Today, 6th grade headed to Osborne to learn about all things survival! They learned many things including, how to build a shelter, identifying different tracks, and even how to walk in snow shoes.










Some of our high school art students headed out to the Holiday Light display today to help KCRG TV9 gather footage for an upcoming story. Senior Declan Finley even stepped in for an on-camera interview!
We’re excited to share that the segment will air on December 22nd. Keep an eye out and tune in to see Central’s work highlighted on the news! 🎄📺
We’re excited to share that the segment will air on December 22nd. Keep an eye out and tune in to see Central’s work highlighted on the news! 🎄📺


Three members of Central's SkillsUSA Chapter spent the day at NICC's Peosta campus for a welding competition that included mock interviews, interacting with industry leaders, and a campus tour!

As we get closer to winter break, we’re celebrating with fun theme days for everyone to enjoy. Check out the list, plan your outfits, and join in on the school-wide fun next week!
We can’t wait to see your Central spirit!
We can’t wait to see your Central spirit!

It’s winter concert season! 🎶❄️
Our winter music performances are right around the corner, and we’d love to see our families and community there to support our students.
Check out the dates and details below and mark your calendars. We’re looking forward to a some great holiday music!
Our winter music performances are right around the corner, and we’d love to see our families and community there to support our students.
Check out the dates and details below and mark your calendars. We’re looking forward to a some great holiday music!

Our Madrigal singers put on a great performance last night! The students sounded wonderful, and it was fun to see all their hard work come together. Enjoy a few photos from the evening! 🎶✨




Two of our high school students, Maxwell and Jesse, will be performing as carolers on December 21 at the Carter House Museum’s Marching Through Time event.
If you’re looking for something festive to enjoy this season, stop by and support them while taking in the beautifully decorated rooms and local performances.
If you’re looking for something festive to enjoy this season, stop by and support them while taking in the beautifully decorated rooms and local performances.

Molly from Osborne stopped by preschool today to teach our kids all about worms - and their smiles say it all! 🪱😊
Hands-on learning is the best kind, and our preschoolers had a blast.
Hands-on learning is the best kind, and our preschoolers had a blast.


Fourth graders enjoyed a fun tour of the Carter House Museum this morning. They saw different toys through the decades and did a scavenger hunt. Thank you to the amazing volunteers that were our guides!




Hey Central supporters! My name is Isabella and I am collecting pop tops as my Global Science project to donate to Camp Courageous. Donations can be dropped off at either Central Community School office. Thank you!

Our preschoolers had snow much fun today! ⛄️ Tiny mittens, big smiles, and endless giggles—winter magic at its cutest!








🎼 Our music students have been busy! Please congratulate these 6th-12 grade students who were selected to be participants in Honor Bands!

Congratulations are in order!

Join us this Thursday, December 4th from 6-8pm at Floral Hall in Elkader to hear Central's own Madrigal Ensemble and take in the Holiday Light Show. We hope to see you there as we kick off the holiday season!

Today was a fun one - we celebrated 6–7 on the 67th day of school! 🎉
Staff and students joined in on the fun with lots of smiles and a little extra excitement to mark the moment.
Check out these great photos from the day! 📸✨
Staff and students joined in on the fun with lots of smiles and a little extra excitement to mark the moment.
Check out these great photos from the day! 📸✨






Join us Thursday, December 4th, from 6:00-8:00pm at Floral Hall in Elkader to hear Central's own Madrigal Ensemble and take in the Holiday Light Show. We hope to see you there as we kick off the holiday season!

🎁☕ Give the gift of cozy this holiday season! ☕🎁
Looking for the perfect gift for friends, family, or teachers? Treat them to a Central Perk gift certificate!
Stop by and grab one today in the elementary school office — because everyone deserves a little coffee magic this holiday season! ✨
Looking for the perfect gift for friends, family, or teachers? Treat them to a Central Perk gift certificate!
Stop by and grab one today in the elementary school office — because everyone deserves a little coffee magic this holiday season! ✨

Our pep band is back in action tonight at our home basketball games against Clayton Ridge! 🎶🏀
They’ll also be performing at several upcoming games, so mark your calendars for these tentative dates:
• Thursday, January 8 vs. Edgewood–Colesburg
• Friday, January 16 vs. South Winneshiek
• Tuesday, January 20 vs. Postville
• Tuesday, January 27 vs. Turkey Valley
Come out, cheer on the Warriors, and enjoy some great pep band energy! 🎺🔥
They’ll also be performing at several upcoming games, so mark your calendars for these tentative dates:
• Thursday, January 8 vs. Edgewood–Colesburg
• Friday, January 16 vs. South Winneshiek
• Tuesday, January 20 vs. Postville
• Tuesday, January 27 vs. Turkey Valley
Come out, cheer on the Warriors, and enjoy some great pep band energy! 🎺🔥

Big jobs call for big tools. Thanks to Brad at Rapid Innovations for helping us press brake a back plate for a student project. Manufacturing students also learned a couple lessons about prototypes for new products while we were there!



Get ready, Warriors! Our 7th–12th graders will take the stage on December 23 for a lip sync contest, and it’s always one of the most entertaining events! We can’t wait to see the creativity and fun they bring. 🎤✨

