Let’s celebrate Cali Fox! She says her favorite teacher was Mrs. Hammers and also tells underclassmen to “take college classes!” She plans to attend NDSCS and play softball after graduation.
Kellen Dose is today’s Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight! She says her favorite teachers were Mrs. Kester and Mr. Degler. She plans to attend the University of Lincoln Nebraska to study Forensic Science and hopes to eventually become a Crime Scene Investigator. Her advice for underclassmen? “Take college classes!!”
Here is a great message that the Central Booster Club recently received:
“Thank you so much for the donation to our 2nd grade classrooms from the Raider Rally. We used the funds to purchase 5 under desk bikes. These bikes allow students some extra movement, helping to increase focus and attention. Thank you!”
Nicholas Weege is part of the class of 2025 and says that senior year homecoming was his favorite high school memory and that Mr. Degler is his favorite teacher. He plans to finish OSUT AIT and go to NDSU for mechanical engineering after graduation. His advice for others is “Enjoy high school and make good friends, but make the most of the opportunities here while you can!”
Have you registered for preschool or kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year yet? Learn more about what Central Public Schools has to offer and enroll today!
https://www.isd108.org/page/new-student-registration
Middle School students had some great musical entertainment last week at their assembly with the award winning ensemble singers and a band of students sharing their talents!
In 6th grade art, students explored implied texture and repetition by creating dragon eyes. Using oil pastels with drawing and coloring techniques, they crafted bold and vibrant works of art.
Congratulations to the following artists of the week!
Sydney Rolloff
Aiden Joos
Willow Voigt
Savayah Brown
Thank you to our wonderful Elementary PTA and our families for showering the Elementary Staff during staff appreciation week. All the Elementary Staff felt the love and appreciation all week and can't say thank you enough.
We arrived Monday morning with the building decorated & an OnPoint gift card for all staff members . Then the fun continued all week with Monday: Muffins, Coffee & Juice in the staff lounge; Tuesday: Massages from Schmidt Chiropractic; Wednesday: Grab & Go Snacks in the staff lounge; Thursday: Massages from Sacred Health and Friday: Gift Card Drawing & Root Beer Floats.
Thank you for supporting our team!
Today we acknowledged out Artists of the week at the Middle School Assembly
Saul Favela is our senior spotlight for the day! He says he most enjoyed Homecoming and that Mr. Bollum is his favorite teacher. He will be attending Ridgewater in Willmar for the veterinarian technician program and would like the underclassmen to “please stop running in the halls.”
Middle School award winners for March. Not pictures, all 3 Raider Pride winners who were out today.
ECFE Classes at Central Public Schools provide so many great opportunities for parents and their children to have fun, learn new things, and connect with others!
Click here to place your Spring Athletic picture order: https://190331022302.proofingphotos.com/central-raiders/
Today is National Paraprofessional Day! We never miss a chance to say thank you to the paraprofessionals who are such an important part of our schools. Be sure to thank a para!
Central Community Education has something for everyone! Check out some highlights from the recent Bob Ross painting class. The next class is coming up in May. Register and make your own happy little accidents on the canvas!
https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/.../bob-ross-painting-class
Let’s hear it for Willow Stewart! She plans to pursue the LPN program in Duluth and says that her favorite teacher is Mrs. Radunz. She says her favorite high school memory is having good chats with friends during win times and advises underclassmen to “Take as many study halls as possible!”
Mr. Hallquist collaborated with Ms. Schurmann's Wildlife class to help students learn fly tying!
All 11th and 12th grade students currently enrolled at Central (this includes, PSEO, online students, etc.) are invited to prom. Tickets are on sale now through April 17, and can be purchased in the payment portal. For questions, contact kstreet@isd108.org.
The Central High School Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive today (April 2) from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Details:
Site: Central High School Norwood Young America
Address: 531 Morse St, Box 247, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368
Room Name: Old Gym
Date: Wed Apr 2, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Today’s Senior Spotlight is Carter Storms! Carter says his favorite teacher is Mr. Bollum and his favorite memories are around senior year sports. He plans to attend Augustana University to play football and study business. His advice to underclassmen is timely: “Have fun, it goes by fast!”
