National FFA Dress Up Days continue and it seems we have a small group of farm animals roaming the halls at Central today!
Central Community is proud to host tonight's Varsity Boys matchup between Dyersville-Beckman and MFL MarMac as they head into the 2A District Finals. The doors will open at 6:00 PM and will be livestreamed on KCTN.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
We are excited to have Central 8th grader, Jesse Polkinghorn in the house to play our National Anthem this evening. If you haven't heard Jesse before, please know you are in for a treat. For Central fans that will not be in attendance, you will still be able to catch Jesse via live our Central Facebook page at 7:00 PM.
The Central Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on March 1, 2023. We still have a few openings.
Please consider the gift of life!
If you need help scheduling an appointment, please contact Mrs. Angie Bergan at 563-245-1750.
Today marks the start of National FFA Week, where chapters across the country celebrate the week, sharing the impact FFA makes on its members. Pictured here are Rebecca and Blake, showing their participation in "Dress as a FARMER" Day! Please keep your eyes and ears open for your favorite farm animals to make an appearance tomorrow!
The past few years we have put a heavy emphasis on building stronger relationships at Central. Our next step in doing so is to tell you a little about ourselves! Each week you will see posts highlighting a team member. Feel free to comment to tell us what we have in common! When you see Mrs. Belser, please be sure to let her know how happy we are to have her back here at Central!
The 6th graders got to go on their Osborne Survival field trip today as part of their unit reading The Hatchet. Student learned survival skills and got to build their own shelters!
Just another reminder that Central will have school on Monday, February 20th as a make up day from January. Have a great weekend and we will see you on Monday!
Juniors and their parents:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 21, 2023 06:00 PM
Topic: Central High School: How to Pay for College - Understanding the Financial Aid Process
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oogt9BQZT9K7Q5DHtXFxkg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
This presentation will be recorded and shared out after the date for individuals who cannot attend. Please join Abby Martin and I on March 21 to have your questions answered.
7-12 Grade National FFA Dress Up Days!
FFA Fun!
Another fun “Workshop Wednesday” with Sue Kuennen and her zen rock weaving skills. Students quickly realized it was a little trickier than they thought it would be, but were able to complete some nice pieces.
#ClaytonCountyBEST students assemble their story walk that will be coming to downtown windows soon. A great way to read and get some exercise with your kids while enjoying our historic downtown. #meetmeinelkader
4th grade Makerspace students baked a red velvet layer cake for Valentine's Day this week. Well done ladies.
Warriors lined the halls yesterday afternoon to send off our STATE QUALIFIER, Braxton Bormann!! Best of luck!!
IOWA BOYS STATE WRESTLING begins at 9 am TODAY!
The past few years we have put a heavy emphasis on building stronger relationships at Central. Our next step in doing so is to tell you a little about ourselves! Each week you will see posts highlighting a team member. Feel free to comment to tell us what we have in common! Please say hello to Mrs. Heston!
Mondays with Officer Mitch are always more fun!
Attention all Warrior Wrestling fans, for any of you that are planning to attend the state wrestling meet this week you will need to purchase your tickets ahead of time at this link—-> https://hyveetix.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=WR&linkID=global-iowa&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=&RSRC=WEB_VEN&RDAT=StateWrestling&RSRC=WEB_VEN&RDAT=EventListPage&_ga=2.201835601.176063847.1676315290-1414877757.1676315290
The tournament will be cashless this year so you will only be able to make purchases with a debit/credit card. Thank you again to all of you who have supported us all season! We’ve got one more Meet left, so let’s pack The Well with Warrior fans and cheer on Braxton! Go Warriors!
Art fundamentals kicked off another year of “Workshop Wednesday” last week with photographer, Jillian Webb Herrmann! It’s much appreciated for her to share her time and talents with the high school art students. They even got in a mini photo shoot to explore different lighting and how it effects images.
Seniors At Central Prepare for “Reality Check 2023” event on April 19th.
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The Senior Class of 2023 will be joining area schools for the annual financial simulation activity called REALITY CHECK. It will be held on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at the Prairie du Chien High School. Senior students from area school districts of Boscobel, Prairie du Chien, Cassville, Seneca, Wauzeka-Steuben, Clayton Ridge, and Central Community will be participating.
The day will consist of students taking their chosen careers and being given random, realistic scenarios. Students may be single or married or divorced; have one child or multiple; one income or two. They will have to maintain a budget while paying all of the monthly expenses such as housing, car expenses, daycare, utility costs, student loans, investments, clothing, and food expenses among others. There will also be “unexpected” expenses such as a new baby, speeding tickets, and others.
Students will be reviewing check writing policies, use of debit and credit cards, investment policies, insurance needs, taxes, and more in order to prepare for this activity. Many students have commented on how this activity is an eye-opener regarding the realities of living on their own.
Many businesses, organizations, and volunteers will work together to help the students from the Class of 2023 understand what life will be like when they have to live on their own. One of the most rewarding parts of this activity is the interaction between the young adults and the business and community members. The volunteers come from a variety of businesses including local industry, banks, retail stores, insurance agencies, credit unions, financial investment firms, auto dealers, real estate agents, city and county government, law enforcement, and many others.
The last time this was held (pre-COVID), the project was approximately $8,000 for seven schools to participate. The Reality Check Committee has been working on receiving grant money to offset the cost of transportation, materials, postage, and meals (students and volunteers) for this project.
If you are interested in donating to this project, please contact Carlyn Lechtenberg at Central CSD.
563.245.1751 or clechtenberg@central.k12.ia.us.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Valerie Martin at Cassville CSD. 608.725.5116 x 872 or vmartin@cassvillesd.k12.wi.us.
The past few years we have put a heavy emphasis on building stronger relationships at Central. Our next step in doing so is to tell you a little about ourselves! Each week you will see posts highlighting a team member. Feel free to comment to tell us what we have in common! Please say hello to Mr. Stramer!
