Thank you to the MercyOne Elkader Medical EMS crew for visiting Central during National EMS week and for your dedication 24/7 to our community.

Pop up Paper Hats made by Mrs. Glews's class in art

Fine Arts Student of the Month Announcement
Central Fine Arts Booster Club is recognizing an outstanding fine arts student each month. Students participating in band, chorus, speech, art, or drama are eligible for the award.
The April Fine Arts Student of the Month was nominated for working extremely hard and having a strong work ethic. When in rehearsal, this person is focused, determined and sets an example for others on how to make rehearsals lead to successful performances. This student gives honest and respectful feedback. The nominating teacher wrote, "This nominee is truly focused on the betterment of the programs and its future. She is willing to work throughout the day and late into the night in order for the performance to succeed." The April Fine Arts Student of the Month is Alivia Keppler.
Please see the updates regarding the removal of attendance limits at the State Track & Field Meet.
https://www.iahsaa.org/2021-track-field-attendance-limits/
Time is running out! Encourage your kids to stop by the Lost & Found in the Elementary Office to grab their lost items.

Central's Outdoor Recreation class has had great luck fishing the Turkey River.

Ephemeral Art by high school Art Fundamentals groups last week



Collaborative reproduction drawing of Van Gogh's Starry Night by grade 8 students

Nature Kids-Reptiles and Amphibians
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More excitement at the State Track & Field Meet!
Central Elkader's Martha Bauder is the 2021 Track & Field Recipient of IGHSAU Golden Plaque Award and will be presented her award during the Class 2A & 3A finals Saturday, May 22 at the State Track and Field Meet at 10:55 a.m.

Central State Track & Field Shirts
Support the Central Track & Field team on qualifying for state!
Quick turn around!
Orders are due by Monday at 2:00 PM and will be delivered to the school for pick up. https://www.rivalsinc.com/store/p2537/Central_STATE_Track_%26_Field_Tee.html

Congratulations to Central‘s class of 2021.
The full ceremony will be posted shortly to our Facebook page.

Central Community,
Beginning Monday Central will follow State guidance and masks will no longer be required and will now be an optional personal choice.
Thank you for your support during the pandemic.
Central's graduation ceremony will take place at the football field today.
Thank you to the Clayton County Dairy Promotion for the ice cream treats for Central's fourth quarter celebration!

Congratulations to James Eberhardt on qualifying for State Discus with a 1st place throw of 134'10" and to the Central Track & Field Girls Team on being the 2021 District Champions and qualifying in the Sprint Medley, Distance Medley, 400M, 4X200, 4X400, 800M, 100M Hurdles, and Shuttle Hurdle Relay!
Not pictured-Brittni T & Maci K


4th grade had an exciting day trying out instruments for band next year. 4th grade parents should look out for an email on Monday with a Zoom link for a meeting if your child is interested in band.




This is the Lost & Found located in the Elementary Office. Please encourage your kids to stop by and take what is theirs! This is for the entire school, not just elementary.

Preschool celebrated the marriage of letter Q and U today as part of their ABC summer countdown. The celebration consisted of a wedding, dance and reception with cake and punch. Students dressed fancy and learned about all the qu words.



Thank you to the Clayton County Cattlemen and Beef Princess, Maria Medberry, a senior at Central Community School and Beef Queen, Molly Kann for grilling burgers today.

