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RAIDER REMINDER: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS Be sure to set your clocks an hour AHEAD before bed tonight!!

Fourth and fifth graders have been learning about the Iditarod Dog Sled Race during STEAM. Groups researched a musher and then had to design a dog sled that could be pulled with a Sphero robot. After making the sled, groups had to code their robot to follow the "race course" which was taped to the floor and modeled after the actual Iditarod course. Many groups had to modify their sled design to reduce the friction and allow it to glide better on the floor. Coding the robot took time through trial and error attempts. Second graders spent some time learning about westward expansion and the Oregon Trail in their classrooms. To wrap up the unit, groups had to design and build a covered wagon that could be pulled by a Beebot robot. After building the wagon, they filled it with supplies that pioneers had to take with them on the long journey. Groups then had to code the robot to head out west and follow a trail. Fifth-grade after-school connections students are working hard on their wood duck houses with the lumber that was donated by Haggenmiller Lumber. Houses are almost finished and will be ready for students to take home and hang after spring break.

ATTENTION RAIDER NATION: There will be a Fishing Club meeting tonight (3/8/24) starting at 7:00 PM in the Fish Bowl. Students and parents in grades 6-12 interested in joining should attend for information on the upcoming season. We will also be looking to establish coaches, get a practice schedule going, and start designing uniforms.

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Britney Smith

CONGRATULATIONS to Micah Fenney for being named to the 2023-24 All-Conference Boys’ Basketball Team! Micah Fenney NYA - Sophomore - Post Micah Fenney made his presence known around the rim. As a sophomore, he led the team in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks for the Raiders. Almost half of his total rebounds were offensive boards. Micah is the son of Rhonda and Ladaryl Fenney. Honorable Mention All-Conference: Bradyn Daugs NYA Central HS Junior Guard Zachary Wickenhauser NYA Central HS Junior Guard

CONGRATULATIONS to Vanessa Schmidt for being named to the 2023-24 All-Conference Girls Basketball Team! Vanessa Schmidt - Sophomore - Wing/Forward Vanessa Schmidt is a sophomore and averaged 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. Vanessa can score inside and outside from the floor. She is a first-year letter winner and has a GPA of 3.92. She is the daughter of Jeff Schmidt and Julie Schmidt. Honorable Mention All-Conference: Ayla Fox - Senior - Center

IT'S OPENING NIGHT!! FIREBIRDS A Senior Directed Play: Thursday, March 7 @ 7:00 PM Friday, March 8 @ 7:00 PM Central High School Auditorium $7.00 Adults $5.00 Students & Seniors Kids under 5 FREE CASH ONLY at the door

Yesterday the Central Concert Band participated in the Subsection Band Contest held at Jordan High School. The Central band performed in front of 3 adjudicators and received 3 ratings: Superior. After the performance, the band worked with one of the judges in a clinician setting, retired Fulda HS band director Mike Peterson is pictured working with the Central band students. CONGRATULATIONS Central Band on your Superior Ratings!!

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday 3/7/24 Regional FFA meet for small animals/vet science in Montgomery @ 9:30 AM. Good luck to: Kate Noll Rosella Traver Alec Minkel Payton Schneider #RAIDERPRIDE

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Adriana Simek

Central Athletics is excited to introduce our new Varsity Volleyball Coach, Alexandra Swanson! Join us in giving Coach Swanson a warm welcome!

FIREBIRDS A Senior Directed Play: Thursday, March 7 @ 7:00 PM Friday, March 8 @ 7:00 PM Central High School Auditorium $7.00 Adults $5.00 Students & Seniors Kids under 5 FREE CASH ONLY at the door

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 3/5/2024 Varsity Boys Basketball - Playoffs @ LeSeuer-Henderson @ 8:01 PM

Attention all High School Students. Here is the schedule for club/activity photos for the yearbook. We will also be taking a class picture of all Seniors. All pictures will be on Friday, March 8th.

High School February 2024 Award Winners: Academic Achievement Award: 9th grade: Luke Allison & Bethany Daugs 10th grade: Kortland Booth & Emmitt Barthel 11th grade: Morgan Alar & Parker Sprengeler 12th grade: Faith Hecksel & Josiah Schnabel Lions' Citizenship Award: 9th grade: Natalie Lopez 10th grade: Micah Fenney 11th grade: Ryan Moberg 12th grade: Morgan Norman Raider Pride Award: 9th grade: Chase Emerick 10th grade: Sam Woizeschke 11th grade: Chloe Knopik 12th grade: Avery Lueck High School staff GOOSE award: Mr. Bollum CHS held its monthly assembly this morning. Before the monthly awards were handed out, students and staff were treated to a performance from the CHS Choir and played a fun game of "Family Feud".

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Treiton Schulz

RAIDER REMINDER: Spring Sports Parent Meeting is TONIGHT, Sunday, March 3rd starting at 6:30 PM in the High School Auditorium.

Middle School - February 2024 Award Winners: Academic Achievement Award: 6th grade: Gracelynn Elgren & Everett Pugh 7th grade: Avery Blom & Nikolai Frisbie 8th grade: Alexandra Allison & Judd Pauly Lions' Citizenship Award: 6th grade: Claire Kube 7th grade: Jasper Marty 8th grade: Hailey Lind Raider Pride Award: 6th grade: Addison Lind 7th grade: Jared Kleven 8th grade: Ellie Mackenthun Character Award: Lillie Beneke Jasper Marty GOOSE Award: Mr. Erickson In addition to the awards; Students in grades 6-8 played a fun game of Family Feud (Congratulations to 7th Grade), and were treated to a performance from the CHS Choir.

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Rylee Schneider

Central High School Students did a great job in their production of the One Act Play Antigone!