Oct 25, 2022 The Central High FFA chapter made their trip to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2022 95th annual National FFA convention. The first day they traveled halfway and stopped in St. Louis, Missouri. While there they went to the St. Louis Arch and museum for an educational experience. Waiting for their turn to travel to the top of the arch, they explored the museum which included rich history about the Native Americans and the cowboys as well as history about the arch and how it was built. There were stories from the men that helped construct the arch explaining their process and how they achieved the completion of the monumental structure. Wednesday morning they all packed up and headed the rest of the way to Indianapolis. When they arrived they went and checked into the convention center at Lucas Oil Stadium as well as looking around and shopping. Afterwards they went to dinner, then to Top Golf and enjoyed some quality time as a team and bonded closer with each other. Thursday morning the team got ready in their official dress for the opening ceremonies. During the ceremony they had the opportunity to hear the national officers speak and give history behind the FFA. National FFA president Cole Baerlocher spoke about the things he loved and how everyone can achieve great things. There was also a motivational speaker Tamika Catchings that spoke about her life experiences and how even through having a hearing disability and a speech impediment she accomplished much in her life as well as her olympic basketball career at four different Olympics. After the closing of the opening ceremonies the team went on to participate in several workshops that would help grow the FFA officers as leaders. They also met up with the FFA chapter from Torrington, Wyoming and viewed agriculture colleges from all over the nation with them. Friday morning the team got dressed and ready to go back to the convention center for their last day of workshops and classes as well as more shopping. That evening the officers went to a team building and education escape room. Even though they didn't finish the room in time everyone enjoyed being together and working jointly to try and get out. That evening they all went to dinner in Indianapolis and discussed the plans for the Chapter and how to grow upon the program. Saturday the 29th they made their long journey home to Kansas sharing many laughs and memories.
The HS Boys Cross Country team competed in Wamego on October 29th. The group of 9th and 10th grade runners had a great race on a very challenging course surrounded by family and friends. They represented Central well, finishing out a terrific season placing 12th at State overall!
7th Grade Science students are working to create DNA models in Mrs. Martin's class this week!
Congratulations to our Central High School Scholars Bowl team for placing 4th in last nights Caldwell Scholars Bowl tournament. We took two Varsity and Jv teams and have a great group this year!
Central Jr/Sr High School Families - Please click the link below for more information and to complete the consent form to give or deny permission for your child to complete the MRA (Measurable Results Assessment) survey at school in November. This survey will help us learn more about key areas of strength and areas of needed growth in our school. By completing the following consent form by Wednesday, November 16, 2022, your family will be entered into a drawing to receive Central Raider apparel for your immediate family members! https://forms.gle/bLY7ewd7yMj2vbk79
Thank you Cowley County Community College for making a stop at Central Jr/Sr High School today on your Roadshow. The Junior class heard from representatives in cosmetology, paramedic, education, criminal justice, technical, and nursing.
Central National Honor Society will be hosting a breakfast for all area Veterans this Thursday, Nov. 11th from 8 am-9 am. We would love to have to opportunity to provide this meal to all of our area veterans!
Mr. Whitehill's 7th Grade students are finishing up their birdhouse projects in Woods Class! Great job Raiders!!
Raider Athletic/Activities Update for November 7-12
Due to illness, the Central Family and Community Club Meeting scheduled for today, Wednesday November 2nd, has been cancelled.
Central Seniors participated in #ApplyKansas by applying to their post-secondary institutions as well as identifying their "why." Students had an opportunity to identify "why" they want to attend college, tech-school, military or workforce after graduating. (This event was held on Oct. 31st, so some students are in costume!) #whyapply
Central's 9th & 11th grade students had to opportunity to travel to Hutchinson to attend the ESSDACK Career Expo. At the Expo, they had a chance to visit over 190 booths located in the three event buildings on the Kansas State Fair facility where the vendors (business and industry partners as well as postsecondary partners) provide hands-on demonstrations and talk with students about their career and educational paths. Students also had the chance to learn about the skills, knowledge, and education needed to be successful in different career fields as well as participate in “hands-on” learning activities (i.e. simulators, heavy equipment simulators, cosmetology, etc.).
Central Jr/Sr High School students enjoyed their well earned Reward Day from a successful food drive yesterday! The school day was filled with games, movies, food, and more!
Last chance to order JH BB shirts. The store closes tomorrow, November 1.
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Tomorrow, Monday, October 31st is going to be a Halloween Spooktacular Reward Day at Central Jr/Sr High School. Students, you are welcome dress in a school appropriate Halloween costume for the school day. Please no full face covering masks. Stuco will sponsor a costume contest and will be selling snacks for .25 and .50 cents at designated times throughout the day. In honor of a very successful food drive, students earned a reward day and should be prepared to enjoy well earned full day of activities and games during each class period. Students will report to 1st hour as normal and instructions for the day will be announced. If you would like to bring your own gaming console to play school appropriate games in the storm shelter, you are welcome. We will see you all in the morning!
Activities going on at Central this week........
Central Raider HS Cross Country Boys run their last race of the season today at 11:45a.m. in Wamego. Good luck at State Raiders!
Physics students concentrate on building bridges according to project parameters. The junior students have been challenged to see whose bridge can hold the most weight! Stay tuned for the final results!!
Our FFA Officers stopped in St. Louis on their way to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. They toured the Museum at the Gateway Arch & went up to the top to see the view! We can't wait to hear all about their National Convention experience, more pictures to come!!
Central’s football season comes to an end, losing a hard fought game to Moundridge 44-48.