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Congratulations to our High School Choir! They recently were invited to two honor choir events. The first was the Wright County Conference Honor Choir at Southwest Christian in Chaska. Six students (Kortland Booth, Ben Watua, Sophia Kerber, Tessa Rolf, Rosie Shipley, and Rhiannon Becker) learned five songs over the course of 10 hours and performed them with around 100 singers from the WCC.


The following day, four students (Gabi Schmidt, Tenley Read, Tessa Rolf, and Kortland Booth) traveled to Decorah, IA, and performed in the Dorian Vocal festival at Luther College. Around 1,000 students from a six-state area audition to perform and are selected by the college to learn and perform several pieces of music, making it the largest selective choir in the entire nation.


Be sure to watch the wonderful concerts!
Chaska: https://youtube.com/live/XrLbTB8a2pE?feature=share
Dorian (57-minute mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXLc_B5H1ck

Central Public Schools is excited to welcome students and their families to visit our school for a tour and to learn about the awesome things happening at Central Secondary School!

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, Jan. 28 with tours beginning at 5:30 p.m. After the tour of our newly renovated facility, you can stick around for a parent presentation to hear more about our district and attend the Boys Basketball Game against Rockford.

Visiting families will receive coupons for a free slice of pizza at the game!

Join us at:
Central Secondary School
531 Morse Street
Norwood Young America, MN 55368

Let us know if you plan on attending! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDSlwSwXA8N4SWrxIUM1osxA_3wMQOHkxy5ObcWfuigxtBkg/viewform?usp=send_form

Game Time: Our third graders recently participated in a Vikings STEM field trip at U.S. Bank Stadium! The students toured the stadium and learned about the different types of STEM-related jobs that contribute to a professional football team and arena. On the field, students made paper rockets and launched them into the end zone. The students’ favorite part was running out of the tunnel onto the field like the players at the start of a game!

Central Families, it is time to share your thoughts in the annual satisfaction survey from Central Public Schools!

Typically, this survey has been administered at the end of the year but your school board moved the survey to mid-year so they could consider information from parents while school was still in session. Please take a few minutes to fill out these 5 questions.

If you have students in multiple buildings, please fill out a survey for each student.

https://forms.gle/GfL48a7EUhcfeT517

Go for the Gold! Join us for our Family Literacy Night at Central Elementary this week on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 6-7 p.m. Students will play games, make a craft, eat a snack, and each child will go home with a new book! We hope to see you there!

Governor Walz has proclaimed January 19-23 as Paraeducator Appreciation Week.

This is a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize and thank our paraeducators for the incredible support they provide to both our staff and students. These amazing professionals are an essential part of our schools, and their dedication makes a meaningful difference every day. Thank you to our incredible and valued paraeducators for all that you do for Central Public Schools!

Central Public Schools is Hiring a Paraprofessional: Secondary Long-Term-Sub
We are looking for a long-term paraeducator (now-March 1) to join our team and support students in a positive, collaborative school environment. If you’re passionate about helping students succeed and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact: Becca Braun, Special Education Director
952-467-7119
bbraun@isd108.org

On Friday, January 16, several of our talented students had the opportunity to attend the Mankato State Honor Band at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Students participated in morning rehearsals and sectionals with outstanding clinicians before enjoying lunch together at the campus dining hall.

Due to worsening weather conditions, the afternoon rehearsal and concert were canceled for safety reasons. While the day was cut short, our students still gained valuable musical experience and represented our program with professionalism and pride.

We’re proud of their commitment and flexibility, and grateful that everyone returned safely!

We’re excited to meet our newest learners! If you have a child turning 3 or 4 by Sept. 1, 2026, please join us at our Peek into Preschool Night! On Thursday, Feb. 5 from 5-6 p.m., we’ll have a parent presentation and time for parents and children to meet our preschool teachers.

Central Raider Wrestling at Sibley East is CANCELLED for tonight.

As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday, Jan. 19. Our staff members will be in attendance for a staff development day. Enjoy the weekend!

Real Connections > Screen Time during the high school lunch period

We have officially made it to the end of our second quarter! Way to go, students! Tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 16 will be an early release day.

Attention parents of soon-to-be kindergarteners: Come see the Central Difference! Our newly renovated STEAM room provides hands-on learning experiences for all students.

Be sure to join us for our Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6-7 p.m.!

There is a free food distribution today in NYA! Be sure to stop by City Hall over the lunch hour today - Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 12-1 p.m. All are welcome!

Mr. Fenney's Affinity group had a field trip today. Paisley Park was kind enough to grant us this opportunity for free!

January is School Board Recognition Month! We’re grateful for the time and dedication that our board of education puts into serving our community. Each of our board members are committed to reaching new heights together!

Save the Date: Family Literacy Night at Central Elementary is coming up on Thursday, January 22 from 6-7 p.m. Students will play games, make a craft, eat a snack- and each child will go home with a new book! It's always a great time, so don't miss it!

High school students participated in the second installment of Central Futures today, featuring a panel of military veterans. Speakers included Superintendent Tim Schochenmaier, former Central teacher Alex Rome, and Central alum David Smith. The panel shared insights on the many opportunities the military offers, potential career paths within military service, and personal stories from their deployments and military experiences.

Up next for Central Futures—our Banking, Finance, and Business panel!

Do you have a child that is turning 5 before Sept. 1, 2026? Let’s get ready for kindergarten!

Save the date for our Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6-7 p.m. There will be a Parent Presentation and your child can meet our teachers!