We will be celebrating the class of 2025 at the Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025. The ceremony will take place in the Varsity Gym at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. No tickets required. We can't wait!
The Central Technovation team "Sandeen Sisters" has successfully submitted their app in the Technovation Challenge to be considered as part of the global competition. They are one of 32 Minnesota teams and over 2,000 international teams competing in this mobile app challenge.
Their app, Bountiful Basket Customer App (BBCA), presents customers with easy access to information about the non-profit organization Bountiful Basket Food Shelf. BBCA gives users an overview of what shopping at the food shelf entails, empowering them with the information needed for a seamless experience.
They were able to practice their pitch at the US Bank Technology Center in front of executive leaders where they received positive feedback.
Team Sandeen Sisters will pitch their app live on May 17 to a panel of judges with the other MN teams.
Our Baby and Me class is nearing the end for this school year but we'll be back again in fall! Come join us next year for Baby and Me or any of our other ECFE classes. Look for our Community Education Brochure to hit mailboxes this summer.
Love basketball? Have a desire to coach?? Central is seeking a Head Boys Basketball coach for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact Joe Kley at jkley@isd108.org for more information or apply here. https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1
Central Business Teacher Paul Hallquist hosted a professional networking panel for students during WIN time today.
The discussion was centered around networking to demystify "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Participants included David Heine and Leah Serbus from SLS Accounting, Shelby Erickson from Ridgeview Medical Center, Jason Martens from Sackett Waconia and John Fahey, Carver County Commissioner. The panel discussed the value of networking, how it can help your career and some simple steps students can take early in their careers to develop their network.
Thank you to all the local professionals who shared their insights our students and to Mr. Hallquist for setting this up!
Central is hosting the Sub-Section Track Meet on THURSDAY, MAY 22. This is a large meet with 13 schools participating, so we are looking for a couple more people to assist at events and 1 more person to take tickets. Please email kcrown@isd108.org if you are able to help out. No experience is needed, and there will be a short training provided before the meet begins. There are also opportunities to help out in the concession stand during the meet, just click on this link for the sign up schedule. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFAD2CA2FFC61-56197740-central#/
THANK YOU for supporting our Raider athletes!
Congratulations to our high school April Award Winners!
Summer Kids Company is currently taking registrations for the upcoming summer which begins on June 2. The program is based at Central Elementary and provides a safe and supervised environment for your child. There are a variety of adventurous fun filled field trips, onsite activities, and educational opportunities to help channel your child's positive summer growth experiences.
Please contact Phil Hendrycks at phendrycks@isd108.org with any Kids Co. questions you may have.
To register: https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/kids-company
The Central Public Schools School Board and administration is asking for parents and guardians to take part in the annual satisfaction survey. There are five questions and it will only take a few minutes of your time.
The survey is building-specific so we ask that you please fill out a survey for each building that you have students in to give us the best information.
https://forms.gle/P2ryDSEpCAKbpJSn9
Don’t miss all the great offerings for adult enrichment offered by Community Education this month!
Join us at Central High School tomorrow evening (Wednesday, May 7) for our Spring Art Showcase, featuring student artwork and band performances! The Chick-Fil-A Food Truck will be on-site with dinner available for purchase until 7 p.m. Come out and celebrate the arts with us!
5-8 p.m. - Visual Art Show (drop in)
6:30 p.m. - 5th grade band/6th grade band
7:30 p.m. - 7/8 Band/HS Concert Band
This week we are featuring artists in Global Arts Class and their Batik projects. Batik is a traditional textile art that involves applying wax to fabric in specific patterns and then dyeing it, creating intricate and colorful designs once the wax is removed. Originating in Indonesia, batik is recognized for its cultural significance and detailed craftsmanship.
Congratulations to the following artists!
Katelyn Heuer
Ava Dose
Ali Schrupp
Aubrey Simek
Central High School celebrated Awards last week with awards such as Academic letters, Educational Achievement and Excellence, Athletic Awards, and club letters presented to the students. Also Scholarships worth $54,450.00 were handed out to qualifying seniors!
Central Public Schools is excited to honor Tyler Neubarth and Abigail Dewalt on their signings with their respective employers!
Abigail Dewalt is signing a work agreement with Sackett-Waconia to continue her pursuit of welding. Tyler Neubarth is signing with Midwest Machinery Co. and attending school at NDSCS to learn how to maintain and repair John Deere equipment.
This is the first signing at Central Public schools from the trades advisory group which is dedicated to connecting students to trade careers and to assist them in entering the workforce right out of high school.
Thank you to all the trade advisory group members who attended, including representatives from modern design, Sackett Waconia, and Midwest machinery
Don’t forget that this week is Staff Appreciation Week! We have set up a fun way to send a digital thank you card for staff members and all you have to do is fill out a Google Form. Your message and information will be added to the card and sent to the staff member. Get started:
https://www.isd108.org/article/2148283
Here's a sneak peek at our Enchanted Forest prom!
Just a reminder:
Car Cruise begins at 4:30 PM
Grand March starts at 6:00 PM
Admission is free, but we are gladly accepting donations of nonperishable food items or brown paper bags for the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf.
Check out the flyer for information about prom. We hope to see you tomorrow!
We have reached the end of our submitted Senior Spotlights… for now.
If you didn’t see your student featured yet, give them some encouragement to fill out the form shared by Principal Larson. If they fill it out, we will feature them!
Today’s Senior Spotlight is Hunter Sudheimer, who kept things simple with his answers!
Favorite Teacher: Mesik
Favorite Memory: Football
Advice: Push the limits but don't cross the line
He will be going to NLC for the Electrical Lineworker Program next year. Congratulations Hunter!
Today was the monthly Middle School Assembly where we honored students for Academic Excellence, Lion's Citizenship, and Raider Pride
