Due to MEA break, The Raider Field House is closed today, Friday, Oct. 17. The field house will be open for regular hours this weekend: Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. We hope to see you there!
If you, or a family you know, would like to receive assistance, please share and complete the following forms by Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Season of Thanks: https://forms.gle/mDi54sHXvXBk1axM8
Season of Giving: https://forms.gle/FYE9dKBGgcMwgtbz8
Register today! https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/course/841/fall-winter-2025-2026/stress-free-sourdough-class?fbclid=IwY2xjawNV-_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDb1pyS2x5YWlIa05RdVFyAR7vNWHkuy9Ov0rTbu7ltrAO8WUaC2-FRUsWANsomaK5T-LnjzoyIZQ6cs_ywA_aem_raTJs5eqkNPueqMhq7Kdbg#8030f25b
Our senior class had the honor of passing their school spirit down to the newest members of our school community, the kindergarteners. The students gathered on the football field and the kindergarten students were so excited to run across the field and meet the seniors.
Each senior was able to share a Raider pin with a kindergartner and everyone had a great time talking, connecting, and laughing together.
Read more! https://www.isd108.org/article/2447546
7/8th GIRLS Basketball registration is now open!!
Who: all 7th and 8th grade female BB players
What: Go to isd108.revtrak.net to register.
When: Registration is open NOW until Wednesday, October 15.
Where: There will be a Zoom meeting on SUNDAY, OCT. 12 beginning at 7:00 PM. Go to the following link to join us for important information about the season and to meet the coaches!
https://meet.google.com/mzx-iatw-yia?hs=224
Why: Because basketball is FUN!!!!
At the September 2025 Board meeting, Curriculum Leader Andrea Kolstad shared a slide that really speaks volumes about the importance of recognizing that community investment truly does translate to return on investment. The big takeaways were:
- Universal Improvement - All three levels—elementary, middle, and high school—showed gains in both math and reading proficiency in 2025
- Reading Renaissance - Dramatic reading score increases: +13.6 points (elementary), +8.7 points (middle), and +11.8 points (high school)
- Math Momentum - District-wide math improvements, with notable double-digit growth at Central Elementary leading the charge
- State Excellence - CPS outperformed Minnesota's state averages in both math and reading across multiple grade levels
Read more!
https://www.isd108.org/article/2449732
Complete the survey today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VH3HVR8
Game Schedule:
B-Squad: 4:30 PM
C-Squad & JV: 5:30 PM
Varsity: 7:00 PM
Our final Hall of Fame honoree is not one person, but an entire team. We’re proud to celebrate the Central High School 1983 State Champion Dance Team!
The Central High School dance team dedicated their time to the sport all year long. From summer parades with the band, to dancing at sporting events, to competing at local and state competitions. Under the leadership of Coach Jenny Rosengren, the team attended the state competition each year.
The team put in the hard work to perfect their dance routine choreographed to the song “Desdemona” from the TV Show Fame. At the 1983 state competition, they finally earned the title of State Champions. The final standings were: 1. Central 2. Waconia, 3. Annandale, 4. Archbishop Brady, 5. Crosby-Ironton. Following the championship, the team were invited to dance at a Vikings football game.
Coach Jenny Rosengren was in her sixth year as an Advisor when they were named state champions. She was a danceliner herself as a part of the Highland Lassie, which was known to have the reputation of one of the best in the state.
1983 Championship Dance Team
-Seniors: Susie Beier and Dana Glander
-Juniors: Bonnie Siewert, Mia Wichelman, Andrea Rodgers, Diane Lenzen and Connie Wotczak
-Sophomores: Jody Schuettpelz, Linda Stuewe, Tammy Wald, Carol Panning and Mary Salonek
-Freshman: CoCo Rodgers, Janel Lenzen, Kim Willemsen and Kelly Wolter
-Coach: Jenny Rosengren
Our alumni association reached out to members of the 1983 championship team and many of them shared their favorite memories:
“My favorite moment was at State in 1983 and we just competed in the finals. We were all sitting arm-to-arm in a circle waiting for the results. They started with the lower finishes on their way to first place. The last two teams left were us and the Waconia Lakettes (our rivals). The announcer said, ‘and second place goes to...the Waconia Lakettes’. At that moment, I realized we won and were state champions! We cried, we screamed, and we hugged one another to celebrate such a great accomplishment. Forty-two years later, recalling that moment still gives me goosebumps!”
Jody (Schuettpelz) O'Neil
“At State, the Waconia Lakettes were our biggest rivals, so when we heard ‘in 2nd place, Waconia’ we were ecstatic!”
Kelly Wolter Farrell
“I have so many great memories of my years on the dance team:
Creating a bond and friendship with all the ladies on the team and practicing most days after school. We all took it very seriously and wanted to do our best.
Participating in all the dance competitions at other schools
Dancing at half time for school sports
A top memory for me is when we got first at State, which also meant finally beating Waconia's danceline :)
Grateful for Rosie, who made the danceline so fun. She was an awesome coach!”
Carol (Panning) Dvorak
“The danceline competitions were absolutely amazing. Getting all of our hair done before a competition with tons of dipity doo and hairspray! We all did each other's hair. Such great memories. Taking the bus loaded with family, friends and the danceline. Many hours of daily practice in the commons (lunch room) stretching, practicing, helping each other do the splits against the walls. Crazy! Friday pepfest in the gym before games was a highlight and oftentimes the Indianettes would perform. Parades were just as fun in the summer with the band where we did flags and twirled the guns. Super cool to do this with the band. Winning state was incredible for us because we worked so hard to get there! Desdemona was our song and we beat our rival (Waconia Lakettes!). Many happy tears that day! Thank you for honoring us in the CHS Hall of Fame 2025!”
Linda (Stuewe) Sons
“In being a member of the Central Dance Team I learned many life lessons, in personal hard work and in team work. I made good friends and good memories. The best memory I have of that day was after we had finished our final routines and we were waiting on the gym floor, huddled together as a team, hearing the results of the judging. They named off the teams and were down to our team and Waconia. Then they said, ‘Second Place Waconia…’ thus giving us First Place! We were ecstatic! All our hard work had paid off!”
Connie (Wotczak) Gray
Congratulations to the 1983 Dance Team! We look forward to recognizing the team’s accomplishments at the upcoming Raider Rally.
🎟️ $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!
