The Carver County Free Summer Food Market begins tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3! Everyone is welcome to choose from a variety of food: produce, grains, dairy, meat, and more. Food options vary each week and are available for pick up at Central High School from 3:30-5 p.m.



Here’s to another incredible school year in the books! As we say goodbye to the 2025-26 school year, we look forward to another year ahead in the fall. Until then, enjoy your well-deserved summer break!




Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Years of hard work, memories, friendships, and growth have led to this moment. We couldn't be more proud of all you've accomplished.
Happy last day of school! The elementary school celebrated their students by handing out the following awards: Citizenship Award, Presidential Achievement, Presidential Excellence, Student Council, the monthly character trait award for creativity, and those students presenting at the science fair. Way to go, students!








Need some resources for the summer? Check out the list of general, food, mental health, and educational resources for summer 2026! https://aptg.co/_p54hn

Hello Raider Baseball Fans!! Our next playoff game is SATURDAY, May 30 at 3:30 PM at Optimist Park in Litchfield. We will be playing Southwest Christian. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
GO RAIDERS!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!

Today is Graduation Day! We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 tonight, Friday, May 29 at 6 p.m. Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors!

Tomorrow, Friday, May 29 is the last day of school! Students will be released after a half day.
Thank you to all of our students, staff and families for an incredible school year!
Thank you to all of our students, staff and families for an incredible school year!

Congratulations to soon-to-be graduate Cora Ostlie!
After graduation, she plans to continue working in healthcare. Her advice for underclassmen is: “Don’t always wait until the last minute.”
After graduation, she plans to continue working in healthcare. Her advice for underclassmen is: “Don’t always wait until the last minute.”

Congratulations to Travis Luedloff!
After graduation, he plans to keep working for his dad in the lawn care business and to keep racing dirtbikes.
His advice for underclassmen: “Sign up for OJT.”
After graduation, he plans to keep working for his dad in the lawn care business and to keep racing dirtbikes.
His advice for underclassmen: “Sign up for OJT.”

Here’s to senior Kaitlynn Hewitt!
After graduating, she is working on finalizing her next steps on her journey.
Kaitlyn encourages underclassmen to step out of their comfort zone.
After graduating, she is working on finalizing her next steps on her journey.
Kaitlyn encourages underclassmen to step out of their comfort zone.

Today more than 50 Central Seniors volunteered their time at Feed My Starving Children after graduation practice. Way to go Raiders!





The Raider Baseball team advances to play Glencoe-Silver Lake after a hard fought game last night! The Raiders took Providence Academy to 12 innings and came away with the 10 - 7 win!!! Next game is TOMORROW, May 28 at 4:30 PM at Vollmer Field in Glencoe (NOT Blue Jay Field in Plato.) Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
GO RAIDERS!!!

Congratulations to Ryan Neubarth!
After graduation, Ryan plans to join the workforce and work for the landscaping company Jenco.
His advice for underclassmen: “You can do whatever you put your mind to.”
After graduation, Ryan plans to join the workforce and work for the landscaping company Jenco.
His advice for underclassmen: “You can do whatever you put your mind to.”

Here’s to senior Hunter Leuthardt!
Hunter will enter the workforce and then will work towards becoming an aviation mechanic.
His advice for underclassmen is to, “Be nice to your science teachers!”
Hunter will enter the workforce and then will work towards becoming an aviation mechanic.
His advice for underclassmen is to, “Be nice to your science teachers!”

Congratulations to senior Sarah Kostecka!
She plans to attend Mankato State University and to major in elementary education.
Sarah’s advice for underclassmen is, “Don't compare your path to everyone else's.”
She plans to attend Mankato State University and to major in elementary education.
Sarah’s advice for underclassmen is, “Don't compare your path to everyone else's.”

Congratulations to senior Aiden Gillett!
After graduation, Aiden plans on joining the Coast Guard.
His advice for underclassmen is, “Let go of regrets and grudges. Life is too short to wake up with regrets or hold onto anger.”
After graduation, Aiden plans on joining the Coast Guard.
His advice for underclassmen is, “Let go of regrets and grudges. Life is too short to wake up with regrets or hold onto anger.”

Here’s to senior Jacob Hoen!
After graduation, Jacob will enter the work force and attend college next fall.
He encourages underclassmen to get involved: “Don’t be afraid to try new things—join clubs, sports, or volunteer in the community.”
After graduation, Jacob will enter the work force and attend college next fall.
He encourages underclassmen to get involved: “Don’t be afraid to try new things—join clubs, sports, or volunteer in the community.”

Congratulations to Gratia Steen!
She plans on attending Arizona State University to continue on her path into the medical field.
For those underclassmen also interested in the medical field, Gratia reminds them, “CNA license is a must!”
She plans on attending Arizona State University to continue on her path into the medical field.
For those underclassmen also interested in the medical field, Gratia reminds them, “CNA license is a must!”

Here’s to soon-to-be graduate Connor Hansen!
Connor plans to attend North Dakota State University majoring in business management and minoring in exercise science.
His advice for underclassmen is an important tip: “Learn how to manage your time.”
Connor plans to attend North Dakota State University majoring in business management and minoring in exercise science.
His advice for underclassmen is an important tip: “Learn how to manage your time.”

