Central Public Schools - Education Is Central

School Board Recognition builds awareness and understanding of the vital function elected school board members play in our society. Central Public Schools is joining other public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month to honor local board members for their commitment to Central and its students. “Strong schools help build strong communities – and the Central School Board devotes countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level,” Superintendent Schochenmaier said. Schochenmaier said the key work of boards is to raise student achievement by: *Creating a vision for what the community wants the school district to be and for making student achievement the top priority; *Establishing standards for what students will be expected to learn and be able to do; *Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels; *Being accountable for their decisions and actions by continually tracking and reporting results; *Creating a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach; *Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and *Focusing attention on the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining, and revising issues related to student achievement. “Even though we’re making a special effort to show our appreciation this month, school board members’ work is a year-round commitment,” Schochenmaier said. The members serving our district are as follows: Sara Eischens Connor Smith Shelby Erickson Kyle Strickfaden Emily Perlbachs Josh Kroells Sarah Lehrke

RAIDER REMINDER: Spring Sports Parent Meeting on Sunday, March 3rd starting at 6:30 PM in the High School Auditorium.

Basketball Playoffs are just around the corner and there are opportunities to get out there and cheer on the Central Raiders this week! https://www.mnriverconference.org/public/genie/28/school/10/date/2024-02-28/view/week/

HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS are ON SALE NOW! The deadline to order your high school yearbook is Friday, March 1. Yearbook sales are ONLINE ONLY this year, there will be NO additional sales, so be sure to order yours today. https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=39310#edit

RAIDER EVENTS: Monday 2/26/24 School Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM CHS - Fishbowl Girls Basketball PLAYOFFS @ Sibley East Varsity @ 7:00 PM FAN INFO: Tickets will be sold at the gate only (cash). We will not have presale or ETickets Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students as set by Region 2A. Games will NOT be livestreamed. Doors will be open to fans at 6:00 pm. Enter through Door A on the north side of the school.

RAIDER EVENTS: Saturday 2/24/24 Speech @ Maple Lake @ 9:00 AM Wrestling Section Individuals @ Kimball @ 11:00 AM https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CHUA

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday 2/23/2024 Boys Basketball @ LCWM C @ 4:30 JV @ 5:45 Varsity @ 7:15

Students in first grade did some exploring in the STEAM Room. Hands-on learning is so important!

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Ariah Oelfke

Congratulations to the following athletes for earning a place on the 2024 Wrestling All-Conference Team: Nate Venske - Sophomore 107 lbs. Nate Venske is a first-time all-conference member for wrestling. Nate also participates in cross country and track for the Raiders. Nate is the son of Steven and Tricia Venske. Reese Lentsch - Senior 145 lbs. Reese Lentsch is a first-time all-conference member for wrestling. Reese also participates in football and baseball for the Raiders. Reese is the son of Shawn and Anne Lentsch. Tyler Neubarth - Junior 152 lbs. Tyler Neubarth is a first-time all-conference member for wrestling. Tyler also participates in cross country and track for the Raiders. Tyler is the son of Ryan and Tabitha Neubarth. Lucas Conser - Junior 160 lbs. Lucas Conser is a second-time all-conference member for wrestling. Lucas also participates in football and baseball for the Raiders. Lucas is the son of Joe and Kendra Conser. Carter Storms - Junior 215 lbs. Carter Storms is a second-time all-conference member for wrestling. Carter was also honorable mention as a 9th grader. Carter also participates in football for the Raiders. Carter is the son of Jordan and Cara Voigt. Honorable Mention All-Conference Collin Degn - Junior 127 lbs.

C-Squad (9th Grade) Softball Coach needed. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching 9th-grade girls softball, please apply using the link below. https://www.isd108.org/page/employment

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday 2/22/24 Girls Basketball @ St. Clair C @ 4:30 JV @ 5:45 Varsity @ 7:00

Recently, kindergarten teachers applied for and received a wonderful grant from Minnesota Valley Electric with Operation Round Up to bring an in-school field trip to Central Elementary School. Students learned how to compare a plant's life in Minnesota to life in the desert, went on a plant hunt through their classrooms to investigate their diverse characteristics through hands-on exploration, and planted their own desert succulent. Thank you again to Operation round up and the ARB!

Governor Walz has proclaimed today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in the State of Minnesota. THANK YOU to our AMAZING Bus Drivers who get our most precious cargo where they need to be safe and sound every day! We appreciate all you do for our kids and our school.

This week, we're thrilled to showcase the incredible talents of our Draw, Paint, and Print Class. Students learned about bold lines and striking colors in the graffiti style of Minnesota Artist Peyton Scott Russell. The creativity and skills of our students are impressive. Congratulations to : -Chloe Bladow -Morgan Alar -Jaci Leagjeld -Haley Neubarth

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Morgan Norman

Central Public Schools ECFE held their Sweetheart Dance last week. The evening was filled with music, a snack and lots of fun activities to keep the little ones smiling all night long!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We have started looking at spring worker schedules and need your help to fill the following positions for 5 HOME TRACK MEETS on; Tuesday 4/2, Tuesday 4/9, Tuesday 4/16, Thursday 5/16, and Thursday 5/23. Head Timer High Jump - Need 2 Shot Put- Need 2, 3 is better Discus - Need 2, 3 is better Scorer Announcer If you can help, please email Afranck@isd108.org with the position, and date you can volunteer. Thank you for your consideration

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 2/20/2024 Boys Basketball @ TCU C @ 4:30 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15

Last week, students in fourth grade had the chance to visit Fort Snelling State Park. The one and only snow storm that we received this year was timed out perfectly! The students had a chance to go snowshoeing, learn about tree identification and different adaptations that some animals have to be able to live in Minnesota during the winter. They also ate lunch around a campfire while learning about the indigenous tribes that have lived in the state!