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Last week, students at Central Secondary School got a visit from Chef Tony from Taher, who made a special meal of green chili pork for the students. There were decorations and mariachi music playing and there were even sombreros for students who received a lucky tray with a dot on the bottom. What a great time!

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Check out the route for this week's Homecoming Parade!

There are a ton of great community education activities coming up this month! Register at: https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/

Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming King and Queen, Michael Mackenthun and Lacey Buckentin, and the rest of the Homecoming Court. You can see them all at the parade on Friday at 1:45 and at halftime at the football game.

Let’s check out some more of the amazing artwork from last week’s artists of the week! For this drawing project, high school students explored graffiti art by designing their names in expressive lettering after learning about Minnesota artist Peyton Scott Russell, known for his influence in the graffiti and street art scene. Once their names were outlined, students filled in the background with visuals representing the elements of art—line, shape, color, texture, space, and form to enhance their compositions! Congratulations to: Aubrey Simek Kellen ZumHofe Ben Molnau Megan Storms

The Homecoming Parade is this Friday! Check out the parade order: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing

It’s time for our final Raider Hall of Fame inductee! Don’t miss the Raider Rally on Saturday, Oct. 5 where we will officially induct all of these members of the Central Public Schools community! Ed Braun was a long time teacher and coach at Central High School, starting in the early 1950’s where he taught social studies, history, and drivers education. He coached Central High School Football and led the team to the conference championship in 1955 and 1956. He also coached Central High School and American Legion baseball for more than 30 years, coaching 14 championship teams with five state entries. He also served as the school’s athletic director for 12 years and taught three generations of students to drive. He retired at the end of 1984 as a full time teacher but kept returning as a substitute teacher. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and when he returned earned his masters degree at Hamline University. Ed’s legacy lives on through the many athletes and students that he taught such important lessons to throughout his time at Central. Get your tickets to the Raider Rally and help us honor the first year of the Central Hall of Fame: https://108raiderrally.com/

It’s Homecoming week! Let’s go Raiders! Photo courtesy of Sports Central https://wcconference.org/public/genie/16/school/13911/

Get your tickets for today's Girls Varsity Soccer match against St. James Area. Match starts at 12 in Norwood at the Central Stadium. It's Parents day!! Thanks for all that you do! All tickets must be purchased online - no cash at the gate https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CQOD

The internet is back up and working. Please feel free to check out the live stream for tonight's game or continue to listen to KARP 106.9 FM.

We apologize for the current inconvenience. We are experiencing internet issues through the school which knocked out our hudl stream for tonight's football game. Our Tech team is on site working on it. Please tune in to KARP 106.9FM to listen in the meantime time.

Congratulations to this month's Middle School Award winners! Academic Award Winners: Savannah Milligan, Brynley Tower, Zach Zabel, Thea Maki, Lewis Bunn, Greta Coder-Carlson Lions Citizenship Award: Tayzha Groschen, Fallon Barthel, Willow Wiseman Raider Pride Award: Gavin Derner, Bryson Schrupp (not pictured: Annette Romero)

Tonight's Home Football game vs. LP will be Tackle Cancer Night and we will have our Youth Football teams playing at half time! Come on out early as there will be games, activities, and a chance to win $100. The fun begins at 5:30 PM and will until kickoff at 7:00 PM

Come on out to Norwood tonight for some Friday night lights at the Raiders host the Lester Prairie Bulldogs! Raider Ticket Info: All tickets must be purchased online or VIA card reader at the door (No cash box at the gate) https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CQOE

Congratulations to this month's High School Award Winners! Academic Excellence Awards: Silas Zabel, Ben Schefers, Mariele Ziemer, Hadley Smith, Malcolm Fenney, Kiera Eischens, Katelyn Heuer, Isabella Miller Lions Citizenship Award: Alex Weege, Lamiya Dean, Jacob Hoen, Kira Weverka Raider Pride Award: Aubry Wroge, Braelyn Jens, Zachary Wickenhauser (Not Pictured: Theodore Bruckelmyer)

It’s time to get to know another Raider Hall of Fame Inductee! LaVonne Kroells (Waetjen) graduated in 1964 and helped out when she was in school in a variety of ways including in the library and in the office. As she says, “There were no activities for girls back then, only cheerleading and I’m not that coordinated!” After high school, she became an active member of the community and took initiative to help out the community and the schools. “Back in 1973, all the town students needed to walk to school,” said LaVonne. “As a concerned parent, I went to the school board and was told there were no drivers, so I got a bus license and then students had bussing!” She also helped to coordinate the four year old preschool screening in the early 1970s and worked with other parents in 1984 to organize the first post prom party. She also served as the prom advisor in the late 1980s. Another big part of her legacy is that she chaired the first bloodmobile in 1977 for the Edward Born Legion Auxiliary, something she still does today along with others. She worked with the Norwood Planning Commission and was appointed to the City Council where she was involved with a variety of projects. She is also active with the Lions Club and Stiftungsfest and organizes activities for senior citizens in the community, including last year’s senior prom. “I really didn’t have anyone to inspire me,” said LaVonne “I just enjoy doing good for others and helping out where needed if I can!” Get your tickets to the Raider Rally and help us honor the first year of the Central Hall of Fame: https://108raiderrally.com/

Students at Central Elementary get to use a variety of modern classroom technology to support their school day with the help and support of our incredible teachers!

Let’s celebrate another Raider Hall of Fame Inductee! Corey Feltmann is a member of the class of 2002 and was voted “most athletic” in the yearbook his senior year. This was well-deserved as he was very active while in high school, being involved with football, wrestling, C-Club, Peers, and Royalty. He was a captain of the football and wrestling teams and was a state entrant and all-conference wrestler his senior year with a record of 33-0 before sections, going on to be the 189 lb state champion. He started wrestling in middle school and had quite an impressive list of accomplishments including: 2002 State Champ with a record of 40-0 2001 State Runner Up 31-1 5 time State Entrant 2002 KNUJ Wrestler of the Year 2002 Pioneer Press All-State Team 4 time captain of the Wrestling team Part of the 1998 State Tournament Team After high school, he attended Ridgewater College where he continued to wrestle and he later coached 8th grade football for eight years and volunteered in the wrestling program at Central. He owns and operates Feltmann Dairy LLC with his brothers, Chad and Chris, where they milk 170 cows that include high type show cattle. He has been married to his wife Katie for 14 years and they have two daughters who both attend school at Central. Get your tickets to the Raider Rally and help us honor the first year of the Central Hall of Fame: https://108raiderrally.com/

Check out all the awesome things coming up this week from Community Education! 9/24 & 9/26: Youth Football Practice @ HS Field 6pm 9/24: Gentle Yoga @ Fieldhouse 6:30pm 9/25: Cross Country Running Club @ HS 3:30pm 9/25: 5th/6th Volleyball Practice @ HS Gym 6:30pm 9/25: Pickleball League @ Fieldhouse 6:30pm 9/26: Youth Soccer Practice @ Friendship Park 5:30pm 9/27: Youth Football Scrimmage @ Halftime of Varsity Football Game 9/28: Youth Soccer games @ Friendship Park 9am 9/28: 5th/6th Volleyball Games @ HS Gym 9am 9/28: Youth Football Games @ Waconia 9am