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There is still time to order your official Homecoming T-shirt online before the deadline on September 12! Shirts are $15 and come in a variety of sizes. Homecoming is October 4 vs. the Cleveland Clippers. https://isd108.revtrak.net/homecoming-ts/

September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month! We are so grateful to our school board members for all of the work they do in supporting the strong governance of Central Public Schools. Take a minute to thank a school board member and stay tuned for more information about board candidates coming soon!

Our incredible preschool team was excited to get to know their students and families and meet and greets last week. It’s going to be a great year for our young learners!

Here is tonight's Volleyball ticket link for our home match with the Holy Family Fire. Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CPNF Game Times: C - 4:30 - Field House B - 5:30 - Field House JV - 5:30 Varsity Gym Varsity - 7:00 Varsity Gym

Let’s welcome another new member of the Central Public Schools Team who is also a familiar face. Reid Stacken will be joining the district as Recreation, Enrichment and Facilities Specialist and says his favorite subject in school was psychology. “I joined the district because I want to grow and help serve the same community that I grew up in,” said Reid. In his free time he likes to watch/play anything sports related and spend time with family and friends. Welcome Reid!

Here is what's happening in Central Raiders Athletics this week! 9/2/24 - 9/7/24 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VcKYBlKO-rRk4CmeLy4xGwTdGw1dgFF_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117579303926297976321&rtpof=true&sd=true

There are tons of great activities and events going on this week! Here's a look at this week: 9/3- 3rd-6th Football Practice @ HS Field 6pm 9/3- Gentle Yoga for Beginners @ Fieldhouse 6:30pm 9/4- 5th/6th Volleyball Practice @ HS Gym 6pm 9/5- K-6th Soccer Practice @ Friendship Park 5:30pm 9/5- 3rd-6th Football Practice @ Elementary field 6pm 9/7- K-6th Soccer games (time/location based on team schedule) 9/7- 5th/6th Volleyball games (time/location based on team schedule)

This is the big week! We look forward to welcoming students in 6th and 9th grade for transition day tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 3) and students in K-12 on Wednesday, Sept. 4 for the beginning of a great year!

A reminder that the district offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students in 6th and 9th grade for transition day on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and students in K-12 on Wednesday, Sept. 4 for the beginning of a great year!

Attention Raider Nation!! Changes for tonight's soccer match at Holy Family. The Varsity game will now be a 4:00 PM start and the C game will follow as long as the weather is cooperating. Please dress accordingly as the weather looks a bit unpredictable tonight!

Let’s welcome back a member of the Central Public Schools family! Jessica Solberg graduated from Central and will be joining our team as a Special Education Teacher. She says her favorite subject in school was Phys Ed and that a love for watching kids grow and have fun learning led her to a career in education. “I am excited for the opportunity to be an educator at the school I graduated from,” said Jessica. “The school has such a family feel to it and I am excited for my own kids to enjoy that too!” In her free time, she likes to play games, read, swim, travel, and hang out with family and friends! Welcome home Jessica!

Central Secondary School is hosting an open house tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 28) from 4-6 p.m. for families! The evening will feature a presentation from Principal Larson at 5 p.m., school photos being taken, teacher meet and greet, and the opportunity for students to navigate their schedule and open their locker. Get more information: https://www.isd108.org/article/1705441

Here is tonight's Varsity Girls Soccer ticket link for our WCC Match vs. Hutch/GSL. Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CPGU Game Time: Varsity - 6:00 Central High School Stadium

Here is tonight's Volleyball ticket link for our home WCC - West showdown with the Annandale Cardinals. Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CPFU Game Times: C - 4:45 - Field House B - 5:30 - Field House JV - 5:30 Varsity Gym Varsity - 7:00 Varsity Gym

Central Elementary School will hold two Transition/Assessment days to start the new school year! These days are scheduled for August 28 from 12 - 5:30 p.m. and August 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each student and at least one family member will be invited to school on one of these two days. Get more information: https://www.isd108.org/article/1705446

Here is what's happening in Central Raiders Athletics this week! 8/26/24 - 8/30/24 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2huxSkFNGCfFghdUv0HWQnhbennAqhi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117579303926297976321&rtpof=true&sd=true

Get your tickets for tonight's home opener of the Central Volleyball season as they host the Jordan Jaguars! Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CPER Can't make it? Watch here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/norwood-young-america/organization/10583/central-high-school

Let’s welcome another new face to the Central Public Schools Team! Kari Crown is joining us as the Activities Administrative Assistant and says that her favorite subject in school was literature. “I've wanted to be a teacher ever since I was in Kindergarten,” said Kari. “I never considered anything else” In her free time, she loves to read, work in her flower garden, play cards, and hangout with family and friends. Welcome Kari!

We love when a member of our school family comes back to work here and help make the school experience amazing for the next generation! Cody Anderson is joining the district as Facility Director and says he is excited to be in the community that supported him. His favorite subject in school was history and he says he loves going on family trips, watching football, and fishing in his free time. “Growing up and going to school at Central made it an excellent choice for me to come back and have a career here,” said Cody. Welcome home Cody!

Get your tickets for tonight's Girls Soccer match vs. Watertown Mayer! See you at the stadium for a 7:00 start! https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/45185?