Central Lee Community School District

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.

The CLHS Music Department is currently in New York City for their 2025 performance tour. After flying out of St. Louis, the group has already enjoyed several exciting experiences, including a tour of Radio City Music Hall, meeting one of the Rockettes, and exploring Chinatown and Little Italy. The students also visited Times Square, sang a few songs at Grand Central Station and participated in the 264th NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In the next few days, the choir will perform at the Chapel of St. John the Divine, the fourth largest cathedral in the world. The department is excited to share their talents and make lasting memories on this incredible tour.

Music in Our Schools Month continues with a trip to New York City! 🏙️ From March 16 through March 20, many of our talented musicians will be in NYC to perform. Thank you to the teachers, staff, and parents who are chaperoning! 🎶 #Proud2bCL

We wish everyone lots of good luck and a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ #Proud2bCL

Fact of life: Sports build community. There’s no better feeling than being part of a roaring Central Lee crowd cheering for a game-winning slide into home. 🙌 That’s why we’re making much-needed upgrades to our sports complex—to keep these moments alive and the camaraderie strong for future generations. Let’s work together to help our Hawks soar! Learn more at bit.ly/CLBBSBRenovation.

We’re seeking a full-time custodian and a full-time general maintenance worker! Join our team and help us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students. 🙌 Send your resume to ebritton@centrallee.org to apply today! #Proud2bCL

🌸🏡 Spruce up your yard this spring and show off your Hawk pride with a custom yard sign! 🦅 Support the Junior Class Post-Prom by purchasing a personalized yard sign. It’s a great way to showcase your school spirit while contributing to a memorable event for our students. 📅 Order Deadline: March 26 – Don’t miss out! 📩 Turn in order forms to the office. Order yours today and make a difference! 🖤💛

Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the melodies of spring with our May concert dates! 🎵 Don’t miss the chance to enjoy these incredible performances from our talented students! 🌷 #Proud2bCL

Happy Pi Day! Did you know that pi, approximately 3.14159, continues infinitely without repeating? 🥧 Pi calculates the area of circles and spheres, which is vital in fields like engineering and astronomy. Students use pi to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, discovering just how much this extraordinary number shapes our world!

Save the Date: The Central Lee Hawks are heading to Bob Pearl Softball Field at the University of Iowa for a special matchup against the Washington Demons on June 25! 🥎 Game Schedule: 🕔 JV – 5:30pm 🕖 Varsity – 7:00pm Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to cheer on the Hawks in a Division I stadium!

Reminder: We will have a 12:00pm early dismissal on Friday, March 14. After that, school will be out of session March 17-21 for Spring Break. 🌷 We’ll see everyone again on Monday, March 24! 🗓️ #Proud2bCL

The Central Lee Sports Boosters Track & Soccer apparel store closes in just TWO days! 🏃⚽ Don’t miss your chance to grab your gear and support our teams! Get your orders in ASAP before it's too late! 🟡 Track Store: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_lee_track/shop/home ⚫ Soccer Store: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/central_lee_soccer/shop/home

Candy Bar Sales are in full swing for middle school and elementary students. If you would like a box or 2 or 3 to sell, they are available at conferences or in the K-8 office! Just call to send a box home with students or send $60 per box for however many boxes you would like! Thanks for supporting K-8 students and the PTO.

Congrats to our CLMS students who made a great impression at the Southeastern Community College Science Fair & Southeast Iowa Super-Conference (SEISC) Science Fair! Their hard work paid off with top placements, division awards & special honors. Awesome job! 🌟 #Proud2bCL

Twenty-eight Central Lee Middle School students made a remarkable impression at the Southeast Iowa Super-Conference (SEISC) Science Fair and Southeastern Community College (SCC) Science Fair on March 6! Our students earned high praise from judges for their enthusiasm and knowledge. Their hard work paid off with top placements, division awards, and special honors! Top Overall Placements (SCC) 🌟 ➡️ 1st Place: Madison Frueh & McKenzie Daly (Biological); Aralind Grafton, Drake Newton (Physical) ➡️ 2nd Place: Savannah Overton (Biological) ➡️ 3rd Place: McKenna Fransk (Biological); Riley Edens (Physical) ➡️ 4th Place: Addalie Daly, Kaylee Moller (Biological) ➡️ 5th Place: Zoey Jones & Lily Jacobs (Physical) ➡️ 6th Place: Ruby Larson & Kaitlyn Morrison (Biological) ➡️ 7th Place: Laney Moore (Physical) ➡️ 8th Place: Adella Adkins (Biological) ➡️ 10th Place: Mason Longanecker (Biological) SEISC Awards 🌟 ➡️ Division I: Kailyn Morrison, Kaylee Moller, Addalie Daly, McKenna Fransk, Savannah Overton, Madison Frueh & McKenzie Daly (Biological); Drake Newton, Aralind Grafton, Riley Edens, Zoey Jones & Lily Jacobs (Physical) ➡️ Division II: Charley Jones, Olivia Umthun, Rylee Britton, Brylee Cook & Kaylee Stark, Ross Linder, Mason Longanecker, Adella Adkins (Biological); Laney Moore (Physical) ➡️ Division III: Issac Edens, Aiden McDowell, Tessa Cale, Brooklyn Rudd (Biological); Derrick Gruntmeir, Gram Van Ausdall & Colten Haigh, Keller Wagner (Physical) Other Awards 🌟 ➡️ Inspiring Excellence Award: Keller Wagner ➡️ SEISC Grand Champions (Junior High): Madison Frueh & McKenzie Daly (Biological); Aralind Grafton, Drake Newton (Physical) Way to go, future scientists!

Congratulations to our Central Lee High School students who showcased their science research at the Southeastern Community College (SCC) Science Fair and the Southeast Iowa Super-Conference (SEISC) Science Fair in West Burlington on March 6! Top Overall Placements (SCC) 🌟 ➡️ 3rd Place: Allison Gruntmeir (Biological) ➡️ 4th Place: Evelyn Adkins (Biological), Caedon Newton (Physical) ➡️ 5th Place: Addison Hohl, Arabella McDowell (Biological) ➡️ 8th Place: Addison Peterson (Biological) ➡️ 10th Place: Beau Boyd (Biological) SEISC Awards 🌟 ➡️ Division I: Evelyn Adkins, Allison Gruntmeir (Biological); Nadia Boyer, Caedon Newton (Physical) ➡️ Division II: Addison Hohl, Arabella McDowell (Biological); Adason Canida, Tristan Robins (Physical) ➡️ Division III: Beau Boyd, Alivia Cook, Addison Peterson, Baylee Stewart (Biological) Special Awards 🌟 ➡️ Alan Adams Inspiring Excellence Award: Adason Canida ➡️ Environmental Science Special Award: Allison Gruntmeir ➡️ SEISC Grand Champion (Physical): Caedon Newton Way to go, Central Lee science students!

‼️Attention Central Lee‼️ The Perch is proud to announce our Grand Opening! For some time the Entrepreneurship class has been tossing around ideas on how to get more public. So, on our Grand Opening we have decided to introduce new items like vanilla lattes, caramel lattes, hot chocolate, non-sugar creamer, and more. Coming soon will be iced coffee and even delivery of these products right to you down to the K-8 for staff! Through next Tuesday,we will have a game of the day which, if won, will get you a dollar off of your purchase, other specials offered will be punch cards given out, if you get your card hole punched 9 times you get the 10th item free! Staff members will be able to pay for a membership of $25 and get one drink a day of any size for the rest of the month! Thank you Central Lee for your patience as we continue to get our processes down. We hope you all enjoy what is to come. #CTEworksforCL

The students in our Entrepreneurship class wanted to send a note of thanks to Darkside for applying the wrap to our small business stand. Service was great and we will definitely be in contact for any future projects. Thanks for the help, the stand looks great!

We’re celebrating Music in Our Schools Month! We’d like to take this opportunity to share upcoming events from our student musicians: 👉Tuesday, March 11: SEISC Conference High School Choir Festival (hosted by Burlington Notre Dame) 👉Tuesday, March 11: Culver-Stockton College Jazz Festival Let’s celebrate our talented musicians and performers! 🎶🎉