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CONGRATULATIONS to the Central Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students: 6th grade A honor roll *Emmitt Barthel, *Marlena Beneke, *Kiera Eischens,* Kyson Evenski, *Parker Honl, Alexis Johnson, *Josie Kamps, *Emma Krohn, *Melanie Marttinen, Cassandra Reams, Aleese Rolf, Gabriella Schmidt, Vanessa Schmidt, *Morgan Schroeder, *Raiden Slathar, *Avery Smith, Sy Twiest, *Luke Vinkemeier, Samuel Woizeschke 7th grade A honor roll Morgan Alar, Amelia Anderson, Kadence Arndt, *Bailey Barron-Crone, Brody Behrens, Cloe Bladow, Daniel Brown, *Lacey Buckentin, *Jolee Bunn, Brielle Butler, Madelyn Chvala, *Bradyn Daugs, Saul Favela, *Emma Flannery, *CaliJo Fox, *Ella Harms, *Hayden Harms, *Kiera Hemmann, *Jenna Huotari, *Ethan Hutchins, Willow Killion, *Chloe Knopik, Dylan Kromarek, Gavin Lueck, Taytum Lund, Carson Mellingen, Natalie Mendoza Gonzalez, *Caleb Michels, *Isabella Miller, Grace Mueller, Lillyan Nelson, *Haley Neubarth, Kaiden Oelfke, Jacob Proskin, Emily Romero, Kylie Ruddies, *Benjamin Schefers, *Mackenzie Simon, *Abigael Stangret, Willow Stewart, Carter Storms, Jack Strickfaden, Hunter Sudheimer,*Nicholas Weege, Ella Wickenhauser, Zachary Wickenhauser 8th grade A honor roll Kieran Allison, *Amelia Amrhein, Aiden Barthel, *Avery Boyer, Danica Dietzel, *Holly Feist, Brenna Foster, Ayla Fox, Sawyer Goetz, *Treyton Gratz, Abigail Hartman, Faith Hecksel, Avery Lueck, *Gabriel Michels, Rylee Schneider, Adriana Simek, Athony Simons, *Hunter Smith, Lillian Springer, *Sarah Steinhagen, Emily Stieve, Abagail Venske, Aiden Wachholz, * Collin Willems 6th grade B honor roll Carter Backstrom, Gabriel Braith, Taye Bunn, Brayden Dent, Allison Franck, Taylor Hackbarth, Connor Hansen, Destiny Henke, April Henkel, Braelyn Jens, Jacob Johnson, Katie Krause, Alejo Mendoza, Ryan Neubarth, Dane Pauly, Jacob Petersen, Nathaniel Venske, Bryson Welna, Kaelan Widmer 7th grade B honor roll Carmen Andrade, Ryan Barr, Abagail Beltz, Lucas Conser, Collin Degn, Thyra Goetze, Lily Howe, Molly Ittel, Frederick Johnson, Abdi Matan, Ryan Moberg, Benjamin Molnau, Trevor Neubarth, Erica Richardson, Ethan Robinson, Hannah Schrempp, Chloe Schultz, Hailey Schwartz, Wyatte Tracy-Stern, Bryce Urness, Tia Waas, Kira Weverka, Korrin Widmer 8th grade B honor roll Caleb Bohlman, Gordon Bruckelmyer, Camryn Chase, Austin Dent, Joe Docken, Grant Erickson, Kayla Fritz, Carson Gutknecht, Allyson Hedin, Maxwell Hoernemann, Aiden Jensen, Ethan Marttinen, Alec Minkel, Parker Newman, Nicklas Poppler, Christopher *Denotes straight A honor roll

MIDDLE SCHOOL SNOW WEEK!! February 10-14, 2020 ~Monday- P.J./Cozy Day! Come to school in your cozies today! ~Tuesday- Students dress like teachers/teachers dress like students Day! Do you have someone in mind? ~Wednesday- Mismatch/Crazy Hair Day! Unmatched Craziness Today! ~Thursday- Meme Day! Come to school as your favorite meme! ~Friday- Valentine Color Day! 8th grade wears Red; 7th grade wears Pink; 6th grade wears White! * Cupid Grams will be on sale Wednesday-Friday! (25cents) * Pennies for Patients will be going on also! Help a good cause!

Books and Bagels Book Club had their first meeting today. Students in grades 3-5 get to enjoy breakfast while the group discusses the assigned reading. This years book is "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo. The book Bagels and Books club meets 2 times a month (Thursday mornings from 7:40 AM - 8:10 AM). There were lots of smiles and great discussions this morning.

Raider Events: Thursday February 6, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. Jordan C-Squad @ 4:30 JV @ 6:00 Varsity 7:15 **POPCORN NIGHT** Show us the app on your phone and get a FREE bag of popcorn @ tonight's game!

CONGRATULATIONS to Tyler Smith who has been named as 1 of the 36 winners in the state for The Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Award! Tyler is a junior at Central High School; his parents are David and Cherie Smith of NYA. The ExCEL winners will be recognized on channel 45 during the broadcast of the Minnesota State High School League winter tournaments.

Download the App today and not only will you be able to catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates, you can get a FREE bag of popcorn at the basketball game on 2/6/2020 and 2/11/2020....... It’s everything Raiders, in your pocket. If you haven’t already, download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39PKDDl or iPhone: https://apple.co/2T0YYqx

Raider Events: Tuesday February 4, 2020 Girls Basketball vs. LSH C-Squad @ 4:30 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Wrestling Quad @ Springfield w/Canby & New Ulm @ 5:00/6:30/7:30

The following Elementary students showed TEAMWORK in the month of January: Back Row: Zander Harvey, Miles Klein, Brock Neubarth, Libby Hoen, Madalyn Sons, Carmen Bratz, Sarahi Velasco, Caden Heckert, Habib Matan, Austin Kube Third Row: Matthew Storms, Lexi Allison, Cidney Storms, Whitney Cebulla, Gavin Foster, Chase Emerick, Yusuf Ahmed, Davion Lenear Second Row: Wyatt Kley, Brantley Luedloff, Lily Strobel, Carina Marttinen, Olivia Feltmann, Jada Weverka, Nikolai Frisbie, Reagan McMullin, Aubrey Harris, Molly Bladow Front Row: Abigail Braith, Nellie Wasness, Will Vos, Easton Storms, Darin Marttinen, Bristol Wolter, Mayson Schulz, Avery Lind, Zach Zabel, Greta Kamann, Laicey Rademacher Not pictured: Willow Voigt, Lexi Lehrke

Kurious Kids Preschool took a field trip yesterday and visited the Harbor to make valentines with resident living there. #RAIDERPRIDE

Central Schools is pleased to announce some exciting changes to our online presence. First, as of this morning, Central Public Schools has undergone an update to our website. The new web address is (www.isd108.org). Here you can find all the helpful information you did on our previous platform. If you have us bookmarked, please update your records. Secondly, as part of our update, Central has developed an App. You can find it in the Google Play or Apple App store by searching "Central Public Schools ISD 108". This is everything Central in your pocket. Easily connect to your child's teacher, view lunch menus, and follow all the updates from Central Public Schools in one handy spot. Be looking for "specials" at Raider events by showing the app on your phone for free items.

CMS Para educators were honored at a luncheon on Thursday Jan 30 in appreciation for all they do for our students and staff.

​CONGRATULATIONS to the Central High School Speech team for taking 3rd place at the meet in TCU on Saturday February 1, 2020.

Carver Co Parks and Rec came over to the elementary so Kids Co could try some kick sledding, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing yesterday!

We’re thrilled to announce Central Public Schools’ new app! Access documents, events, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39PKDDl or iPhone: https://apple.co/2T0YYqx

Raider Events: Thursday January 30, 2020 Boys Basketball @ Belle Plaine. C-Squad @ 6:00 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15 Wrestling Tri @ Fridley w/Richfield @ 5:00.

Raider Events:Tuesday January 28, 2020 Girls Basketball @ Southwest Christian (No C-Team) JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:15

Congrats to all the students who participated in the spelling bee last night, they all did great. The following students placed at the bee: Marlie Beneke 1st Place Molly Ittle 2nd Place Caleb Michels 3rd Place Ian Spencer 4th Place Tenley Read 5th Place

You provide services in multiple settings within schools, including support for instruction, student activities, and for individual students, as well as numerous other tasks that contribute to educational success. Thank you paraprofessionals!

A perfect example of why the fans of Central, and all our conference opponents, are the best. Sportsmanship, humility, fair play, and learning are all things we can get behind. Well done student athletes, coaches, community members and parents!

UPCOMING EVENT: Saturday Feb 15, 2020: 8th Annual Speech Home Tournament: 1st round @ 9:00 AM 2nd round @ 10:30 AM 3rd round @ 12:15 PM *Awards in the auditorium around 1:45. **Concessions will be available for purchase in the commons. This is a FREE event and is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.