Lunch menu for 2/23/26-2/27/26

Attention, families: Even if you live outside the Central Lee Community School District, you can apply to attend our schools via open enrollment! 😃
Learn more about open enrollment and how you can apply for the 2026-27 school year by visiting
https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment.
Learn more about open enrollment and how you can apply for the 2026-27 school year by visiting
https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment.

The Central Lee SOAR Team is proud to host a community blood drive on Thursday, February 26, from 8:00 to 11:00am. 🩸
Families and community members are encouraged to take part in this important effort. Your donation can make a meaningful difference for patients in need while supporting the partnership between our SOAR team and ImpactLife.
To schedule an appointment for the blood drive, please visit the ImpactLife donor page: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141253
Thank you for helping make this event a success! 💛
Families and community members are encouraged to take part in this important effort. Your donation can make a meaningful difference for patients in need while supporting the partnership between our SOAR team and ImpactLife.
To schedule an appointment for the blood drive, please visit the ImpactLife donor page: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141253
Thank you for helping make this event a success! 💛

Central Lee art students had the opportunity to learn stained glass techniques with guidance from Craig Wills. Students created beautiful star designs while learning the process step by step.
They left with a new skill and a stunning piece of stained glass art. We appreciate Mr. Wills for sharing his talent with our students! ⭐️
They left with a new skill and a stunning piece of stained glass art. We appreciate Mr. Wills for sharing his talent with our students! ⭐️





🏀 Hawks Advance! 🏀
After a defeat of the Falcons tonight with a score of 44-39, the Hawks advance to the District Final next Tuesday, February 24th. They will play Iowa City Regina, at Regina High School in hopes of making it to the Substate game.
Play hard, stay aggressive, and keep going Hawks!
After a defeat of the Falcons tonight with a score of 44-39, the Hawks advance to the District Final next Tuesday, February 24th. They will play Iowa City Regina, at Regina High School in hopes of making it to the Substate game.
Play hard, stay aggressive, and keep going Hawks!

🏀 GAMEDAY- 2nd ROUND DISTRICTS 🏀
After receiving a BYE in the first round of districts, our Varsity Boys Basketball Team hosts the West Burlington Falcons tonight for the 2nd round of the District tournament. Survive and advance! Come pack the stands as the boys give their all to keep the season rolling.
Let's go Hawks!
🕥 7:00pm
🎟️. $7 Tickets must be purchased through HomeTown Ticketing: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzcyMTQ%3D
After receiving a BYE in the first round of districts, our Varsity Boys Basketball Team hosts the West Burlington Falcons tonight for the 2nd round of the District tournament. Survive and advance! Come pack the stands as the boys give their all to keep the season rolling.
Let's go Hawks!
🕥 7:00pm
🎟️. $7 Tickets must be purchased through HomeTown Ticketing: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzcyMTQ%3D

Central Lee High School shared the love with our elementary students on February 13! SOAR classes partnered with elementary classrooms to teach lessons on emotions and body language while building leadership skills. 💕
Frogs were also hidden throughout classrooms, and students who found one received a special Valentine prize in the library. 🐸
Frogs were also hidden throughout classrooms, and students who found one received a special Valentine prize in the library. 🐸





The open enrollment application window for the 2026-27 school year is now available! Don’t miss your chance to choose Central Lee CSD for your child’s education. ✨
We have openings for all grade levels. Families need to apply to their home district and Central Lee by March 2. ✅
Download the Iowa Open Enrollment Application: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment
We have openings for all grade levels. Families need to apply to their home district and Central Lee by March 2. ✅
Download the Iowa Open Enrollment Application: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment

The Central Lee SOAR team and student body would like to wish School Resource Officer Maag a very happy SRO Day!
We are grateful for the positive impact he makes each day and appreciate everything he does to support safety at Central Lee Community School District.
Thank you, Officer Maag, for your dedication and service to our students and staff. 💙
We are grateful for the positive impact he makes each day and appreciate everything he does to support safety at Central Lee Community School District.
Thank you, Officer Maag, for your dedication and service to our students and staff. 💙

February is Black History Month—a time to learn about and celebrate the remarkable achievements of African Americans throughout history.
We encourage everyone to take time to visit https://blackhistorymonth.gov.
We encourage everyone to take time to visit https://blackhistorymonth.gov.

Brian Wells will serve as Central Lee’s next transportation director! 🚌
With 26 years of experience in our district, including his role as PK-8 at-risk coordinator, Wells brings strong leadership and a deep understanding of our transportation system. Congratulations, Brian!
With 26 years of experience in our district, including his role as PK-8 at-risk coordinator, Wells brings strong leadership and a deep understanding of our transportation system. Congratulations, Brian!

It's Random Acts of Kindness Day! We encourage everyone to take a moment today to brighten someone's day with a simple act of kindness. ❤️
At Central Lee, we believe in fostering compassion and respect every single day. Let’s #MakeKindnesstheNorm!
At Central Lee, we believe in fostering compassion and respect every single day. Let’s #MakeKindnesstheNorm!

On Saturday, February 14, CForce and Adrenaline traveled to Keokuk to compete at the Power City Classic Show Choir Invitational. CForce earned 1st Place in Class 2A as well as Fourth Runner-Up in the evening Finals. Adrenaline stepped onto the competition stage for the first time and earned 2nd Place in the Middle School Division. Congratulations to our students on their continued progress. CForce will continue their performance schedule in Pella on Saturday, Feb. 21st.


🤼♂️ State Qualifiers! 🤼♂️
Central Lee is proud to announce that James Fuller and Baylor Ferreira have qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament this past weekend!
This marks Baylor’s first year wrestling and his first state qualification, while James is headed back to state for the second year in a row. We’re proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our program.
Congratulations, James and Baylor, and best of luck at state! 🤼
Central Lee is proud to announce that James Fuller and Baylor Ferreira have qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament this past weekend!
This marks Baylor’s first year wrestling and his first state qualification, while James is headed back to state for the second year in a row. We’re proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our program.
Congratulations, James and Baylor, and best of luck at state! 🤼


🎳 STATE QUALIFYING MEET! 🎳
This morning our Varsity Boys Bowling team will host one of the 1A Bowling State Qualifying Meets. Starting at 10:00am at Arrowhead Bowling in Keokuk, our team will compete as a team and individually in hopes of moving on to the State Bowling Tournament. Good luck boys, go Hawks!
📍Arrowhead Bowling
🕥10:00am
🎟️ $7 for all. Must be purchased through HomeTown Ticketing: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzcwMjQ%3D
This morning our Varsity Boys Bowling team will host one of the 1A Bowling State Qualifying Meets. Starting at 10:00am at Arrowhead Bowling in Keokuk, our team will compete as a team and individually in hopes of moving on to the State Bowling Tournament. Good luck boys, go Hawks!
📍Arrowhead Bowling
🕥10:00am
🎟️ $7 for all. Must be purchased through HomeTown Ticketing: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzcwMjQ%3D

Happy Presidents Day to our Central Lee community! Students have the day off today. 🇺🇸

Reminder: there will be no school on Monday, February 16. See you on Tuesday!

Today is National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day! 🤝
We would like to express our gratitude for Central Lee's partnership with local law enforcement. We appreciate their support as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment throughout our schools.
We would like to express our gratitude for Central Lee's partnership with local law enforcement. We appreciate their support as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment throughout our schools.

C-Force Show Choir competes in the finals at the Power City Classic Show Choir Competition in Keokuk. 6:45 pm Performance Time. #Proud2bCL

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Central Lee! May your day be filled with kindness and appreciation. ❤️

