Central Public Schools

🏀 STATE BOUND! 🏀
Our Girls Basketball Team is heading to STATE! 🎉
After an incredible season and a hard-fought playoff run, the girls have punched their ticket to the state tournament. We’re proud of their dedication, teamwork, and the way they represent our school and community. Let’s show them our support as they compete on the biggest stage!

Important Fan Information: 1st Game Wednesday, March 11th @ 6pm vs Providence Academy at Williams Arena
Game Tickets: https://www.mshsl.org/tickets
Fan Bus Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/hFrjgwMFGVfUk4rB9
Spectator Guide: Link
Live Streaming Options: Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL

Let’s pack the stands, wear Maroon, and cheer them on all the way!
#StateBound #GoRaiders #PackTheStands

about 2 hours ago, Serenity Cox

At Central Public Schools, we value our community. We’re proud to share a parent testimonial from our recent survey.

“We love Central and would recommend it to anyone! The teachers are kind, thoughtful, and challenge both of my students in the right ways. We love the small town feel but still have access to amenities and education that bigger schools have. We want to keep those small town traditions into the future (homecoming activities, celebrating holidays, birthdays, etc.). We know some schools have had to move away from those things. Thanks for all you do!”

3 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

the teachers are kind, thoughtful, and challenge my children in the right ways. Thanks for all you do.

NSPN.tv will be streaming the Section Playoffs Friday!

Section 2AA Girls Basketball: Glencoe-Silver Lake vs. Central
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/30660
Subscription link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/?referral=Region2A
Subscription rate: $12/month or $33/year (covers all NSPN/MSHSL content, including section and state tournaments)

**Important note: we are the official streaming partner of the MSHSL. Your subscription to NSPN covers all content on our website!

4 days ago, Serenity Cox

We’re so proud of our students during our recent Read-a-Thon! Students collected $13,675 in pledges and read 132,006 minutes at home during the four weeks!

Students earned Raider-themed prizes for donations. Also, we held a raffle drawing at our "closing ceremony" to give away books and a Kindle was given to a K-2 winner and a 3-5 winner. The money for the Kindles was donated from the NYA Lions Club and the amazing book sets were paid for with donations from the Cologne Fire Department.

We are so thankful for everyone's effort to make this event a success and for the generosity of our community!

4 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

Olympics themed STEAM activities continued for our fifth graders! Students learned about the sport of bobsledding. They designed and created a track and sled for gummy bears to use. They then completed different tests to see how the amount of time changes when the gummy bears are sitting up versus laying down. Nice work!

5 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

students creating bobsleds with cardboard and gummy bears

🏆 Now Hiring: C Squad Softball Coach 🥎
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic 9th Grade Softball Coach for the upcoming season!
If you’re passionate about developing athletes, building team spirit, and teaching the fundamentals of the game, we’d love to have you on our coaching staff.

📅 Season: Spring 2026
✅ Coaching experience preferred
✅ Must pass background check

Interested? Apply today at https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1

#SoftballCoach #NowHiring #HighSchoolSports #CoachingOpportunity

5 days ago, Serenity Cox

Our recent Literacy Night joined in the Winter Olympics theme! Grade levels partnered together to choose a country participating in the Olympics. Each group learned about their country, created flags and enjoyed other Olympic-themed fun together.

During the family night, participants enjoyed BINGO, crafts, an obstacle course and much more. Some prizes included free books! Thanks to all of our families and students that joined us to celebrate!

6 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

elementary students create opening ceremony for literacy night and read a thon

Seven CHS band students recently represented our school at the prestigious 76th Annual Dorian Band Festival, held at Luther College in Decorah.

Selected through a competitive nomination process, these outstanding musicians joined nearly 600 of the top high school performers from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois for the two-day honor festival.

The festival features a jazz ensemble, two concert bands, and an audition-only symphonic band. We are especially proud to share that Sam W. earned second chair in the highly selective symphonic band; an exceptional accomplishment.

Congratulations to these talented Central students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of our school community!

6 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

February Middle School Award winners

6 days ago, Serenity Cox

STEAM class - Olympics edition! First graders learned about figure skating and the center of gravity. They were challenged to make a figure skater using pipe cleaners and a Lifesaver mint for a head. They then had to get the skater to stand up unassisted. Although it was difficult, many students were able to figure it out!

7 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

student created figure skater with pipe cleaner and lifesaver mint

Come cheer on your Raiders TONIGHT!! The girls basketball team takes on Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton in the Section @AA Quarterfinal game at 7:45 PM at Mankato State University. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

NSPN.tv will be also be streaming the Section Playoffs Tonight!
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/30598
Subscription link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/?referral=Region2A
Subscription rate: $12/month or $33/year (covers all NSPN/MSHSL content, including section and state tournaments)

**Important note: we are the official streaming partner of the MSHSL. Your subscription to NSPN covers all content on our website!

7 days ago, Kari Crown

The Hall of Fame Committee is looking for nominations for 2026. Please fill out this form https://forms.gle/r6RQcefcQKu8g7Gt8 with as much information as possible. You do not have to have all of the information; the more you can share about your nominee, the better.

Questions can be sent to centralalumni@isd108.org

7 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

In a recent parent survey, 100% of responding Central Public Preschool families said they would recommend Central Public Schools to other families.

Check out what sets our Pre-K program apart! Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open now! https://www.central.k12.mn.us/page/central-public-preschool

11 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

100% of responding central public preschool families said they would recommend central public schools to other families

Go for the gold! Several grade levels have been learning about the Olympics in STEAM!

Third graders are learning about curling and how sweeping the ice reduces the friction. They made their own stones and brooms and have been playing games with other teams to see who can score the most points. Many of them have figured out the correct amount of force to push the stone in order to make it into the house (target).

11 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

students learning about curling in steam class

Thank you to all who participated in our recent parent survey. We appreciate your time and your feedback!

We’re proud to share that 95% of Central Public Schools families say that they would recommend the district to other families.

Learn more about our school community and The Central Difference! https://www.central.k12.mn.us/page/about-us

12 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

95% of central public schools families say that they would recommend the district to other families

Spring Forward and Save the Date! The CHS Choir has more than doubled in size in a span of less than six months. These students are building something special that will continue to grow and thrive. Come see for yourself, and show these students your support on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Central High School Auditorium!

13 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

spring forward, monday march 9 at 7 p.m., central high school auditorium

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Boys Basketball team who played great during the 2026 Lake Crystal Welcome Memorial Tournament and ended up placing second with a strong performance against tough teams!

13 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, our Community Education ECFE team hosted a "Sweetheart Night” with their littles and their loved ones. Those are some sweet smiles!

14 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

students and parents at sweetheart night

students and parents at sweetheart night decorating cookies

students at sweetheart night making crafts

Elementary conferences continue tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24! And Secondary Conferences are taking place today, Monday, Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 26. Be sure to make time to meet with your students’ teachers to ensure they have a productive semester ahead!

14 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

elementary conferences feb. 18 and feb. 24

secondary confernces, feb. 23 and feb. 26

Attention Seniors: Please complete the “Senior Spotlight” form in your grade-level Google Classroom so we can showcase you before graduation. Our Senior Spotlights will be featured soon on our website and social media platforms. Let Ms. Street know if you have any questions.

14 days ago, High School