Come on out to Central High School for the Boys Basketball home opener as they take on the Tri-City United Titans. C and JV games tip off at 5:30 with Varsity following at 7:00.
Get your tickets now! https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CUZO
The Hamburg, Cologne, and NYA Fire Departments are holding a Toy Drive with toys that will be given to the Southwest Carver County Food Shelf in NYA and Bountiful Basket Food Shelf and Cologne! You can donate toys by dropping them off at the STEAM Lab at Central Elementary School before Dec. 17!
This week's spotlight is on our High School Ceramic Artists proudly showcasing their Pinch Pots! Mastering the art of pinch pots is a fundamental skill in ceramics, offering valuable benefits for students at every level.
Congratulations to:
Lily E.
Libby H.
Lexy A.
Chloe K.
Kindergarteners who laugh together, learn together! These students had a great time putting together puzzles as a team.
Raider Nation, it is the season of giving and we are looking for community members and families who would like to spread the cheer this year by fulfilling a tag for the Seasons of Giving. This is a great way to support your neighbors who may need a little extra help this holiday season! If you are interested in participating, contact Kirsten Thor at kthor@isd108.org for more details!
Second graders had a great time building multisyllabic words during phonics. Students were provided several cards containing one syllable each. They needed to match them up to form real words. After the students found a match, they practiced writing their words and reading them together. This is just one more way the Fundations Phonics Curriculum makes learning fun, collaborative, and engaging for our little Raiders!
Ticket info for tonight's GBB game vs. Mayer Lutheran:
All tickets must be purchased online or VIA card reader at the door (No cash box at the gate) - $7 adults, $5 student/seniors
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CUZM
On Monday, Dec. 2 we had 11 6th graders participate in Kids in the Kitchen baking Christmas Cookies, after school. Students learned how to crack an egg, measure ingredients, use a mixer, and boil on top of the stove. They made four different types of cookies and were able to take the cookies they made home, along with a certificate and their paper chef hats. A fun time was had by all!
Good morning Raider Nation!! It's time to kick off the winter sports season! Come on out to Central High School tonight for the home opener of the Girls Basketball season as the Raiders host the Mayer Lutheran Crusaders.
JV starts at 5:30 PM with Varsity tipping of at 7:00!
Central Elementary celebrated students who completed an at-home reading challenge with a Glow Party! 210 students in grades K-5 completed the challenge and were able to color and make art projects using highlighters and black lights in one room, as well as play and dance in the gym with glow sticks. They built some great reading habits and had a ball!
It’s almost the end of a year, which means 2025-26 kindergarten registration is just a couple of months away! Students in Kindergarten at Central Elementary get to have a lot of fun during their school day as they learn lots of new things.
To everyone in the Central Public Schools community, Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful to be able to be a part of your child’s educational journey.
The Raider Field House will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week for Thanksgiving! You will be able to get in your post turkey exercise again on Saturday.
You may not need a reminder about this, but just in case, there will be no school Nov. 27-29 for our Thanksgiving Break. Have a great time with family and friends!
Auditions for Central's One Act play "Sweep Under Rug" will be on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 3:45 - 5:45 in the Auditorium. Students in grades 7 - 12 are welcome to join us for the group audition. Actors and crew members are needed! Go to Google Classroom code: tp37hxm for acting scenes.
"Sweep Under Rug" envisions a future where struggling families are placed in the "Bobby Sue" program. A "Bobby Sue" is a guardian of sorts, someone who warns against missteps and guides its owners along the "appropriate" path in life.
But what happens when people want to think for themselves????
Mr. Schrupp and Mr. Evenski in fourth grade have been collaborating with the elementary STEAM teacher, Mrs. Kreuser, on an exciting unit about inventions! Students have been learning the fascinating stories of famous inventors in STEAM and tackled a hands-on challenge in their Mental Yoga sessions: designing and building a car powered solely by a balloon.
Students learned about the mechanics of wheels and axles, constructed sturdy car bodies, and experimented with innovative ways to attach their "engine" (the balloon) to maximize its potential energy. It’s been an engaging and creative project that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of engineering concepts.
Winter hours for the Raider Field House will begin on Monday, Dec. 2!
Additional modifications to the schedule will be posted when necessary.
Winter Hours:
-Monday-Friday 5:30 - 7:30 a.m. and 6-9 p.m.
-Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
-Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.
Learning about how to combine different sounds is an essential strategy for creating a love of reading in kindergarten. Central Elementary uses a research-based and data-proven curriculum that works!
November High School Award winners from today's assembly
Does your child love to cook? Check out this free cooking family cooking class sponsored by Taher and St. Catherine University. It's a virtual class with two dates available. Visit the link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d3Xo40S4tUlguHYSvtQWWURVR8UWqu4rEshQduWkYsE/viewform?edit_requested=true
