May Day-Lei Day!! Today is Lei Day, a statewide holiday, in Hawaii. Students learned about the Lei customs and traditions, then made their own personalized Lei. Lei's symbolize farewell, greeting, love, hope, friendship and joy. The idea is that although a fresh flowered lei lasts only a while, the thought lasts forever.
Our principals were spoiled today for Principals' Day! ❤️🤍 Preschool made them both gifts, Mrs. Pope's door is filled with elementary gifts and the Central Warriors PTO bought them both lunch.
Thanks to everyone who made their day special!
🦆 FREE Duck Nesting Boxes – Made by Students! 🦆
In celebration of Earth Day, local students rolled up their sleeves and built duck nesting boxes as part of a hands-on conservation project — and now they’re giving them away for free to help support local wildlife! The Duck Box Habitat Project was funded by Tri-State Chapter of Waterfowl.
✨ Nesting boxes may also attract other cavity-nesting birds.
📍Stop by Central High School Office to pick one up while supplies last!
Let’s keep the Earth Day spirit going — one duck box at a time. 🌍💚
Today is National School Principals’ Day, and we’re giving a big shoutout to our incredible leaders — Amy Pope and Aaron Reinhart! 👏❤️🤍
Whether they’re working behind the scenes or side-by-side with students, their dedication, leadership, and heart shape the culture of Central every single day.
We’re so grateful for everything you do to support our students, staff, and community. Thank you, Mrs. Pope and Mr. Reinhart!
📣 We’re hiring! Central Community School is looking for a passionate and dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year! 🍎✨
If you're committed to supporting student growth, building strong relationships, and making a difference every day, we’d love to have you on our team.
Help us spread the word — please share this post! ❤️🤍
Congratulations to Central senior Ella Buckman for being selected for the 2025 Iowa Governor’s Scholar Recognition Program! 🎓🌟
This honor celebrates Iowa’s top academic achievers, and we couldn’t be prouder of Ella for representing Central! She went to Des Moines this past Sunday to be recognized by Governor Kim Reynolds.
As part of the program, Ella presented the Favorite Teacher Certificate to Mr. Zurbriggen, sharing: "I picked Mr. Zurbriggen because I feel that he has been an influential figure not only in my education, but in the development of my character as well."
Way to go, Ella! ❤️🤍
April is National Volunteer Month, and we’re sending a HUGE thank you to our amazing Central Athletic Boosters! ❤️🏀⚾🏈⛳️🤼
This dedicated board of parent and community volunteers meets monthly to support our student-athletes and coaches in countless ways.
Board Members:
🏅 Joy Meyer – President
🏅 Amy Hammersland – Vice President
🏅 Mary Streicher – Secretary
🏅 Dana Burns – Treasurer
🏅 Staci Schmeling & Abby Heitman – Concession Stand Managers
🏅 Aaron Reinhart – Athletic Director
Thanks to their hard work and fundraising efforts, our athletes benefit from upgraded equipment and facilities, travel expenses, trophies and plaques, and they host the All-Sports Awards Banquet each year. Make plans to attend on May 19th!
We’re so grateful for the time, energy, and heart you pour into Central athletics! Thank you! ❤️🤍
This royal evening is coming up! 🏰👸
Join us on May 2nd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM for a magical Princess-Themed Daddy-Daughter Dance! 💃🕺
There will be: ✨ activities fit for royalty
✨ Snacks to enjoy
✨ Dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
Come dressed in your princess best and get ready for a night of fun! 💖👑
Mark your calendars for Central's 4th annual high school art show at The Collective, downtown Elkader! Experience First Friday or stop in anytime through Wednesday, May 14th. Voting will be open for our "People's Choice Award".
Plant Science and the Central Community FFA had the opportunity to learn how to make shoulder corsages by the very talented Janis Lerch and Jane Wells at the Elkader Floral Shop today! It was a great field trip of learning! Thank you to this local business for sharing their talent with our students!
PK-2nd graders helped motivate the older students during ISASP Testing Week with special messages and posters! The 5th graders loved the encouragement from their little friends!
Tonight’s golf meet at North Fayette Valley is postponed, date TBD. At this time the 5-8 music concert tonight is still on as scheduled.
Thursday, 18, 7-12th grade art students entered into and attended the Upper lowa Conference Art Show in West Union. UNI Art Education Professors and their students came to judge the show and share their knowledge with the participating students.
There were 6 schools and 110 total students in the show to make for a great event!
Pictured below are all of our pieces noted with their respective accolades. Special recognition goes out to seniors, Jillian Finley and Neva Hill, Freshman Kaylie Wilson, 8th grader Kaia Engelhardt, and 7th grader Greta Scherf! All artwork can be found at artsonia.com at this link: https:// www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?
id=34944
Congratulations to these Worthy Warriors for the week of April 21st through the 25th. Thank you for showing care, commitment, and safety at school!!
Please make plans to join us this Wednesday, April 30th for our CCS Assembly! This month, the preschool is going to be teaching us about Friendship!
These middle school girls traveled to Des Moines , Friday , April 25 , to represent Central Community School in the 4 x 100 m relay at the 115th Drake Relays . Relay members are Reagan Heavens, Brynlee Thorson, Harper Bennington, Emersyn Wiley, Claire Orr and Izzy Reierson. Great job girls! 👏👏
Central received the Carrie Chapman Catt award for the fourth consecutive year from Iowa's Sec. of State Paul Pate. Central was 1 of 40 schools able to register at least 90% of their seniors to vote this school year. Vaughn Zittergruen, Gavin Holst, Allison Heer, Olivia Stevenson, Marissa Glawe, and Mr. Wiley received the award today in Des Moines.
🎉 ¡Felicidades! 🎉
Congratulations to our Spanish 4 students — Ella Buckman, Brandi Herman, Mia Stone, and Isabella Schmitt — who took the AAPPL test and earned their Seal of Biliteracy!
All four demonstrated proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
📚 They also met English proficiency through their ACT or ISASP scores from junior year.
This is an incredible accomplishment that highlights their dedication, perseverance, and bilingual abilities. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes! 🌟🌍
#SealOfBiliteracy #BilingualProud #Spanish4Success #LanguageMatters #FutureReady
A big thanks to Phil from Moore Land Services, LLC for taking some time to tell us about his career as a surveyor and how Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) plays a role in the surveying process. He did a great job explaining the planning process involved in civil projects and highlighting the transfer of math and technology skills from school to career!
Preschoolers and Junior Kindergarten students wanted to show a little appreciation for the special ladies in our office for Administrative Professionals Day! Central is so lucky to have these amazing ladies!
