Online Registration is currently available for Cross Country and Soccer. Registrations and payments are due online before Monday, August 17th in order to be cleared to participate. https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/

The MSHSL issued updates for Fall 2020 permitted Activities. Please see links below for more information. https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/league-news/mshsl-fall-approved-sports-information https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/league-news/mshsl-approved-fall-training-seasons https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/league-news/mshsl-covid-notification-information

If a student wants to register for Cross Country or Soccer and did not receive online registration info please contact Central High School at (952) 467-7100. Registration and payment is due online before practice starts Monday, August 17th.

Middle School Supply Lists have been updated effective 8-4-2020

School Board meeting; Monday August 10, 2020 @ 6 PM in CHS Media Center. *Masks MUST be worn* *We are practicing social distancing*

Head cook wanted! Central Food Service and Taher, Inc. is looking for a head cook for the High School for the start of the 2020 school year. Duties include preparing quality and safe entrees from the menu, unload and organize grocery items, clean and sanitize all equipment and surfaces used by the cook, help with monthly inventory and list groceries to order, to make the entrees. Previous experience in food service is preferred, but not required. If interested, please contact Chantelle Eshleman, Central Food Service Director, at 952-467-7147 or email at ceshleman@isd108.org.

ImPACT Testing scheduled for today, August 4th at 6pm is canceled.

Central Food Service is looking for Food Service Substitutes to help out as needed. Substitutes work in most areas of the operation including food service prep, serving, dish room and clean up. Hours would vary, but generally would be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We are also looking for a Permanent Substitute Floater. A Permanent Floater does everything a Substitute does, but learns cashiering on top of the other duties. This position is guaranteed 2 days a week, but could be up to 5 days a week. The hours on this are very flexible and you would have to be willing to come in as early as 6:30 one week, but maybe not until 10:00 another. This position also goes until about 1:30 each day. Contact Chantelle Eshleman, Central Food Service Director at 952-467-7147 or email at ceshleman@isd108.org.

The Fall Activities Parent Meeting will be Monday, August 3rd at 7pm on Zoom this year. An email via Infinite Campus will be sent out to families by Monday, July 27th with meeting and login info. If you have any questions please call the High School at (952) 467-7100.

​Dear Parents, As you know, the state is currently contemplating how to safely reopen schools for the 2020-21 school year. In preparation for the state’s decision, all school districts have been required to prepare plans that address three possible scenarios: 1. A full return of students in all schools for in-person learning. 2. A partial return of students in some schools with a hybrid approach of distance learning and in-person learning. 3. No immediate return of any students and a continuation of distance learning. At this time we do not know which scenario will be chosen by the state. The Minnesota Department of Education has said that school districts should expect to receive specific guidance no later than the week of July 27. As part of our district’s planning, multiple subgroups have been formed to consider the instructional, operational and student/staff supports that will be needed in each of these three specific reopening scenarios. Our planning continued this week when dozens of staff members engaged in a reopening summit. The results of this work will be shared with you prior to July 27, along with a survey to gauge what you are planning as a family for the upcoming year. Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding as we continue this important work in a manner that’s as thoughtful and timely as possible. Tim Schochenmaier Superintendent

Central Raiders Bus Service is looking for people interested in serving their community while having fun and making money. Help the students in our district enjoy a safe, dependable ride to/from school and activities by signing on with Central Raiders Bus Service! We are currently looking to hire school bus & van drivers! Flexible Hours -- Paid Training -- Signing Bonus – Referral Bonus Possibility to bring your own kids with you! Flexible Hours Typical hours are 6:30-9:30 AM and 2:15-4:45 PM Actual route times vary depending on the area covered. Positions Available Van driver Bus route driver Activities & field trip driver Substitute bus and van driver Requirements Van driver- class D driver’s license Bus driver- CDL w/ school bus & passenger endorsements Don’t have one? We will pay you to train onsite! SIGNING BONUS! $800 signing bonus if you are licensed by the start of the school year. Contact Jon Rumrill in the transportation office Phone: 952-457-9324 Email: jon@fourpointo.com

The 2020 Yearbooks have arrived! We will be setting up a table outside of the High School on Thursday, July 16th for curbside pickup. Yearbooks will be available for pick up from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m-6:00 p.m. If you put down a deposit please bring the remainder of your balance to insure pick up. If you have any questions please email kstreet@isd108.org

VACANCY POSTING POSTED: June 29, 2020 POSITION: Part Time Parent Educator (15 – 20 hrs/week) REQUIREMENTS: *Current license in Parent Education is required *Dual license with Early Childhood preferred *Experience in an ECFE program desired *Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships with students, school, Community Education, parents, instructors, and community members *Current CPR/First Aid certification APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 20, 2020 APPLY TO: Julie Kuenzel Community Education PO Box 367, NYA, MN 55368 NYA, MN 55368 952-467-7391

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT @ 6 PM. We will be meeting in the media center and will take social distancing precautions. **Please wear a mask per MDE guidelines** If you would prefer to join remotely, please contact Andie Franck @ afranck@central.k12.mn.us

Central Public Schools is looking to fill extra curricular vacancies: ~One Act Play Director ~C-Squad Football Coach If you or someone you know is interested, please have them contact Ron Erpenbach @ Rerpenbach@central.k12.mn.us

As the Minnesota Department of Education works closely with the Minnesota Department of Health to plan for the 2020-21 school year, we want to hear from families about their experience with the distance learning this spring. This feedback is extremely valuable to us. This information will allow us to help families as they balance the responsibilities of work and family, while also supporting student learning. http://sgiz.mobi/s3/2020-Parent-Distance-Learning-Feedback-Survey Please share this survey widely with your families and on social media. The survey will close on June 30, 2020. Thank you! Heather Heather Mueller, Ed.D. Deputy Commissioner

Central Public Schools is conducting a communications audit to learn about the effectiveness of our current communications with parents, staff and community members. We will use the responses to this survey to make changes to improve our communication. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential. A third-party independent consultant will analyze the data and provide a report to the Superintendent and School Board. We greatly appreciate you taking a few minutes to provide honest feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CentralParents

Senior Band Tribute: CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2020 #RAIDERPRIDE https://youtu.be/SaXNGdqheUw

CONGRATULATIONS to Lacey Buckentin who won "Best 7th grade essay"!!! She will receive an Amazon gift card from the Rise Up Foundation. https://alaneadams.com/essay-contest/

Bag lunches ending soon! Here is the schedule for the remaining days of the bag lunches: Thursday, May 28th – Meals for Thursday through Sunday. Monday, June 1st – Last day of Meals! You will receive meals for Monday and Tuesday, as Tuesday would have been the last day of school. We have enjoyed being able to offer this service. Have a great summer! Stay healthy and safe!

GREETINGS RAIDER NATION! As you may know by now, we unfortunately will not be able to invite anyone other than immediate family to our graduation ceremony this year. However Central Public Schools will be broadcasting the graduation beginning at 5:45 PM on KLGB Radio (1310 AM/96.1 FM). If you have friends and family that would like to listen to our graduation ceremony and live outside the radio play area, I would encourage you to download the KLGB App, which can be found at https://www.radio.net/s/kglb . Additionally, we will be streaming the graduation ceremony live on our Raider Recap Facebook page. The link to the live feed can be found by using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/norwoodcentralschools/?modal=admin_todo_tour Please feel free to share this information with any extended family and friends that would like to attend our graduation ceremony at a distance. As always, thank you so much for your support of our students and school

The Central school district is going to be holding a staff parade. This is a way for staff and student’s to wave goodbye and share in some positive memories before summer. This parade will be held on Thursday, May 28th, 2020 from 12pm-3pm The following times are approximate: 12:00pm - Start the parade through NYA 1:30pm - Arrive in Hamburg 2:15pm - Arrive in Cologne The order of the parade is flexible, but we will attempt to have ECFE, Elementary, Middle, then High School. Please see the attached routes for each town so that you can find a space on the route if we aren’t going to the street you live on. We hope to see you all out there!

Central High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on June 25th, 2020 from 1 PM-6 PM @ CHS in the Old Gym. The direct link to sign up is below: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time It's a crazy/scary time in our world right now; YOUR donations are VERY IMPORTANT and greatly appreciated.

Are you new to the area or wondering how you can get your child registered for the 2020-2021 School Year?? Central Elementary in Norwood Young America is still accepting Kindergarten Registrations! If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Daugs @ 467-7301 or MDaugs@central.k12.mn.us If you would like a registration packet, please contact Kelli Perlich @ 467-7300 or KPerlich@central.k12.mn.us #RAIDERPRIDE

“Not all superheroes wear capes, some having teaching degrees.” ~ Unknown THANK YOU Central Teachers for EVERYTHING you do and for making a difference! #RAIDERPRIDE #WEAPPRECIATEYOU #NATIONALTEACHERAPPRECIATIONDAY

THANK YOU Central Teachers and Staff!! ~Central High School Student Council

SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS Each year KDUZ 1260 AM and 96.5 FM present the “BEST OF THE CLASS" with their Senor Scholar Interviews. This year the two CHS Seniors are Kennedy Pexa and Erin Schultz. Their interviews will air on May 8, 2020 at 3:35 p.m. CONGRATULATIONS Kennedy & Erin!!

SENIORS A NEW LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE! Pro Auto Repair in NYA is offering two $500 scholarships to a senior who will be pursuing a degree in Automotive Repair, Diesel Truck Repair or Small Engine Repair. HURRY this scholarship is due May 11, 2020!

Due to road construction, the Hamburg lunch pickup and book drive will be moved to the Hamburg Park for Monday, April 27th and Thursday April 30th. Lunch pickup and book drive in Cologne and NYA will continue at the regular locations.

The Elementary Library has received many new and gently used books and we would like to give back to our students. Please stop by any of the lunch pick up locations on Monday, April 27th or Thursday, April 30th and help yourself to some free books! Reminder that the lunch pick up sites are in Hamburg, NYA and Cologne and run from 7:00-9:00 a.m.

CONGRATULATIONS to Central Middle School Principal Ron Erpenbach who has been named SW Minnesota Principal of the year!! #RAIDERPRIDE

Seniors! Each year NYA Times creates a senior section in the paper. This consists of a picture and information on each senior. Please fill out this form and return to Mrs Heckmann at kheckmann@central.k12.mn.us by April 27. It is found on the Guidance Office website under Forms

Attention Seniors: Another LOCAL scholarship is now available on the Guidance Office website! Kopp Family Foundation is offering (3) $250 scholarships to a CHS senior! Remember that completed applications need to be emailed to Mrs. Heckmann at kheckmann@central.k12.mn.us

CONGRATULATIONS to Dominick Sudheimer who was named Boys Basketball All Conference and Hayden Molva who received honorable mention. #RAIDERPRIDE

Central High School’s Prom that was scheduled for May 2nd has been cancelled. However, we are waiting for information from the State of Minnesota which may allow us to postpone the event and reschedule to a smaller, less formal opportunity for our students. We will continue to look into all viable options and keep you updated as we receive information. If you have already purchased a ticket to prom you will receive a full refund.

The School Board is cancelling the work session scheduled for April 6, 2020.

Seniors two NEW LOCAL scholarships are now available on the Guidance Office website: Citizens State Bank Outstanding Citizen Scholarship and Norwood Young America Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.

Seniors: any local scholarship applications that are due in the Guidance Office should be emailed to Mrs. Heckmann at kheckmann@central.k12.mn.us. Also please watch the announcements and the Guidance Office website for more NEW local scholarships!

Wishing Students and Staff a successful first day of Distance Learning! Please remember if you have questions, staff members are available to chat, answer emails etc. from 8:30 AM - 11 AM daily. #RAIDERPRIDE

Congratulations to Allie Fritz and Hannah Zellmann!! Allie was named to the Minnesota River All Conference Team this Season! Hannah was Honorable Mention All Conference! We are so proud of your efforts this season! #RAIDERPRIDE

Central Public Schools would like to say THANK YOU to local business On Point Nutrition for bringing is Shakes and Tea for our Staff today!! #RAIDERPRIDE #COMMUNITYPRIDE

Bag Breakfast and lunches are being provided for ALL students that live in District 108. Pick up from 7AM - 9AM @ Kurious Kids Cologne, Hamburg Fire Hall, or Central Elementary. #RAIDERPRIDE

The SATURDAY APRIL 4th ACT test has been postponed until either June 13 or July 18. Students who have registered for this test will receive a direct email from ACT. NO Decisions have been made on the Minnesota State ACT Test scheduled on April 7th.

Students will be out of school on Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 27th • Instruction will resume on Monday, March 30th. It is possible that the instruction will be distance learning. • Student activities and athletics along with all Community Ed practices, enrichment classes, Early Childhood and preschool classes are suspended at this time. • Kids’ Company will continue to provide child care for all registered families the week of March 16th through March 20th, in efforts to help families plan. • Beginning the week of March 23rd, Kids’ Company will only be open for emergency workers, including: health care staff; first responders; firefighters; correctional services; essential court personnel; MN State Veterans Home staff; state and local public health agency employees; MNsure Navigators; County financial/eligibility workers; county case managers; or any county staff in emergency management or health and human services.

BAND CONCERT scheduled for Tuesday 3/17/2020 has been CANCELLED.

Mrs. Schneider was voted on to the committee for the Lectio Book Awards. You can see their organization @ https://lectiobookaward.org/home-page/about-lectio/ Why is this so exciting? Mrs. Schneider is GIVEN books by publishers to be read and considered for the award! CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Schneider!

Congratulations to Knowledge Bowl Team Green, who placed 14th out of 114 teams at Sub-Regions today. They will compete at Regions on Monday against the top 30 teams. (Jonah Coffel, Dominic Schutte, Zach Smith, Cole Becker)

Kurious Kids Preschool is hosting their open house tonight from 6:00-7:00. Come see what we have to offer!

Don't forget to SPRING AHEAD tonight!!

Come join us at the Early Childhood Resource Fair at St. John’s. We’ll be here until noon!

Here's your Friday Raider Recap Broadcast. https://youtu.be/SkX3ojREOuM

Don't miss the Elementary SPRING CONCERT TONIGHT (3/5/2020) @ CHS Auditorium! 2nd Grade Program @ 6 PM 3rd Grade Program @ 7 PM 5th Grade Choir Concert @ 7:45 PM

Class of 2020..... the future is so bright; they should've worn shades... #Seniorclassphoto #RAIDERPRIDE

Prom tickets are on sale now through April 10th. ** ALL class dues must be paid before purchasing tickets.

Raider Events: Saturday Feb 29, 2020 Boys Varsity Basketball playoffs @ Jordan @ 6 PM

Along with Kurious Kids Preschool students also have the option of attending Extended Day Care. In Extended Day the kids enjoy doing arts and crafts and getting to play with their friends.

Middle School Students raised $240.71 for Pennies for Patients! THANK YOU MIDDLE SCHOOL Students and Staff!

Mrs. Curson's class continued their February Friends with Tate Schneider sharing the pay loader.

Sean Weckman's second match at the State Tournament will begin shortly after 4 PM today (2/28/2020) on mat 3.

CONGRATULATIONS Sean Weckman! He won his first round match at the State Tournament against Blue Earth Area 5-3 (after overtime)!

Girls Basketball game tonight is on KGLB - AM 1310 & FM 96.1. You can also download the free KGLB app on your smart phone.

Girls Basketball vs Belle Plaine TONIGHT (2/28/2020) @ 6 PM @ New Prague HS. #RAIDERPRIDE

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday Feb 28, 2020 State Wrestling - Individual - Sean Weckman 9:45 AM Mat 2 Girls Varsity Basketball playoffs @ New Prague HS vs Belle Plaine @ 6:00 PM

Third grade scientists are making observations while learning about precipitation. Our future scientists are in good hands.

Reminder Middle School Conferences are tonight, Thursday, February 27 from 3:30 - 7:30

The 2020-2021 School Year Calendar has been approved and is posted on the website! Find it under District in the Quick Links section.

On Wednesday Feb. 26th, Central High School hosted 10 choirs for a Large Group Choir contest sponsored by the MSHSL. Central Concert Choir performed very well receiving one Superior rating and two Excellent ratings!

The students at Kids Company are enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather we have had the last couple days. Yesterday they had a snow tower building contest.

Central’s January students of the month enjoyed donuts with the Superintendent this morning! Thanks for showing your Raider Pride!

Central is hosting the large group choir contest TODAY, which includes 4 other schools and around 400 students. The contest is MSHSL sanctioned--each choir is judged by 3 official judges for a rating. Good Luck!!

It's “School Bus Driver Appreciation Day”!!!! Central Schools would like to THANK the bus drivers that get our kids to and from school safe and sound. #RAIDERPRIDE #THANKABUSDRIVER

​CONGRATULATIONS to Sean Weckman for making it to STATE WRESTLING! Sean will wrestle this Friday, February 28th at 9:45 am on mat 2 at the state wrestling tournament.​ #RAIDERPRIDE

Central Elementary is kicking off our annual Art and Academic Awards (AAA) today. This is a great opportunity for our 1st through 5th grade students to showcase their talents. Look for more information to come home in backpacks today.

Raider Events: Monday February 24, 2020 Girls Basketball playoffs @ Minnesota Valley Lutheran Varsity @ 7:00 PM

Reminder that all T-Ball, Combo Ball, Pee Wee Softball and Baseball and Crow River Baseball registrations are due February 28. Link to flyer below. https://5il.co/cj8t

ECFE children and families did lots of hammering, building and creating with this week's "Construction" theme.

Raider Events: Friday February 21, 2020 Boys Basketball vs. Tri-City United C-Squad @ 6:00 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Raider Events: Saturday February 22, 2020 Wrestling @ Kimball High School @ 8:00 am

Mr. Daugs was the Special Reader in Mrs. Ackermann's class today... the students enjoyed having time with him.

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday February 20, 2020 Boys Basketball @ Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School C-Squad @ 4:30 JV @ 5:45 Varsity @ 7:15

Middle school & High School Student led conferences TONIGHT (2/20/2020); 4 pm - 8 pm.

During the month of February, Mrs Curson's class is doing something they like to call February Friends. Students are assigned a day to share something about themselves that we may or may not know. Today Raiden Slathar shared horses. Thank you Raiden!

Kindergarten Registration TONIGHT @ 6 PM @ Central Elementary.

Thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary for donating a flag to each of our kindergarten and second grade students as well as for teaching them about our flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. It is greatly appreciated.

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday February 18, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. WEM C-Squad @ 4:30 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Boys Basketball @ Sibley East C-Squad @ 6:00 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15

Strong Schools = Strong Communities. Thank you to our School Board for everything you do! #THANKASCHOOLBOARDMEMBER #CelebrateMNSchoolBoards

RAIDER EVENTS: Saturday February 15, 2020 Girls Basketball @ Lake Crystal JV @ 545 PM Varsity @ 7 PM Home Speech Meet @ 9 AM *Concessions Available*

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday February 14, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. TCU JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Wrestling Team Sections @ Howard Lake Qtr Finals @ 5:00 Semi Finals @ 6:30 Championship @ 8:00

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday February 13, 2020 Boys Basketball vs Jordan JV @ 6PM Varsity @ 7:15 PM POPCORN NIGHT... Take 2...... Show us the RAIDERS APP on your phone and get a FREE bag of POPCORN!

Good Evening Central Schools, Another winter greetings to each of you! This is just a friendly reminder that the entire Central Public Schools attendance area is in a wind chill advisory until 10AM tomorrow. Please ensure your children have on layers and all exposed skin is covered as they head out the door tomorrow for the bus stops. Bus routes ran about 5 minutes slow this afternoon, so please take that into consideration in the morning. In partnership, Tim Schochenmaier Superintendent

Middle School is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of MN (Pennies for Patients) until the end of February. This is a competition between Central Times....... *Coins count for you and *paper money counts against you (you can sabotage another central time by putting paper money in their collection jar) The CT group that wins gets to pick their reward. This competition will go until the end of Feb. It is also Snow Week in the Middle school!! Cupid Grams are on sale NOW!

Central High School Students had the opportunity to see the play, "The Balancing Act", on financial responsibility from the Climb Theater this morning.

POPCORN NIGHT TAKE 2........ Because of mechanical issues with the popcorn machine last night, we were unable give away popcorn for the APP Promotion. We have rescheduled POPCORN NIGHT for THURSDAY February 13, 2020 at the Boys Basketball game. Show us the App on your phone and get a FREE bag of POPCORN Thursday 2/13/2020.

Kindergarten Registration Thursday February 20, 2020 @ 6 PM. **Any Child turning 5 before September 1, 2020 is welcome to attend** Parent information and assistance in registration will be provided in the atrium while students engage in activities with Kindergarten Teachers.

Kurious Kids Pre School Registration Night at Central Elementary School in NYA: Monday March 9, 2020 @ 6 PM

The High School Student Council will be selling hard candy Lip suckers during 1st and 3rd lunches Tuesday through Friday this week. After Friday, they will only be sold in Mrs. Hammers' room (while supplies last!)

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday February 11, 2020 Boys Basketball (senior night) vs. St. Peter JV @ 6 PM Varsity @ 7:15 PM **POPCORN NIGHT** Show us the APP on your phone and get a FREE bag of POPCORN!!

Central Elementary 1st grade Students Celebrate 100 days of school!

RAIDER EVENTS: Monday February 10, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. HFCHS JV @ 6 PM Varsity @ 7:15 PM

CONGRATULATIONS to the Central Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students: 6th grade A honor roll *Emmitt Barthel, *Marlena Beneke, *Kiera Eischens,* Kyson Evenski, *Parker Honl, Alexis Johnson, *Josie Kamps, *Emma Krohn, *Melanie Marttinen, Cassandra Reams, Aleese Rolf, Gabriella Schmidt, Vanessa Schmidt, *Morgan Schroeder, *Raiden Slathar, *Avery Smith, Sy Twiest, *Luke Vinkemeier, Samuel Woizeschke 7th grade A honor roll Morgan Alar, Amelia Anderson, Kadence Arndt, *Bailey Barron-Crone, Brody Behrens, Cloe Bladow, Daniel Brown, *Lacey Buckentin, *Jolee Bunn, Brielle Butler, Madelyn Chvala, *Bradyn Daugs, Saul Favela, *Emma Flannery, *CaliJo Fox, *Ella Harms, *Hayden Harms, *Kiera Hemmann, *Jenna Huotari, *Ethan Hutchins, Willow Killion, *Chloe Knopik, Dylan Kromarek, Gavin Lueck, Taytum Lund, Carson Mellingen, Natalie Mendoza Gonzalez, *Caleb Michels, *Isabella Miller, Grace Mueller, Lillyan Nelson, *Haley Neubarth, Kaiden Oelfke, Jacob Proskin, Emily Romero, Kylie Ruddies, *Benjamin Schefers, *Mackenzie Simon, *Abigael Stangret, Willow Stewart, Carter Storms, Jack Strickfaden, Hunter Sudheimer,*Nicholas Weege, Ella Wickenhauser, Zachary Wickenhauser 8th grade A honor roll Kieran Allison, *Amelia Amrhein, Aiden Barthel, *Avery Boyer, Danica Dietzel, *Holly Feist, Brenna Foster, Ayla Fox, Sawyer Goetz, *Treyton Gratz, Abigail Hartman, Faith Hecksel, Avery Lueck, *Gabriel Michels, Rylee Schneider, Adriana Simek, Athony Simons, *Hunter Smith, Lillian Springer, *Sarah Steinhagen, Emily Stieve, Abagail Venske, Aiden Wachholz, * Collin Willems 6th grade B honor roll Carter Backstrom, Gabriel Braith, Taye Bunn, Brayden Dent, Allison Franck, Taylor Hackbarth, Connor Hansen, Destiny Henke, April Henkel, Braelyn Jens, Jacob Johnson, Katie Krause, Alejo Mendoza, Ryan Neubarth, Dane Pauly, Jacob Petersen, Nathaniel Venske, Bryson Welna, Kaelan Widmer 7th grade B honor roll Carmen Andrade, Ryan Barr, Abagail Beltz, Lucas Conser, Collin Degn, Thyra Goetze, Lily Howe, Molly Ittel, Frederick Johnson, Abdi Matan, Ryan Moberg, Benjamin Molnau, Trevor Neubarth, Erica Richardson, Ethan Robinson, Hannah Schrempp, Chloe Schultz, Hailey Schwartz, Wyatte Tracy-Stern, Bryce Urness, Tia Waas, Kira Weverka, Korrin Widmer 8th grade B honor roll Caleb Bohlman, Gordon Bruckelmyer, Camryn Chase, Austin Dent, Joe Docken, Grant Erickson, Kayla Fritz, Carson Gutknecht, Allyson Hedin, Maxwell Hoernemann, Aiden Jensen, Ethan Marttinen, Alec Minkel, Parker Newman, Nicklas Poppler, Christopher *Denotes straight A honor roll

MIDDLE SCHOOL SNOW WEEK!! February 10-14, 2020 ~Monday- P.J./Cozy Day! Come to school in your cozies today! ~Tuesday- Students dress like teachers/teachers dress like students Day! Do you have someone in mind? ~Wednesday- Mismatch/Crazy Hair Day! Unmatched Craziness Today! ~Thursday- Meme Day! Come to school as your favorite meme! ~Friday- Valentine Color Day! 8th grade wears Red; 7th grade wears Pink; 6th grade wears White! * Cupid Grams will be on sale Wednesday-Friday! (25cents) * Pennies for Patients will be going on also! Help a good cause!

Books and Bagels Book Club had their first meeting today. Students in grades 3-5 get to enjoy breakfast while the group discusses the assigned reading. This years book is "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo. The book Bagels and Books club meets 2 times a month (Thursday mornings from 7:40 AM - 8:10 AM). There were lots of smiles and great discussions this morning.

Raider Events: Thursday February 6, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. Jordan C-Squad @ 4:30 JV @ 6:00 Varsity 7:15 **POPCORN NIGHT** Show us the app on your phone and get a FREE bag of popcorn @ tonight's game!

CONGRATULATIONS to Tyler Smith who has been named as 1 of the 36 winners in the state for The Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Award! Tyler is a junior at Central High School; his parents are David and Cherie Smith of NYA. The ExCEL winners will be recognized on channel 45 during the broadcast of the Minnesota State High School League winter tournaments.

Download the App today and not only will you be able to catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates, you can get a FREE bag of popcorn at the basketball game on 2/6/2020 and 2/11/2020....... It’s everything Raiders, in your pocket. If you haven’t already, download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39PKDDl or iPhone: https://apple.co/2T0YYqx

Raider Events: Tuesday February 4, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. LSH C-Squad @ 4:30 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Wrestling Quad @ Springfield w/Canby & New Ulm @ 5:00/6:30/7:30

The following Elementary students showed TEAMWORK in the month of January: Back Row: Zander Harvey, Miles Klein, Brock Neubarth, Libby Hoen, Madalyn Sons, Carmen Bratz, Sarahi Velasco, Caden Heckert, Habib Matan, Austin Kube Third Row: Matthew Storms, Lexi Allison, Cidney Storms, Whitney Cebulla, Gavin Foster, Chase Emerick, Yusuf Ahmed, Davion Lenear Second Row: Wyatt Kley, Brantley Luedloff, Lily Strobel, Carina Marttinen, Olivia Feltmann, Jada Weverka, Nikolai Frisbie, Reagan McMullin, Aubrey Harris, Molly Bladow Front Row: Abigail Braith, Nellie Wasness, Will Vos, Easton Storms, Darin Marttinen, Bristol Wolter, Mayson Schulz, Avery Lind, Zach Zabel, Greta Kamann, Laicey Rademacher Not pictured: Willow Voigt, Lexi Lehrke

Kurious Kids Preschool took a field trip yesterday and visited the Harbor to make valentines with resident living there. #RAIDERPRIDE

Central Schools is pleased to announce some exciting changes to our online presence. First, as of this morning, Central Public Schools has undergone an update to our website. The new web address is (www.isd108.org). Here you can find all the helpful information you did on our previous platform. If you have us bookmarked, please update your records. Secondly, as part of our update, Central has developed an App. You can find it in the Google Play or Apple App store by searching "Central Public Schools ISD 108". This is everything Central in your pocket. Easily connect to your child's teacher, view lunch menus, and follow all the updates from Central Public Schools in one handy spot. Be looking for "specials" at Raider events by showing the app on your phone for free items.

CMS Para educators were honored at a luncheon on Thursday Jan 30 in appreciation for all they do for our students and staff.

​CONGRATULATIONS to the Central High School Speech team for taking 3rd place at the meet in TCU on Saturday February 1, 2020.

Carver Co Parks and Rec came over to the elementary so Kids Co could try some kick sledding, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing yesterday!

We’re thrilled to announce Central Public Schools’ new app! Access documents, events, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39PKDDl or iPhone: https://apple.co/2T0YYqx

Raider Events: Thursday January 30, 2020 Boys Basketball @ Belle Plaine. C-Squad @ 6:00 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Wrestling Tri @ Fridley w/Richfield @ 5:00.

Raider Events:Tuesday January 28, 2020 Girls Basketball @ Southwest Christian (No C-Team) JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15

Congrats to all the students who participated in the spelling bee last night, they all did great. The following students placed at the bee: Marlie Beneke 1st Place Molly Ittle 2nd Place Caleb Michels 3rd Place Ian Spencer 4th Place Tenley Read 5th Place

You provide services in multiple settings within schools, including support for instruction, student activities, and for individual students, as well as numerous other tasks that contribute to educational success. Thank you paraprofessionals!

A perfect example of why the fans of Central, and all our conference opponents, are the best. Sportsmanship, humility, fair play, and learning are all things we can get behind. Well done student athletes, coaches, community members and parents!

UPCOMING EVENT: Saturday Feb 15, 2020: 8th Annual Speech Home Tournament: 1st round @ 9:00 AM 2nd round @ 10:30 AM 3rd round @ 12:15 PM *Awards in the auditorium around 1:45. **Concessions will be available for purchase in the commons. This is a FREE event and is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Current Local Scholarships for Seniors: ~SLS Tax, Accounting, Financial Services ~Ridgeview Health Care ~Young America VFW Post 1783 ~Elmer B. Dawson Memorial ~Laura Van Eyll Educational ~Hamburg Fire Department Relief Association **For more information or to apply, please visit the website (Support Services; Guidance Office; Local Scholarships)**

Raider Events: Monday January 27, 2020 Boys Basketball @ New Ulm Cathedral C-Squad @ 4:45 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15

Spelling Bee TONIGHT @ CHS Auditorium @ 7 PM

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday January 23, 2020 Fine Arts Showcase at Central Public Schools: Speeches @ 6:15 followed by the one act @ 7 Cost to attend is free Girls Basketball @ Belle Plaine. JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Wrestling Tri @ Maple Grove starting @ 5:00

Central Drama students performed the one act play “Why Do We Laugh” for their peers on Wednesday.

Raider Events: Tuesday January 21, 2020 Boys Basketball vs. TCU @ Montgomery C-Squad @ 6:00 @ Montgomery MS JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Girls Basketball @ Eden Valley Watkins C-Squad @ 5:45 @ Pep’s Neuman Gym JV @ 5:45 @ Johnson-Peterson Gym Varsity @ 7:15 @ Johnson-Peterson Gym

Because of anticipated unsafe travel conditions, all Central Public Schools will be closing early at 12:00pm on 1-17-2020. Friday PM preschool, Friday PM activities and Saturday activities are cancelled.

Raider Events: Thursday January 16, 2020 Boys Basketball here vs. Sibley East. JV @ 6:00 PM Varsity 7:15 PM Wrestling Tri @ Trinity w/Brooklyn Center @ 5:00 PM. Dance @ Jordan @ 7:00 PM.

Safety Aisle Handrails were installed in the High School Gym today to help keep spectators and students safe.

6th grade science has been studying simple machines for the last two weeks. They have been talking about the mechanical advantage of using simple machines to make work easier to do. Each hour class has a task that they need to perform with the building of a Rube Goldberg machine using three simple machines for each of the groups. The groups have to work together with the group in front of them and also the group behind them. The tasks include shooting a basketball, throwing a baseball, and recycling a piece of paper.

The Snow week Medallion has been found by Peyton, Gio and Callie. CONGRATULATIONS!!

HIGH SCHOOL snow week dress up days: Thursday = Grumpy old men/senior citizen day Friday = Sports Gear

Snow Week Dress up days: Wednesday = Hippie Day

Raider Events: Tuesday January 14, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. TCU @ Montgomery C-Squad @ 4:30 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Dance @ Belle Plaine @ 7:00.

Incoming Freshman (2020-2021 school year) Meeting TONIGHT @ 7 PM @ CHS Auditorium

Be sure to check out Twitter for the Medallion Clues!!

Raider Events: Saturday January 11, 2020 JV and Varsity Girls Basketball @ Kasson-Mantorville starting at 9:00 am. Dance @ Holy Family

Snow Week @ CHS 1/13 - 1/17 Monday - Pajama Day Tuesday - Double Denim vs. Groutfit Wednesday - Hippie Day Thursday - Grumpy old men/senior citizen day Friday - Sports Gear

Raider Events: Friday January 10, 2020 Boys Basketball @ Jordan C-Squad @ 6:00 (River Valley School) JV @ 6:00 (HS) Varsity @ 7:15 (HS) Wrestling Quad here w/GSL, St Clair & Spector @ 5PM

The 7th Grade Industrial Tech class visited Plato Woodwork today!

Middle School"s "Reindeer games" happening TODAY! Competition Categories include: Oral Interpretation Reading Ping Pong Team Course Frisbee Throw Sled Relay Race Reindeer Drawing Math Mind Language Arts Expert Gamer Science Experiment Free-throws

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday January 9, 2020 Girls Basketball vs Sibley East JV @ 6PM Varsity @ 7:30 PM Wrestling Tri @ Sibley East w/Eden Valley @ 5 PM Dance MRC @ Jordan @ 5 PM

Did you know we accept Applications for Educational Benefits for free and reduced-price school meal benefits at any time? School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, and ensures that students have nutrition they need throughout the day to learn. Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health. #RAIDERPRIDE

We are excited and humbled that the Central Public Schools community voted in favor of the “It’s Essential” 2019 Operating Levy and Capital Projects Levy referendum questions. We are eternally grateful to you for this affirmation of our needs. Students in our district will benefit from this investment for years. Thank you for your support. #RAIDERPRIDE

"It's Central. It's Essential." Check out all the Referendum Information here: https://www.referendumcentral.org

Central staff are putting the "I" in Kind! #beraiderkind