Thank you to everyone who participated in the Seasons of Giving initiative before the holidays!
We were able to help 17 families, which includes 49 kids, while successfully filling 145 tags. This would not have been possible without the incredible contributions from staff, school groups, community members, and local businesses so thank you for supporting the Central Community!
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this initiative so meaningful. Your kindness has made a real difference in the lives of many families this holiday season!
Come cheer on the Boys basketball team tonight as they play host to the Dassel Cokato Chargers in a Wright County Conference matchup! C and JV tip off at 5:30 with Varsity to follow at 7:00!
Ticket link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CWEN
The Central Hall of Fame committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Central Hall of Fame! Nominations are open until March 1 and should be completed via the google form linked below.
Who should you nominate?
1. Distinguished alumni: A Central graduate who has distinguished themselves in an exceptional manner that reflects positively on Central High School and/or the community of Norwood Young America and is a graduate of at least ten (10) years or more is eligible for nomination
2. Distinguished Service: Any former teacher, administrator, school board member, community member, or friend of Central Public Schools who has provided exceptionally meritorious services to the Central Public School District in a duty of great responsibility.
3. Arts & Athletics: A former Central Public School graduate who performed with excellence in a high school-level sport or activity. Must be a graduate and out of school for at least (10) years.
Questions can be sent to centralalumni@isd108.org
Nominate someone today: https://forms.gle/gw2CuxUTRGCYg7hq7
It’s time to get out there and cheer on the Raiders! Check out what’s happening this week in Raider Athletics: https://wcconference.org/public/genie/16/school/13911/date/2025-01-06/view/week/
Today we had a panel of recent Central Grads answer questions for our upcoming grads on college life.
Students are fired up and ready to learn in 2025!
It was a somber but educational day in AP US History today.
Students held a memorial service for Abraham Lincoln and researched historical figures and delivered a eulogy representing the point of view of this figure in regards to Lincoln's legacy for our country. The historical figures represented included Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Harriet Tubman, James Buchanan, and Andrew Johnson among others. Mrs. Kester started the memorial service with a recitation of O Captain, My Captain by Walt Whitman which was written as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln following his untimely death.
Field House Update:
The Raider Field House will be closed to the public all day on Saturday, Jan. 4 due to a wrestling tournament.
Happy New Year Raider Nation! We hope you had a great break and we will see you at school tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 2) as we kick off 2025!
The staff at Central Public Schools would like to wish everyone a safe and happy new year! We are looking forward to seeing all of our students when school resumes on Thursday, January 2nd.
Come on out to Norwood for night two of the GBB Holiday Invite. Lots of basketball on hand today with games starting at 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00! Come cheer on your Raiders as they host the MVL Chargers!
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CVWG
Thanks to the Firefighters from the Cologne, NYA and Hamburg fire departments who helped serve lunch and handed out ice cream treats they donated to all the students before the break!
Come on out to Norwood tonight and cheer on the Boys basketball team as they play host to the Watertown Mayer Royals in a WCC West match up! Games begin at 5:30 and 7:00 tonight! We hope to see you there.
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CVST
It’s the last day of school in 2024! It’s been a great year of learning and we are ready to see what 2025 has in store for our students
Just in case you somehow forgot, here is your reminder! Winter break begins on Monday, Dec. 23 with no school for students until we resume on Thursday, Jan. 2. Have a great break!
We love seeing our youngest learners building relationships, learning life skills, and having fun in the classroom!
Hey Raider Community!! We're putting out the call for some extra hands this Friday, Dec. 20 and during our Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament on Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28. We are in need of some ticket takers and shot clock operators. You can volunteer or receive a stipend for your time. Please check your calendar and then go to the link below to see the times available.
https://signup.com/go/HqgovBX
If you aren't around for the Tournament, there are many other opportunities to help out at various athletic events throughout the season. Come and work for a couple of hours, and then watch the rest of the game for FREE!
THANK YOU for supporting our Raider athletes with your gift of time!!!
Central Elementary School families, are you looking for a great seasonal photo of your student?
The High School Student Council is offering each grade an opportunity to have their picture taken in one of their Winter Theme hole-in-the-face cutouts including snowmen, reindeer, and gingerbread men. It will be set up in the Elementary Library according to the following schedule:
-Monday 12/16 1:45-2:45 4th & 5th Grades
-Wednesday 12/18 1:45-2:45 2nd & 3rd Grades
-Thursday 12/19 1:45-2:45 1st & K Grades
Students or parents will need to fill out a sign up sheet from teachers and bring it with them for the photo.. We are also asking for a $1 donation that will go to the Bountiful Basket food shelf in Cologne that serves our community!
Let's get festive!
Here’s a look at our students getting in some exercise and having fun!
Come on out to Norwood and cheer on the Central Girls Basketball team as they host the Rockford Rockets in a WCC West match up. The band will be in the house to bring you some pregame music! Click here for tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/49833