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!
Our 1st graders celebrated the end of their Fairy Tales unit with a Royal Ball fit for royalty! 👑✨
Students enjoyed a feast served by some helpful 5th grade friends and spent plenty of time on the dance floor. It was a fun and memorable way to celebrate their learning!
Students enjoyed a feast served by some helpful 5th grade friends and spent plenty of time on the dance floor. It was a fun and memorable way to celebrate their learning!
Please help us congratulate today's Senior Spotlight, Isaac Loan!
Central Golf was on the road today for an 18-hole tournament at Union, splitting the day between Dysart and LaPorte City courses.
The boys put together a solid team score of 345, led by Griffen Hammersland and Owen Burke, who both shot 81. After a scorecard tiebreaker, Griffen earned runner-up honors, while Owen finished 5th overall.
The girls battled through a long day on the course, with Ella Frieden leading the way and finishing 5th overall with a
102.
A full day of golf, great effort from both teams, and plenty to build on moving forward! ⛳️
Congratulations to Central senior Layla Embretson for being selected for the 2026 Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program! 🎓🌟
This honor recognizes Iowa’s top academic achievers, and we’re proud to see Layla represent Central so well. She was recognized in Des Moines this past weekend by Governor Kim Reynolds.
As part of the program, Layla presented her Favorite Teacher Certificate to Coach Martha Bauder, sharing:
"Mrs. Bauder has helped me through a lot. Whether it's in music or in athletics, I could always look to her for a guiding hand. Her generosity and kindness are truly admirable, and I aspire to be like that."
Way to go, Layla! ❤️🤍
This honor recognizes Iowa’s top academic achievers, and we’re proud to see Layla represent Central so well. She was recognized in Des Moines this past weekend by Governor Kim Reynolds.
As part of the program, Layla presented her Favorite Teacher Certificate to Coach Martha Bauder, sharing:
"Mrs. Bauder has helped me through a lot. Whether it's in music or in athletics, I could always look to her for a guiding hand. Her generosity and kindness are truly admirable, and I aspire to be like that."
Way to go, Layla! ❤️🤍
Last night, the high school boys stepped up to one of the most competitive meets we’ll see all season in Anamosa, and they rose to the challenge. Out of 12 teams, only four were 1A schools, and we were the smallest school there, but that didn’t slow our guys down one bit.
All season long, we emphasize that it’s not about where you place—it’s about the time you run or the mark you hit. The boys fully bought into that mindset last night and delivered big performances across the board. They earned placements in 4 events, shattered 10 personal records, and added or moved 4 athletes onto the Central Top 10 list.
All season long, we emphasize that it’s not about where you place—it’s about the time you run or the mark you hit. The boys fully bought into that mindset last night and delivered big performances across the board. They earned placements in 4 events, shattered 10 personal records, and added or moved 4 athletes onto the Central Top 10 list.
We can't wait to share what we've been working on! Stay tuned!
The girls track and field team enjoyed one of the nicest Waukon meets in recent years and turned in a strong performance across the board!
We came home with five personal records:
Payton Stannard (100m hurdles and 400m split)
Alivia Wiley (100m hurdles)
Lilly Becwar (200m)
Katalina Dunlap (200m)
Season-best marks were also set by:
JV Sprint Medley Relay (Mya Gregerson, Kaylie Wilson, Alivia Wiley, Lilly Becwar)
4x400 Relay (Blair Scherf, Payton Stannard, Alivia Wiley, Carlie Bergan)
Payton Stannard in the 100m hurdles
Medalists:
Layla Embretson (discus)
Blair Scherf (800m)
Great work by the entire team!
We came home with five personal records:
Payton Stannard (100m hurdles and 400m split)
Alivia Wiley (100m hurdles)
Lilly Becwar (200m)
Katalina Dunlap (200m)
Season-best marks were also set by:
JV Sprint Medley Relay (Mya Gregerson, Kaylie Wilson, Alivia Wiley, Lilly Becwar)
4x400 Relay (Blair Scherf, Payton Stannard, Alivia Wiley, Carlie Bergan)
Payton Stannard in the 100m hurdles
Medalists:
Layla Embretson (discus)
Blair Scherf (800m)
Great work by the entire team!
Today's Senior Spotlight is Preston Kulper. Congratulations, Preston!
