April award winners from the MIddle School assembly



Here’s to graduating senior Parker Honl! He plans to attend Luther College and major in mathematics/economics.
His advice for underclassmen is to “challenge yourselves.”
His advice for underclassmen is to “challenge yourselves.”

Thank you to our generous community donors! We appreciate your support of our students.
- Casey Dingels for Teen Mental Health: $150
- Central Booster Club for Recess Equipment: $1,054.19
- Kopp Family Foundation for Scholarship: $1,000
- Casey Dingels for Teen Mental Health: $150
- Central Booster Club for Recess Equipment: $1,054.19
- Kopp Family Foundation for Scholarship: $1,000

Congratulations to senior Jay Johnson!
Jay plans on pursuing a career in Developmental Pediatric Psychiatry and will attend the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
For advice for underclassmen, here are a few great tips: “Be involved in school, whether that is sports, class, or fine arts. Just have fun and enjoy high school.”
Jay plans on pursuing a career in Developmental Pediatric Psychiatry and will attend the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
For advice for underclassmen, here are a few great tips: “Be involved in school, whether that is sports, class, or fine arts. Just have fun and enjoy high school.”

Our preschool students love their time in Specials!
From exploring creativity in Music, building strength and teamwork in Gym, to discovering, designing, and experimenting during STEAM, our learners enjoy every opportunity to participate, try new things, and grow their skills. Our students experience Specials just like our Elementary students, building familiarity with the spaces.
We love watching our preschoolers jump in, have fun, and shine!
From exploring creativity in Music, building strength and teamwork in Gym, to discovering, designing, and experimenting during STEAM, our learners enjoy every opportunity to participate, try new things, and grow their skills. Our students experience Specials just like our Elementary students, building familiarity with the spaces.
We love watching our preschoolers jump in, have fun, and shine!







Congratulations to senior Morgan Schroeder!
She plans on attending the University of South Dakota and will major in business administration and later attend cosmetology school with plans to open a salon. Her advice for underclassmen is, “When you are a junior and everyone doubts PSEO, do it anyway.”

Our next senior spotlight is on Mason Guentzel!
After graduation, he plans to attend North Dakota State University and major in marketing and minor in business administration. His reminder for underclassmen to succeed is to just do your work.
After graduation, he plans to attend North Dakota State University and major in marketing and minor in business administration. His reminder for underclassmen to succeed is to just do your work.

Congratulations to soon-to-be graduate Micah Fenney!
After graduation, he plans on attending Augustana University to play football. His advice for underclassmen is to, “Join any groups/teams you can to meet new people and have fun while doing something you all love.”
After graduation, he plans on attending Augustana University to play football. His advice for underclassmen is to, “Join any groups/teams you can to meet new people and have fun while doing something you all love.”

Here’s to senior Luke Vinkemeier!
After graduation, he will attend Ridgewater College to become an electrician. His advice for underclassmen is, “The more PSEO you do, the more opportunities you get.”
After graduation, he will attend Ridgewater College to become an electrician. His advice for underclassmen is, “The more PSEO you do, the more opportunities you get.”

Here’s to our next senior spotlight on Kortland Booth!
He is planning to earn a four-year degree in wildlife conservation from University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Then, he wishes to become a fisheries specialist.
His advice for underclassmen is, “Listen more than you talk. Your silence is your loudest word in the darkest of times.”
He is planning to earn a four-year degree in wildlife conservation from University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Then, he wishes to become a fisheries specialist.
His advice for underclassmen is, “Listen more than you talk. Your silence is your loudest word in the darkest of times.”

Congratulations to senior Lilian Holland!
She plans to attend South Dakota State University and major in pharmacy. Lilian encourages underclassmen to go to the game and cheer!
She plans to attend South Dakota State University and major in pharmacy. Lilian encourages underclassmen to go to the game and cheer!

Our next senior spotlight is on Kaelan Widmer!
She plans on attending Northern Hennepin Community College majoring in paralegal studies to earn an associates degree.
Her advice to underclassmen is to, “Do your work on time and have fun!”
She plans on attending Northern Hennepin Community College majoring in paralegal studies to earn an associates degree.
Her advice to underclassmen is to, “Do your work on time and have fun!”

Last week, our secondary students participated in the Central Futures panel! They heard from local business professionals about the importance of networking. Students learned what networking means and how it can positively impact their future careers.
- Shelby Erickson, Ridgeview Medical Center
- Anthony Bentz, Citizens State Bank Norwood Young America
- Karen Hallquist, City of Norwood Young America
- Brian Crown, Plato Woodworking
- Luke Wolter, 4.0 Bus Service
Thank you again to these community leaders for sharing their expertise with our students!
- Shelby Erickson, Ridgeview Medical Center
- Anthony Bentz, Citizens State Bank Norwood Young America
- Karen Hallquist, City of Norwood Young America
- Brian Crown, Plato Woodworking
- Luke Wolter, 4.0 Bus Service
Thank you again to these community leaders for sharing their expertise with our students!



Here’s to our next senior spotlight on Kaylee Roberson!
She plans to attend Ridgewater College in Hutchinson to get her nursing (RN) degree. Her advice for underclassmen is to, “Try to do OJT your senior year.”
She plans to attend Ridgewater College in Hutchinson to get her nursing (RN) degree. Her advice for underclassmen is to, “Try to do OJT your senior year.”

Congratulations to Katie Krause!
She plans to attend Mankato State University and major in elementary education. Her advice for underclassmen is to, “Take some PSEO courses, join activities, and have lots of fun with your friends!”
She plans to attend Mankato State University and major in elementary education. Her advice for underclassmen is to, “Take some PSEO courses, join activities, and have lots of fun with your friends!”

Here’s to senior Kyson Evenski!
He plans to attend Bethany Lutheran College to play basketball and major in sports management. His advice for underclassmen is to get involved in many things.
He plans to attend Bethany Lutheran College to play basketball and major in sports management. His advice for underclassmen is to get involved in many things.

Have you told you how much fun kindergarten is? Our kindergarten teachers build a perfectly balanced curriculum to make learning exciting and engaging.
We can’t wait to show our newest learners what kindergarten is all about! If you have a child turning 5 years old by Sept. 1, be sure to register for the 2026-27 school year!
https://www.isd108.org/page/new-student-registration
We can’t wait to show our newest learners what kindergarten is all about! If you have a child turning 5 years old by Sept. 1, be sure to register for the 2026-27 school year!
https://www.isd108.org/page/new-student-registration





Congratulations to senior Kiera Eischens!
She plans to attend the University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities and will major in nursing and minor in administrative health.
Her advice for underclassmen is to not stress so much and have fun.
She plans to attend the University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities and will major in nursing and minor in administrative health.
Her advice for underclassmen is to not stress so much and have fun.

We are currently seeking a Varsity Wrestling Coach to lead and grow our wrestling program. This position will focus on developing student-athletes, promoting a strong team culture, and growing a competitive program. If you are passionate about mentoring athletes and advancing the sport of wrestling, we encourage you to apply.
Interested candidates can apply here:
https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1
Interested candidates can apply here:
https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1

Central High School theater presents Bedlam at the Bermuda B&B this week!
A cruise ship, hotel, and bed-and-breakfast with similar names become the setting for chaotic, but hilarious, mix-ups in Bermuda. The cast and crew have been working diligently under the leadership of our senior directors Jay Johnson, Gabi Schmidt and Kort Booth.
Showtimes will take place in the Central High School Auditorium on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, CASH ONLY. Students and senior citizens are $5, and adult tickets are $7.
A cruise ship, hotel, and bed-and-breakfast with similar names become the setting for chaotic, but hilarious, mix-ups in Bermuda. The cast and crew have been working diligently under the leadership of our senior directors Jay Johnson, Gabi Schmidt and Kort Booth.
Showtimes will take place in the Central High School Auditorium on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, CASH ONLY. Students and senior citizens are $5, and adult tickets are $7.

