Students in kindergarten were learning how to make 10 with addition and practiced by playing different games with playing cards!
We like to show what it’s like to be in one of the incredible classrooms here at Central Public Schools, in fact, we love it! We also love getting to meet our future kindergarten students and their families at Kindergarten Registration night on Thursday, Feb. 6. Learn more and we’ll see you there!
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Central Public Schools values and celebrates all of our staff members who play such an invaluable role in our schools.
This month, we had the bittersweet task of celebrating the retirement of an absolutely mainstay in our district, Deb Stacken. For the past 31 years she has been a part of so many of our student's lives as a paraprofessional and we are excited as she enters her next journey. Thank you for all of your years of service Deb!
Central Public Schools is hiring a Lunchroom Supervisor at Central Secondary School! Check out the details and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1
Next week, students at Central Secondary School will have a special meal from Chef Chris Murray! He will be preparing one of his favorite meals, Chicken & Sausage on a Sword, Slovenian Dumplings with Sherry Foam Sauce and Slovenian Spinach Pratta.
Kindergarten is important for a lot of reasons! Not only do students get a great foundation for being a lifelong learner, but they also learn important things like how to take turns, collaborate, and be gracious winners and losers while playing and working together.
Governor Walz has proclaimed January 20-26 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 people are such an important part of our schools. Thank you to the incredible and valuable professionals for all that they do for Central Public Schools!
Let's give a big shout out to all of our incredible student athletes who earned awards for the fall season! Get a full list of awards on the district website: https://www.isd108.org/article/1977838
Kindergarten at Central Elementary is the place to be! Students really enjoy getting to go to the library twice a week to pick out books and read. Our foundational reading curriculum is a proven way to get students excited about reading!
Central Elementary School Families, don't miss the Camp Read-A-Lot Family Literacy Night this week on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-7 p.m.
Students will make crafts, play BINGO, eat a snack- and each child will go home with a new book! Families should plan to start in the atrium. It's always a great time, so don't miss it!
Central Public Schools is excited to invite all Central students and their families to Incubate to Innovate Parent Night, next week on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Central High School and will be a ton of fun. RSVP at the link to help us plan: https://forms.gle/dE3FwYDePxK1uqhp6
Do you know someone looking for a great school for 6th through 12th grade? Be sure to share that Principal Larson will be hosting tours for families new to our district or looking to learn about the Central Difference on Tuesday, Jan. 28 with tours beginning at 5:15 p.m.
Check out the flyer for more information. New families should RSVP via this form: https://forms.gle/2V3dqEam2PCTxLiu7
Last week students in kindergarten paused from reading about life on the farm and experienced it in the classroom instead! They sheered sheep, collected eggs, built tools used on the farm, found pigs in the mud, and designed their barns. They are learning vocab words like grazing, tools, responsibility and produce and will get to visit a farm on a field trip in the spring!
The Central Hall of Fame committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Central Hall of Fame! Nominations are open until March 1 and should be completed via the google form linked below.
Who should you nominate?
1. Distinguished alumni: A Central graduate who has distinguished themselves in an exceptional manner that reflects positively on Central High School and/or the community of Norwood Young America and is a graduate of at least ten (10) years or more is eligible for nomination
2. Distinguished Service: Any former teacher, administrator, school board member, community member, or friend of Central Public Schools who has provided exceptionally meritorious services to the Central Public School District in a duty of great responsibility.
3. Arts & Athletics: A former Central Public School graduate who performed with excellence in a high school-level sport or activity. Must be a graduate and out of school for at least (10) years.
Questions can be sent to centralalumni@isd108.org
Nominate someone today: https://forms.gle/gw2CuxUTRGCYg7hq7
Come on out to Central High School for some Wright County Conference basketball and support your Raiders Girls Basketball Teams as they take on the Litchfield Dragons! C and JV tip off at 5:30 with Varsity to follow at 7:00.
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CWRI
There will be no student attendance on Monday, Jan 20 as we hold a staff development day.
Problem solving and testing out different solutions is a big part of STEAM!
Come cheer on the Central Raiders Wrestling team tonight as they host a Quad in Norwood. We welcome Hutch/BLHS, Minneota, & MAHACA to town. Wrestling will being at 5:00! Hope to see you there.
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CWOW
Kindergarten at Central Elementary is a special place! So far this school year, students have participated in all sorts of fun including a field trip to Lowry Nature Center and lots of creative and educational activities in the classroom.
Central Elementary Families, we are one week away from Family Literacy Night at Central Elementary on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-7 p.m. Check out Camp Read-A-Lot and have lots of fun with crafts, games, snacks, and more!
