
The Central Yearbook team has put together a yearbook for the elementary, grades preschool-6th. The cost is $10 and you can order the book directly by following the link below.
High school yearbook information will be released at a later time.
https://www.amazon.com/2020-Central-Community-Elementary-School/dp/B08Y4GYLHJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WZ6BTFKMETXX&dchild=1&keywords=2020%2F21+central+elementary&qid=1615391365&sprefix=2020%2F21+centr%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1


Figure drawing in Art Fundamentals


All community members are invited to stop by the Central commons area on Thursday, March 11th from 2:00-7:00 PM to view the Hidden In Plain Sight display.

Warmer weather calls for fishing in the Turkey River during Outdoor Rec class with Mr. Ledbeter.


International student hosting information


Tonight's the night (and Thursday)!
Stop in during Parent Teacher Conferences to sign up for Preschool or Junior Kindergarten.


National School Breakfast Week celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This year’s theme, "Score Big with School Breakfast," reminds parents and stakeholders that a healthy school breakfast helps ensure students’ academic success in school so they can “score big” and reach their goals.
Central serves on average 16,020 breakfasts every year.
Central's National School Breakfast Week Menu
Monday-Ham/Egg Breakfast Bar
Tuesday-Breakfast Pizza
Wednesday-Cheese Omelet and Toast
Thursday-Pancake on Stick
Friday-No School


Central Community,
Check out a short update about the district by following the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19zFq9GF0ZWR-t_DBrAAoIYM9v6DDv3O3pky4S7R8DjY/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder: There is still time to sign up for 7th-12th grade
Parent-Teacher Conferences next week. Go to Central Parent-Teacher
Conferences Scheduler. The deadline to sign up for Tuesday's
conferences is Monday at noon and the deadline to sign up for
Thursday's conferences is Wednesday at noon.
Conference times are available on:
Tuesday, March 9th 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 11th 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
If you have any questions or issues scheduling conferences, call
Central School at (563) 245-1750 or email Mrs. Healy at
nhealy@central.k12.ia.us
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xmoomzcg-pIUooKgISQvxUnaCwJl-gd5slEXtJZyhHw/edit?usp=sharing

NHS Blood Drive is today from 10-3 in the gym! If you are donating, you may use the funeral home parking lot. Thanks for your support!

6th grade tried some sightless weaving to understand what the character Phillip dealt with in our novel reading if The Cay by Theodore Taylor.




The Central Perk Cafe will be open on Wednesday and Friday mornings this week from 7:40-8:10 in the concession stand. High School Students and Staff are invited to stop by and purchase beverages before first hour. Check out the menu below. #ClaytonCountyBEST



Reminder of the Registration Info Night tonight happening at 6:00 and 6:45PM in the Auditorium. This is for current 8th-11th grade students and their parents/guardians. Students will need to bring their iPads. See you then!


7-12 Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up
Please call 245-1750 with any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xmoomzcg-pIUooKgISQvxUnaCwJl-gd5slEXtJZyhHw/edit?usp=sharing

Central's Creative Writing class used marshmallows to learn about the writing process!




If you have a student who will be entering 9th-12th grade this fall 2021, plan to attend this informational event regarding Registration for the 2021-2022 school year! We will discuss graduation requirements, course offerings, college credit options, and on-the-job training opportunities for our high school students. Students will also finalize their 4 year academic plans with their parents. Current 8th grade students and parents are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend! We will have 2 sessions - the first will start at 6:00PM and the second will begin at 6:45PM. Session will be held in the auditorium. Hope to see you there!


7th graders in English class worked hard on the Long Walk to Water unit so we played collaborative games to close out the week. They had a good time and worked so well together!


Central FFA member Dani's supervised agricultural experience is being employed at Wilke's, which is a family owned grocery store in Elkader. Some of Dani's duties include: stocking shelves, carrying groceries to vehicles, checking groceries out, and cleaning floors. Dani is working hard right now establishing her SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) project. These projects lead to the student having the ability to apply for proficiency awards and earn the various degrees within the chapter and beyond.


Central FFA students had a fun and busy week celebrating National FFA week. FFA students held a staff appreciation breakfast, participated in Ag Olympics, and Drive Your Tractor to School.


Meet Central FFA member Caitlyn Druecker. Caitlyn's supervised agricultural experience is working on her family's farm in a placement project. Her duties include helping with their cattle and goats, assisting in combining at harvest, baling hay, and operating machinery. 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. 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.
