Two 10th grade students accompanied me to the state Capitol to learn about advocacy and speak to legislators about education!
Thank you to everyone who came to the blood drive today! We collected 61 units of blood, exceeding our goal! One deserving senior will be able to earn a $250 scholarship thanks to you!
In today’s Trauma Sensitive PD, Central staff took time writing down personal relationships they have with kids. We then looked at the list to see which students we need to connect with more. Relationships matter at Central and proud staff is looking to improve and grow!
Central High School students competed in the District contest for Individual Events Speech, Feb. 27, at MFL MarMac. This was a make-up date for a make-up date. Central took 10 students who performed in 16 events. Of these, 12 events/8 students qualified for state competition that will be held at Waldorf University in Forest City on March 9. Events in which Central students were involved included Interpretive Reading Poetry, Interpretive Reading Prose, Spontaneous Speaking, Expository Address, After Dinner Speaking, Public Address, Solo Musical Theatre, Storytelling, Improvisational Acting, and Radio News Announcing. Each individual performs before a judge who gives them comments and a 1, 2, 3, or 4 rating. Students must receive a 1 rating to advance to state. Central received 12 1-ratings and 4 2-ratings.
Central 4th graders enjoyed their Junior Achievement program with their volunteer, Ann McCorkindale. Students were taught 5 lessons where they learned all about entrepreneurship. Students were able to create their own business while learning about resources, supply chains, and problem solving strategies.
Please see the attached graphic on information about the recent internet challenge targeting children and young adults. If you have questions, please feel free to call 245-1751.
Congratulations to Coach Yanda and our Individual Speech Team on receiving twelve "1" ratings and four "2" ratings at district speech!
Just a reminder, the Central Community School Blood Drive is tomorrow from 10-3 PM. Please consider donating.
A sign for today’s learning?
The openness of New Tech High has been maybe my biggest takeaway so far. Teachers and students here talk about TRUST and CULTURE as the core to everything.
Visiting a CTE room this morning at New Tech High
Scam Alert- If you receive a request from a Jane Lester, it is not authorized by Central.
Let the learning begin! No “snow day” in California!
Central is closed today.
Central is on a 2 hour late start Monday
District Individual Speech has been rescheduled for Monday, February 25 at MFL MarMac High School in Monona. Start time is 4:00. Coach Yanda will contact students with more information.
Central will NOT travel to Decorah for District Individual Speech today. We will announce a make-up date soon.
Fun times at our CCS assembly today! The students who raised money for Jump Rope For Heart got to tape Mr. Trenkamp and Mr. Reinhart to the wall with duct tape!!
Please come out and support these students who have worked hard to create outstanding performances even when Mother Nature has not cooperated.
District Individual Speech Competition
Decorah High School
8:30 am Saturday, Feb 23
The schedule is posted here:
(NOTE: times could change because of weather)
Students in Introduction to Design class connected with Miranda Walz, an Interior Designer, through Zoom. Miranda first became interested in this career after taking the class while at Central. The students asked many interesting questions and enjoyed interacting with a professional about her career.
