Our Central Futures for December was a panel of recent Central Grads! They discussed college life. Topics included; adjusting to more freedom, class loads, being on your own, finding your people and eating in the dining hall.
Stay tuned! Coming next month, Central Futures will feature a panel of Military Veterans discussing opportunities within the Armed Services.
Stay tuned! Coming next month, Central Futures will feature a panel of Military Veterans discussing opportunities within the Armed Services.
Today is the last day of our first semester! Winter Break officially begins on Monday, Dec. 22 and lasts through Friday, Jan. 2. Students will return on Monday, Jan. 5. Enjoy the holiday season!
Kicking off our winter break with some holiday cheer and hot cocoa. 💙 Enjoy winter break, relax, and make great memories. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back refreshed in the new year! ❄️
Winter Break hours at the Raider Field House are here! We hope to see you over Winter Break!
Dec. 20: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 21: 12-5 p.m.
Dec. 22: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 23: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (HS BBB At 4:30 p.m.)
Dec. 24-26: Closed
Dec. 27: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 28: 12-5 p.m.
Dec. 29-Jan. 1: Closed
Jan. 2: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Jan. 3: Closed
Jan. 4: 12-5 p.m.
Dec. 20: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 21: 12-5 p.m.
Dec. 22: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 23: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (HS BBB At 4:30 p.m.)
Dec. 24-26: Closed
Dec. 27: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Dec. 28: 12-5 p.m.
Dec. 29-Jan. 1: Closed
Jan. 2: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Jan. 3: Closed
Jan. 4: 12-5 p.m.
Central High School recently submitted their nominations for the statewide ExCEL Award presented by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). Congratulations to 11th graders, Karissa Beneke and Riley Lindquist!
The ExCEL Award –Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
We’re proud of these students representing our district at the state level!
The ExCEL Award –Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
We’re proud of these students representing our district at the state level!
Central Elementary School’s first graders recently took a step back in time as they explored the fascinating early world civilizations of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.
In Mrs. Honkomp’s classroom, the study of Ancient Egypt came alive as students designed and wore their own King Tut–inspired headdresses. Our young historians also practiced writing and replicating hieroglyphs, learning how ancient Egyptians used symbols to tell stories and record important events. To complete their exploration, students constructed pyramid models, discovering the importance of these iconic structures in Egyptian culture.
Through hands-on learning and creative projects, students gained a deeper understanding of how these ancient societies lived, communicated, and built lasting legacies. We love seeing learning come alive through meaningful and fun activities like this!
In Mrs. Honkomp’s classroom, the study of Ancient Egypt came alive as students designed and wore their own King Tut–inspired headdresses. Our young historians also practiced writing and replicating hieroglyphs, learning how ancient Egyptians used symbols to tell stories and record important events. To complete their exploration, students constructed pyramid models, discovering the importance of these iconic structures in Egyptian culture.
Through hands-on learning and creative projects, students gained a deeper understanding of how these ancient societies lived, communicated, and built lasting legacies. We love seeing learning come alive through meaningful and fun activities like this!
Free build in STEAM class is a favorite day for students! We love sharing more of their creativity and unique construction.
Congratulations to our very own special education teacher and baseball coach, Jon Wroge! He is being inducted into the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame!
The Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Target Field. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and the banquet begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to attend to support Coach Wroge, please register by Wednesday, Dec. 31.
https://mshsbca.sportngin.com/register/form/264030948
The Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Target Field. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and the banquet begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to attend to support Coach Wroge, please register by Wednesday, Dec. 31.
https://mshsbca.sportngin.com/register/form/264030948
Thank you to these 2 for spreading holiday cheer and adding some festive decorations to the school!
Holiday baking in the making! Food Service Director Chantelle Eshleman and Head Cook Crystal Dammann hosted a Kids in the Kitchen Christmas Cookie baking class for 6th grade students.
The students learned how to crack an egg, measure ingredients, use a mixer, and boil on top of the stove. For participating in the class, they were able to take a tray of their cookies home and were given a paper chef hat and certificate. Way to go, students!
The students learned how to crack an egg, measure ingredients, use a mixer, and boil on top of the stove. For participating in the class, they were able to take a tray of their cookies home and were given a paper chef hat and certificate. Way to go, students!
Elementary students in each grade level get unstructured building time every few weeks in our STEAM lab. It is always exciting to see their creativity and collaboration. Here are some incredible creations made by our students!
🏆 Now Hiring: JV Softball Coach 🥎
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Junior Varsity Softball Coach for the upcoming season!
If you’re passionate about developing athletes, building team spirit, and teaching the fundamentals of the game, we’d love to have you on our coaching staff.
📅 Season: Spring 2026
✅ Coaching experience preferred
✅ Must pass background check
Interested? Apply today at https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&ALinkppliTrackJobId=2488&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
#SoftballCoach #NowHiring #HighSchoolSports #CoachingOpportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Junior Varsity Softball Coach for the upcoming season!
If you’re passionate about developing athletes, building team spirit, and teaching the fundamentals of the game, we’d love to have you on our coaching staff.
📅 Season: Spring 2026
✅ Coaching experience preferred
✅ Must pass background check
Interested? Apply today at https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&ALinkppliTrackJobId=2488&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
#SoftballCoach #NowHiring #HighSchoolSports #CoachingOpportunity
We love to see our students engaged in hands-on learning at any age!
Central High School Draw, Paint, Print students have been busy creating some amazing artwork these past few weeks!
They explored Georgia O’Keeffe inspired chalk pastels, painted acrylic landscapes, and learned the hands-on process of block printing. They also took a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where students received guided tours from museum staff. We are so proud of their creativity and hard work.
Enjoy a peek at what they’ve been making!
They explored Georgia O’Keeffe inspired chalk pastels, painted acrylic landscapes, and learned the hands-on process of block printing. They also took a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where students received guided tours from museum staff. We are so proud of their creativity and hard work.
Enjoy a peek at what they’ve been making!
Way to go Ms.Hanson's Raider Time! They won the contest for the most items collected in the High School Food Drive last week and earned a trip to DQ! Blizzards on a snowy day were a wonderful treat this beautiful Friday.
November Middle School Award Winners!
Our 4th graders took on a fun and creative challenge in STEAM class — building a three-story tower using only spaghetti and marshmallows!
Students worked in small groups to design blueprints, measure carefully, and test their engineering skills. Many had awesome ideas that didn’t quite go as planned, but that’s all part of the learning process!
Pictured are the groups whose towers and blueprints met every project requirement. We’ve already seen so much growth in teamwork, problem-solving, and design thinking, and we’re excited to see how their skills continue to develop throughout the year!
Students worked in small groups to design blueprints, measure carefully, and test their engineering skills. Many had awesome ideas that didn’t quite go as planned, but that’s all part of the learning process!
Pictured are the groups whose towers and blueprints met every project requirement. We’ve already seen so much growth in teamwork, problem-solving, and design thinking, and we’re excited to see how their skills continue to develop throughout the year!
Are you looking for that perfect "experience" gift for your child? Community Education’s Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) provides Take Home Learning Bags or Mini Classes. These opportunities are a wonderful way to spend quality time with your child while you help them learn and grow!
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Fifth graders are launching into STEAM fun! Students made catapults using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a plastic spoon. Their goal was to launch a candy pumpkin as far as possible. The winning groups successfully launched more than 400 inches!
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Taher's Chef Jamie Sultze visited Central Public Schools.
She made Pasta Amatriciana, which has its historical roots in the town of Amatrice, Italy. This recipe was inspired from the Taher Chef Council tirp that they made to Italy in 2004. It is an authentic Roman pasta dish made from penne pasta, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, basil and bacon. It was served with garlic toast and Caesar salad and was a real treat for the students!
She made Pasta Amatriciana, which has its historical roots in the town of Amatrice, Italy. This recipe was inspired from the Taher Chef Council tirp that they made to Italy in 2004. It is an authentic Roman pasta dish made from penne pasta, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, basil and bacon. It was served with garlic toast and Caesar salad and was a real treat for the students!
