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RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday 4/27/23 Track Meet @ Sibley East HS @ 4:00 C-Squad Softball vs Delano @ 4:30 pm Baseball vs TCU C-Squad @ 4:00 & 6:00 pm (@ Young America) JV @ 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm (@Cologne) Varsity @ 4:00 pm & 6:00 PM @ U of M Siebert Field

Central Public Schools is looking for JV and C-Squad GIRLS Basketball coaches. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Joe Kley @ Jkley@isd108.org #RAIDERPRIDE

Today, April 26 is Administrative Professional Day. THANK YOU to our AMAZING Administrative Professionals; Kelli Perlich, Amanda Nelson, Linnae Paumen, Melanie Hasse, and Kathy Heckmann for all your hard work and dedication to our students and staff every day. Central wouldn't be Central without YOU!!

RAIDER EVENTS: Wednesday 4/26/23 HIGH SCHOOL Band Concert @ 7 pm @ CHS Auditorium

CHS Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive TODAY Wednesday, April 26, 2023, from 8 am - 2 pm. Use the link below to register. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive?fbclid=PAAaauNhYUpSOL1CnRLI75aIpVI8nDL3FMmybX9AF8wiEJvIiJCOZJM7ELrmQ

Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight: Ana Hutchison

Central Public Schools would like to welcome Chris Goodwin as the new Head Football Coach. Coach Goodwin most recently was the Head Coach of the SMB Wolfpack. While at SMB Coach Goodwin attained a 72% winning percentage which ranks 35th among the 369 active coaches in Minnesota. Goodwin also led the Wolfpack to the Prep Bowl in 2019 as the head coach, and also in 2018 as the Offensive Coordinator. Before becoming the Head Coach at SMB, he had previously served 4 years as an assistant coach for the Wolfpack, both as the offensive coordinator and also as the team’s defensive coordinator. As the Offensive Coordinator, he led an explosive offense that averaged nearly 7 yards per play and 34 points per game. As the Defensive Coordinator in 2015 and 2016 SMB gave up less than 3.5 yards per play, with over 160 Tackles for Loss. Opponents completed just 27% of their pass attempts against SMB. During his time as Head Coach, 29 SMB players went on to play college football, including 6 at the Division 1 level. SMB also featured Orlando Magic lottery pick Jalen Suggs at QB, who was the MN Gatorade Football Player of the year in 2019. His coaching background includes stops at many different levels of football, including Junior College, Division III, Division II, as well as Division 1 FBS as a graduate assistant at Minnesota under Glen Mason for 4 years. Goodwin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and a Masters' Degree in Education, both from the University of Minnesota. Chris and his wife Laura live in Edina with their daughters, who are both students at The Blake School.

Congratulations to CEA's Teacher of the Year- Ann Hendel! Ann has been a Kindergarten teacher at Central for 15 years. She has positively affected countless students and their families with her positive attitude, her desire to continue learning, her bright smile, and her infectious zest for teaching. Central is so grateful to have teachers, like Ann, representing our District. THANK YOU for your passion, compassion, and dedication to our students, fellow staff members, and the community. #RAIDERPRIDE #TEACHEROFTHEYEAR

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 4/25/23 Girls Golf @ Montgomery Golf Course @ 4:00 pm Varsity Track Meet @ Belle Plaine @ 4:15 pm Softball vs. Lester Prairie (Norwood Sports Complex) C-Squad @ 6:00 pm JV @ 4:00 pm Varsity @ 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm (DH) Baseball vs Maple Lake JV @ 4:30 pm (Young America Park) Varsity @ 5:00 pm (Norwood Park)

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 4/25/23 MIDDLE SCHOOL Band Concert @ 7 pm @ CHS Auditorium

RAIDER EVENTS: Monday 4/24/23 Boys Golf @ Montgomery Golf Course 4:00 pm Softball: C-Squad @ Miller Park (Eden Prairie) 5:00 pm Baseball @ Mayer Lutheran C-squad @ Mayer Community Center @ 4:30 pm Varsity @ Mayer Lutheran HS @ 5:00 pm School Board Meeting @ Elementary Media Center @ 6:00 pm

Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight: Josie Beneke

Class od Senior Spotlight: Taylor Finnerty

The NYA monthly food distribution in the community is changing days. Food will be distributed in the parking lot at city hall on the FIRST Wednesday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

The Central Booster Club is excited to offer new summer apparel options! Please see attached form for details. Reach out to centralraidersapparel@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your support! The Central Booster Club

Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight: Jared Glander

Mrs. Hammers's criminal justice class got to visit the Carver County courthouse and Judge Eric Braaten’s courtroom.

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday 4/18/23 Golf @ LeSueur Country Club Boys & Girls (Varsity only) @ 4:00 pm Varsity Track Meet @ Arlington @ 4:15 Softball vs. LeSueur-Henderson (DH) JV @ 4:00 & 6:00 pm Varsity @ 4:00 & 6:00 pm **C-Squad Softball @ Delano @ 4:30 pm Baseball vs. Mayer Lutheran JV @ 4:30 pm @ Cologne Varsity @ 5:00 pm @ Norwood

Class of 2023 Senior Spotlight: EllaMae Neaton

April 17, 2023: Today's baseball game(s) vs Sibley East (C-Squad, JV, and Varsity) have been postponed. Girls Golf Meet postponed TODAY (4/17) and move to tomorrow (4/18) @ LeSueur Country Club Middle school Softball and Baseball games for today have also been postponed. The new dates are yet TBD.