We hope everyone had a great break! We will see students back on Monday, March 31 as we kick off the fourth quarter of learning.
The Central High School Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive on April 2 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Details:
Site: Central High School Norwood Young America
Address: 531 Morse St, Box 247, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368
Room Name: Old Gym
Date: Wed Apr 2, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Kindergarten students have been earning pennies at school as an incentive for positive behavior (being kind, helpful, empathetic, compassionate, etc.). Thanks to our amazing community members who donated numerous items, the Kindergarten team was able to set up a store for students. On Thursday, the store was set up and students were able to do a walk-through preview. On Friday, they were able to shop! Not only was it a great incentive for the kids, but they also had to use their math skills in considering items to buy and how much each one cost. They really enjoyed it!
Let’s celebrate Today’s Senior Spotlight, Lacey Buckentin! She says that the Florida band trip and senior homecoming are her favorite memories and that Mr. Degler is her favorite teacher. She plans to attend UW-Platteville to major in Civil or Mechanical engineering and has meaningful advice for underclassmen: “Don't take the time for granted.”
There is only one quarter left of the 2024-25 school year!
The Central High School Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive on April 2 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Details:
Site: Central High School Norwood Young America
Address: 531 Morse St, Box 247, Norwood Young America, MN, 55368
Room Name: Old Gym
Date: Wed Apr 2, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Congratulations to Addison Dietzel who will be attending NDSU and majoring in Biological Sciences after graduation! She says her favorite teacher was Mr. Degler and that Junior Year Prom is a favorite high school memory. Students should heed her advice: “Try to get your homework done right away, before it becomes a bigger problem!”
Students have been studying hard this school year!
Our HS choir ensembles had large group competition yesterday and three superior ratings. Congratulations students!
Last Friday was Central Elementary Night with the Timberwolves and the students we invited down on the court after the game and were able to make some free throws. So cool!
Let's cheer on our juniors as they work hard on taking the ACT! You've got this!
A tasty and healthy lunch gets students ready to continue learning!
Ella Harms says that her favorite teacher was Mr. Bollum and her favorite high school memory is Life lessons with Degler! She plans to attend St. Cloud Technical and Community College, and get a degree in sonography. Her advice to students is simple but important: “Have fun!”
In case you forgot, next week is Spring Break! Monday, March 24 is a Teacher Comp. day with no student attendance from March 24 through March 28. Enjoy your break!
Morgan Alar is today’s senior spotlight! She says her favorite high school memory is Life Lessons with Degler and that Oak was her favorite teacher. After graduation, she plans to attend SMSU to play softball and pursue a degree in Pre-Occupational Therapy. Her advice for underclassmen is “Take every CE class you possibly can!”
What is your student’s favorite STEAM or hands-on learning activity that they have done at Central Public Schools?
Don’t forget that Friday, March 21 marks the end of quarter three and will be an early release day!
Last week, our Taher Chef, Chef Chris Murray, came and had a grill out/indoor picnic for the students! He made BBQ Chicken Thighs, Brats, Cheeseburgers, Cowboy Beans, Creamy Polish Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Pineapple and Lemonade. Everyone said it was delicious!
Central Concert Band worked with Professor Simon Tillier at the MSHSL large group band contest. This year the band traveled to St Mary’s Catholic School in Sleepy Eye to perform and they earned three superior ratings! In addition to performing well on stage, students conducted themselves remarkably well off stage.
Last week, students who are interested in a career in the medical field got to spend some time during WIN Time speaking with Shelby Erickson from Ridgeview Medical Center. They learned a lot!
