Central Public Schools - Education Is Central

Our photography students explored the art of photomontage, drawing inspiration from artist David Hockney. Known for his iconic "joiners," Hockney created mesmerizing photo collages by assembling multiple Polaroid or 35mm images into a single composite. These works give a fragmented, dynamic perspective that challenges traditional notions of photography and space. Using Adobe Photoshop, our students are crafting their own photomontages. By layering, adding shadows, and arranging their original photographs, they aim to capture the essence of a scene or subject through a multidimensional lens. Congratulations to the following students! Haley N. Ali S. Maelys B. Mason P.

Fourth grade has been diving into the fascinating world of medieval life during their reading block. Students learned about the roles and daily lives of kings, knights, lords, merchants, and serfs. We’ve paired this study with our exploration of nets in math. Using their knowledge of geometric nets, students designed and built castles during class. Once their castles were complete, we discussed different strategies and engaged in a fun, interactive “battle” activity. The students enthusiastically worked together until we crowned the final victorious kingdom! This activity has been a fantastic way to blend history, creativity, and math, and we’re so proud of their effort and engagement!

Get to know a few of the dedicated staff members and coaches who are on the sidelines inspiring and motivating our student athletes on the basketball court!

One teacher from each grade level at Central Elementary will be attending visual art workshops through Perpich Center for Arts Education this year. They will be bringing back their learning to the rest of the grade level and sharing new art skills with students!

The Central Raiders Boys Basketball team is back in action tonight at home! Come on out to Norwood and support the boys as they host the Sibley East Wolverines. Game times: C - 4:15 JV - 5:30 Varsity - 7:00 Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CVLD

First Graders at Central Elementary have been learning all about cities, farming, leaders and the beliefs of Mesopotamians and Ancient Egyptians. To wrap up the unit, students enjoyed a morning of becoming a pharaoh and being immersed in many fun activities. Looks like a great time!

UPDATE 12/13: All tags have been fulfilled! Thank you for your generosity! Last chance to lend a hand! 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 with items being dropped off by Friday, Dec.13. If you are interested in participating, contact Kirsten Thor at kthor@isd108.org for more details!

Central Elementary School families, are you looking for a great seasonal photo of your student? The High School Student Council is offering each grade an opportunity to have their picture taken in one of their Winter Theme hole-in-the-face cutouts including snowmen, reindeer, and gingerbread men. It will be set up in the Elementary Library according to the following schedule: -Monday 12/16 1:45-2:45 4th & 5th Grades -Wednesday 12/18 1:45-2:45 2nd & 3rd Grades -Thursday 12/19 1:45-2:45 1st & K Grades Students or parents will need to fill out a sign up sheet from teachers and bring it with them for the photo.. We are also asking for a $1 donation that will go to the Bountiful Basket food shelf in Cologne that serves our community! Let's get festive!

The winter sports season is upon us! Get out there and cheer on the Raiders! Photo courtesy of Sports Central. https://wcconference.org/public/genie/16/school/13911/

Looking for something to do? Come on out and cheer on the Boys Basketball team as they take on the LCWM Knights. C game will start at 4:00, the JV game will start at 5:30, and the Varsity game will follow at 7:00 PM. Get your tickets now! https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CUZQ

The cast and crew list has been posted for the One Act play this year! Every year Central competes in the MSHSL One Act competition. We will be performing "Sweep Under Rug", a play set in a dystopian future where struggling families have their own "Bobby Sue" to keep them in line. The play follows the citizens of "The City" and what happens as a revolution unfolds. The first competition for Subsections is on Saturday, January 25. Congratulations to the cast and crew!

The full-day preschool friends in Mrs. Pugh's class had their first visit to the STEAM room today! They were so excited to participate in the fun activities Mrs. Kreuser has in her classroom. They worked on building with tangrams to create fun holiday designs and had the opportunity to create a shelf for their elves, with a challenge to see who created the tallest.

Using different units of measurement is a great way to help students in kindergarten understand and enjoy measuring and math! How many links does it take to measure around this apple?

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!

Kindergarteners who laugh together, learn together! These students had a great time putting together puzzles as a team.

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.

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!