Central is getting a lot of attention right now for the Junior High Girls Wrestling Meet we hosted tonight. Take a moment to reflect on what it took to make this happen. A few things that stick out to me:
- Mostly (nearly all) male coaches in a male dominated sport taking extra time and making extra efforts to create opportunities for young women. Very cool.
- Keep in mind these coaches do not get paid extra for adding more meets and more student-athletes. They are doing it because kids want to do it and need an adult to create the opportunity.
- School Administrators making room in budgets to pay for female singlets, transportation for girls meets (like tonight), and other costs associated with new opportunities.
- Coaches like Joe Koehn who not only feel that we should give girls their own division in a wrestling meet, but to go further and create an opportunity for them to have their own meet altogether. A LOT of work and communication went into this meet over the past several months. I greeted every coach tonight to thank them for coming and every one of them responded by saying, “no, thank you for having us!”
- And of course the student-athletes. I was very impressed with the attitude and effort from all the girls this evening. Great things to come!
It’s a great time to be a Central Warrior! - Mr. Reinhart
These young ladies participated in one of the first junior girls wrestling meets in the state tonight at Central! #girlpower
Tonight, Central is hosting one the FIRST Junior High girls wrestling meets in the STATE!
Coach Koehn kicking off what we believe is the first all ladies jr. high wrestling tournament in the State of Iowa! #WarriorPride
Congratulations to the 12 Central High School students who participated in the 2019 UIC Honor Band today! 🎶
The Central Preschoolers have created a Kindness Challenge where they want to spread kindness one grade at a time. Will it be successful? -> https://youtu.be/koL8EaCm81g
Perfect day for a snow family!
Box Tops for Central
Life Changes 1 students learning about the life benefits of fitness from Mrs. Bauder.
Beautiful day for Outdoor Recreation! These 8th graders are practicing casting.
Nothing beats slides + snow!
Central teachers attending Trauma Responsive Schools Conferences in Ankeny today. Learning about tools to create effective learning environments for all students.
Central band students enjoying the University of Iowa Band Extravaganza at Carver Hawkeye Arena!
Every year for Veterans Day, Central is honored to share our gym and have students, faculty, and community members come together to recognize and salute our veterans. Thank you to all of those who have served or are currently serving our country. https://youtu.be/hLrevAhDNyY
1st graders are exploring nonfiction text and finding text features in the nonfiction books.
This morning, the Central HS Chorus gave a wonderful performance at the American Legion's Veterans Day Luncheon at Johnson's Reception Hall to honor all of those who have given their service. Thank you for your service and letting us honor you today through our music.
Reminder, Central’s Food Drive going on until November 26th. All donations are appreciated!
The Jr. class has a fundraising link open now through November 18th. If you have any questions, please call 245-1750.
The Holiday Craft and Vendor Show is under way here at Central Community School. It runs until 1:30 today! Stop in and see what's here!
Great opening night performance Central Warriors!
