Central Public Schools - Education Is Central

Students at Central Elementary School will have a new face ready to support them this year! Sarah Beadling will be joining the district as Elementary School Counselor and says she chose to work at Central Public Schools because of the district’s strong commitment to inspiring and empowering students to become the best versions of themselves. “I am drawn to education and my role as a counselor because I am passionate about encouraging students to reach their full potential and supporting their social, emotional, and academic development,” said Sarah. “I love building meaningful relationships with students, providing guidance through challenging times, and celebrating their successes. It is my goal to advocate and empower students to recognize their potential and support them in an inclusive school culture where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to be themselves.” Her favorite subject when she was in elementary school was science because she loved hands-on experiments and working with friends on projects. In her free time she can be found outdoors walking, hiking, or playing pickleball and recently started fostering dogs who are looking for their forever home. Welcome Sarah!

Join us in welcoming another new teacher to our district! Jordan Mahrer will be a Physical and Health Education Teacher and says he is excited to bring his passion for physical education and exercise to students. “Central Public Schools seemed like a great community that I wanted to be a part of,” said Jordan. “My love for physical activity and working with kids led me to an education career!” His love for exercise continues outside of the school day as he enjoys golf, basketball, and pickleball in his free time. Welcome Jordan!

We are getting in on the Stiftungsfest fun this weekend by offering tours of Central Secondary School! Check out our updated facilities and have a walk through memory lane. Tours will start at the HS entrance and will take place on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. led by Tim Schochenmaier and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. led by Rich Larson

Another new teacher is joining the team at Central Secondary School! Eva Mark will be teaching English in 7th and 10th grade, which is good because she says English was her favorite subject when she was in school. She says she loves grammar and constructing paragraphs as well as interpreting literature and expressing thoughts through writing. “My interest in education started from a young age,” said Eva. “In fact, my mom often fondly thinks back to the times I would set up my dolls on the couch and ‘teach’ them things when I was four. In middle school, I began babysitting and tutoring, which continued throughout high school, and I found that I enjoyed these jobs a lot. Then in high school, I discovered a passion for reading and writing. Putting these interests together led me to Luther College, where I studied English and Secondary Education. In my last year at college, I completed my student teaching semester and had an absolutely wonderful experience. All of this has led to my career in education!” In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball, painting, reading, watching movies, and hanging out with her cats. She is excited to be back in her home state after going to college in Iowa. Welcome to the Central community Eva!

Let’s welcome another new face to the Central Public Schools Team! Lauren Scherer will be joining Central Secondary School to teach 8th and 9th grade science as well as 8th grade STEM. Her favorite subject in school was music where she played the french horn in a variety of groups including marching band, chamber winds, ensembles, pep band, and pit orchestra. “I have always wanted to teach, it is quite literally in my genes, and I can say that as a science teacher,” said Lauren. “I want to guide students to be the best version of themselves by cultivating their curiosity and developing their passions!” She is excited to get to know the Central community and to reconnect with someone she has worked with before. “Rich Larson and I worked together for five years in another district and I trust his leadership, which led me to CPS,” said Lauren. “I appreciate that Central is a small but close community and I look forward to taking on a new grade in a content area I love!” Welcome Lauren!

We are excited to be welcoming some new members to the Central Public Schools team this year and we want to introduce them to you! First up is Serenity Cox who is the new Administrative Assistant at Central Secondary School. She has been part of the NYA community for more than 10 years and says that her favorite subject in school was reading. She enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring the outdoors in her free time and loves meeting new people. “I jumped at the chance to get to know more families and community members and build those community connections,” said Serenity. “I started working in education because I wanted to be able to help support students in their educational careers and be a support for families as well.” Welcome Serenity!

Here is what's happening in Central Raiders Athletics this week! 8/19/24 - 8/24/24 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mXO14JvfoSsp16rMp4bDpevGro2Yt9bJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117579303926297976321&rtpof=true&sd=true

Want to cheer on the Central Raiders in style at the Homecoming game on October 4? Be sure to order your Homecoming T-shirt online before the deadline on September 12! Shirts are $15 and come in a variety of sizes. Go Raiders! https://isd108.revtrak.net/homecoming-ts/

Fall sports pictures are coming! Order your photos today! https://190331022302.proofingphotos.com/central-raiders/ Here is the schedule: Thurs, 8/22 2:30 Cross Country 3:00 JV and Varsity Football Tues, 8/27 2:00 Girls JV and Varsity Soccer 2:30 C, JV and Varsity Volleyball

Please check out the open coaching positions at Central Public Schools: https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1 Feel free to reach out to Joe Kley with questions! jkley@isd108.org JH Football C Boys Basketball Assistant Track JV & C Softball

The ISD 108 Community Education team is excited to launch the new way to rent school facilities. Check out the facility rental page for more information! https://www.isd108.org/page/facility-rental

We had a great time celebrating the ribbon cutting for the Raider Field House with the NYA City Council and members of the community! The space is available for community use for free to anyone residing the Central Public Schools district, or those who attend Central Public Schools. "One of the most exciting aspects of the Raider Field House is that it will be available for community use, free of charge." said Superintendent Tim Schochenmaier. "This space is designed to enhance the health and fitness of our residents, providing a place where people of all ages can come together to exercise, play, and connect. By opening our doors to the community, we are fostering stronger ties and promoting a culture of wellness that will benefit everyone."

Thank you to all of the candidates who filed to be on the ballot for the school board seats in the November election! We will feature more information soon, but the candidates are (in alphabetical order): Sara Eischens, Shelby Erickson, Jesse Hackbarth, Racheal Holland, Spencer Kelly, Troy Krueger, and Kyle Strickfaden. Get more information: https://www.isd108.org/article/1715982

We love providing amazing programming for our youngest learners and their families. Check out the ECFE programming coming up and register today! https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/search?it%5B0%5D=EcfeCategory&redirected_yet=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawEhx-ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXiEYHDPYp6I1VrdorWaIYx28sEZjyn7q4tjNExJnMYRhpxGFslWdDNzKw_aem_6lg5F2aGJ-iEC5SYutaybA

Looking for a great place to grow as an educator and support the learning of amazing students? Join the team at Central Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year! https://www.isd108.org/page/employment

Middle School and High School Families, check out Principal Larson’s letter for important information and to get you ready for the upcoming open house and first day of school! https://www.isd108.org/article/1705441

Central Public Schools is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! We are looking for incredible educators to fill open positions including Special Education Teacher, Part time paraeducator (preschool), and Full time paraeducator (secondary) https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1

Central Elementary School Families, in case you missed Principal Erpenbach’s email, check out the back-to-school letter on the website for important updates and we will see you at Transition Days! https://www.isd108.org/article/1705446

Tomorrow (Tuesday, August 13) is the last day to file as a candidate for the upcoming School Board election. Get more information at the link: https://www.isd108.org/article/1679485

The High School sports season kicks off on Monday, August 12th. Are you registered? Do you have a physical on file? If not, you still have time but you are running out! Can't wait to see everyone on the field/court again soon. Football Volleyball B & G Soccer CC