Send your first day of school photos to communications@isd108.org to potentially be featured on our social media channels.
Families, if your proud middle school and high school students will let you take photos, send your first day of school pictures to communications@isd108.org to potentially be featured on our social media channels.
Let’s introduce another honoree joining the Central Hall of Fame this year at the 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction on October 4, 2025, at the Hamburg Community Hall.
Jack Noennig was raised in Hamburg where his father was the principal and a teacher at Emmanuel Lutheran School and his mother was a church organist and piano teacher. He would later follow both of his parent’s paths with education (his vocation) and music (his avocation).
He started piano lessons at age 5 and convinced his mother to let him study violin. Jack traveled by bus to McPhail for lessons since there were no string teachers in the area and went on to perform with “The Golden Strings” six nights a week at the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis as an adult.
After graduating from Central High School as part of the class of 1959, he earned a degree from Concordia and a doctorate from the U of M. He had a long and impactful career in education, starting the string program in Minnetonka where he taught elementary grades and served as assistant principal. He was also principal at Central Elementary from 1972-1979 was known to encourage staff to think out of the box and to take curriculum beyond the textbook and help children apply it.
Bongards On Wheels (BOW) was developed for grades 5 and 6 and was an initiative where students and staff took a one week field trip to Northern MN and lived and applied the curriculum with lessons taught during travel time. Planning stages for a new elementary school began under his leadership. He helped form a committee to explore earth sheltered schools in response to the energy crisis of the 1970s. He served as superintendent in different Minnesota school districts throughout his career.
Family has always been important to Jack. When he was growing up at home, the Noennig Family Orchestra consisted of his mom on piano, dad on violin, brother on cello, sister on flute and Jack on violin. Music continues to bond his family. In 2005 the Noennig Family Orchestra, consisting of Jack on violin, son Joel on string bass, daughter Joy on violin, and daughters Cathie and Melissa playing keyboard and piano, played for the 150th anniversary of Glencoe. The older grandchildren were invited to join in and his wife Janet was behind the scenes making sure everything ran smoothly. Shortly after that, other musicians from the area joined and the group became known as the community strings, which still plays in smaller community venues.
Congratulations and thanks for your huge impact on the community Jack!
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“As a graduate of Central Public Schools, I’m honored to return as a paraprofessional to support the students and staff in my home community. I am eager to help students succeed by providing academic and social support in the classroom.”
She shared that her favorite subject during her K-12 years was Health and Physical Education. “I enjoyed running the mile and learning about taking care of my body. It taught me persistence and healthy habits I still value today.”
Outside of the school day, Catherine enjoys running, baking, gardening, canning, and caring for her chickens. She also loves spending time at the lake with her family.
The first day of school is Wednesday, Sept. 3! Students transitioning into 6th and 9th grade will start on Tuesday, Sept. 2 with a full day of school and regular transportation.
Any time from 4-7 p.m., students will be able to meet their teacher, walk their schedule, try out their lockers, and take their photo. Parents are invited to attend an informational session at 6 p.m.
Here’s to a wonderful kick-off to the new school year!
The Central Booster Club is excited to host the 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction on October 4, 2025, at the Hamburg Community Hall.
As we look ahead to this fun event, we also want to highlight the folks who will be joining the Central Hall of Fame!
Our first 2025 honoree is a member of the class of 1984 who took his passion for music and photography to some rocking places. Rob Shanahan played drums in percussion from grades 5-12 in programs including marching band, concert band, jazz band, drum line, and swing choir. He also lettered in football, was homecoming royalty, and received the John Phillips Sousa Award his senior year.
After high school, he attended Mankato State University until he left his senior year and moved to Los Angeles with his brother, living in a van purchased from teacher Ross Mason.
"After moving to Los Angeles, it took a few years to get traction, then I started as a contract photographer for the NFL, Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the LA Kings, eventually finding my way in the music industry and becoming the 'Photographer to the Rock Stars' (Google’s words, not mine)," said Rob. " I’ve had the honor of working with & photographing almost every major music star of the past 30 years, and it all started with Mr. Schroer and the Central Music Program!"
Rob has published two photography book with forewords by Ringo Starr and Sheila E. respectively, and an epilogue by Keith Richards in his second book. He has also been drumming for The Hollywood Stones for 31 years, serves as a Corporate Keynote Speaker, travels the world and is a self described health & fitness junkie and proud girl dad. He and his wife of 29 years, Hillary, have a 26-year-old daughter, Chloe.
Congratulations Rob!
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If you'd like to purchase a shirt, orders will be accepted until Friday, September 5th at noon.
For any questions, please contact Student Council Advisor, Mrs. Hammers, at shammers@isd108.org.
Thank you for your support!
If you haven’t already signed up for a meeting time slot with your student’s teacher, please do so by checking your Back-to-School mailer for more details. Wednesday times are from 12-5:30 p.m. and Thursday times are from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
We’re excited to see you there to prepare for the start of school next week!
Hello Raider Nation!
This is your invitation to join us at one, or more, of the many events happening at Central this fall! Our students need YOUR help to make their events successful. Not only will you be supporting our athletes, but this is a great way to build connections within our Central community! Without workers, we can not host athletic competitions, so PLEASE check your calendar and spend some time with the Raiders!
We're using SignUp to organize our workers for the upcoming Soccer, Football and Volleyball seasons! Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our available spots on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/OpBQLgq
2) Review the dates and positions listed and choose the one(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's EASY - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
We have spots for adults AND students (ages 14 +,) so grab a friend and sign up!! Please feel free to share this link with others who might be interested in helping out! You may choose to volunteer your time, or we offer a small stipend for each position. Job descriptions and training are available as needed.
THANK YOU for supporting our students!! GO RAIDERS!!!
- A Parent Information Session will be held at 6 p.m. During this session, Principal Larson will share details about academics, activities, policies, graduation requirements, state testing, and more.
- School photographs will be taken by Lifetouch during the event.
- Teachers will be present, giving students a chance to meet their instructors.
- Students may practice walking their schedules and try out their lockers.
We’ll see you there Raiders!
As we transition into the new school year, Central Elementary School will host a “Greet and Assess” Open House again. Teachers will be available to meet with families on Wednesday, August 27, from 12 - 5:30 p.m. and on Thursday, August 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check the Back-to-School Mailer for more details and how to sign up for slots.
During the first ten minutes, the teacher will meet with the student and parents/guardians, making it feel like a traditional open house, except that it will be just the two of you. During the final 20 minutes, the teacher will meet with the student alone. This will be an excellent time for the teacher to get to know them better while assessing their reading skills. By completing these assessments before the start of the year, the teacher can begin small group reading instruction weeks earlier than in previous years. While they work with your student, there will be items for parents/guardians to complete in the atrium. We are excited about this opportunity and hope you find it a great way to kick off the 2025-26 school year!
7th and 8th grade FOOTBALL and VOLLEYBALL registration is CLOSING on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 at 10:00 PM! Go to isd108.revtrak.net to register. Please contact Kari Crown at kcrown@isd108.org or 952-467-7112 with any questions. Practice begins on Monday, August 25. Go Raiders!!
Please visit: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/centralschools
ATHLETIC ACTIVITY PASS (Non-Transferable) Sold through Vanco Events Online
Students (grades 7 - 12) FREE with online QR Code
Students (grades K - 6) $50
Single Adult $80
Samoane Wagner says she chose to work at Central Public Schools because she felt so welcomed by the staff and that her favorite classes when she was a student were EC/FACS.
“My work background has mainly been healthcare, and I was looking for a change,” said Samoane. “I love working with and helping people and am so excited!”
In her free time she likes to spend time with her two kids, travel, go fishing, and gardening with the extra fun of canning all of the goodies they grow.
Welcome Samoane!
Show your Raider Pride by purchasing your Homecoming 2025 T-Shirt!
To ensure we have these t-shirts in time for all the homecoming festivities, orders are due Friday, September 5th at 12:00 PM. T-shirts must be pre-ordered, NO EXTRAS will be available for purchase. No returns.
**Please note the adult shirts are Men's sizing.
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