Central Public Schools is a great place to work! We have some open positions for the 2025-26 school year including Elementary Special Education and Early Childhood Special Education/Elementary Intervention Teacher. Browse open positions and apply today!
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Due to the incoming weather we have moved some game times for today:
JV/Var. Baseball DH @ Rockford - 3:00
MS Softball @ Rockford - 4:00
JV/Var. Softball DH vs. Rockford - 3:00
7th and 8th Baseball vs. Rockford - 4:00
Track @ Maple Lake - 4:00
C Softball @ Hutch - 4:30
Let's get an update from the STEAM Room at Central Elementary from STEAM Teacher Nicki Kreuser!
Kindergarteners spent time learning how to play card games. We practiced War and Go Fish, and some students even taught other games to their groups. It was a lot of fun to see their confidence grow as they got more familiar with the rules. It was also a great way to practice important number skills.
They also spent time learning about fabric - how it is made, where it comes from, and what it can be used for. One of the activities included students testing to see which type of material would make the best rain jacket. They used water droppers to see which samples absorbed the water and which ones repelled. They found out that nylon was the best option!
Ever week kindergarteners have the opportunity to free build in the STEAM room and it is always fun to watch their creativity shine!
Summer Kids Company is currently taking registrations for the upcoming summer which begins on June 2. The program is based at Central Elementary and provide a safe and supervised environment for your child. There are a variety of adventurous fun filled field trips, onsite activities, and educational opportunities to help channel your child's positive summer growth experiences.
Please contact Phil Hendrycks at phendrycks@isd108.org with any Kids Co. questions you may have.
To register: https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/kids-company
Don't miss the Senior Directed Play Almost Maine! There will be performances on April 23 at 7 p.m. and April 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults and will be sold at the door (cash only). Come check see our talented students!
Congratulations to these senior athletes who have signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the next level:
Cali Fox – Softball at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS)
Ben Schefers – Baseball at The College of St. Scholastica
Jack Paumen – Baseball at Gustavus Adolphus College
Mental Health Day will be held on May 16 and is a day for students at Central Secondary School to decompress, enjoy time with their peers, and get a well deserved break for working hard all year!
We are looking for donations of several items to make this day a success. If you are willing to donate any of the following items, it would be greatly appreciated! Items can be dropped off at either the elementary school or the secondary school (attention school counselors).
-Plastic pencil boxes that stay closed (we need a couple hundred total)
-Food storage boxes to use for zen gardens
-Zen garden figurines
-Smooth decorative small rocks
-Kinetic Sand
-Fine sand (decorative sand)
-Bracelet Making Kits
-Fleece for blankets
Or you can easily shop from the Mental Health Day Wish List on Amazon: https://a.co/gRSqrFc
Let’s celebrate Trevin Herrman! He says his favorite teacher is Mr. Halpaus and that his favorite memory was going to state for football. He plans to attend flight school for all licenses and ratings and has great advice for underclassmen: “Things are only as hard as you make them!”
Little Raider Preschool is a wonderful place to start your child’s journey into learning with different options to meet your family’s needs! Little Raiders enter kindergarten with the necessary skills to promote lifelong learning. Learn more: https://www.isd108.org/page/central-public-preschool
Mrs. Hammers' Criminal Justice class is excited to welcome guest speakers!
Recently, we hosted Cam Conlin, a 2018 Central graduate and current Burnsville police officer, and Lindsay Jayawardena, a Juvenile Probation Officer from Carver County. Thank you both for sharing your real-world experiences with our students!
If you or someone you know works in the criminal justice field and would like to be a guest speaker, please contact Mrs. Hammers at shammers@isd108.org. We’d love to hear from you!
Let's check in with fourth grade.
Our 4th grade teachers put a fun and unforgettable twist on encouraging reading during The Read-a-Thon challenge! Each classroom was tasked with logging as many reading minutes as possible—and the stakes were high. The classroom with the most minutes earned the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch their teacher get their head shaved!
After a close race, Mr. Evenski’s class came out on top! As a reward, the students got to witness Mr. Schrupp, with the help of Mrs. Kimpling, shave Mr. Evenski’s head in front of the cheering crowd.
But the fun isn’t over yet! Mr. Schrupp’s hair might be next! If the students reach their goal for the reading section of the MCA tests, Mr. Evenski’s class will get to turn the clippers on Mr. Schrupp. 📖✂️
It’s all about making reading fun, setting goals, and celebrating success—one page at a time!
Don’t forget that there is no school on Friday, April 18!
The class of 2025 is getting closer and closer to graduation! Today we celebrate Emily Romero who says her favorite teacher was Mr. Halbach and that her best memory of her time in high school was the 2024 Post Prom. She will be attending Concordia College in Moorhead for Pre-Medicine or Nursing. Underclassmen should pay attention to her advice: “Try to get the required credits, like language or vocational credits, done early to avoid a busy senior year.”
Last week Central Preschool classes celebrated Week of the Young Child! It was a fun-filled week celebrating young children and their families with hands-on, collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art.
One of the highlights was a field trip to the Sustainable Safari in Burnsville where students got to pet, feed and learn about their rescue animals and how to help them survive.
Help Student Council raise money to support our community for Earth day, and cover our middle and high school teachers in tattoos!
Students in Mr. Hallquist’s class got a visit last week from Jason Kuerschner from Edward Jones who spoke about Personal Finance!
Today’s Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight is Rebecca Sandeen! She says her favorite memories are junior year post prom and football games during her senior year. She plans to attend Winona State University in the fall, majoring in Biology on a Radiography path. Her advice to underclassmen is “just do your work, and don't be afraid to ask questions.”
In case you missed it, The "Golden" Spring Fling will be taking place on Sunday, May 4 at Central Secondary School. This is a wonderful event for senior citizens to have dinner and dance! Tickets are available at Old National and Citizens State Bank and can be purchased through Friday, April 25. Don't miss out!
Let’s celebrate Abby Beltz who is our Senior Spotlight for the day! She has lots of favorite things about school with Mr. Wroge, Mr. Mesik, and Mrs. Street getting mentioned as favorite teachers. Her favorite school memories are all the school dances/prom and playing soccer. She will be attending Ridgewater College for Early Child Development and has great advice for underclassmen, “Don't be afraid to ask questions and ask for help in class and don't let assignments get past you."
Congratulations to our March high school award winners.
