Central Public Schools - Education Is Central

As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday, Jan. 19. Our staff members will be in attendance for a staff development day. Enjoy the weekend!

Real Connections > Screen Time during the high school lunch period

We have officially made it to the end of our second quarter! Way to go, students! Tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 16 will be an early release day.

Attention parents of soon-to-be kindergarteners: Come see the Central Difference! Our newly renovated STEAM room provides hands-on learning experiences for all students.

Be sure to join us for our Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6-7 p.m.!

There is a free food distribution today in NYA! Be sure to stop by City Hall over the lunch hour today - Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 12-1 p.m. All are welcome!

Mr. Fenney's Affinity group had a field trip today. Paisley Park was kind enough to grant us this opportunity for free!

January is School Board Recognition Month! We’re grateful for the time and dedication that our board of education puts into serving our community. Each of our board members are committed to reaching new heights together!

Save the Date: Family Literacy Night at Central Elementary is coming up on Thursday, January 22 from 6-7 p.m. Students will play games, make a craft, eat a snack- and each child will go home with a new book! It's always a great time, so don't miss it!

High school students participated in the second installment of Central Futures today, featuring a panel of military veterans. Speakers included Superintendent Tim Schochenmaier, former Central teacher Alex Rome, and Central alum David Smith. The panel shared insights on the many opportunities the military offers, potential career paths within military service, and personal stories from their deployments and military experiences.

Up next for Central Futures—our Banking, Finance, and Business panel!

Do you have a child that is turning 5 before Sept. 1, 2026? Let’s get ready for kindergarten!

Save the date for our Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6-7 p.m. There will be a Parent Presentation and your child can meet our teachers!

We hope you’ve enjoyed your Winter Break! As a reminder, classes resume Monday, Jan. 5. We look forward to seeing our students and staff!

Happy New Year! Here’s to a new year full of exciting learning opportunities while reaching new heights together.

During this month’s board of education meeting, the following donations were accepted from our generous community. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our students and staff!
- Cologne Fire Dept Relief Association, Special Education Learning Tools
- NYA Lions Club, STEAM Lego Kits
- Minneapolis Institute of Art, MIA Tour - Transportation
- MN Valley Electric, Weekend Backpack Program
- MN Valley Electric, 2nd Grade Field Trip

From our family to yours, we wish you the happiest holiday season! Enjoy your time with loved ones!

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.

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.

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!

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!