Central Public Schools is honored to recognize an alum who made a big impact in his life, Dennis Stuewe. Dennis was a part of the Central High School Class of 1958. He passed away in 2022 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
In high school, Dennis participated in track, football and basketball. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska where he received a full scholarship to play football. Dennis earned a place on the 1962 All-Conference team. After graduating from UNL, his athletic career continued by playing professionally for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets from 1964-1968.
He moved to New Jersey and met Rita Kane and they were married in 1971. Dennis and Rita were married 51 years and had three children of their own. Dennis was a physical education teacher in Warren Township Public Schools up until the year 2000. During the summer months, he would build decks and take time to tend to his garden. He was actively involved in the community coaching Franklin Township Little League baseball, and helping coach the Franklin Pop-Warner football team for many years. He also enjoyed playing pick-up basketball at Rutgers Prep on Sunday mornings.
Dennis was also an avid volunteer at their home parish St. Matthias Church in Somerset. He was an usher, volunteered at the church carnival and served as a carnival co-chair. Dennis was able to participate in a mission trip to New Orleans and helped families rebuild their homes after Hurricane Katrina.
Dennis enjoyed visiting his family in Minnesota and was always up for a good game of sheephead with his seven brothers talking about the old days on the Hamburg farm. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling all around watching his children's, and later, his grandchildren's various sporting events. He was a humble man, always there, supporting them all, with a smile on his face and we are honored to be able to induct him into the hall of fame!
The 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Hamburg Community Hall. Get your tickets to Raider Rally now: https://108raiderrally.com/
In high school, Dennis participated in track, football and basketball. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska where he received a full scholarship to play football. Dennis earned a place on the 1962 All-Conference team. After graduating from UNL, his athletic career continued by playing professionally for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets from 1964-1968.
He moved to New Jersey and met Rita Kane and they were married in 1971. Dennis and Rita were married 51 years and had three children of their own. Dennis was a physical education teacher in Warren Township Public Schools up until the year 2000. During the summer months, he would build decks and take time to tend to his garden. He was actively involved in the community coaching Franklin Township Little League baseball, and helping coach the Franklin Pop-Warner football team for many years. He also enjoyed playing pick-up basketball at Rutgers Prep on Sunday mornings.
Dennis was also an avid volunteer at their home parish St. Matthias Church in Somerset. He was an usher, volunteered at the church carnival and served as a carnival co-chair. Dennis was able to participate in a mission trip to New Orleans and helped families rebuild their homes after Hurricane Katrina.
Dennis enjoyed visiting his family in Minnesota and was always up for a good game of sheephead with his seven brothers talking about the old days on the Hamburg farm. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling all around watching his children's, and later, his grandchildren's various sporting events. He was a humble man, always there, supporting them all, with a smile on his face and we are honored to be able to induct him into the hall of fame!
The 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Hamburg Community Hall. Get your tickets to Raider Rally now: https://108raiderrally.com/
The Central Raiders Basketball Team Store closes on Thursday, Oct. 2 so get your new Raiders Apparel ordered while you can!
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Summer reading pays off in more ways than one! We’re so proud of our elementary school students who participated in our summer reading challenge and earned a pizza lunch in the atrium with Mr. Erpenbach and Ms. Beadling. Way to go, students!
Here are some important updates for the Homecoming Parade taking place on Friday!
-Participating vehicles should be lined up by 1:30 p.m.
-Numbers will be on cones on 7th Street behind the school, extending from 4th Ave to the Elementary school. One side of the street will have odd cones, and the other side will have even cones.
-Class of 2029 Attendees following the Band, please note that the band will be pulling out of the back parking lot to join the parade.
The planned order for the floats can be found below and at the link.
1. Carver County Sheriff’s Squad
2. Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
3. Grand Marshall - Jodi Curson
4. CHS Band
5. Class of 2029 Attendants
6. Class of 2029 Float
7. Central Visual Arts
8. Volleyball Team - Cologne Fire Truck
9. Re/Max Experience
10. FFA
11. Class of 2028 Attendants
12. Class of 2028 Float
13. CEA Float- Plato Fire Truck
14. Class of 1975
15. Central Youth Wrestling
16. Girls Soccer- Hamburg Fire Truck
17. Class of 2027 Attendants
18. Class of 2027 Float
19. Central Theater
20. Cross Country- Hamburg Fire Truck
21. Schmidt Chiropractic Center
22. ECP Boys Soccer - NYA Fire Truck
23. Class of 2026 Attendants
24. Class of 2026 Float
25. Stiftungsfest Float
26. Class of 2000
27. Football- NYA Fire Truck
F28. Football- NYA Fire Truck
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing
-Participating vehicles should be lined up by 1:30 p.m.
-Numbers will be on cones on 7th Street behind the school, extending from 4th Ave to the Elementary school. One side of the street will have odd cones, and the other side will have even cones.
-Class of 2029 Attendees following the Band, please note that the band will be pulling out of the back parking lot to join the parade.
The planned order for the floats can be found below and at the link.
1. Carver County Sheriff’s Squad
2. Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
3. Grand Marshall - Jodi Curson
4. CHS Band
5. Class of 2029 Attendants
6. Class of 2029 Float
7. Central Visual Arts
8. Volleyball Team - Cologne Fire Truck
9. Re/Max Experience
10. FFA
11. Class of 2028 Attendants
12. Class of 2028 Float
13. CEA Float- Plato Fire Truck
14. Class of 1975
15. Central Youth Wrestling
16. Girls Soccer- Hamburg Fire Truck
17. Class of 2027 Attendants
18. Class of 2027 Float
19. Central Theater
20. Cross Country- Hamburg Fire Truck
21. Schmidt Chiropractic Center
22. ECP Boys Soccer - NYA Fire Truck
23. Class of 2026 Attendants
24. Class of 2026 Float
25. Stiftungsfest Float
26. Class of 2000
27. Football- NYA Fire Truck
F28. Football- NYA Fire Truck
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing
Today is the final day to vote for Homecoming King and Queen!
Students in grades 9–12 who haven’t voted yet can find their ballots in their grade-level Google Classroom.
Voting closes at midnight—don’t miss your chance to vote!
Students in grades 9–12 who haven’t voted yet can find their ballots in their grade-level Google Classroom.
Voting closes at midnight—don’t miss your chance to vote!
Central High School Interior Design students had an amazing day last week touring the Parade of Homes in Carver County! They explored stunning spaces, discovered creative design elements, and came back inspired to dive deeper into the world of design. Some of their favorite features included indoor basketball courts, golf simulators, yoga rooms, in-home theaters, butler’s pantries, open beams, and arched doorways!
Interested in learning more about the wrestling program, here's your chance!
We are already gearing up for Homecoming Week 2025 taking place next week, Sept. 22-27! There will be activities, theme days, and a variety of ways to cheer on the Raiders planned and there will be more fun announced soon! Get a quick snapshot of the week's events:
- Monday, Sept. 22: PJ Day, Powder Puff Football
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: Dress Like Adam Sandler Day, Cross Country meet, Soccer game, Volleyball game
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: Wild West vs. West Coast Day, Boys Volleyball
- Thursday, Sept. 25: Jersey Day, Raidertime Olympics
- Friday, Sept. 26: Raider Pride Day, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Football game
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Homecoming Dance
- Monday, Sept. 22: PJ Day, Powder Puff Football
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: Dress Like Adam Sandler Day, Cross Country meet, Soccer game, Volleyball game
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: Wild West vs. West Coast Day, Boys Volleyball
- Thursday, Sept. 25: Jersey Day, Raidertime Olympics
- Friday, Sept. 26: Raider Pride Day, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Football game
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Homecoming Dance
Community members of all ages: Community Education has exciting classes coming up for you!
- Young Rembrandts Drawing (PK-5th grade)
- Home Alone Safety (ages 9-12)
- Bob Ross Painting (Ages 14+)
Registrations will be taken up to the day before each class. Learn more and register today!
https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/
- Young Rembrandts Drawing (PK-5th grade)
- Home Alone Safety (ages 9-12)
- Bob Ross Painting (Ages 14+)
Registrations will be taken up to the day before each class. Learn more and register today!
https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/
The high school homecoming court has had a blast selling buttons at the elementary school and enjoying some morning recess with the kids! They’ll be back tomorrow morning for the final day of button sales at the elementary.
Buttons are just $1 and will get you into Coronation on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 PM in the High School Gym.
Buttons are just $1 and will get you into Coronation on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 PM in the High School Gym.
Last chance alert: Homecoming Parade Float entries due today!
We love seeing our community get involved with this and are currently accepting entries for floats. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Sept. 17 and the parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26.
Get more information and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB0foap-mSLyNq9onUDFVE65-dAJN7A0yB4UiN0LLt4Bu3EQ/viewform
We love seeing our community get involved with this and are currently accepting entries for floats. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Sept. 17 and the parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26.
Get more information and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB0foap-mSLyNq9onUDFVE65-dAJN7A0yB4UiN0LLt4Bu3EQ/viewform
Last week, the Central football team held a camp for 40 young football players! Everyone involved had a great time and learned new things about the game.
We love to see our students collaborate and engage in new opportunities together. The young campers even got the team’s autographs on their football posters!
We love to see our students collaborate and engage in new opportunities together. The young campers even got the team’s autographs on their football posters!
Central Public Schools is excited to announce our next Hall of Fame honoree, Charlie Storms from the Class of 1975!
From an early age, Charlie learned the definition of hard work from his early years growing up on a farm in Cologne. Welding and repairing tractors and farm equipment led him on a career path full of opportunities for himself and his family as well as growth for his community. Charlie has been a handyman, a business owner, a coach, an active member of the community, and much more.
Charlie is a graduate of Central High School’s class of 1975. Out of high school, he worked for an engineering company, a construction company and an auto-body shop. Soon after, he established his own company Storms Welding and Manufacturing. Back to his roots, naturally his company built and repaired farm equipment. After years of growth, the company was involved in building large dairy barns and equipment. He even shipped equipment to Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia. After 31 years, Charlie sold the company and stayed involved during the transition.
In his free time outside of building a business and growing a family, Charlie was involved in any impactful community project that headed his direction. He led the efforts in the fundraising and planning of a new community pool, he repaired and planned for upgrades to the local baseball/softball fields in advance of the city hosting a state tournament, and he chaired the Good Friday Fish Fry Event in Norwood.
With an eye for city planning and big ideas, Charlie served in several roles on the city’s planning commission as well as parks commission. Currently, he is on the Council, Planning, HR Commission and the Southwest Corridor Commission. He has also served as board of directors for the Norwood Baseball Club and the NYA Ballpark Association.
Charlie and his wife enjoyed raising their family in the area and their three children also attended Central Public Schools. They were very involved in their children’s education and activities by participating in the Central Booster Club. Charlie also took time to coach his son’s baseball team. Their young family was always camping, fishing, and snowmobiling together.
Our community continues to be an incredible place to live, work and play and we can thank Charlie for his positive impact on our community and continuing to look out for opportunities to make it an even better place to call home.
The 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction will be on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Hamburg Community Hall. Get your tickets to Raider Rally now: https://108raiderrally.com/
From an early age, Charlie learned the definition of hard work from his early years growing up on a farm in Cologne. Welding and repairing tractors and farm equipment led him on a career path full of opportunities for himself and his family as well as growth for his community. Charlie has been a handyman, a business owner, a coach, an active member of the community, and much more.
Charlie is a graduate of Central High School’s class of 1975. Out of high school, he worked for an engineering company, a construction company and an auto-body shop. Soon after, he established his own company Storms Welding and Manufacturing. Back to his roots, naturally his company built and repaired farm equipment. After years of growth, the company was involved in building large dairy barns and equipment. He even shipped equipment to Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia. After 31 years, Charlie sold the company and stayed involved during the transition.
In his free time outside of building a business and growing a family, Charlie was involved in any impactful community project that headed his direction. He led the efforts in the fundraising and planning of a new community pool, he repaired and planned for upgrades to the local baseball/softball fields in advance of the city hosting a state tournament, and he chaired the Good Friday Fish Fry Event in Norwood.
With an eye for city planning and big ideas, Charlie served in several roles on the city’s planning commission as well as parks commission. Currently, he is on the Council, Planning, HR Commission and the Southwest Corridor Commission. He has also served as board of directors for the Norwood Baseball Club and the NYA Ballpark Association.
Charlie and his wife enjoyed raising their family in the area and their three children also attended Central Public Schools. They were very involved in their children’s education and activities by participating in the Central Booster Club. Charlie also took time to coach his son’s baseball team. Their young family was always camping, fishing, and snowmobiling together.
Our community continues to be an incredible place to live, work and play and we can thank Charlie for his positive impact on our community and continuing to look out for opportunities to make it an even better place to call home.
The 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction will be on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Hamburg Community Hall. Get your tickets to Raider Rally now: https://108raiderrally.com/
Central High School parents and guardians are invited to our FAFSA presentation! On Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m., Alyssa Gillette from Crown College will cover important financial information for families to know as their students prepare for their next educational experience. Items discussed include overview of financial aid, cost of attendance, student aid index and financial need. We hope to see you there!
Don't forget to sign up to have a float in the upcoming Homecoming Parade!
We love seeing our community get involved with this and are currently accepting entries for floats. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Sept. 17 and the parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26.
Get more information and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB0foap-mSLyNq9onUDFVE65-dAJN7A0yB4UiN0LLt4Bu3EQ/viewform
We love seeing our community get involved with this and are currently accepting entries for floats. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Sept. 17 and the parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26.
Get more information and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB0foap-mSLyNq9onUDFVE65-dAJN7A0yB4UiN0LLt4Bu3EQ/viewform
Did you know that Early Childhood Family Education offers baby classes for families? Give your child the gift of your time and join District 108 Community Education for a class!
Classes are available for children ages birth-5 years (prior to kindergarten entrance).
Register today! https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&sf[category]=41
Classes are available for children ages birth-5 years (prior to kindergarten entrance).
Register today! https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/search?redirected_yet=true&sf[category]=41
This morning, the junior football players welcomed elementary students and invited them to the game.
Tonight is Senior Night: Raiders vs. St. Peter. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.
Tonight is Senior Night: Raiders vs. St. Peter. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.
Time to clear out your stash of bags! Central Public School's National Honor Society will be collecting any brown paper, plastic, or reusable bags from 5-7pm on October 14 before the dig pink volleyball game. Please drop off all donations to the high school commons. This is a service project for the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf.
Congratulations to special education teacher and baseball coach Jon Wroge! He is being honored as an inductee for the Coaches Hall of Fame by the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association at the Twins game on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Jon has coached baseball for more than 27 years and has earned many championships with his teams and fellow coaches. He is more than deserving of this award and we are all so proud!
Join Jon and his family in celebrating his dedication to baseball and his players! Buy your tickets to the game today! https://www.gofevo.com/event/MSHSBCATwins2025
Jon has coached baseball for more than 27 years and has earned many championships with his teams and fellow coaches. He is more than deserving of this award and we are all so proud!
Join Jon and his family in celebrating his dedication to baseball and his players! Buy your tickets to the game today! https://www.gofevo.com/event/MSHSBCATwins2025
It has been one week since the start of the school year! We have loved seeing more smiling faces of students from their first day of school. Here’s to an incredible year!
