Don't miss the Central Public Schools Holiday Band Concert on Monday, Dec. 16! Fifth and Sixth grade bands will perform at 6:30 p.m. and 7-12 bands will begin at 7:30 p.m. Come see our talented students!
Who needs to celebrate in NY when you can celebrate in NYA? Back before Thanksgiving break, the students in Mrs. Pugh’s preschool class had their very own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade at school. We love seeing the joy on display at Central Public Preschool!
Our photography students explored the art of photomontage, drawing inspiration from artist David Hockney. Known for his iconic "joiners," Hockney created mesmerizing photo collages by assembling multiple Polaroid or 35mm images into a single composite. These works give a fragmented, dynamic perspective that challenges traditional notions of photography and space.
Using Adobe Photoshop, our students are crafting their own photomontages. By layering, adding shadows, and arranging their original photographs, they aim to capture the essence of a scene or subject through a multidimensional lens.
Congratulations to the following students!
Haley N.
Ali S.
Maelys B.
Mason P.
Get to know a few of the dedicated staff members and coaches who are on the sidelines inspiring and motivating our student athletes on the basketball court!
Fourth grade has been diving into the fascinating world of medieval life during their reading block. Students learned about the roles and daily lives of kings, knights, lords, merchants, and serfs.
We’ve paired this study with our exploration of nets in math. Using their knowledge of geometric nets, students designed and built castles during class. Once their castles were complete, we discussed different strategies and engaged in a fun, interactive “battle” activity. The students enthusiastically worked together until we crowned the final victorious kingdom!
This activity has been a fantastic way to blend history, creativity, and math, and we’re so proud of their effort and engagement!
Come on out for Wrestling parents night tonight as we welcome ACGC, EV-W, and Sibley East for a Quad at Central High School! Parent introductions will be starting at 4:30 with wrestling beginning at 5:00! Hope to see you there!
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CVNY
One teacher from each grade level at Central Elementary will be attending visual art workshops through Perpich Center for Arts Education this year. They will be bringing back their learning to the rest of the grade level and sharing new art skills with students!
UPDATE 12/13: All tags have been fulfilled! Thank you for your generosity!
Last chance to lend a hand! We are looking for community members and families who would like to spread the cheer this year by fulfilling a tag for the Seasons of Giving with items being dropped off by Friday, Dec.13. If you are interested in participating, contact Kirsten Thor at kthor@isd108.org for more details!
First Graders at Central Elementary have been learning all about cities, farming, leaders and the beliefs of Mesopotamians and Ancient Egyptians. To wrap up the unit, students enjoyed a morning of becoming a pharaoh and being immersed in many fun activities. Looks like a great time!
The Central Raiders Boys Basketball team is back in action tonight at home! Come on out to Norwood and support the boys as they host the Sibley East Wolverines.
Game times:
C - 4:15
JV - 5:30
Varsity - 7:00
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CVLD
The winter sports season is upon us! Get out there and cheer on the Raiders! Photo courtesy of Sports Central.
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Central Elementary School families, are you looking for a great seasonal photo of your student?
The High School Student Council is offering each grade an opportunity to have their picture taken in one of their Winter Theme hole-in-the-face cutouts including snowmen, reindeer, and gingerbread men. It will be set up in the Elementary Library according to the following schedule:
-Monday 12/16 1:45-2:45 4th & 5th Grades
-Wednesday 12/18 1:45-2:45 2nd & 3rd Grades
-Thursday 12/19 1:45-2:45 1st & K Grades
Students or parents will need to fill out a sign up sheet from teachers and bring it with them for the photo.. We are also asking for a $1 donation that will go to the Bountiful Basket food shelf in Cologne that serves our community!
Let's get festive!
Looking for something to do? Come on out and cheer on the Boys Basketball team as they take on the LCWM Knights. C game will start at 4:00, the JV game will start at 5:30, and the Varsity game will follow at 7:00 PM.
Get your tickets now! https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CUZQ
The full-day preschool friends in Mrs. Pugh's class had their first visit to the STEAM room today! They were so excited to participate in the fun activities Mrs. Kreuser has in her classroom. They worked on building with tangrams to create fun holiday designs and had the opportunity to create a shelf for their elves, with a challenge to see who created the tallest.
Using different units of measurement is a great way to help students in kindergarten understand and enjoy measuring and math! How many links does it take to measure around this apple?
The cast and crew list has been posted for the One Act play this year! Every year Central competes in the MSHSL One Act competition. We will be performing "Sweep Under Rug", a play set in a dystopian future where struggling families have their own "Bobby Sue" to keep them in line. The play follows the citizens of "The City" and what happens as a revolution unfolds. The first competition for Subsections is on Saturday, January 25.
Congratulations to the cast and crew!
Come on out to Central High School for the Boys Basketball home opener as they take on the Tri-City United Titans. C and JV games tip off at 5:30 with Varsity following at 7:00.
Get your tickets now! https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CUZO
The Hamburg, Cologne, and NYA Fire Departments are holding a Toy Drive with toys that will be given to the Southwest Carver County Food Shelf in NYA and Bountiful Basket Food Shelf and Cologne! You can donate toys by dropping them off at the STEAM Lab at Central Elementary School before Dec. 17!
This week's spotlight is on our High School Ceramic Artists proudly showcasing their Pinch Pots! Mastering the art of pinch pots is a fundamental skill in ceramics, offering valuable benefits for students at every level.
Congratulations to:
Lily E.
Libby H.
Lexy A.
Chloe K.
Kindergarteners who laugh together, learn together! These students had a great time putting together puzzles as a team.
