Central CSD

Students are working hard right now establishing their SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects. These projects lead to the student having the ability to apply for proficiency awards and earn the various degrees within the chapter and beyond. The members can continue their FFA journey by becoming Greenhand and Chapter degree recipients. This could also lead to the Iowa and American FFA degrees as well. Meet Tristan Weigand, along with other fellow FFA members Daniel Royer and Nate Shirbroun, (not pictured) are beginning a tractor restoration project for fair.

The 7th grade class working with thermal energy and energy transfer.

Congratulations to the Central Community FFA on a great Sub-District event last night. Tristan Weigand - Public Speaking -Silver Alternate Staci Herman - Creed - Gold Advanced Maria Medberry - Job Interview - Gold Nate Shirbroun, Dan McGreal, Kelly Elliot, Nick Deitchler, Tate Berns, Jordan Everitt, Korey Schantz - Conduct of Meeting - Gold - Advanced Keaton Klingman - Radio Broadcasting - Silver Mark Hertrampf - Greenhand Quiz - Silver Quintin Schaffer - Greenhand Quiz - Bronze Halle Hanaway - Extemporaneous Speaking - Gold - Advanced Dani Whittle - Ag Sales - Silver

Fun upcoming event-O.W.L.S. Sny Magill Hike https://www.facebook.com/events/2262657663867076/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A456733692181104%7D%7D]%22%7D

Central hosts Ed-Co vs South Winn basketball tonight. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-community-high-school-elkader-ia/game18a2572be

Central Automotive students replace a vehicles timing belt as a class project. Thanks to Brown's Sales & Leasing in Elkader for loaning us the special tools required to complete the project!

Meet Central Community School's Chapter FFA Officers. Back Row (L to R) - Nate - Reporter, Dani - Vice President, Maria - President Front Row (L to R) - Korey - Treasurer, Jordan - Secretary, Rebecca- Sentinel

Not a bad group after school for Day 1 of PR Testing: 800m run, shoulder mobility, max deadlift.

Fun times at recess!

Students are working hard right now establishing their SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects. These projects lead to the student having the ability to apply for proficiency awards and earn the various degrees within the chapter and beyond. Due to the eighth graders taking an agricultural education course, they can begin their FFA journey then. The members can continue their FFA journey by becoming Greenhand and Chapter degree recipients. This could also lead to the Iowa and American FFA degrees as well. Meet Jordan, he is shown assisting in a farm machinery auction. He works for his family's business, Joel's Tractors and Auction and has started to buy and sell equipment as an entrepreneurship project.

Central FFA students recently visited the Capitol and met with Representative Anne Osmundson, Representative Bergan, and Senator Michael Klimesh. During their visit they learned about both the chambers. Representative Bergan also gave the FFA members a tour of the dome and arranged for a tour of the Capitol.

This year National FFA week kicks off on February 20th and culminates on February 27th. National FFA Week always runs Saturday to Saturday and encompasses February 22nd, George Washington’s birthday. The National FFA Board of Directors designated the week long tradition, which began in 1948, in recognition of Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928, and the organization has been influencing generations that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it involves science, business and more. More than 760,000 FFA members across the country will share the story of agriculture as part of National FFA Week. How will Central Community FFA members celebrate their National FFA week? FFA members have been working tirelessly planning a great week of celebrating FFA. Activities range from dress up days, appreciation breakfast for school employees, and agriculture olympics. On Tuesday, Central will be sending thirteen members to participate in leadership career development events. Enjoy as we share National FFA week with you!

The 7-12 Advisor Groups put their engineering and problem solving skills to work today building a spaghetti tower that would support the weight of a marshmallow. Here are a few photos of the students at work.

The JH boys basketball team plays Kee High tonight. If you are unable to make it you can still cheer from home. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-community-high-school-elkader-ia/gam1ad0b4a3cd Go Warriors!

Third graders enjoyed being detectives as they dug into owl pellets. They had fun comparing and contrasting bones from the little critters the owls ate and regurgitated.

Congratulations to Brandy Beatty and Brayden Finley on their Large Group Speech All-State Nominations! Both Brandy and Brayden earned All-State honors for their Ensemble Acting performance of "The History of Television, Condensed" and Brandy earned another All-State honor for her Solo Mime, "Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place." This is a fantastic achievement for both and the Large Group Speech Team as a whole. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Evan and Grace from Central Community School. They were our December Student Athletes of the Month!

Third graders are having fun learning about our skeletal system. Here they are working together, to find out how many bones are in the human body.

Third graders enjoyed their Valentine's Day party, and they made some creative boxes.

Mark your calendars for Preschool Registration!