After learning about Ancient Mesopotamia in Mrs. Bergan’s 6th grade social studies class, students wrapped up the unit with a Ziggurat Build & Marble Run project! Final results took place today after students spent time planning, redesigning, building, and problem solving throughout the process. Great job to all of the students for their creativity and teamwork!
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus from St. Joseph’s Church in Elkader for donating a LifeVac kit to Central Community School for use in the lunchroom.
A LifeVac is a portable device designed to help in choking emergencies. This generous donation helps provide an additional safety resource for our students and staff, and we truly appreciate the Knights of Columbus for their continued support of our school and community!
A LifeVac is a portable device designed to help in choking emergencies. This generous donation helps provide an additional safety resource for our students and staff, and we truly appreciate the Knights of Columbus for their continued support of our school and community!
Central Community FFA had outstanding results yesterday at the Iowa FFA Agronomy Career Development Event hosted by Iowa State University!
The Agronomy team earned an impressive 5th place finish, with Blake receiving individual honors by placing 10th overall! We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and knowledge our members demonstrated throughout the competition season. Congratulations!
The Agronomy team earned an impressive 5th place finish, with Blake receiving individual honors by placing 10th overall! We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and knowledge our members demonstrated throughout the competition season. Congratulations!
Weather once again made things interesting at the track & field State Qualifying Meet last Thursday. What started as a beautiful evening turned into stormy conditions, an hour-long weather delay, and a very late trip home.
While we found out Friday that we did not qualify any events for State, there were still plenty of bright spots. The girls team finished with 13 PRs and 5 season-best performances, and the future is looking bright for them!
Our closest girls event to qualifying was the Distance Medley Relay team of Payton Stannard, Tenley Bormann, Carlie Bergan, and Blair Scherf. The girls placed 3rd out of 14 teams, cut another 5 seconds off their time, and missed the State qualifying mark by just .3 seconds. Their time would have qualified for State in 16 of the last 20 years. We are proud of all of our athletes and the hard work they put in this season!
While we found out Friday that we did not qualify any events for State, there were still plenty of bright spots. The girls team finished with 13 PRs and 5 season-best performances, and the future is looking bright for them!
Our closest girls event to qualifying was the Distance Medley Relay team of Payton Stannard, Tenley Bormann, Carlie Bergan, and Blair Scherf. The girls placed 3rd out of 14 teams, cut another 5 seconds off their time, and missed the State qualifying mark by just .3 seconds. Their time would have qualified for State in 16 of the last 20 years. We are proud of all of our athletes and the hard work they put in this season!
The Central Boys Golf team competed at Districts today in Lake Mills, battling through some very tough weather conditions to wrap up their season. While the team will not be advancing to State, we are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth they showed throughout the entire year.
Thank you to our players and coaches for a great season and for representing Central with pride every step of the way. Congratulations on a season to be proud of! ⛳️
Central Community FFA is headed to Iowa State University this morning to compete in state CDEs!
Central Community School is excited to announce Peter Thompson as the new Head Football Coach for the 2026 season following approval by the School Board this evening!
Coach Thompson has been involved in Central athletics for the past two years as a Junior High football coach, Junior High basketball coach, and Assistant Track & Field coach. His passion for Central students and commitment to developing student-athletes have made a positive impact across our programs.
Please join us in congratulating Coach Thompson as he begins leading Central football into the 2026 season!
This week, Central is recognizing Digital Well-Being Week!
Technology is a big part of our daily lives, and digital well-being is all about helping students build healthy habits with technology, social media, gaming, and screen time. It also means learning how to stay safe online, communicate respectfully, and find balance both on and off screens.
Throughout the week, students will be encouraged to:
• Take breaks from screens
• Spend time outdoors and with family
• Practice positive online behavior
• Think critically about media and social content
• Prioritize sleep, mental health, and real-life connections
We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and work together to help students develop healthy digital habits that will benefit them for years to come.
Technology is a big part of our daily lives, and digital well-being is all about helping students build healthy habits with technology, social media, gaming, and screen time. It also means learning how to stay safe online, communicate respectfully, and find balance both on and off screens.
Throughout the week, students will be encouraged to:
• Take breaks from screens
• Spend time outdoors and with family
• Practice positive online behavior
• Think critically about media and social content
• Prioritize sleep, mental health, and real-life connections
We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and work together to help students develop healthy digital habits that will benefit them for years to come.
Central’s Summer Food Program starts Thursday, June 4, and there’s still time to sign up! The deadline is Wednesday, May 20.
Any family with children ages 18 and under is welcome to participate. Each Thursday during the summer, families can pick up a week’s worth of free food to help keep kids fed while school is out.
The more families who participate, the stronger this program can continue to be for our community. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenbfsqgPyPaOodpNkxZ_uBsBwg91DbDb6qbj00Cphas6vqXw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111044781075056526881
Any family with children ages 18 and under is welcome to participate. Each Thursday during the summer, families can pick up a week’s worth of free food to help keep kids fed while school is out.
The more families who participate, the stronger this program can continue to be for our community. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenbfsqgPyPaOodpNkxZ_uBsBwg91DbDb6qbj00Cphas6vqXw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111044781075056526881
The Central boys golf team traveled to Lake Mills last night to prepare for today’s District meet, only to learn this morning that severe overnight weather caused significant damage to Rice Lake Golf Course and forced the tournament to be postponed until tomorrow.
Instead of heading home, the team spent the morning helping with cleanup efforts at the course so it can be ready for play tomorrow. Proud of these young men for stepping up, lending a hand, and representing Central with hard work and character when it mattered most!
Instead of heading home, the team spent the morning helping with cleanup efforts at the course so it can be ready for play tomorrow. Proud of these young men for stepping up, lending a hand, and representing Central with hard work and character when it mattered most!
Today we celebrated the Central Class of 2026 as they officially crossed the stage and turned the page to their next chapter. 🎓
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see where life takes each of them next. Congratulations to the graduates, families, and everyone who helped support them along the way!
A special thank you to Catherine Baade for capturing these moments so beautifully with her professional photography. We’re grateful to have these memories to look back on for years to come. ❤️🤍
Congratulations Central Class of 2026!
More pictures will be shared soon!
Due to the weather forecast and field conditions, Central’s Commencement Ceremony will be in the gym today at 2:00. Doors will open at 1:30.
The Central girls golf team wrapped up the first round of regionals with their best team score of the season, shooting a 391 and finishing 5th overall!
A huge congratulations to Ella Frieden, who placed 4th individually with an 87 and is advancing to the second round of regionals in Ossian next Wednesday! ⛳️👏
Our last Senior Spotlight for the Class of 2026 is Alivia Wiley! Congratulations, Alivia!
Commencement will be tomorrow at 2pm.
Commencement will be tomorrow at 2pm.
This year’s high school recipient of Mrs. Lechtenberg’s Golden Paintbrush Trophy, honoring the overall “MVP” of the art room, goes to...Central senior Declan Finley!
This award recognizes a student who not only earns their varsity letter, but goes beyond artistic talent alone; someone who demonstrates creativity, growth, leadership, dedication, and a lasting impact on the Central art program.
Declan has consistently pushed himself creatively, shown strong craftsmanship and perseverance, supported fellow artists, and contributed positively to the culture and community of the art room. From taking creative risks to helping behind the scenes, his work and attitude have left a lasting mark on our program.
Congratulations, Declan!
This award recognizes a student who not only earns their varsity letter, but goes beyond artistic talent alone; someone who demonstrates creativity, growth, leadership, dedication, and a lasting impact on the Central art program.
Declan has consistently pushed himself creatively, shown strong craftsmanship and perseverance, supported fellow artists, and contributed positively to the culture and community of the art room. From taking creative risks to helping behind the scenes, his work and attitude have left a lasting mark on our program.
Congratulations, Declan!
For more than 40 years, KWWL has proudly recognized the Best of the Class from high schools across Eastern Iowa for their outstanding accomplishments and leadership.
Central Community School is proud to announce that the 2026 KWWL Best of the Class recipient is Michael White! Michael was presented with this honor during the Central Awards Ceremony last week.
Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for your future.
Central Community School is proud to announce that the 2026 KWWL Best of the Class recipient is Michael White! Michael was presented with this honor during the Central Awards Ceremony last week.
Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for your future.
Congratulations to Maci Keppler and Braxton Bormann on earning a Central Honors Diploma!
In addition to completing Central’s standard graduation requirements, Honors Diploma recipients must meet higher academic expectations, complete additional coursework, participate in mentorship and presentation experiences, and fulfill a variety of college, career, leadership, service, and extracurricular benchmarks throughout high school.
This recognition reflects years of dedication, involvement, and hard work. Congratulations, Maci and Braxton, on this outstanding accomplishment!
In addition to completing Central’s standard graduation requirements, Honors Diploma recipients must meet higher academic expectations, complete additional coursework, participate in mentorship and presentation experiences, and fulfill a variety of college, career, leadership, service, and extracurricular benchmarks throughout high school.
This recognition reflects years of dedication, involvement, and hard work. Congratulations, Maci and Braxton, on this outstanding accomplishment!
Today, Central Seniors made their final walk through the halls as students, surrounded by cheers and applause from classmates, staff, and family members. It was a special moment to celebrate everything the Class of 2026 has accomplished and the impact they’ve made on our school community.
Congratulations to the Central Class of 2026! We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next. You will be missed!
Congratulations to the Central Class of 2026! We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next. You will be missed!
Fourth graders wrapped up Junior Achievement this week. A big thank you to Ashley Augustyn for coming in and teaching us about businesses and how they use the resources of their region!
