Our 3rd graders had a fantastic field trip to Stonefield Historic Site this week! Students stepped back in time and experienced what life was like in the year 1900. They participated in a lesson in a one-room schoolhouse, made butter in the old creamery, and learned firsthand about daily life from over a century ago. It was a fun and memorable day filled with hands-on learning and history! 🏫🧈
Yesterday, our preschool class had the opportunity to help begin Elkader’s newest mural project!
The Class of 2039 placed their tiny handprints on the riverside wall in downtown Elkader, transforming them into beautiful flowers that will remain part of the community for years to come.
While their little hands may grow, their mark on this town will always remain. One day, in 2039, they’ll be able to look back at the mural and remember the special part they played in creating it.
The Class of 2039 placed their tiny handprints on the riverside wall in downtown Elkader, transforming them into beautiful flowers that will remain part of the community for years to come.
While their little hands may grow, their mark on this town will always remain. One day, in 2039, they’ll be able to look back at the mural and remember the special part they played in creating it.
Summer is nearly here! Which means The Central Boys Youth Basketball Camp is coming. Please see the flyer for additional information including the registration form which is due by June 1st. We are looking forward to another great camp!
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ9nlBlNEi1fkN9zKa9et4jviTnEjO9F8K6HwjLJYpzHew1g/viewform
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ9nlBlNEi1fkN9zKa9et4jviTnEjO9F8K6HwjLJYpzHew1g/viewform
Central junior Mikayla Evans was the recipient of the People's Choice Award from the high school art show hosted at The Collective. The piece that was selected was her needle felt project titled, "Kit Kat". Voting was based on artwork that caught the viewer’s eye, struck an emotional chord with them, or simply had them coming back for more! Other areas for consideration were craftsmanship, subject, process, or meaning. Congratulations, Mikayla!
Congratulations are in order for last weeks' Worthy Warriors! Great job!
We’re hiring! Central has an immediate opening for a full-time Custodian (40 hours/week, year-round).
This position includes great benefits such as IPERS, paid time off, and health insurance. If you’re looking to be part of a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Interested applicants can email Mr. Gearhart or apply online at:
https://www.central.k12.ia.us/page/join-our-team
This position includes great benefits such as IPERS, paid time off, and health insurance. If you’re looking to be part of a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Interested applicants can email Mr. Gearhart or apply online at:
https://www.central.k12.ia.us/page/join-our-team
Central girls golf wrapped up the season yesterday at the second round of Regionals in Ossian with Ella Frieden representing the Warriors. Ella finished strong with a 108 and showed great determination throughout the round.
While she will not be advancing to the State Tournament, we are incredibly proud of the season she and the rest of the team had and the hard work they put in all year long. Great job, Ella! ⛳👏
While she will not be advancing to the State Tournament, we are incredibly proud of the season she and the rest of the team had and the hard work they put in all year long. Great job, Ella! ⛳👏
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.
