Every year, two 5th grade students are chosen by school staff for the Merit Award. This is an award for students who exhibit outstanding qualities in and out of the classroom and is not based on academic performance.
This year's winners are Cade Zittergruen and Samuel Belser. Among the many comments made by staff about these two young men, here are a few quotes to describe Cade and Samuel, and why they deserve this award:
Samuel exemplifies great character to his fellow classmates and to all staff as well. His kind heart and contagious smile are infectious to everyone he comes in contact with. He always makes sure to include everyone, making sure no one feels excluded both in and out of the classroom. Samuel is someone who embodies what it means to treat every person you meet with dignity and respect. He doesn't tear people down, but rather lifts them up. He is the type of student that every kid in the class wants to work with during partner activities.
Cade's fun and can do attitude have never gone unnoticed. He gives each new challenge with a smile and shows the willingness to try with a positive attitude. Cade has always been a kind friend to his peers and has always been very respectful to teachers. He is someone who gives his best effort whether it's a math problem, a story he is writing, or a game at recess. I always enjoy watching Cade at recess throwing a ball around with his buddies, genuinely having fun.
Please help us congratulate Cade and Samuel!
Today we celebrated the career of Pat Klingman! She is retiring after 35 and a half years at Central. The elementary students and staff presented her a very special Worthy Warrior and she was presented with a retirement bell. Please help us congratulate Pat on an amazing career!
Last day of school fun!
The Central Girls Basketball Program will be hosting a summer basketball camp for girls, entering 2nd - 8th grade. Registration forms and camp fee can be returned to either the elementary or high school office, no later than June 10th.
5th grade had a blast at the Dubuque Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium yesterday!
Thank you to Sheila Harvey from MercyOne Elkader Medical Center for coming in today and teaching some of our students about basic first aid!
Central Community School District is pleased to announce that Karleigh Thorson has earned an Honors Diploma for her outstanding scholastic achievements. Congrats Karleigh!
The upper elementary had a great afternoon at their track & field day!
Central Community School District is pleased to announce that Haley Frieden has earned an Honors Diploma for her outstanding scholastic achievements. Congrats Haley!
Central Community School District is pleased to announce that Elliot Kelly has earned an Honors Diploma for his outstanding scholastic achievements. Congrats Elliot!
Reminder: Central's last day of school is this Friday, May 26. We are dismissing at 1:45. This is a time change from the original district calendar to make up hours missed due to weather. Please call 563-245-1750 with questions.
Finishing project choice for the novel BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON by Sid Fleischman. Sluice Box. Design and build a sluice box to explain how one works. We have even have some spangles and 'gold' nuggets. All were different designs but showed how they were used and how good was found.
As we near graduation day, please help us celebrate Central’s Class of 2023! Congratulations to Senior - Charlie Wiedner!
Iowa's Secretary of State Paul Pate presented Mr. Wiley with the Carrie Chapman Cat Award. This award is given to high schools who have 90% or more of eligible voters register to vote. Mr. Wiley, our American Government teacher, has made this happen two years in a row!! This year, only 17 high schools (out of approximately 350) in Iowa received this award! Congrats Mr. Wiley and all students involved!
As we near graduation day, please help us celebrate Central’s Class of 2023! Congratulations to Senior - Danielle Whittle!
As we near graduation day, please help us celebrate Central’s Class of 2023! Congratulations to Senior - Olivia White!
Central LEAD planted the garden earlier this week!
Central staff met for their annual breakfast tailgate this morning but had the added guests of seniors on their last day of high school!
As we near graduation day, please help us celebrate Central’s Class of 2023! Congratulations to Senior - Allison White!
As we near graduation day, please help us celebrate Central’s Class of 2023! Congratulations to Senior - Isaac Wellendorf!
