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This week, we're thrilled to showcase the incredible talents of our High School Draw, Paint, Print class. High school students were tasked with exploring the concept of radial symmetry through the lens of observational drawing, with shoes as their focal point. Guided by the principles of balance and harmony, students meticulously examined the intricate details of various shoe designs, from the sleek curves of sneakers to the different trending styles of boots. With pencils in hand and keen eyes, they embarked on a journey of discovery, seeking out symmetrical elements within each shoe's structure. Students free-handed in their background designs to emphasize the shoes and show more application of radial symmetry! Congratulations to: Ayla Fox Ella Harms Tate Schneider Haley Neubarth

On Friday 4/5/24, Central Secondary Students welcomed speaker Billy Molls to learn about a few of his adventures in the wilds of Alaska. Billy Molls has guided big game hunters in the wilderness of Alaska for the past 25 years. He is an author and filmmaker of the award-winning Modern Day Mountain Man video series. Thank you, Billy Molls, for sharing your incredible adventures with Central.

Let’s get out and cheer on our Raider athletes this week with Softball, Track and Field, and Baseball events happening! https://www.mnriverconference.org/public/genie/28/school/10/date/2024-04-04/view/week/

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Brandon Backstrom

RAIDER EVENTS: Saturday 4/6/24 Track MRC-Indoor Meet @ Mankato State @ 10:00 AM Speech Sections @ St. Croix Lutheran @ 9:00 AM

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday 4/5/24 Softball Scrimmage vs SW Christian Varsity @ 4:30 Baseball vs Lester Prairie JV @ 4:30 @ Cologne Fritz Field Varsity @ 5:00 @ Norwood Sports Complex

Mrs. Hammer's Criminal Justice Class is excited to welcome guest speakers into the classroom! Today, they hosted Cameron Conlin, a Central High School graduate from 2018 and a dedicated Burnsville Police Officer. Thank you, Cameron, for sharing your invaluable insights and experiences with us! If you or someone you know is involved in the criminal justice system and would like to inspire and educate our students, we'd love to have you as a guest speaker! Reach out to Mrs. Hammers at shammers@isd108.org to get involved.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Middle School March Award Winners! Academic Achievement Award: 6th grade: Natalie Glander & Matthew Storms 7th grade: Emily Hecksel & Emily Schmidt 8th grade: Lily Erdman & Elizabeth Hoen Lions' Citizenship Award: 6th grade: Bryson Schrupp 7th grade: Avery Kranz 8th grade: Levi Morphew Raider Pride Award: 6th grade: Bryce Lind 7th grade: Jarett Dingels 8th grade: Brock Neubarth

Central is looking for winter coaches: JV GIRLS BASKETBALL C SQUAD GIRLS BASKETBALL Questions about this position can be directed to Joe Kley, Activities Director, at jkley@isd108.org Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com

POST PROM FUNDRAISER: Visit Northside Grill in NYA on Tuesday 4/23/24 and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Central Post Prom! Come on out for GREAT food while supporting Central Post Prom!

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Emily Hedrick

FFA Week: April 8-12. Monday - Friday Trivia questions with the morning announcements. Tuesday - Staff appreciation breakfast food served between 7:15 and 7:50 - A variety of animals will be in the wood shop - Coloring contest due to Mrs. Schurmann Wednesday - Ag Olympics in the gym will be making its triumphant comeback! Thursday - FFA volunteers will be at the elementary school preparing breakfast for the staff in that building served between 7:15 and 7:50. Friday - Annual "drive a tractor to school day" - Tractor parade during RT/WIN , going around to the elementary to show off their machines to the onlooking students. - Wear your favorite cowboy boots, blue/gold clothing (Official FFA Colors), or apparel featuring your favorite tractor brand.

Our students did great during the band portion of the ensemble competition at Gustavus Adolphus college last week!

Central Elementary Head Cooked Needed.

Baseball season kicks off tomorrow! Check out what’s coming up and go cheer on the Raiders! Photo courtesy of Sports Central. https://www.mnriverconference.org/public/genie/28/school/10/date/2024-04-04/view/week/

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: John Mackenthun

PROM TICKETS are on sale NOW! Please log into RevTrak to purchase tickets. https://isd108.revtrak.net

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 4/2/24 Track Meet @ HOME vs LeSueur Henderson & Lester Prairie @ 4:15 PM

There were a lot of beautiful musical talents last week at the choral ensemble competition at Gustavus Adolphus College. Congratulations to all the students who participated!

Fifth-grade connections students finished up their wood duck houses before spring break. Each student gets to take theirs home to hang up. With the generous donation of lumber, we were able to make some extra houses! Fifth graders will be gifting 2 of them to Long Lake Conservation Center when they head up for their annual overnight trip at the end of April. A huge thank you to Haggenmiller Lumber for all of the cedar boards! We also want to thank Chad and Julia Braun for cutting all the lumber and for donating hardware. Jim Mesik was also a big help in allowing us to use the cordless drills, ensuring they were charged and ready to go each week. #RAIDERPRIDE #COMMUNITYSUPPORT