
🚨 Today’s the LAST DAY to get your Raider Rally tickets! 🚨
🎟️ $40 each | 👉 108raiderrally.com
🍽️ Dinner • 🎶 Live Music • 🏆 Hall of Fame Induction • 🎤 Silent & Live Auctions
All proceeds directly benefit Central students and athletes. Don’t miss this fun evening of community, celebration, and support!
🎟️ $40 each | 👉 108raiderrally.com
🍽️ Dinner • 🎶 Live Music • 🏆 Hall of Fame Induction • 🎤 Silent & Live Auctions
All proceeds directly benefit Central students and athletes. Don’t miss this fun evening of community, celebration, and support!


Senior Sunrise Breakfast was a wonderful way to start the day! A big thank you to Mrs. Hammers, our amazing parent volunteers, and the generous local businesses who helped make the event a great success!

Today is the day for the Homecoming Parade. As a reminder:
-Participating vehicles should be lined up by 1:30 p.m.
-Numbers will be on cones on 7th Street behind the school, extending from 4th Ave to the Elementary school. One side of the street will have odd cones, and the other side will have even cones.
-Class of 2029 Attendees following the Band, please note that the band will be pulling out of the back parking lot to join the parade.
The planned order for the floats can be found below and at the link.
1. Carver County Sheriff’s Squad
2. Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
3. Grand Marshall - Jodi Curson
4. CHS Band
5. Class of 2029 Attendants
6. Class of 2029 Float
7. Central Visual Arts
8. Volleyball Team - Cologne Fire Truck
9. Re/Max Experience
10. FFA
11. Class of 2028 Attendants
12. Class of 2028 Float
13. CEA Float- Plato Fire Truck
14. Class of 1975
15. Central Youth Wrestling
16. Girls Soccer- Hamburg Fire Truck
17. Class of 2027 Attendants
18. Class of 2027 Float
19. Central Theater
20. Cross Country- Hamburg Fire Truck
21. Schmidt Chiropractic Center
22. ECP Boys Soccer - NYA Fire Truck
23. Class of 2026 Attendants
24. Class of 2026 Float
25. Stiftungsfest Float
26. Class of 2000
27. Football- NYA Fire Truck
F28. Football- NYA Fire Truck
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing
-Participating vehicles should be lined up by 1:30 p.m.
-Numbers will be on cones on 7th Street behind the school, extending from 4th Ave to the Elementary school. One side of the street will have odd cones, and the other side will have even cones.
-Class of 2029 Attendees following the Band, please note that the band will be pulling out of the back parking lot to join the parade.
The planned order for the floats can be found below and at the link.
1. Carver County Sheriff’s Squad
2. Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
3. Grand Marshall - Jodi Curson
4. CHS Band
5. Class of 2029 Attendants
6. Class of 2029 Float
7. Central Visual Arts
8. Volleyball Team - Cologne Fire Truck
9. Re/Max Experience
10. FFA
11. Class of 2028 Attendants
12. Class of 2028 Float
13. CEA Float- Plato Fire Truck
14. Class of 1975
15. Central Youth Wrestling
16. Girls Soccer- Hamburg Fire Truck
17. Class of 2027 Attendants
18. Class of 2027 Float
19. Central Theater
20. Cross Country- Hamburg Fire Truck
21. Schmidt Chiropractic Center
22. ECP Boys Soccer - NYA Fire Truck
23. Class of 2026 Attendants
24. Class of 2026 Float
25. Stiftungsfest Float
26. Class of 2000
27. Football- NYA Fire Truck
F28. Football- NYA Fire Truck
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing


Here are some Homecoming Week Highlights:
The senior girls topped the juniors in girls’ football.
The senior boys beat the juniors in volleyball, then faced off in an exciting match against our teachers (the teachers took them out at the last second, winning by one point!).
Many students have been participating in dress up days. And today, we held our first ever Raider Time Olympics!
We hope you can help us keep the spirit going and join us tomorrow. The parade starts at 1:30 with a Community pepfest to follow, and the Football game kicks off at 7:00!
The senior girls topped the juniors in girls’ football.
The senior boys beat the juniors in volleyball, then faced off in an exciting match against our teachers (the teachers took them out at the last second, winning by one point!).
Many students have been participating in dress up days. And today, we held our first ever Raider Time Olympics!
We hope you can help us keep the spirit going and join us tomorrow. The parade starts at 1:30 with a Community pepfest to follow, and the Football game kicks off at 7:00!

A Prism of Raider Pride!
Our elementary students have been showing off their school spirit all week with fun Homecoming dress-up days! On Class Color Day, they came together to form an adorable Raider Rainbow !
Our elementary students have been showing off their school spirit all week with fun Homecoming dress-up days! On Class Color Day, they came together to form an adorable Raider Rainbow !


Wrestling apparel store is now open!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CENWR2025
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CENWR2025

Our senior class had the honor of passing their school spirit down to the newest members of our Central family—the kindergarteners! From their first day to their last, the seniors have embraced the spirit of supporting one another, celebrating achievements, and keeping traditions alive. In a heartfelt letter, they encouraged the kindergartners to continue this legacy, make their own memories, and wear their Raider pins with pride. From the Class of 2026 to the Class of 2038—carry on the spirit and make us proud!


Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, Kyson Evenski and Marlie Beneke!

Central Public Schools is honored to recognize an alum who made a big impact in his life, Dennis Stuewe. Dennis was a part of the Central High School Class of 1958. He passed away in 2022 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
In high school, Dennis participated in track, football and basketball. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska where he received a full scholarship to play football. Dennis earned a place on the 1962 All-Conference team. After graduating from UNL, his athletic career continued by playing professionally for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets from 1964-1968.
He moved to New Jersey and met Rita Kane and they were married in 1971. Dennis and Rita were married 51 years and had three children of their own. Dennis was a physical education teacher in Warren Township Public Schools up until the year 2000. During the summer months, he would build decks and take time to tend to his garden. He was actively involved in the community coaching Franklin Township Little League baseball, and helping coach the Franklin Pop-Warner football team for many years. He also enjoyed playing pick-up basketball at Rutgers Prep on Sunday mornings.
Dennis was also an avid volunteer at their home parish St. Matthias Church in Somerset. He was an usher, volunteered at the church carnival and served as a carnival co-chair. Dennis was able to participate in a mission trip to New Orleans and helped families rebuild their homes after Hurricane Katrina.
Dennis enjoyed visiting his family in Minnesota and was always up for a good game of sheephead with his seven brothers talking about the old days on the Hamburg farm. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling all around watching his children's, and later, his grandchildren's various sporting events. He was a humble man, always there, supporting them all, with a smile on his face and we are honored to be able to induct him into the hall of fame!
The 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Hamburg Community Hall. Get your tickets to Raider Rally now: https://108raiderrally.com/
In high school, Dennis participated in track, football and basketball. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska where he received a full scholarship to play football. Dennis earned a place on the 1962 All-Conference team. After graduating from UNL, his athletic career continued by playing professionally for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets from 1964-1968.
He moved to New Jersey and met Rita Kane and they were married in 1971. Dennis and Rita were married 51 years and had three children of their own. Dennis was a physical education teacher in Warren Township Public Schools up until the year 2000. During the summer months, he would build decks and take time to tend to his garden. He was actively involved in the community coaching Franklin Township Little League baseball, and helping coach the Franklin Pop-Warner football team for many years. He also enjoyed playing pick-up basketball at Rutgers Prep on Sunday mornings.
Dennis was also an avid volunteer at their home parish St. Matthias Church in Somerset. He was an usher, volunteered at the church carnival and served as a carnival co-chair. Dennis was able to participate in a mission trip to New Orleans and helped families rebuild their homes after Hurricane Katrina.
Dennis enjoyed visiting his family in Minnesota and was always up for a good game of sheephead with his seven brothers talking about the old days on the Hamburg farm. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling all around watching his children's, and later, his grandchildren's various sporting events. He was a humble man, always there, supporting them all, with a smile on his face and we are honored to be able to induct him into the hall of fame!
The 2nd Annual Raider Rally and Hall of Fame Induction is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Hamburg Community Hall. Get your tickets to Raider Rally now: https://108raiderrally.com/


The Central Raiders Basketball Team Store closes on Thursday, Oct. 2 so get your new Raiders Apparel ordered while you can!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CEN2025BBB
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CEN2025BBB


Summer reading pays off in more ways than one! We’re so proud of our elementary school students who participated in our summer reading challenge and earned a pizza lunch in the atrium with Mr. Erpenbach and Ms. Beadling. Way to go, students!











Here are some important updates for the Homecoming Parade taking place on Friday!
-Participating vehicles should be lined up by 1:30 p.m.
-Numbers will be on cones on 7th Street behind the school, extending from 4th Ave to the Elementary school. One side of the street will have odd cones, and the other side will have even cones.
-Class of 2029 Attendees following the Band, please note that the band will be pulling out of the back parking lot to join the parade.
The planned order for the floats can be found below and at the link.
1. Carver County Sheriff’s Squad
2. Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
3. Grand Marshall - Jodi Curson
4. CHS Band
5. Class of 2029 Attendants
6. Class of 2029 Float
7. Central Visual Arts
8. Volleyball Team - Cologne Fire Truck
9. Re/Max Experience
10. FFA
11. Class of 2028 Attendants
12. Class of 2028 Float
13. CEA Float- Plato Fire Truck
14. Class of 1975
15. Central Youth Wrestling
16. Girls Soccer- Hamburg Fire Truck
17. Class of 2027 Attendants
18. Class of 2027 Float
19. Central Theater
20. Cross Country- Hamburg Fire Truck
21. Schmidt Chiropractic Center
22. ECP Boys Soccer - NYA Fire Truck
23. Class of 2026 Attendants
24. Class of 2026 Float
25. Stiftungsfest Float
26. Class of 2000
27. Football- NYA Fire Truck
F28. Football- NYA Fire Truck
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing
-Participating vehicles should be lined up by 1:30 p.m.
-Numbers will be on cones on 7th Street behind the school, extending from 4th Ave to the Elementary school. One side of the street will have odd cones, and the other side will have even cones.
-Class of 2029 Attendees following the Band, please note that the band will be pulling out of the back parking lot to join the parade.
The planned order for the floats can be found below and at the link.
1. Carver County Sheriff’s Squad
2. Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
3. Grand Marshall - Jodi Curson
4. CHS Band
5. Class of 2029 Attendants
6. Class of 2029 Float
7. Central Visual Arts
8. Volleyball Team - Cologne Fire Truck
9. Re/Max Experience
10. FFA
11. Class of 2028 Attendants
12. Class of 2028 Float
13. CEA Float- Plato Fire Truck
14. Class of 1975
15. Central Youth Wrestling
16. Girls Soccer- Hamburg Fire Truck
17. Class of 2027 Attendants
18. Class of 2027 Float
19. Central Theater
20. Cross Country- Hamburg Fire Truck
21. Schmidt Chiropractic Center
22. ECP Boys Soccer - NYA Fire Truck
23. Class of 2026 Attendants
24. Class of 2026 Float
25. Stiftungsfest Float
26. Class of 2000
27. Football- NYA Fire Truck
F28. Football- NYA Fire Truck
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ghKWJuEkQzYfyTyEVaLWCUckAR3D1EmuV74DA8FLrks/edit?usp=sharing


Today is the final day to vote for Homecoming King and Queen!
Students in grades 9–12 who haven’t voted yet can find their ballots in their grade-level Google Classroom.
Voting closes at midnight—don’t miss your chance to vote!
Students in grades 9–12 who haven’t voted yet can find their ballots in their grade-level Google Classroom.
Voting closes at midnight—don’t miss your chance to vote!


Central High School Interior Design students had an amazing day last week touring the Parade of Homes in Carver County! They explored stunning spaces, discovered creative design elements, and came back inspired to dive deeper into the world of design. Some of their favorite features included indoor basketball courts, golf simulators, yoga rooms, in-home theaters, butler’s pantries, open beams, and arched doorways!

Interested in learning more about the wrestling program, here's your chance!


We are already gearing up for Homecoming Week 2025 taking place next week, Sept. 22-27! There will be activities, theme days, and a variety of ways to cheer on the Raiders planned and there will be more fun announced soon! Get a quick snapshot of the week's events:
- Monday, Sept. 22: PJ Day, Powder Puff Football
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: Dress Like Adam Sandler Day, Cross Country meet, Soccer game, Volleyball game
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: Wild West vs. West Coast Day, Boys Volleyball
- Thursday, Sept. 25: Jersey Day, Raidertime Olympics
- Friday, Sept. 26: Raider Pride Day, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Football game
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Homecoming Dance
- Monday, Sept. 22: PJ Day, Powder Puff Football
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: Dress Like Adam Sandler Day, Cross Country meet, Soccer game, Volleyball game
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: Wild West vs. West Coast Day, Boys Volleyball
- Thursday, Sept. 25: Jersey Day, Raidertime Olympics
- Friday, Sept. 26: Raider Pride Day, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Football game
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Homecoming Dance


Community members of all ages: Community Education has exciting classes coming up for you!
- Young Rembrandts Drawing (PK-5th grade)
- Home Alone Safety (ages 9-12)
- Bob Ross Painting (Ages 14+)
Registrations will be taken up to the day before each class. Learn more and register today!
https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/
- Young Rembrandts Drawing (PK-5th grade)
- Home Alone Safety (ages 9-12)
- Bob Ross Painting (Ages 14+)
Registrations will be taken up to the day before each class. Learn more and register today!
https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/


The high school homecoming court has had a blast selling buttons at the elementary school and enjoying some morning recess with the kids! They’ll be back tomorrow morning for the final day of button sales at the elementary.
Buttons are just $1 and will get you into Coronation on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 PM in the High School Gym.
Buttons are just $1 and will get you into Coronation on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 PM in the High School Gym.

Last chance alert: Homecoming Parade Float entries due today!
We love seeing our community get involved with this and are currently accepting entries for floats. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Sept. 17 and the parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26.
Get more information and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB0foap-mSLyNq9onUDFVE65-dAJN7A0yB4UiN0LLt4Bu3EQ/viewform
We love seeing our community get involved with this and are currently accepting entries for floats. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Sept. 17 and the parade will take place on Friday, Sept. 26.
Get more information and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB0foap-mSLyNq9onUDFVE65-dAJN7A0yB4UiN0LLt4Bu3EQ/viewform


Last week, the Central football team held a camp for 40 young football players! Everyone involved had a great time and learned new things about the game.
We love to see our students collaborate and engage in new opportunities together. The young campers even got the team’s autographs on their football posters!
We love to see our students collaborate and engage in new opportunities together. The young campers even got the team’s autographs on their football posters!






