The varsity boys golf team competed at North Fayette Valley today for the Upper Iowa Conference meet and brought home a 2nd place finish with a team score of 325! ⛳
Four of our golfers earned All-Conference honors:
• Weston Stannard — 8th place (80)
• Owen Burke — 10th place (81)
• Griffen Hammersland — 12th place (81)
• Blake Stevenson — 17th place (83)
Great showing by the whole team against strong competition. Proud of the effort today!
Four of our golfers earned All-Conference honors:
• Weston Stannard — 8th place (80)
• Owen Burke — 10th place (81)
• Griffen Hammersland — 12th place (81)
• Blake Stevenson — 17th place (83)
Great showing by the whole team against strong competition. Proud of the effort today!
Are you passionate about helping students succeed, building positive relationships, and creating a safe school environment? We are looking for an At-Risk Interventionist to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year!
In this role, you will work side-by-side with our school counselors and social workers to provide vital academic and behavior interventions. You’ll be a crucial part of our proactive support system, helping K-12 students build essential skills, improve attendance, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
-Provide interventions: Implement academic and behavior strategies.
-Support student well-being: Reinforce social-emotional skills and positive behaviors.
-Monitor progress: Collect and track data on attendance, behavior, and academic trends.
-Collaborate: Work within a problem-solving team to support coordinated student plans.
Position Details:
Employment Status: Classified/Associate Position
In this role, you will work side-by-side with our school counselors and social workers to provide vital academic and behavior interventions. You’ll be a crucial part of our proactive support system, helping K-12 students build essential skills, improve attendance, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
-Provide interventions: Implement academic and behavior strategies.
-Support student well-being: Reinforce social-emotional skills and positive behaviors.
-Monitor progress: Collect and track data on attendance, behavior, and academic trends.
-Collaborate: Work within a problem-solving team to support coordinated student plans.
Position Details:
Employment Status: Classified/Associate Position
Our high school art students helped “paint the town green” today for Mental Health Awareness Month. They partnered with MercyOne Senior Life Solutions and Main Street Elkader to spread hope, spark conversation, and brighten our community one window at a time. #gogreen #mentalhealthawareness #healingarts #workofheart #artwithpurpose
In Mrs. Bond’s Independent Agriculture class Layla Embretson performed a freeze-drying experiment. She used carrots, yogurt, strawberries, and skittles to represent different food groups. There were different tests she conducted, like a rehydration test and how much moisture the foods lost. Strawberries lost 32.40%, with yogurt in a close second of 31.80% moisture loss. Baby-cut Carrots were 13.70% and Skittles were a surprising 2% moisture loss. Some even have unexpected textures after the freeze-drying was conducted, as seen in the photos. Overall, this project taught layla a lot about freeze-drying and preservation.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the people who make a lasting difference every single day! From the lessons they teach to the encouragement they give, our teachers help shape futures in ways that truly matter.
Take a moment to give a shoutout to a teacher who made an impact on your life, whether it’s someone from years ago or a teacher in our building today. Let’s fill the comments with a little extra appreciation this week!
Take a moment to give a shoutout to a teacher who made an impact on your life, whether it’s someone from years ago or a teacher in our building today. Let’s fill the comments with a little extra appreciation this week!
Congratulations to Brett Murray, today's Senior Spotlight!
Check out this week's Central events!
Congratulations to Mayleigh Medberry, today's Senior Spotlight!
A big night in Guttenberg!
Even with a chilly night, the boys powered their way to a team WIN at the Clayton Ridge meet on Thursday! They piled up an impressive 145 team points to claim first place overall. Every athlete stepped up, scored points, and earned a medal, showcasing true team depth and determination.
The night was packed with standout performances, including 25 total placings, 9 new personal records, and 3 new entries on the Central Top 10 list. An all‑around team effort and a meet to remember!
Even with a chilly night, the boys powered their way to a team WIN at the Clayton Ridge meet on Thursday! They piled up an impressive 145 team points to claim first place overall. Every athlete stepped up, scored points, and earned a medal, showcasing true team depth and determination.
The night was packed with standout performances, including 25 total placings, 9 new personal records, and 3 new entries on the Central Top 10 list. An all‑around team effort and a meet to remember!
May is National School Board Recognition Month, and this year's theme is "Because of You!"
#CelebrateIASchoolBoards
#CelebrateIASchoolBoards
Today's Senior Spotlight is Kabrien McDonald! Congratulations!
The Central Band and Choir have been hard at work preparing for the Iowa High School Music Association State Large Group Contest!
Both ensembles had the opportunity to learn from some incredible directors and came away with valuable feedback and great ideas for growth. The band worked with Mr. Gosnell and Mrs. Fritz, while the choir had a virtual clinic with Mr. Heitland and an in-person session with Mrs. Franta.
We’re so proud of the dedication and progress of these amazing musicians. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck next Friday in Decorah!
We’d love to see some familiar faces there cheering them on!
We are looking ahead to next year and have several coaching opportunities available!
If you’re passionate about working with students and helping them grow both on and off the field (or stage!), we’d love to have you join our team.
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out for more information!
If you’re passionate about working with students and helping them grow both on and off the field (or stage!), we’d love to have you join our team.
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out for more information!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
Today we’re celebrating the amazing Kara, Jennifer, Nichole and special helpers Katie and Jeannette (not pictured)! They keep our students fueled and ready to learn each day. From early mornings to busy lunch periods, our kitchen team works hard behind the scenes to serve up meals with care and a smile.
We appreciate everything you do for our students and our school. Thank you for being true lunch heroes! 🍎
We’ve always known our students were stars, but now it’s official! Central Community School District is being recognized as a national "Bright Spot" by @The74 for our 3rd-grade reading scores.
The Stats:
- 90% Proficiency: 9 out of 10 of our 3rd graders are reading at or above grade level.
- Beating the Odds: We were identified as one of the top-performing schools in the country when comparing results to poverty levels.
- Top 5%: Our growth and achievement put us in an elite group of schools nationwide.
A huge shoutout to our incredible staff, hardworking students, and supportive parents. We aren't just teaching kids to read; we’re opening doors to their entire future!
#BrightSpots #LiteracyMatters #StudentSuccess #CentralExperience #EducationExcellence
The Stats:
- 90% Proficiency: 9 out of 10 of our 3rd graders are reading at or above grade level.
- Beating the Odds: We were identified as one of the top-performing schools in the country when comparing results to poverty levels.
- Top 5%: Our growth and achievement put us in an elite group of schools nationwide.
A huge shoutout to our incredible staff, hardworking students, and supportive parents. We aren't just teaching kids to read; we’re opening doors to their entire future!
#BrightSpots #LiteracyMatters #StudentSuccess #CentralExperience #EducationExcellence
Need plans TONIGHT? Pop into Central's 5th annual high school art show, downtown at The Collective, during their First Friday monthly event. From 4-7pm, explore student artwork, enjoy the festivities, and don’t forget to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
Happy National Principals’ Day! 🎉
We’re so thankful for Mrs. Pope and Mr. Reinhart and all they do each day to support our students and staff. Your leadership, dedication, and care make a difference in so many ways.
Teamwork makes the dream work! ❤️🤍
We’re so thankful for Mrs. Pope and Mr. Reinhart and all they do each day to support our students and staff. Your leadership, dedication, and care make a difference in so many ways.
Teamwork makes the dream work! ❤️🤍
Please congratulate today's Senior Spotlight, Nathan Lockard!
🌿 FREE Birdhouses! 🐦
We have 9 birdhouses to give away completely free! Perfect for adding a little charm to your yard and giving local birds a cozy place to nest. These birdhouses were built by Central students for an Earth Day project.
First come, first served. Comment below if you’d like one!
Pickup in the high school office.
Central students made the most of Earth Day with a full day of hands-on service and learning! 🌎
Students were busy sprucing up Motor Mill for visitors, planting trees, cleaning ditches and city spaces, and even building bird houses to support local wildlife. Their efforts made a visible impact across our community.
This was truly a team effort - from students to staff - and it showed in every project completed. We’re proud of the hard work, responsibility, and pride our students demonstrated throughout the day. Opportunities like this not only improve our environment but also help students build real-world skills, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success and to our students for representing Central so well!
Students were busy sprucing up Motor Mill for visitors, planting trees, cleaning ditches and city spaces, and even building bird houses to support local wildlife. Their efforts made a visible impact across our community.
This was truly a team effort - from students to staff - and it showed in every project completed. We’re proud of the hard work, responsibility, and pride our students demonstrated throughout the day. Opportunities like this not only improve our environment but also help students build real-world skills, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success and to our students for representing Central so well!
