodrich
Aaron Fangman
Zane Embretson
Blair Scherf
Payton Stannard
FFA degrees recognize dedication, involvement, personal growth, and commitment to agricultural education and the FFA. We are proud of these members and their accomplishments!
Congratulations to all of our degree recipients! Keep learning, growing, and leading! 🌟
Central Community FFA held its annual Degree Ceremony to recognize members who have earned their first or next FFA degree! Each degree—Discovery, Greenhand, and Chapter—represents an important step in a member's FFA journey and comes with its own set of requirements and accomplishments.
We were excited to welcome Jordan Everitt as our guest speaker! Jordan was one of three Central Community FFA members who received the prestigious American FFA Degree in October. It was great to have him share his experiences and encourage our members as they continue their own FFA journeys!
Congratulations to the following members on their accomplishments!
🔰 Discovery Degree
MacKenna Fisher
Christian Goodrich
Jace Pope
Laura Druecker
🌱 Greenhand Degree
Kayla Hunt
Carlie Bergan
Ty Berns
Weston Stannard
🏆 Chapter Degree
Crystal Goodrich
Aaron Fangman
Zane Embretson
Blair Scherf
Payton Stannard
FFA degrees recognize dedication, involvement, personal growth, and commitment to agricultural education and the FFA. We are proud of these members and their accomplishments!
Congratulations to all of our degree recipients! Keep learning, growing, and leading! 🌟
Today was a day to remember and honor. We would like to thank the veterans and community members who attended our program.
A special thank you goes out to Mike Martin, our guest speaker; our two honored veterans Ron Casperson and Eldon Hansel; and the Veterans Stitchers for presenting three service members with Quilts of Valor. The recipients of the Quilt of Valor were Harold J Beck (not pictured), Rebecca Suhr, and Cassandra Sylvester.
Central Community School District would like to express our deepest gratitude to past, present and future veterans for your courage and sacrifice. Your service reminds us that freedom is not free.
A special thank you goes out to Mike Martin, our guest speaker; our two honored veterans Ron Casperson and Eldon Hansel; and the Veterans Stitchers for presenting three service members with Quilts of Valor. The recipients of the Quilt of Valor were Harold J Beck (not pictured), Rebecca Suhr, and Cassandra Sylvester.
Central Community School District would like to express our deepest gratitude to past, present and future veterans for your courage and sacrifice. Your service reminds us that freedom is not free.
Thank you to all who have served!
Our 4th grade art students are kicking off a new unit exploring the world of street art, so we took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed outside for a little mural tour during art class!
It’s amazing how much beauty, creativity, and inspiration can be found in just one little alley in our town. A great reminder that art is all around us if we take the time to look!
It’s amazing how much beauty, creativity, and inspiration can be found in just one little alley in our town. A great reminder that art is all around us if we take the time to look!
Check out last week's Worthy Warriors! Give these hard workers a hand!
🎶 Thank you for supporting Central Music Department's mattress fundraiser!
Custom Fundraising Solutions stopped by today to present our students with a check for $5,120 from the fundraiser held a few weeks ago!
These funds will help make a future music trip possible for our students. We are so grateful to everyone who purchased a mattress, shared the event, or helped spread the word. Your support makes opportunities like this possible for our students!
Custom Fundraising Solutions stopped by today to present our students with a check for $5,120 from the fundraiser held a few weeks ago!
These funds will help make a future music trip possible for our students. We are so grateful to everyone who purchased a mattress, shared the event, or helped spread the word. Your support makes opportunities like this possible for our students!
Central is looking for a new team member to join our Food Service staff!
✅ 40 hours per week
✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)
✅ IPERS
✅ Work the same days your kids are in school!
We are also always looking for substitutes in both Food Service and Paraprofessional positions!
Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Central or visit our website to learn more and apply.
🔗 https://www.central.k12.ia.us/page/join-our-team
🚜 Snacks to the Field! 🌽
Harvest season is a busy time for our local farmers, and Central Community FFA members wanted to show their appreciation!
Our FFA members took time to deliver snacks and refreshments directly to farmers working in the fields during harvest. It was a small way to say THANK YOU to the hardworking individuals who keep our agricultural community strong.
We are proud of our members for taking the initiative to give back, support our local farmers, and put the FFA motto of Living to Serve into action!
A special thank you to all of our area farmers for the work you do. We appreciate you!
Harvest season is a busy time for our local farmers, and Central Community FFA members wanted to show their appreciation!
Our FFA members took time to deliver snacks and refreshments directly to farmers working in the fields during harvest. It was a small way to say THANK YOU to the hardworking individuals who keep our agricultural community strong.
We are proud of our members for taking the initiative to give back, support our local farmers, and put the FFA motto of Living to Serve into action!
A special thank you to all of our area farmers for the work you do. We appreciate you!
Central Community School District is excited to have Central Alum, Mike Martin, Class of 1980, scheduled as this year's guest speaker for the Veterans Day Program.
Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Mike Martin served in the U.S. Army’s combat arms, including as an airborne Ranger for 29 years. Following his retirement, Mike returned to Cedar Rapids to spend more time with his family, especially his granddaughters and give back to the community.
Please join us for our school's Veterans Day Program on November 11th at 2:00 pm in the High School Gym. A reminder that this event will be livestreamed on our Hudl page for those who cannot attend: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/elkader/organization/19924/central-high-school/schedule?date=2026-11-08&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeTMzNzg0MTI0
Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Mike Martin served in the U.S. Army’s combat arms, including as an airborne Ranger for 29 years. Following his retirement, Mike returned to Cedar Rapids to spend more time with his family, especially his granddaughters and give back to the community.
Please join us for our school's Veterans Day Program on November 11th at 2:00 pm in the High School Gym. A reminder that this event will be livestreamed on our Hudl page for those who cannot attend: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/elkader/organization/19924/central-high-school/schedule?date=2026-11-08&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeTMzNzg0MTI0
Central’s sixth-grade class received a special Cyber-Smart Classroom Achievement Award from the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) for their participation in the 2026 Be Cyber Safe Poster Contest!
Their creative entries impressed the judges so much that a special award was created just for our classroom! Students were recognized for their creativity, critical thinking, and understanding of cybersecurity, AI, and responsible digital citizenship.
As part of the recognition, every student also received treats and prizes! ❤️
We are so proud of their hard work! Check out the slideshow to see their posters! 👇
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHZxmJBiow/zTAhF8Byq6TSgJijWnM-Rg/view?utm_content=DAHZxmJBiow&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb441db6986
Their creative entries impressed the judges so much that a special award was created just for our classroom! Students were recognized for their creativity, critical thinking, and understanding of cybersecurity, AI, and responsible digital citizenship.
As part of the recognition, every student also received treats and prizes! ❤️
We are so proud of their hard work! Check out the slideshow to see their posters! 👇
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHZxmJBiow/zTAhF8Byq6TSgJijWnM-Rg/view?utm_content=DAHZxmJBiow&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb441db6986
Check out this week's Central events!
Stay up to date by checking our Activities Calendar at https://www.central.k12.ia.us/page/activities-calendar or checking the Events on our Central app!
Stay up to date by checking our Activities Calendar at https://www.central.k12.ia.us/page/activities-calendar or checking the Events on our Central app!
Teamwork makes the dream work! ❤️🤍
At this month's Elementary CCS Assembly, Student Council taught students about what it means to be a good teammate! Students learned the importance of teamwork, ways to remember how to be a supportive teammate, and worked through different scenarios to decide whether they showed good teamwork.
Of course, no assembly would be complete without some fun! Students teamed up with their teachers for games that put their teamwork skills to the test.
At this month's Elementary CCS Assembly, Student Council taught students about what it means to be a good teammate! Students learned the importance of teamwork, ways to remember how to be a supportive teammate, and worked through different scenarios to decide whether they showed good teamwork.
Of course, no assembly would be complete without some fun! Students teamed up with their teachers for games that put their teamwork skills to the test.
Our kindergarten students recently wrapped up their Junior Achievement program with Mrs. Danielle Shea! 🎉
Throughout the program, students learned important money basics, including making choices, deciding whether to save or spend money, and understanding the difference between needs and wants.
Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your time with us! 💰
Throughout the program, students learned important money basics, including making choices, deciding whether to save or spend money, and understanding the difference between needs and wants.
Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your time with us! 💰
The Central Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, November 9. We still have a few openings. Please consider the gift of life! I
f you need help scheduling an appointment, please contact Mrs. Angie Bergan at 563-245-1750.
f you need help scheduling an appointment, please contact Mrs. Angie Bergan at 563-245-1750.
🤫 Shhh… it’s a TOP SECRET kindergarten mission! 🤐✏️
Our little Warriors had some fun keeping their coloring activity under wraps with a silly trick! There were plenty of smiles and giggles along the way. Sometimes learning comes with a little extra fun! ❤️🤍
Our little Warriors had some fun keeping their coloring activity under wraps with a silly trick! There were plenty of smiles and giggles along the way. Sometimes learning comes with a little extra fun! ❤️🤍
Congratulations to Blair Scherf, Jesse Polkinghorn, and Cade Zittergruen on earning 1st Team All-Conference honors for Cross Country! Way to represent Central!
These Worthy Warriors have been working hard! Congratulations!
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. Please join us.
November 11, 2026
2:00 pm Central Community High School gym
For those that cannot attend, please join our livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/elkader/organization/19924/central-high-school/schedule?date=2026-11-08&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeTM0OTg1OTAy
November 11, 2026
2:00 pm Central Community High School gym
For those that cannot attend, please join our livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/elkader/organization/19924/central-high-school/schedule?date=2026-11-08&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeTM0OTg1OTAy
Join us for our November CCS Assembly on Thursday, November 5th! We will celebrate all the great things happening in the elementary!
Central is looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team! We’re seeking someone who enjoys working with students, is dependable and hardworking, and brings a positive attitude to the school day.
Interested in being part of the Central community? Contact Mr. Gearhart for more information or complete an application online!
🔗 Apply here: https://www.central.k12.ia.us/page/join-our-team
Interested in being part of the Central community? Contact Mr. Gearhart for more information or complete an application online!
🔗 Apply here: https://www.central.k12.ia.us/page/join-our-team