Central CSD

🇺🇸💛💙 Today is the Day!

These two incredible individuals are proudly serving our country in the military while also achieving one of the highest honors in the National FFA Organization — the American FFA Degree! Both were not able to attend today's ceremony in Indianapolis due to military commitments.

🎉 Congratulations to Rebecca Suhr and Nate Shirbroun! 🎉
They become the 4th and 5th Central Community FFA members to ever earn this prestigious degree.

Less than 1% of all FFA members nationwide reach this level of accomplishment!

Rebecca and Nate are outstanding role models for our chapter as we celebrate our local FFA members earning their next degrees on Monday night at our own Degree Ceremony.

We are so proud of you both — congratulations on this incredible achievement! 💪🌾🇺🇸

🌾 Wrapping Up an Incredible National FFA Convention! 🌾 Yesterday marked our final day to embrace all that the National FFA Convention has to offer young agriculturalists! Members had the opportunity to hear from award-winning proficiency finalists from across the nation and listen to the inspiring retiring address from the National FFA Secretary. A couple of our members also attended a workshop for students aspiring to become agricultural educators, where they learned more about the impact and opportunities that come with teaching the next generation of agricultural leaders. 🌱📚 Later in the day, everyone worked hard to finish up their scavenger hunts! One of the highlights came when members surprised Mrs. Bond with a thoughtful gift — a new sweatshirt featuring a very fitting quote. In her defense, Mrs. Bond does take students on more adventures than the average teacher… so the odds of a curb check are just a little higher! 🚐💨 Congratulations to Blair and Kristy, the winners of our two scavenger hunts! You can claim your prizes on Monday! 🏆 It was truly a great convention for all — full of learning, laughter, and lasting memories. We encourage all FFA members to step up their involvement this year and earn the chance to experience one of the greatest opportunities FFA has to offer — the National FFA Convention! 💙💛

🎯 Grab your team and your thinking caps — it’s Trivia Night! 🎯
The Central Athletic Boosters and Central Fine Arts Boosters are teaming up for a fun evening to raise funds for our students. 🏀🎨
📍 Location: Elkader Golf Course
🗓 Date: Saturday, November 22
🕖 Time: 6pm Meal, 7pm Trivia
🎟️ Come compete in trivia, support our programs, and enjoy a night out for a great cause.

Mark your calendars and get your trivia team ready! It’s going to be a blast! ❤️🤍

Day 1 at the National FFA Convention! Yesterday, our members proudly repped the blue and gold cords as they kicked off an amazing first day in Indy! 🌟 They started the day with motivational speaker A’ric Jackson, who shared how to “break down the box” by being yourself and reminded us that “haters” are just people “Having Anger Toward Everyone Reaching Success.” 💪 Next up — the Career Expo! Mrs. Bond sent our members on two exciting scavenger hunts while they networked with ag businesses, colleges, and FFA members from across the country. 🌾 They wrapped up the day at a workshop focused on cultivating connections — because leadership grows best when we grow together! 🌻 We can’t wait to see what today brings! 🙌

🎃 Halloween Fun at Central! 🎃

Our elementary students showed off their creative (and spooky!) costumes during today’s Halloween Parade! 👻🕸️
Families packed the gym to cheer them on and snap some great photos — thank you for joining in the fun and helping make the day so special!

Please provide us with any feedback on our drafted Special Education Plan by filling out this form (the plan is linked in the form): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAKNNgDnBPDEOchA4V1HX43K4xQBgAP-uomgaR1tagYq2ROw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111044781075056526881

Please see the attached files for local food resources!

Goooooood morning from the 98th National FFA Convention! Yesterday was packed with learning and fun! Our members spent the day on educational tours — first at Umbarger Feeds, where we learned about their specialized show feeds, and then at Risin’ Creek Creamery, an award-winning goat milk creamery! 🐐🥛 We wrapped up the night with some screams and laughs as FFA members braved five haunted attractions at Indy Scream Park — Indiana’s best haunted experience! 👻🌽

🏈 All-District Honors! 🏈

Congratulations to our Central Warriors who earned All-District football honors this season!

Help us congratulate them in the comments below! ⬇️

🎃 Halloween Parade Reminder! 🎃

Our Central Halloween Parade is tomorrow, Thursday, October 30 at 1:00 PM! 🕐

🍁 Need help with your fall leaf cleanup? The Central Spanish Club is hosting a Leaf Raking Fundraiser!

Let our students do the work for you, and support a great cause while you’re at it!

📞 To get your name on the list, please call the Central High School office at 563-245-1751, and someone will reach out to arrange details.

Central Community FFA at the 98th National FFA Convention! Central Community FFA hit the road yesterday for the 98th National FFA Convention! Their first stop was Hummel Livestock and Select Exotics, where members explored cutting-edge reproduction technology in the show Boer goat industry and learned about fascinating exotic animals—including the Savannah cat breed, rheas, and elands. Next, they headed to the Schakolad Chocolate Factory, where students discovered how and where cocoa is grown, the process behind making different types of chocolate, and how sourcing and pricing impact the chocolate industry. 🍫 Stay tuned to see where their adventures take them next!

Central 6th grade is working on US History and talking about regions of the US many of the Native American tribes found across the United States. Learning about different cultures and reasons why cultures would be different. After finishing in the Northwest region and the totem poles, each student choose 3 animals that represented them based on what Native Americans believed each animal represented and created a personal totem pole.

Central 6th grade students participated in a fossil presentation and fossil hunt. The presentation was in the classroom looking at fossil examples. Then we walked to Freedom Bank to hunt for fossils on the bank's rock walls. Thank you Ann Gritner and Freedom Bank. @iowastem

Elizabeth Blake stopped by 4th grade to share a lesson about John Deere, and what producers and consumers do. They got to do a fun build with her!

🎵 Exciting news from the Central Music Department! 🎵

Four Central students have been accepted into the UIC Honor Band this year! 👏 They’ll travel with Mrs. Schultz to NFV on November 17th to spend the day rehearsing and performing alongside other talented musicians from schools in our conference.

The day will conclude with a public concert at 5:00 PM. More details coming soon!

Way to go, musicians! 🎶❤️🤍

📢 Take a look at the week ahead! Don't forget the early dismissal on Thursday and NO SCHOOL on Friday. If you still need to schedule Parent Teacher Conferences, you will need to contact the teacher or call the office at 563-245-1750.