The senior directed starts Today (Monday March 3) and we have 16 members participating in this year’s senior directed! Don’t miss it!
Today’s senior spotlight is on Kira Weverka! In the fall, Kira will be attending SDSU and will be studying Music Education. Her favorite memory during high school was Homecoming week and her favorite teacher has been Mr. Stumbo. Her advice for younger high school students, “Prioritize yourself!”
Good luck to the Girls Basketball team as they take on the GSL Panthers tonight in the 2nd round of the Section 2AA playoffs. The game will be at Glencoe-Silver Lake High School starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets for tonight's game are cash only at the door. We hope to see you there!
We’re proud of senior Carter LaTour! He will be heading to basic training for the U.S. Army after high school graduation. During his time at Central Public Schools, his favorite memory was the Florida band trip and his favorite teacher was Mrs. Hammers. He encourages younger students to consider joining the military upon graduation as well!
Norwood Young America Lions Scholarship has been added to the Support Services website. Thank you to the organization for supporting our Seniors!
https://www.isd108.org/o/central-public-schools/page/scholarships
Today, we’re celebrating senior Carmen Andrade! Carmen will be majoring in Sonography at St. Cloud Technical & Community College. During high school, her favorite high school memory was going to the Homecoming games and her favorite teacher was Mrs. Ide. She encourages younger students to, “Utilize your WIN time and ask questions!”
Thanks to the Central Booster Club for donating funds to teachers for classroom purchases! Mrs. Kroells’s students purchased a variety of high-interest novels and were so excited to get them.
Some Snow Week dress-up fun with this teacher trio! Can you guess which game they challenged the students to play?
Lucas Conser is a senior in the Class of 2025! His favorite memory is making it to state for football. He plans to head into the workforce after graduation. His advice for younger students is, “Do your work.”
The Booster Club gifted some money to the teachers/classrooms that provided a donation to the Raider Rally last Fall. Mrs. Curson’s students brainstormed, price-shopped and voted for what they wanted. They chose a bluetooth mouse to be paired with their chromebooks, markers, pencils, LED lights and Lane Walker books about hunting and fishing.
Lily Howe is today’s senior spotlight! After high school graduation, Lily plans to head into the workforce and explore her options. Her favorite teacher was Mr. Rome and her favorite high school memory was having fun in foods sweets class. Her advice for underclassmen is, “Sometimes stuff gets tough, but you have to push yourself to try your best.”
American Legion Edward Born Post 343 Scholarship has been added to the Support Services website. Thank you to the organization for supporting our seniors!
https://www.isd108.org/o/central-public-schools/page/scholarships
Central Public Schools needs a spring coach. If you are interested please reach out to Joe Kley (jkley@isd108.org) for more details.
Application: https://www.isd108.org/page/employment
Spring Openings : 7th Grade Softball
Public Schools Week 2025 is here! 🎉
Central Public Schools is proud of the role that public education plays in shaping the future of our children, our community, and our world! This week is dedicated to honoring the incredible teachers and staff who work tirelessly to ensure every student has the academic, social, and emotional support they need to thrive. Thank you for all that you do!
The Girls Basketball Team kicks off their post season tonight with a home game against MVL. Tip off is set for 7 PM. Since this is a playoff game, Section 2AA requires that all people have a ticket to enter. Hope to see you there.
Ticket link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CYQX
The Central School Board will be interviewing the four candidates who applied to be considered for the open seat on Monday, Feb. 24. The four applicants are Elroy Latzig, Barbara Woida, Anthony Bentz, and Jayson Read. We will be sharing a brief introduction to each candidate for the next four days. Entries were provided by each candidate and were edited slightly for content and clarity. We will be posting these updates in the order that they submitted their applications.
Today we will share information about Candidate Jason Read:
My name is Jayson Read and my wife, Katie and I have been living in Cologne for over 17 years.
We have four daughters; Maddy graduated from Central in 2023, Tenley is a Sophomore at Central, and our twins Maisey and Hathaway are in 2nd Grade.
Since graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato, my career has been in the Software Development space and for the last 18 years I’ve been in a leadership capacity by either managing projects as a Project Manager or as a Manager managing teams of either engineers or other Project Managers.
I enjoy watching football, soccer, and baseball and we, as a family usually, try to visit at least one new Major League Baseball stadium each summer (we’ve been to 15 so far as a family). I’ve also rekindled my appreciation for music and the arts and have attended some plays, musicals, and concerts with my two older daughters.
Senior Korrin Widmer is today’s senior spotlight! She will be attending a technical college to study child development. While in Central Public Schools, her favorite teacher was Ms. Shurmann. Her favorite memories include being with friends and participating in FFA. Her advice for younger students is to, “Have fun and take as many Ag classes as you can!”
The Central Boys Basketball team has their final home game of the regular season tonight at they host the New London - Spicer Wildcats. C and JV tip off at 5:30 with Varsity to follow at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CYQV
The Central School Board will be interviewing the four candidates who applied to be considered for the open seat on Monday, Feb. 24. The four applicants are Elroy Latzig, Barbara Woida, Anthony Bentz, and Jayson Read. We will be sharing a brief introduction to each candidate for the next four days. Entries were provided by each candidate and were edited slightly for content and clarity. We will be posting these updates in the order that they submitted their applications.
Today we will share information about Candidate Anthony Bentz:
I have been a Financial Services Officer at Citizens State Bank NYA for 3 years and a community member for over 45 years. I live in the Preserve with my wife (Gwen) and three children who currently attend Central Public Schools- Ethan (3rd), Quinn (2nd) and Cora (Pre-K). I am a Central High School Graduate from the class of 1996.
I worked for over 20 years as a retail store manager in the MSP market including at Kohls, Target, LL Bean and Duluth Trading Company. I have been a board member and vice president of the NYA Chamber of commerce, a member of Carver County Ag Initiatives and have volunteered for PTA food events, participated in the Renovation for Innovation session and have represented CSBNYA at the CHS job fair for the past three years.
I love the NYA Community and have a strong knowledge of Central Public Schools. I am active in several local organizations and volunteer at many local events including Stiftungsfest. I would bring my excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to collaborate with many different people and organizations to find solutions to the board.
Kaiden Oelfke is a senior in the Class of 2025! She plans to go wherever the wind takes her after graduation. One of her favorite memories was taking a mental health day and laughing with friends last year. Her favorite teacher was Mr. Rome.
Her advice for younger students is to, “Just go with the flow and don't take yourself too seriously and do what's best for you.”
