Central Secondary School students recently participated in the Winter Culture and Climate Survey about their experiences in the school.
We had some great numbers including:
- 96% of students say they feel safe at Central
-93% of students say they feel a sense of belonging
- 92% of students say they feel that there is at least one adult in the building who knows them well and that they have an adult they could go to with a serious problem
- 95% of our students believe they can achieve academic success
We will continue to make Central Public Schools a place where every student can thrive!
Congratulations to senior Zach Wickenhauser! Zach will be attending Dordt University to study business administration and play football.
His favorite teachers were Mr. Bollum and Mr. Oak. His favorite high school memory was during senior year at the Section Championship Cannon Falls Game.
Zach’s advice for younger students, “Live in the moment. Appreciate everything for what it is. Make unforgettable memories while you can.”
Last month Central Public Preschool students learned about dental health and how to eliminate plaque bugs! Alex from Carver Dental shared her time and talent with a fun and interactive lesson and the children went home armed with new toothbrushes. Thank you Carver Dental for educating our preschool students!
Check out all of the fun offerings from Central Community Education for March and April!
The Citizens State Bank and the NYA Fire Department are both offering scholarships to our seniors! The applications can be found here: https://www.isd108.org/o/central-public-schools/page/scholarships or on the Support Services website. A HUGE thank you to all of the organizations and families who support our seniors!
Congratulations to senior Isabella Miller! Isabella will be attending a four-year college or university and majoring in accounting.
Her favorite high school memory was the Florida band trip when our flight got cancelled and we got extra vacation days! Isabella’s favorite teacher was Mr. Halbach.
Her advice for younger high school students is to, “Strive to do well in your classes and join clubs and extracurriculars. Grades are important and participation in extracurricular activities are great for scholarships and college applications.”
Chef Chris Murray is coming back to Central Secondary School on Wednesday, March 12 and he is going to be grilling up a feast!
Middle School students had a special musical performance at their assembly thanks to some rocking high school students!
Bryce Urness is today’s featured senior! He will either be attending a technical school or entering the workforce upon graduation. His favorite high school memory was the Florida band trip and his favorite teacher was Mr. Mesik. He encourages younger students to, “Do your work right away.”
This week students in kindergarten answered the question, "What is in my neighborhood?" They used a map key to create their own neighborhoods and then connected their neighborhoods together and using cars drove around checking out other neighborhoods.
The American Legion Auxiliary, The Young America VFW Post 1783 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and The Green Isle Lions Clubs have been added to the list of LOCAL Scholarships! Please see the attached link: https://www.isd108.org/o/central-public-schools/page/scholarships.
As always, we cannot thank the local organizations and families enough for supporting our seniors!
Little Raiders are learning how to be super friends and problem solvers as part of our Pyramid Model initiative. They took part in lots of different activities to practice collaborating together to solve problems. The skills taught in preschool are foundational to success in school and beyond. We are teaching our students to BE KIND, BE RESPECTFUL, BE SAFE AND BE RESPONSIBLE.
Students in eighth grade have been learning about chemical versus physical reactions!
Students set up 20 combinations to look for indicators like heat, gas production and color changes to determine whether a chemical reaction occurred or whether just a physical change happened. They used baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, sugar, water, iodine, vinegar, lemon juice, and a mystery liquid!
Best of luck to our Boys Basketball team as they head to Waseca for the 2nd round of the Section 2AA playoffs. Tip off is at 7:00PM. Tickets are cash only $10 adults and $5 for students.
Live Stream link: https://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/o/wpsactivities/page/live-stream-information
Parker Sprengeler will be graduating with the Class of 2025! He plans to attend a four-year university in the fall. His favorite high school memory was going to state football this past year. His favorite teacher was Mr. Degler. Parker’s advice for underclassmen is, “High school flies by so live in the present.”
Today preschool and kindergarten classes came together and read the a story called The Dot which is about the beginning of creativity and the courage to try something new. Kindergarteners had the opportunity to tell preschoolers what kinder will be like!
Check out a few of the looks we saw during Snow Week at the Secondary School!
Central Public Schools would like to celebrate the retirement of a fixture of our district for decades, Sixth Grade Teacher Jodi Curson! We asked her to share a few highlights and proud moments:
"I’ve had the privilege of teaching at Central for 33 years, all of them in sixth grade. I’m proud to call this community my home, both as a resident and as an educator. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of watching former students grow into amazing adults, friends, and even colleagues. It’s been incredibly rewarding to give back to my school through my involvement in various clubs and committees, but what I hold most dear is the opportunity to teach my own children here at Central. I am deeply grateful to all the incredible co-workers, administrators, custodians, secretaries, and support staff who have helped me grow as a teacher, a parent, and a friend. Thank you, Central, for everything!"
Congratulations Jodi!
We’re proud to celebrate Ben Schefers in today’s senior spotlight! Ben will be attending the College of St. Scholastica to study mathematics/business and play baseball. His favorite teacher was Mrs. Hammers. Ben’s favorite high school memory was being on the MRC championship baseball teams in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and his favorite year was 2023 when the team was 12-0 in conference play. His advice for younger students is to work hard!
Yesterday in Mrs Hammers' psychology class, students explored the fascinating world of sensory perception! They put their senses to the test with blind touch and tasting stations, challenging their ability to identify objects and flavors without sight. Then, they experienced altered perception goggles, which totally threw off their coordination and depth perception—talk about a reality check!
