ATTENTION: the MSHSL realized they needed to make changes to the bracket after they released them due to teams that are playing in the tournament that are also hosting games. The Central Raiders will now be playing on Friday, November 8th at 7:00 PM in Orono vs. JCC!
The State Football bracket has been revealed. The Central Raiders have been given the #3 seed in the South and will face #2 seeded Jackson County Central. The game will take place at Orono HS on Thursday, Nov. 7th at 7:00 PM. More details to come!
Today our seniors passed down their "school spirit" to the kindergarteners. The class of 2025 and the class of 2037 came together in the Field House. One class preparing for their final year at Central, and the other class just beginning their journey. The seniors handed each kindergartener a special pin representing their school spirit, and a letter encouraging them to continue our school traditions. There was so much joy and excitement shared between the two classes, and new friends were made. This is one of the many ways our amazing students show Raider Pride and make our school such a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Wake up Raider Nation! It's Section Championship Game Day! Come on out to Watertown-Mayer and cheer on the Raiders as they face the Cannon Falls Bombers. Game time is 7:00 PM.
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CSBW
Streaming Link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/24448
Last week the preschoolers in Cologne used their imagination to plan, create and build after reading the book Busy Builder, Busy Week. So cool!
Monday, Nov. 4 is a staff development day with no student attendance!
Central Elementary School staff pulled a fantastic group costume for halloween!
When it snows on halloween, you go outside and try to catch snowflakes! These preschoolers were very excited about the first snow and enjoyed observing and brainstorming ideas on how to use it.
Tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 1) is the end of the first quarter and will be an early release day!
Tell me it snowed on halloween without telling me it snowed on halloween.
Save the date for the 41st Annual Central Public School Community Education Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 23. There will be tons of vendors and great fun for the whole family!
The Raider Field House will be closed to the public until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 while we host a volleyball tournament.
Our entire 4th grade was given a fun and engaging challenge to create a timeline using the football field! The 50-yard line represented year zero, and the students were split into two teams, each tasked with placing six important historical dates along the field.
The dates included Egypt (circa 3100 BCE), Greece (circa 1000 BCE), Rome (circa 750 BCE), the First Thanksgiving (1621 CE), and Today (October 22, 2024). The goal was to help them grasp how long ago these events happened and understand how our perception of time can get muddled. Can you guess which group matched each event to the right point in history?
The first annual Raider Rally held in October was a huge success! Over $28,000 was raised, which will go back to the students, clubs, programs and athletics at Central Public Schools. It was also a great night honoring the 2024 Central Hall of Fame inductees. Mark your calendar for the next raider rally on October 4, 2025!
Check out the latest artists of the week as we showcase artwork from the Draw Paint Print Class! This project has been nicknamed "Shoedala" (short for shoe mandala) by Mrs. Raduenz!
In this art project, students are tasked with creating a mandala design that incorporates shoes as a central element to highlight both radial symmetry and contour lines. The mandala, a circular design that radiates outward from a central point, is perfect for showcasing symmetry, with the shoes used as repeating motifs arranged around the center. As they place the shoes in a symmetrical pattern, they learn about balance, repetition, and how to break complex objects into simple, flowing lines, resulting in a visually striking piece of art that blends realism and geometric design.
Congratulations to these students for being named Artists of the week:
Avery Arndt
RaeAnn Heuer
Cassie Reams
Ella Wickenhauser
Central Public Schools ISD 108 will have four school board seats on the ballot during the Nov. 5, 2024 election. As a way to introduce each candidate to the community, the district has collected responses on questions from each candidate and will share one candidate a day (Monday-Friday) on social media ahead of election day. Posts will be shared in the order that candidates will appear on the Ballot which was a result of a randomized selection process.
You can view all candidate responses here: https://www.isd108.org/article/1715982
Responses have been minimally edited for formatting and clarity and all content and viewpoints are of the respective candidate.
-Candidate Name: Shelby Erickson
-City of Residence: Norwood Young America
-How long have you lived in the district?
19 years
-What is your occupation?
I have worked at Ridgeview as a nurse for almost 26 years. Currently, I am the nurse manager of Women and Children Services.
-Why do you want to be a member of the ISD 108 School Board?
If elected, this would be my second term as a board member. I originally ran for school board because I wanted to make a difference. I was frustrated with some of the decisions being made at our district and wanted to help influence the district leaders in a positive way. Now, I have been able to witness the change of direction at Central Schools and want to continue to be a part of the positive changes we have witnessed over the last five years.
-What qualities will you bring to the board if elected?
I believe that my leadership skills, open mindedness, and positive attitude are the qualities that I would bring to the board, if elected.
-What do you believe is the most important issue facing education today?
This is a challenging question! There are so many important issues that our district deals with daily! Student safety and security, employing high-quality educators, and offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities are all very important issues in education today. Personally, I believe that giving every student the opportunity to achieve success is critically important. While everyone's definition of success looks a bit different, opening doors and removing barriers for our students' success, through policy and governance, are the most important tasks for our school board to accomplish.
Congratulations to our October Award Winners!
High School Winners:
Academic Achievement Award:
Camden Barthel
Addison Klingelhutz
Jacob Neuman
Adriel Schnabel
Parker Honl
Sam Woizeschke
Ethan Hutchins
Annabelle Zernechel
Lions Citizenship Award:
Paizley Alsleben
Tenley Read
Cassandra Reams
Nick Ojeda
Raider Pride Award:
Ellie Mackenthun
Rosella Traver
Taylor Hackbarth
Middle School Winners:
Academic Achievement Award:
Xandria Grundmeyer
William Kroells
Aubrey Broscoff
Carina Marttinen
Emily Hecksel
Reagan McMullin
Lions Citizenship Award:
Isabelle Dahlke
Matthew Storms
Owen Rodman
Raider Pride Award:
Austin Fashing
Mylah Alsleben
Avery Blom
Secondary School conferences are coming up on Monday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov 7. Watch for more information coming home!
There is still time to participate in the Winterwear with Care donation drive by Old National Bank in NYA! New or gently used warm clothing items will be collected until Oct. 31.
Don't miss Financial Aid 101 this week! This informative session will cover lots of great information about the financial aid process presented by Alyssa Gillette, the Director of Financial Aid at Crown College.
