
Looking for a great activity for your student in grades 3-6? ISD 108 Community Education is hosting a Youth Basketball Meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Be sure to attend to get questions answered or find out how you can be a part of the program as a coach!


Central High School students are having a great year so far!




There have been some amazing moments so far this school year in the classroom, on the field, and beyond! What’s your favorite 2024-25 Raider moment so far?





As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to help make it special for your family! Our Seasons of Thanks initiative is here to provide families who need assistance with a meal kit, ensuring everyone can enjoy a festive dinner together.
Each meal kit includes a complete turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberries, and pie—enough to feed a family of four!
If you would like to receive a meal kit, please fill out the Google Form by November 1.
https://forms.gle/PN8pH7TWjHWDpkF86


Congratulations to the following students who lettered in academics for the 2023-2024 school year. These students maintained a GPA of 3.67 or higher for the entire school year!
Morgan Alar, Kadence Arndt, Bailey Barron-Crone, Brody Behrens, Lacey Buckentin, Madelyn Chvala, Bradyn Daugs, Addison Dietzel, Kellen Dose, Saul Favela, Emma Flannery, Ella Harms, Keira Hemann, Ethan Hutchins, Chloe Knopik, Michael Mackenthun, Isabella Miller, Hailey Neubarth, Kaiden Oelfke, Emily Romero, Rebecca Sandeen, Benjamin Schefers, Parker Sprengeler, Preston Sprengeler, Jack Strickfaden, Nicholas Weege, Zachary Wickenhauser, Kellen ZumHofe
Emmitt Barthel, Marlie Beneke, Grace Cummins, Emily Dauwalter, Ava Dose, Kiera Eischens, Kyson Evenski, Micah Fenney, Taylor Hackbarth, April Henkel, Katelyn Heuer, Lillian Holland, Parker Honl, Alexis Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Josie Kamps, Katie Krause, Melanie Marttinen, Alex Medina, Dane Pauly, Cassie Reams, Gabi Schmidt, Vanessa Schmidt, Morgan Schroeder, Gavin Simek, Raiden Slather, Sy Twiest, Luke Vinkemeier, Sam Woizeschke, Mitchell Wouters
Luke Allison, Karissa Beneke, Cole Brinkman, Callie Buckentin, Bethany Daugs, Tory Gratz, Noah Hecksel, Vivien Holland, Emmalee Klein, Jack Kloempken, Riley Lindquist, Charlotte Maki, Kina Mochinski, Jacob Neumann, Adalyn Oelfke, Tenley Read, Abigail Sandeen, Adriel Schnabel, Payton Schneider, Caden Seibert, Hailey Stender, Kate Strickfaden, Rosella Traver, Brennan Wirtz, Silas Zabel, Mariele Ziemer

Don’t forget, fall break is next week with no school on Thursday, Oct. 17 or Friday, Oct. 18.


We love seeing members of our community getting active with community education activities!



Don't forget about Financial Aid 101 happening at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30! Financial Aid 101 will cover lots of great information about the financial aid process presented by Alyssa Gillette, the Director of Financial Aid at Crown College.


Free food distributions are taking place today, Oct. 9, in Norwood Young America from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at City Hall at 310 Elm St. W. Save the date for the next food distribution during fall break on Thursday, Oct. 17 in Chaska. Share this post with friends and neighbors!


The fourth annual NYA Manufacturing Today is coming up on Friday, Oct. 25 with tours of different manufacturing businesses around the city. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 18 if you are planning to attend the luncheon. To RSVP, call 952-467-1810 or email economicdev@cityofnya.com


Today is the Blood Drive at Central High School! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Central%20HS%20NYA


Taher Food Service wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the online survey about the food service program at Central Public Schools!
Visit the Fall 2024 Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9RZQ3V



Get out and support our talented athletes this week! https://wcconference.org/public/genie/16/school/13911/date/2024-10-03/view/week/
Photo courtesy of Sports Central


Check out the upcoming Dig Pink night for our Central Volleyball team on October 15th. vs. Dassel - Cokato.


Beginning today, Old National Bank in NYA is collecting new or gently used warm socks, hats, mittens & snow pants for students at Central Elementary School. Thank you for this amazing support for our students!


Central Elementary families, E-5 conferences will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. Watch for more information coming home!


Raider Nation! Can't wait to see you tonight at our Homecoming Game Vs. the Cleveland Clippers
Ticket Link: (No cash box at the gate)
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CRBH
Streaming Link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/norwood-young-america/organization/10583/central-high-school


The Homecoming Powder Puff games were intense this year. The senior girls dominated with the help of some creative coaching and incredible trick plays, beating the juniors 14-2. The boys volleyball game was a nail biter to the very end, but the seniors came away with the win, beating the juniors 25-23.



Here's the parade order for the Homecoming Parade! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing


The fourth annual NYA Manufacturing Today is coming up on Friday, Oct. 25 with tours of different manufacturing businesses around the city. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 18 if you are planning to attend the luncheon. To RSVP, call 952-467-1810 or email economicdev@cityofnya.com
