Central Public Schools - Education Is Central

A huge THANK YOU to Children of Tomorrow in Norwood for their generous donation of winter gear to the Raider Room! Your kindness warms our hearts and helps ensure that everyone stays cozy during the chilly months. We truly appreciate your support and community spirit!

FREE DENTAL CARE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN February 2, 2024 and February 3, 2024 (Some clinics hold events on alternative dates.) HOW ARE APPOINTMENTS MADE? Families can locate a participating clinic by visiting www.mndental.org/gkas or contacting the United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or texting the zip code to 898-211. They can then contact the clinic directly to schedule an appointment. If you have any questions, please email sleclair@mndental.org. Give Kids a Smile is a charitable outreach program that provides free dental care to underserved children (typically ages 3-18). Dental clinics throughout the state volunteer to provide these services during Children’s Dental Health Month.

Carver Community Connect: Wednesday January 24, 2024 12 - 6 pm Chaska Community Center This event offers door-to-door transportation, a hot meal, FREE haircuts, and many other wonderful resources for families.

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday 1/4/24 Wrestling @ Trinity School at River Ridge @ 5:00 Girls Basketball vs HLWW C @ 6:00 JV @ 6:00 Varsity @ 7:30 **Parents Night** All tickets must be purchased online or VIA card reader at the door (No cash box at the gate) https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CFQU GBB game will be on the radio - Troy Koester - KGLB/KARP/KDUZ Streaming Link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/norwood-young-america/organization/10583/central-high-school

Central HS December Mental Health Break was the afternoon of Friday 12/22. Besides Bingo, Talent Show, and Classroom activities students participated in a Winter theme decoration contest. The winners were all from Senior Raidertimes. Congratulations to Mrs. Schurmann Raider Time (Best Door), Mrs. Hanson Raider Time (Made with the Most Love Door), and Mrs. Kester Raider Time (Most Creative)

This week, we're thrilled to showcase the incredible talents of our 2nd Quarter 8th Grade Art students! They've masterfully blended Suminagashi Paper Marbling and Zentangling techniques to produce mesmerizing works of art that are truly one-of-a-kind. Congratulations to: -Cidney Storms -Brock Neubarth -Lily Erdman -Charlie Bursey

Hey Raider Nation! It's never too early to "Think Spring"! Below you will find a link for Track & Field Apparel: **Orders must be placed by January 9, 2024. Questions? Please contact Jake Schrupp Jschrupp@isd108.org https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/TRACK24CEN

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Gavin Cummins

Chef Tony Menk will be at Central Secondary school on January 17, 2024 Don't miss his mouth watering Pasta Bar with Alfredo sauce, Marinara, Italian Sausage, Seasoned Chicken and Roasted Pepper with Garlic Toast and Steamed Broccoli!

Community Education is seeking volunteers to supervise open gyms throughout the school year. Basic responsibilities include: overseeing the safety of students coordinating equipment cleanup and set up ensuring respectful use of the facility. A short training for volunteers is needed as well as a background check. If you are interested please fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0iF_brw3TPZCbBwTppVZJH42uzqJGJMzaaDQnsWptXIai1A/viewform Be on the lookout for the Spring/Summer Catalog due to hit mailboxes the last week in January!

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 1-2-24 Boys Basketball @ GSL C @ 4:15 PM JV @ 5:30 PM Varsity @ 7:00 PM Girls Basketball @ GSL JV @ 4:15 PM Varsity @ 5:30 PM

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” —Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Jacob Brueggemeier

Can't make it to Norwood tonight but still want to watch? Click here to check out our Hudl TV site. The home of Raider Athletics live streams: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/norwood-young-america/organization/10583/central-high-school

Come on out to Norwood and catch some holiday GBB as the Raiders play host to BOLD, Hutch, and Rockford. This is a fundraiser for the GBB program so all ticket sales will be cash only tonight $8 for adults and $5 for students. (NO PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED)

Tonight's GBB Schedule in Norwood: Central vs. BOLD - C Squad 4:30 Hutch vs. Rockford (MS Gym) and Central vs. BOLD (Main Gym)- JV 6:00 Hutch vs. Rockford (MS Gym) and Central vs. BOLD (Main Gym) - Varsity 7:30

Class of 2024 - Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Beatty

Tonight's GBB Schedule: Hutch vs. Central - C Squad 4:30 Hutch vs. BOLD (MS Gym) and Central vs. Rockford (Main Gym)- JV 6:00 Hutch vs. BOLD (MS Gym) and Central vs. Rockford (Main Gym) - Varsity 7:30

Come on out to Norwood and catch some holiday GBB as the Raiders play host to BOLD, Hutch, and Rockford. This is a fundraiser for the GBB program so all ticket sales will be cash only tonight $8 for adults and $5 for students. (NO PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED)

CENTRAL'S GOT IT! Come see the exciting things happening here. New families considering enrollment who are interested in seeing all of the GREAT things Central has to offer are invited to join Mr. Larson (6-12 Principal) on Tuesday January 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM for a tour. You will get to see the new building and learn about the registration process. As a THANK YOU for visiting, families will receive free admission to the Varsity Girls Basketball game following the tour.