Central Lee Community School District

Eleven of our 6th graders have been chosen as future Peer Leaders! After their training, they'll start assisting elementary classrooms this fall. Congratulations to the students who were selected. We are proud of our Peer Leaders! 👏🎉 #Proud2bCL

Central Lee Craft & Vendor Show Date: Saturday, March 29th Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: FREE for all attendees! Looking for a fun day out filled with creativity and local talent? Join us for the Central Lee Craft & Vendor Show! With over 60 unique booths to explore, you'll find a wide variety of handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind items, and products from local artisans and vendors. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, a new addition to your home, or something special for yourself, there's something for everyone! Food & Refreshments: Hungry? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Enjoy a selection of tasty breakfast and lunch options from our food trucks and concessions, so you can fuel up while you shop. This is the perfect event for the whole family! With plenty of booths, great food, and an overall festive atmosphere, it's sure to be a fun day out for all ages. Bring your friends and family, and support local vendors while discovering something new! 📍 Where: Central Lee High School 🕘 When: March 29th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 🚶‍♂️ Admission: Free and open to the public!

We are looking for a physical education teacher to join our team! ⚽ Do you love fitness, education, and inspiring the next generation? If so, we want you to apply! We are accepting applications until April 1. Apply now: https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5036833 #Proud2bCL

We are hiring passionate, dedicated change-makers who want to positively impact the lives of students. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team! 😄 Apply for a role with us: https://www.centrallee.org/page/employment-opportunities #Proud2bCL

🏆 Back-to-Back Champions! 🏆 Our Quiz Bowl team has done it again—Conference Champions for the second year in a row! 💪🔥 Last night, they competed at WACO and brought home the title. 📸 Pictured (L to R): Jack Benner, Owen Krogmeier, Drake Weber, Leo Thomas, and Andrew Underwood. Way to go, team! 🎉👏

📣 Hey Central Lee Community- keep a special eye out tomorrow morning- it's HORSEPOWER DAY at Central Lee High School. Students driving horsepowered machinery will be meeting in Charleston to travel as a group, supported by law enforcement, to the high school starting at 7:30 am. Thank you for your patience and your support. We ♥️ 🚜, 🚛, 🐴, and our 👭👬.

Reminder: It's Time to SMILE! Spring Picture Day is tomorrow for PK-4 students. See the flyer sent home with each student for more information. The information is posted on ClassDojo, too!

Looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference in your community? We're seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to help keep our buses rolling and our students safe! 🚌 More information: https://www.centrallee.org/page/employment-opportunities #Proud2bCL

Congratulations to our Central Lee Middle School students for a job well done at the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, March 15! ✅6th Grade 🏅Rylee Britton, Are Fingerprints Inherited? Honorable Mention Jr. Biological, White Medallion ✅7th Grade 🏅Savannah Overton, Bacteria Growth Under Different Colored Lights Honorable Mention Jr. Biological, White Medallion 🏅Laney Moore, Improving Water Choices Class I Jr. Biological, Blue Medallion Thermo Fisher JIC, Top 10% Certificate, Application 🏅Aralind Grafton, Illuminating Electrolytes US Navy & Marine Corps 🏅McKenna Fransk, Does Gender Affect Delayed Gratification? Inspiring Excellence, Alan B. Adams Award 🏅Drake Newton, Footstrike Analysis Using a 3-D Printed Insole Class I Jr. Physical Science, Blue Medallion Thermo Fisher JIC, Top 10% Certificate, Application Cedar Valley Amateur Radio/Collins AR Books US Navy & Marine Corps ✅2024 EISEF Awards by Name 🏅Ross Lindner, Micronutrients on Alfalfa: How Much Do You Need for Higher Yield and Feed Value? Special Mentorship Opportunity with the City of Cedar Rapids Agronomy Department 🏅Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones, No Fly Ash, No Problem Honorable Mention Jr. Team, White Medallions 🏅Addalie Daly, Can The Nutritional Value of Eggs Be Altered? Class II Jr. Biological, Red Medallion Inspiring Excellence, Alan B. Adams Award ✅8th Grade 🏅McKenzie Daly & Madison Frueh Class II Jr. Team, Red Medallions 🏅Ruby Larson & Kaitlyn Morrison, Caffeine and Heart Rate: A Pharmacological Study Using Daphnia magna Class I Jr. Team, Blue Medallions 🏅Kaylee Stark & Brylee Cook, Fighting Back: Understanding Antibiotic Treatment in Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis Class I Jr. Team, Blue Medallions 🏅Annamae Timpe, How Does PRRS Affect the Swine Industry? Excellence in Scientific Research 🏅Kaylee Moeller, Fertilizer’s Influence on Plant Growth Class I Jr. Biological, Blue Medallion Thermo Fisher JIC, Top 10% Certificate, Application Excellence in Scientific Research ✅2024 EISEF Awards by Name 🏅Alissa Fraise & Molina McKnight Class II Jr. Team, Red Medallions

Friendly Reminder! 📢 Students in grades 3-11 will take the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) next month. These tests allow students to demonstrate their learning and progress, and the results help us set high expectations and make key decisions to support student success. Testing Schedule: HIGH SCHOOL: April 1, 2, 4, 9 MIDDLE SCHOOL: Tuesday, April 22, through Friday, April 25 ELEMENTARY: Monday, April 28, through Friday, May 2 Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language/writing, with grades 5, 8, and 10 also taking a science assessment. Help Your Student Prepare: ✅ Ensure they get plenty of sleep the night before each test. ✅ Provide a healthy breakfast or have them arrive on time for school breakfast (available at the regular cost). ✅ Remind them to take their tests seriously and do their best. ✅ Encourage a positive attitude and perseverance. ✅ Explain that some questions may be challenging, but students should do their best to answer each one and not leave any blank. ✅ Make sure they are on time and present for every testing day. Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best!

On March 27, our students will be participating in the SEISC Conference High School Band Festival, hosted by Danville. We’re proud to celebrate our student musicians during Music in Our Schools Month! 🎶#Proud2bCL #MiOSM

Congratulations to our students on winning the following awards at the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair in Cedar Rapids on March 15! 🏅Lara Canida 7 Year Award $50 🏅Alivia Cook 5 Year Award $25 🏅Beau Boyd Inspiring Excellence Award $50 Laverne & Frances Vaske Memorial Science & Education Award $50 🏅Aurora Edens 4 Year Certificate 🏅Jack Benner 5 Year Award $25 🏅Allison Gruntmeir 5 Year Award $25 🏅Baylee Stewart Inspiring Excellence Award $50 🏅Adason Cainda 4 Year Certificate 🏅Addison Hohl 4 Year Certificate Stockholm Junior Water Prize Award 🏅Arabella McDowell 4 Year Certificate Class II Senior Biological - red ribbon medallion 🏅Caedon Newton 4 Year Certificate Class II Senior Physical - red ribbon medallion 🏅Tristan Robins 4 Year Certificate

Congratulations to Quinn Gates and Saphire Cummings on their moving performances at the Individual State Speech Competition! 👏 Saphire came home with two “1” ratings and one “2” rating. Quinn earned straight “1” ratings and will be advancing to the All-State Individual Speech Competition at the University of Northern Iowa on March 31. Well done! 🎉

On March 11th, 2025, CLHS choral students traveled to Burlington Notre Dame to participate in the Southeast Iowa Super Conference (SEISC) high school choral festival. This year's director was Luke Lovegood, the current president of the Iowa Choral Directors Association (ICDA). Lovegood is also an associate professor of choral music education at Coe College, where he directs concert choirs, coordinates and coaches applied voice lessons, and more.

March 13, 11 Central Lee students traveled to Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo to participate in the 2nd Annual LooCon ‘25—a cybersecurity capture the flag competition! Our students had the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, learning firsthand about the exciting world of CyberSecurity before putting their skills to the test in a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition. With over 40 teams competing, our three teams all finished in the Top 20! 🎉💪 We’re incredibly proud of their hard work, problem-solving skills, and teamwork! Way to represent, Central Lee! #CTEworksforCL

On the final day of their New York City tour, the Central Lee High School Choir had the privilege of performing at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Despite ongoing construction since 1892 and being only two-thirds complete, the Cathedral remains the fourth largest in the world, measuring 601 feet in length with a nave roof that rises 177 feet. Performing in this awe-inspiring space was an unforgettable experience for all.

REMINDER: Calling all future Little Hawks! 🦅 Join us on Tuesday, March 25, at 5:30pm for our Preschool & Kindergarten Information Event at Central Lee Elementary! Meet our amazing staff, explore classrooms, and learn more about our programs for young learners. We can’t wait to welcome your family! Have questions? Call the PK-8 Office at 319-835-9510 or 319-250-1201.

Join our team at Central Lee! 😃 We have open positions for bus drivers, custodians, athletic coaches, substitutes, and more. See for yourself what makes our school community so special. Learn more & apply: https://www.centrallee.org/page/employment-opportunities #Proud2bCL

During National Nutrition Month, we want to recognize the wonderful work of our food services staff. 🍎🥦 They provide access to nutritious meals each day, essential for students’ physical, social, and academic growth. Let’s thank them for all they do! #Proud2bCL

New York City, March 18th – On the fourth day of their NYC trip, the CLHS music department had a day filled with unforgettable experiences. The group started the day exploring the beauty of Central Park before visiting the historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which has been a symbol of New York since its opening in 1879. The group then toured the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, located aboard the 900-foot USS Intrepid on the Hudson River. Then evening continued with a dinner at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, where guests enjoyed the dinner entertainment. The day concluded with watching The Lion King at the Minskoff Theater. It was a day full of culture, history, and entertainment, making it an unforgettable experience for all involved.