Central Lee FFA had a great week at the Iowa State Fair! This year, 5 students exhibited livestock, and 10 FFA members served as ushers or stage attendants throughout the fair.
Our members had the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and connect with other FFA members and exhibitors from across Iowa. We are proud of the way our students represented Central Lee FFA both in and out of the show ring!
There was also plenty of success in the show ring!
Parker Ellis – 4th Overall FFA Carcass Lamb
Brody Moeller – Reserve Champion FFA Meat Goat & 5th Overall Breeding Doe
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and members who participated in the Iowa State Fair! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and the way you represented Central Lee FFA. Great job, Hawks! 💙💛
Students pictured:
Arabella McDowell, Avery Peterson, Brody Moeller, Baylor Ferreira, Parker Ellis, Logan Campbell, Alivia Wiegand, Laney Riley, Mazzy Zagorski- Gilpin, Molina McKnight, Taylor Kratzer, Marcie Benner, Madison Welch, Annamae Timpe, Ryland Rippenkroeger
Our members had the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and connect with other FFA members and exhibitors from across Iowa. We are proud of the way our students represented Central Lee FFA both in and out of the show ring!
There was also plenty of success in the show ring!
Parker Ellis – 4th Overall FFA Carcass Lamb
Brody Moeller – Reserve Champion FFA Meat Goat & 5th Overall Breeding Doe
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and members who participated in the Iowa State Fair! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and the way you represented Central Lee FFA. Great job, Hawks! 💙💛
Students pictured:
Arabella McDowell, Avery Peterson, Brody Moeller, Baylor Ferreira, Parker Ellis, Logan Campbell, Alivia Wiegand, Laney Riley, Mazzy Zagorski- Gilpin, Molina McKnight, Taylor Kratzer, Marcie Benner, Madison Welch, Annamae Timpe, Ryland Rippenkroeger
🏐 TOURNAMENT DAY! 🏐
Our Varsity Volleyball team is back in action as they compete in the Holy Trinity Crusader Invitational. The Hawks look to compete in a strong pool of teams and go deep into the tournament. Good luck, Ladies!
CENTRAL LEE MARCHING BAND ALUMNI — WE WANT YOU BACK!
The Central Lee High School Marching Band is inviting all Central Lee Marching Band alumni to join us on the field for a special Homecoming Pregame Performance on Friday, October 9th!
Come back, reconnect with former bandmates, and perform alongside the current Central Lee Marching Band as we celebrate Homecoming and the tradition of music at Central Lee.
Performance Details:
Friday, October 9
Call Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Central Lee High School Music Room
Performance: Homecoming Pregame
If you are planning to participate, please let Mr. Madsen (tmadsen@centrallee.org) know that you are coming and let him know if you will need an instrument or any other equipment.
We would like to have as many Central Lee Marching Band alumni as possible back on the field! Help us make this Homecoming performance a special celebration of the past, present, and future of Central Lee Music.
Hard work and attention to details paid off for the Marching Hawks this weekend at the Mt. Pleasant Marching Band Invitational. Congratulations to our student-musicians on a successful performance and thank you to the parents that helped make this is a fun and rewarding weekend.
Join the Central Lee Art Club for the 5K Haunted Hustle on October 17 at 9:00am! 🎃
Two registration options are available: complete the Google Form and send in your payment, or print the registration form and mail it with your payment.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4hdPqCe
Questions can be sent to jjones@centrallee.org.
Two registration options are available: complete the Google Form and send in your payment, or print the registration form and mail it with your payment.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4hdPqCe
Questions can be sent to jjones@centrallee.org.
🏈 Central Lee, it’s almost time to celebrate! 💛🖤
We’re excited to invite the Central Lee community to join us for the Homecoming Parade in Montrose on October 9 at 2:00 PM! 🎉
Want to be part of the parade? We’d love to have you! If you’re interested in entering a float, please contact Jamie Jones at jjones@centrallee.org to get signed up and receive all the parade details.
Let’s pack the streets and show our Central Lee Hawk pride! 🦅💛🖤
#Proud2BCL #CentralLeeHawks #Homecoming2026 #HomecomingParade
We’re excited to invite the Central Lee community to join us for the Homecoming Parade in Montrose on October 9 at 2:00 PM! 🎉
Want to be part of the parade? We’d love to have you! If you’re interested in entering a float, please contact Jamie Jones at jjones@centrallee.org to get signed up and receive all the parade details.
Let’s pack the streets and show our Central Lee Hawk pride! 🦅💛🖤
#Proud2BCL #CentralLeeHawks #Homecoming2026 #HomecomingParade
Football event procedures are changing to improve safety and traffic flow. 🏈
➡️Ticket takers will now be located near the press box entrance area and along the K-8 building entrance driveway. A temporary barrier will help direct foot traffic to these locations.
➡️Please use designated campus parking areas before parking along the highway, use caution when entering and exiting campus, and be courteous and respectful to our event workers.
Thank you for helping make our football events safer and more efficient for everyone!
➡️Ticket takers will now be located near the press box entrance area and along the K-8 building entrance driveway. A temporary barrier will help direct foot traffic to these locations.
➡️Please use designated campus parking areas before parking along the highway, use caution when entering and exiting campus, and be courteous and respectful to our event workers.
Thank you for helping make our football events safer and more efficient for everyone!
🐾🖤💛 HAWK PRIDE COUNTY WIDE! 💛🖤🐾
Want to show off your Central Lee Hawk Pride right in your driveway? Now’s your chance!
The Central Lee Junior Class Parents are offering CL Hawk Logo Driveway Stencils for just $50! Each stencil is approximately 54" x 43" and is a great way to show your Hawk pride all year long.
✨ Multiple stencils at the same location? Ask about the discount!
📅 Sign up by September 30 to have your stencil painted before Homecoming!
📬 Drop off or mail in your form to Central Lee High School—the earlier, the better!
Most importantly, all proceeds support a fun and safe Post Prom for our Central Lee students. 🎉
Help us paint Lee County BLACK & GOLD and show that Hawk Pride is County Wide! 🦅💛🖤
Proud to be Central Lee! #Proud2BCL #HawkPride #CentralLeeHawks
Follow this link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dFYLm81klpYvc_ovsbcrcluwvhz_g2gh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104560023225003206839&rtpof=true&sd=true
Want to show off your Central Lee Hawk Pride right in your driveway? Now’s your chance!
The Central Lee Junior Class Parents are offering CL Hawk Logo Driveway Stencils for just $50! Each stencil is approximately 54" x 43" and is a great way to show your Hawk pride all year long.
✨ Multiple stencils at the same location? Ask about the discount!
📅 Sign up by September 30 to have your stencil painted before Homecoming!
📬 Drop off or mail in your form to Central Lee High School—the earlier, the better!
Most importantly, all proceeds support a fun and safe Post Prom for our Central Lee students. 🎉
Help us paint Lee County BLACK & GOLD and show that Hawk Pride is County Wide! 🦅💛🖤
Proud to be Central Lee! #Proud2BCL #HawkPride #CentralLeeHawks
Follow this link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dFYLm81klpYvc_ovsbcrcluwvhz_g2gh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104560023225003206839&rtpof=true&sd=true
Backpack safety is about more than just what goes inside—it's about how students wear and carry their bags every day. 🎒
Here are a few helpful reminders:
✅ Both shoulder straps should always be used
✅ The total load should not exceed 10-15% of body weight
✅ Heavier books and items belong closest to the back
✅ Straps should be adjusted so the backpack fits snugly
✅ Regularly remove items that don't need to be carried
Happy National School Backpack Awareness Day! Get more tips here: www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/backpack-safety-tips-for-school.
Here are a few helpful reminders:
✅ Both shoulder straps should always be used
✅ The total load should not exceed 10-15% of body weight
✅ Heavier books and items belong closest to the back
✅ Straps should be adjusted so the backpack fits snugly
✅ Regularly remove items that don't need to be carried
Happy National School Backpack Awareness Day! Get more tips here: www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/backpack-safety-tips-for-school.
The Central Lee High School SOAR Leadership Team enjoyed helping at the Fort Madison Lions Club Fly-In Rodeo Pancake Breakfast! 🥞
Students served drinks, visited with community members, and gave back. Thank you to the Lions Club for this opportunity!
Students served drinks, visited with community members, and gave back. Thank you to the Lions Club for this opportunity!
🏆 HOME CHAMPIONS! 👟
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams hosted their Home Invitational last night (Tuesday), and both teams came together with strong performances and were both team champions! Aubree Bunnell and Drake Newton both placed 1st in their respective races, both leading the entire race. This team win helps showcase the talent our cross country program has this year, congratulations Hawks!
Also, thank you to all of the workers, volunteers, and supporters that help make running a cross country meet a success! It is a community effort, and we appreciate you all!
Proud to be Central Lee!
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams hosted their Home Invitational last night (Tuesday), and both teams came together with strong performances and were both team champions! Aubree Bunnell and Drake Newton both placed 1st in their respective races, both leading the entire race. This team win helps showcase the talent our cross country program has this year, congratulations Hawks!
Also, thank you to all of the workers, volunteers, and supporters that help make running a cross country meet a success! It is a community effort, and we appreciate you all!
Proud to be Central Lee!
Central Lee is hiring a school cook! This position includes benefits such as IPERS, paid holidays, sick time, and personal time. 🍎
Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume and cover letter to ebritton@centrallee.org.
Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume and cover letter to ebritton@centrallee.org.
The Central Lee High School Junior Class Apparel Sale is happening now! 💛
Order forms are going home with students and are also available in both building offices. All orders are due this Friday, September 18.
Questions can be directed to jjones@centrallee.org.
Order forms are going home with students and are also available in both building offices. All orders are due this Friday, September 18.
Questions can be directed to jjones@centrallee.org.
Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Running from September 15 to October 15, this month gives us a meaningful opportunity to honor the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
We are proud to recognize this important month in partnership with our community. 🌎
Running from September 15 to October 15, this month gives us a meaningful opportunity to honor the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
We are proud to recognize this important month in partnership with our community. 🌎
Time to clean out the garage...The Central Lee Music Department is hosting a Redeemable Pop Can/Bottle Drive.
Bring your redeemable cans and bottles and help support our music students. Every can and bottle collected helps provide opportunities and resources for our band and choir programs.
Saturday, September 26; 9:00 AM – Noon
Drop-Off Locations:
Montrose Ivor Center, Donnellson Public Library, Central Lee High School – Main Entrance
Redeemable pop cans and bottles only. NO GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Gather up your cans and bottles, spread the word, and bring them out on September 26! Thank you for supporting the Central Lee Music Department and our students!
Bring your redeemable cans and bottles and help support our music students. Every can and bottle collected helps provide opportunities and resources for our band and choir programs.
Saturday, September 26; 9:00 AM – Noon
Drop-Off Locations:
Montrose Ivor Center, Donnellson Public Library, Central Lee High School – Main Entrance
Redeemable pop cans and bottles only. NO GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Gather up your cans and bottles, spread the word, and bring them out on September 26! Thank you for supporting the Central Lee Music Department and our students!
District office open house! Please stop by to meet with Superintendent Schmidt and board members before the football game Friday night, September 18th. 6:15pm to 6:45pm.
Happy National Grandparents Day! 🤗
Grandparents bring something truly special to the lives of the young people around them: wisdom earned through experience, love without conditions, and a steadiness that helps children feel grounded and secure.
We are so grateful for the grandparents in our community!
Grandparents bring something truly special to the lives of the young people around them: wisdom earned through experience, love without conditions, and a steadiness that helps children feel grounded and secure.
We are so grateful for the grandparents in our community!
🏃♀️🏃 CALLING ALL K–6 RUNNERS! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Come join us for the CL XC Youth Run — a ONE-MILE cross country run just for our K–6th grade students!
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ Race begins at 4:00 PM
📍 Central Lee Practice Field
✅ Check-in: 3:30–3:55 PM at the CL Tent near the finish line
Whether your child loves to run, wants to try something new, or just wants to have some fun with friends, we'd LOVE to see them out there! 🖤💛
👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/clmilerun
Lace up those shoes and come RUN with us! 👟💨
GO HAWKS! 🖤💛
Come join us for the CL XC Youth Run — a ONE-MILE cross country run just for our K–6th grade students!
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ Race begins at 4:00 PM
📍 Central Lee Practice Field
✅ Check-in: 3:30–3:55 PM at the CL Tent near the finish line
Whether your child loves to run, wants to try something new, or just wants to have some fun with friends, we'd LOVE to see them out there! 🖤💛
👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/clmilerun
Lace up those shoes and come RUN with us! 👟💨
GO HAWKS! 🖤💛
Congratulations to Tyler Bryant on being recognized as one of Lee County’s 30 Under 30 honorees! 🎉
This recognition celebrates young leaders who are making a positive impact through their leadership, hard work, and service to communities across Lee County.
We’re proud to see Tyler recognized among this year’s honorees. Congratulations, Tyler! 👏
This recognition celebrates young leaders who are making a positive impact through their leadership, hard work, and service to communities across Lee County.
We’re proud to see Tyler recognized among this year’s honorees. Congratulations, Tyler! 👏
The Central Lee High School SOAR team is proud to recognize and thank our local first responders for the service they provide to our communities each day. ❤️
A special thank you to Keokuk Hy-Vee for partnering with us and donating baked goods to accompany the treats our students brought in.
To all of our first responders, thank you for helping keep our communities safe and cared for. We appreciate all that you do! 🇺🇸
A special thank you to Keokuk Hy-Vee for partnering with us and donating baked goods to accompany the treats our students brought in.
To all of our first responders, thank you for helping keep our communities safe and cared for. We appreciate all that you do! 🇺🇸
