🏆 Now Hiring: C Squad Softball Coach 🥎 We are seeking a dedicated and energetic 9th Grade 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
Last week at Mississippi River National Park and Fort Snelling State Park, our fourth graders enjoyed learning about snowshoeing and survival. The students strapped on snowshoes and headed into the woods! While trekking through the snow, students learned how native animals have mastered the art of adapting to the chilly floodplain forest.
about 1 month ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Attention Raider Baseball fans!
How does this Spring-like weather not get you thinking about the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd? Baseball is just around the corner! With the season nearing, here is your chance to show your Raider Baseball Pride with purchasing your own gear. Our online clothing store features a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt. Get one of each for only $40!
Clothing will be delivered directly to homes, and the store is open until this Wednesday, Feb. 18. The gear is not only for players, but for any Raider Baseball fan out there!
about 1 month ago, Central Public Schools Communications
As a reminder, there is no school for staff or students on Monday, Feb. 16. Enjoy the long weekend!
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Earlier this week, five 7th grade students participated in the after school Kids in the Kitchen cooking class with Food Service Director, Chantelle Eshleman. The students learned how to peel, core and slice an apple and measure ingredients for the apple crisp they made, which they then were able to take home.
Next, they learned how to dice and julienne onions and peppers and saute them on top of the stove, to then put on their flatbread pizzas they assembled, baked and ate. They received a certificate for taking the class and were able to take the apple crisp home with them. A good and delicious time was had by all!
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
SPRING SPORTS registration is NOW OPEN!! To register, go to our website (https://www.isd108.org/) and click on the "Payment Portal" or go directly to the RevTrak Web Site (isd108.revtrak.net). Registration for softball (gr. 9-12) baseball (gr. 9 - 12) and Track (gr. 7-12) will close on March 4. Registration for softball (gr7/8) baseball (gr7/8) and Golf (gr7-12) will close on March 11.
Hey Wrestling Fans! TODAY is the Section 4A Tournament. NSPN.tv will be streaming the Section Finals! Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/StreamingSchedule Subscription link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/?referral=Region5A (The quarter finals will not be streamed. ) **Important note: NSPN.tv is the official streaming partner of the MSHSL and we will stream all the action from the Section Wrestling tournaments in the coming weeks. Your subscription to NSPN covers all content on our website, including the State Tournament!
about 2 months ago, Kari Crown
There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13. Staff will be in attendance for a scheduled Staff Development Day.
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Our soon-to-be students are going to LOVE preschool! Families joined us for the Peek into Preschool event last week to learn more about our programs and to meet our teachers. We love to see these smiling faces!
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Our 4th graders traded the classroom for the great outdoors today, exploring the beautiful intersection of the Mississippi River National Park and Fort Snelling State Park. We couldn’t have asked for a better "living laboratory" to bring our science and history lessons to life!
Watch for future posts for a closer look at how students spent their day!
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Students in Ms. Turner’s class recently explored the wonders of space through a class read-aloud and then put their learning into action by writing letters to astronauts. We’re excited to share that one of our students received a response, along with a signed photo from his favorite NASA astronaut, Raja Chari!
about 2 months ago, Elementary School
Our school community is proud to see our students creating positive connections and showing compassion for others. That is Raider pride!
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Last week, a big crowd of future Raiders attended our Kindergarten Registration Night! The families learned more about what to expect in kindergarten and they got to meet our team of teachers. We can’t wait to officially welcome the Class of 2039!
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
The 2026 high school yearbook is now on sale through April 11th. Online sales only. Scan the QR code or go to:
Join us in supporting Sandi on her cancer journey. All proceeds will go toward helping with medical expenses and supporting her and her family during this difficult time. Thank you for showing up with love and community support!
about 2 months ago, Kari Crown
Families are invited to share their thoughts in our annual satisfaction survey!
If you have students in multiple buildings, please fill out a survey for each student.
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Recently, some of our middle school students spent time spreading the joy of reading by sharing stories with our preschoolers.
about 2 months ago, High School
Last Friday, our high school students participated in another installment of Central Futures, this time focused on the trades and the opportunities they offer.
A huge thank you to our panel members who generously donated their time to share their experiences and provide valuable insight into the many paths available to our students’ futures.
Thank you to: • Kate & Jason — Landscape Structures • Jason & Paul — Sacket Waconia • Tim — Waconia Comfort • Steven — City of Minnetonka, Streets Department
about 2 months ago, High School
Central Public Schools students enjoyed some special treats last week as Taher Chef Mike Demos visited! Elementary students enjoyed smoothie samples at lunch time. Chef Demos prepared made-to-order omelets for our secondary students for breakfast.
Also, he made Sticky Sesame Pork Loin, which was inspired from the Taher Chef Council's recent trip to China. It has a sweet and savory marinade with just a hint of heat, served with seasoned rice or noodles and roasted vegetables. The lunch room was even decorated to celebrate the Chinese New Year coming up soon!
about 2 months ago, Central Public Schools Communications
Congratulations to our December and January high school award winners!