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Check out what the talented and creative minds at Central Elementary School are creating during free building time in our amazing STEAM room!

about 1 hour ago, Central Public Schools Communications

Student showing something he built with lego bricks

Students showing their magnatile creation

Don’t forget to register for our Student Council Blood Drive! The event will take place tomorrow, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the small gym at Central High School.

Register now! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

1 day ago, Central Public Schools Communications

blood drive, central high school, april 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., small gym

It is that time of year again… We’re proud to feature our graduating senior class!

Our very first senior spotlight is on Nathaniel Venske. He is headed to Alexandria Tech and will major in law enforcement.

His advice for underclassmen: “Join sports, clubs or organizations to meet people and find your community.”

2 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

We are excited to once again host our Central Volleyball Alumni Night! Join us on Wednesday, July 29th for a fun night of volleyball. Come reconnect with old teammates, show off your skills, and enjoy an evening of friendly competition. Whether you're on the court or cheering from the sidelines, we want to see YOU there! Games will begin around 6:00 pm.

Please let us know if you plan to attend by using the link below to sign up. Sign up no later than June 26th to make sure you get a shirt.

If you are unable to attend, we still ask that you click the link and complete the form. We’re updating our alumni contact list and would love to stay connected with you.

Reach out to Haley Walters with any questions haleypwalters@gmail.com

https://forms.gle/zkTHBtaKJRuYT5LL7

2 days ago, Serenity Cox

Attention 6-8th Grade Parents!

Join us in the Central High School auditorium on Wednesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip.

Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!

RSVP Today: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/49752795418?rsvp_id=49752795418

We look forward to seeing you there!

2 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

students in front of capital building in dc

We’re not fooling around here… Our Central High School Student Council is hosting their Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 1!

Register today to help save lives. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the small gym.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

7 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

Spring Break officially begins tomorrow Tuesday, March 24! There will be no school through Friday, March 27. Enjoy your well-deserved break, students and staff! We’ll see everyone back on Monday, March 30.

9 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday, March 23.

12 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

Congratulations to Central High School economics teacher Amber Kester! She recently earned the title of the March 2026 EconHero by Econiful! As a second-year economics teacher, she has taken advantage of several professional learning workshops provided by the Minnesota Council for Economic Education. Ms. Kester also teaches geography and ethnic studies.

According to Econiful, “We were impressed by Amber's participation in professional learning opportunities and implementation of active, engaging lesson plans to support the development of strong economic thinkers.”

Read more! https://econiful.org/news/march-2026-econhero

12 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

amber kester, econhero, exemplary educator

Tomorrow Friday, March 20, is the end of quarter three! Students will be dismissed at their early release time.

13 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

end of Q3, early release, friday, march 20

High school students-just a quick check-in on class dues. If you’re not sure whether yours are paid or if you have any questions, please contact kstreet@isd108.org

13 days ago, High School

A flyer with directions on how to pay class dues online

We’re lucky to have such incredible parents and students at Central!
From our recent parent survey, we heard from a new family about their experience.

“This is our student’s first year at the school having transferred from another area elementary school. Our student has really thrived and we enjoy the culture of Central. All the extras that my student has never been exposed to are really neat, especially STEAM.”

15 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

our student has really thrived in their first year her e- and we enjoy the culture of central, elementary parent - image of student in glasses smiling while working on class project

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: Due to the inclement weather, the High School Band Concert originally scheduled for tomorrow has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 17th at 5pm.

17 days ago, Serenity Cox

At Central Public Schools, we value kindness and inclusion. Our staff and students create a genuine effort to show compassion for others and realize the value and potential of all.

We’re grateful for another parent sharing a testimonial in our recent survey.

"The teachers are amazing and have supported my child's learning incredibly well!"

20 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

the teachers are amazing and have supported my child's learning incredibly well, secondary parent

Spread the word! Fan bus link below!

🏀 ROUND 2 🏀
Our Girls Basketball Team has round 2 tonight! 🎉
Let’s show them our support as they compete on the biggest stage! Seats are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The bus will be leaving at 4:15 PM on Thursday and the cost will be $5 per person to ride

Fan Bus Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/PtqFHLNkkFFgjCUw9

Important Fan Information: 2nd Game Thursday, March 12th @ 6pm vs Rochester Lourdes at Concordia University, St. Paul
Game Tickets: https://www.mshsl.org/tickets

Live Streaming Options: Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL

Let’s pack the stands, Theme is Blackout, and cheer them on all the way!
#StateBound #GoRaiders #PackTheStands #Blackout

20 days ago, Serenity Cox

Our Raiders are innovators! Our students are always discovering creative opportunities and solutions for purposeful improvement.

22 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications

🏀 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

23 days 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!”

26 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!

27 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!

27 days ago, Central Public Schools Communications