September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month! We are so grateful to our school board members for all of the work they do in supporting the strong governance of Central Public Schools. Take a minute to thank a school board member and stay tuned for more information about board candidates coming soon!
This is the big week! We look forward to welcoming students in 6th and 9th grade for transition day tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 3) and students in K-12 on Wednesday, Sept. 4 for the beginning of a great year!
There are tons of great activities and events going on this week! Here's a look at this week:
9/3- 3rd-6th Football Practice @ HS Field 6pm
9/3- Gentle Yoga for Beginners @ Fieldhouse 6:30pm
9/4- 5th/6th Volleyball Practice @ HS Gym 6pm
9/5- K-6th Soccer Practice @ Friendship Park 5:30pm
9/5- 3rd-6th Football Practice @ Elementary field 6pm
9/7- K-6th Soccer games (time/location based on team schedule)
9/7- 5th/6th Volleyball games (time/location based on team schedule)
A reminder that the district offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students in 6th and 9th grade for transition day on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and students in K-12 on Wednesday, Sept. 4 for the beginning of a great year!
Attention Raider Nation!! Changes for tonight's soccer match at Holy Family. The Varsity game will now be a 4:00 PM start and the C game will follow as long as the weather is cooperating. Please dress accordingly as the weather looks a bit unpredictable tonight!
Let’s welcome back a member of the Central Public Schools family! Jessica Solberg graduated from Central and will be joining our team as a Special Education Teacher. She says her favorite subject in school was Phys Ed and that a love for watching kids grow and have fun learning led her to a career in education.
“I am excited for the opportunity to be an educator at the school I graduated from,” said Jessica. “The school has such a family feel to it and I am excited for my own kids to enjoy that too!”
In her free time, she likes to play games, read, swim, travel, and hang out with family and friends!
Welcome home Jessica!
Central Secondary School is hosting an open house tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 28) from 4-6 p.m. for families! The evening will feature a presentation from Principal Larson at 5 p.m., school photos being taken, teacher meet and greet, and the opportunity for students to navigate their schedule and open their locker. Get more information: https://www.isd108.org/article/1705441
Here is tonight's Varsity Girls Soccer ticket link for our WCC Match vs. Hutch/GSL. Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CPGU
Game Time:
Varsity - 6:00 Central High School Stadium
Here is tonight's Volleyball ticket link for our home WCC - West showdown with the Annandale Cardinals. Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CPFU
Game Times:
C - 4:45 - Field House
B - 5:30 - Field House
JV - 5:30 Varsity Gym
Varsity - 7:00 Varsity Gym
Central Elementary School will hold two Transition/Assessment days to start the new school year! These days are scheduled for August 28 from 12 - 5:30 p.m. and August 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each student and at least one family member will be invited to school on one of these two days.
Get more information: https://www.isd108.org/article/1705446
Here is what's happening in Central Raiders Athletics this week! 8/26/24 - 8/30/24
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2huxSkFNGCfFghdUv0HWQnhbennAqhi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117579303926297976321&rtpof=true&sd=true
Get your tickets for tonight's home opener of the Central Volleyball season as they host the Jordan Jaguars!
Tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CPER
Can't make it? Watch here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/norwood-young-america/organization/10583/central-high-school
Let’s welcome another new face to the Central Public Schools Team! Kari Crown is joining us as the Activities Administrative Assistant and says that her favorite subject in school was literature.
“I've wanted to be a teacher ever since I was in Kindergarten,” said Kari. “I never considered anything else”
In her free time, she loves to read, work in her flower garden, play cards, and hangout with family and friends.
Welcome Kari!
We love when a member of our school family comes back to work here and help make the school experience amazing for the next generation! Cody Anderson is joining the district as Facility Director and says he is excited to be in the community that supported him. His favorite subject in school was history and he says he loves going on family trips, watching football, and fishing in his free time.
“Growing up and going to school at Central made it an excellent choice for me to come back and have a career here,” said Cody.
Welcome home Cody!
Get your tickets for tonight's Girls Soccer match vs. Watertown Mayer! See you at the stadium for a 7:00 start!
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/45185?
Students at Central Elementary School will have a new face ready to support them this year! Sarah Beadling will be joining the district as Elementary School Counselor and says she chose to work at Central Public Schools because of the district’s strong commitment to inspiring and empowering students to become the best versions of themselves.
“I am drawn to education and my role as a counselor because I am passionate about encouraging students to reach their full potential and supporting their social, emotional, and academic development,” said Sarah. “I love building meaningful relationships with students, providing guidance through challenging times, and celebrating their successes. It is my goal to advocate and empower students to recognize their potential and support them in an inclusive school culture where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to be themselves.”
Her favorite subject when she was in elementary school was science because she loved hands-on experiments and working with friends on projects. In her free time she can be found outdoors walking, hiking, or playing pickleball and recently started fostering dogs who are looking for their forever home.
Welcome Sarah!
We are getting in on the Stiftungsfest fun this weekend by offering tours of Central Secondary School! Check out our updated facilities and have a walk through memory lane.
Tours will start at the HS entrance and will take place on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. led by Tim Schochenmaier and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. led by Rich Larson
Join us in welcoming another new teacher to our district! Jordan Mahrer will be a Physical and Health Education Teacher and says he is excited to bring his passion for physical education and exercise to students.
“Central Public Schools seemed like a great community that I wanted to be a part of,” said Jordan. “My love for physical activity and working with kids led me to an education career!”
His love for exercise continues outside of the school day as he enjoys golf, basketball, and pickleball in his free time.
Welcome Jordan!
Another new teacher is joining the team at Central Secondary School! Eva Mark will be teaching English in 7th and 10th grade, which is good because she says English was her favorite subject when she was in school. She says she loves grammar and constructing paragraphs as well as interpreting literature and expressing thoughts through writing.
“My interest in education started from a young age,” said Eva. “In fact, my mom often fondly thinks back to the times I would set up my dolls on the couch and ‘teach’ them things when I was four. In middle school, I began babysitting and tutoring, which continued throughout high school, and I found that I enjoyed these jobs a lot. Then in high school, I discovered a passion for reading and writing. Putting these interests together led me to Luther College, where I studied English and Secondary Education. In my last year at college, I completed my student teaching semester and had an absolutely wonderful experience. All of this has led to my career in education!”
In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball, painting, reading, watching movies, and hanging out with her cats. She is excited to be back in her home state after going to college in Iowa.
Welcome to the Central community Eva!
Let’s welcome another new face to the Central Public Schools Team! Lauren Scherer will be joining Central Secondary School to teach 8th and 9th grade science as well as 8th grade STEM. Her favorite subject in school was music where she played the french horn in a variety of groups including marching band, chamber winds, ensembles, pep band, and pit orchestra.
“I have always wanted to teach, it is quite literally in my genes, and I can say that as a science teacher,” said Lauren. “I want to guide students to be the best version of themselves by cultivating their curiosity and developing their passions!”
She is excited to get to know the Central community and to reconnect with someone she has worked with before.
“Rich Larson and I worked together for five years in another district and I trust his leadership, which led me to CPS,” said Lauren. “I appreciate that Central is a small but close community and I look forward to taking on a new grade in a content area I love!”
Welcome Lauren!
