Central Lee Community School District

Class of 2024, it is your turn to paint your parking spot! Please stop in the HS office Monday-Thursday between 8 am - 3:30 pm to pick up & turn in your permission form. All parking spot designs must be pre-approved. Students are responsible for purchasing all paint & supplies.

Nominations are NOW OPEN for our 2023 Halls of Fame! 🏆 Take a moment to nominate someone for the category of academics, athletics, or fine arts. 🏫🏈🎭 Nominations are due by August 30. Submit your nominations here: https://bit.ly/CLHOFNomination.

🌟🌍 Happy International Youth Day! It’s a great opportunity to recognize the boundless potential, dreams & passions of our students. Let’s continue striving toward an even brighter future! #Proud2bCL

📣 The Central Lee Community School District invites families to join us at the Grades 7-12 All-Parents Athletic Meeting for the upcoming school year! 🗓️ The meeting will take place Thursday, August 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym. All parents whose students will participate in sports are encouraged to attend. Learn about the requirements for your student-athlete and get all your questions answered! 🏀🎙️ We're thrilled to announce a special guest speaker for this year's event: Kenyon Murray, former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball player. Don't miss the chance to hear from an incredible athlete! We hope to see you there! 🎉

There is still time to ensure your student is current on immunizations before school starts!

🎒✏️ Get ready for the new school year with our updated school supply lists! Check them out here: 👉 Elementary: https://5il.co/1xu53 👉 Middle School: https://5il.co/1xu5u #Proud2bCL

We would like to welcome our new staff to Central Lee! These talented educators started today as we orient them to our district. We look forward to seeing these educators do great things at Central Lee! Pictured from L to R: Danielle Smith - Hawks Place Site Coordinator Hannah Hardcastle - Middle School Science Teacher Stacey Faulkner - High School Special Education Teacher Sydni Foecke - Middle School Math Teacher Ashley Gelsthorpe - First Grade Teacher Madison Bass - 3rd Grade Teacher Hanna Blomme - Middle School Special Education Teacher Tony Johnson - High School Athletic Conditioning Teacher #Proud2bCL

Today is Book Lovers Day! Do you have a book you’ve read recently that you’d like to share? Tell us more in the comments! 📚🎉#Proud2bCL

REMINDER: 🏆🌟 Nominations are OPEN for Central Lee CSD’s 2023 Halls of Fame! 🌟🏆 If you know someone who embodies excellence in academics, athletics, or fine arts, now is the time to put their name in the spotlight! 🌟 🗓️ Nomination Deadline: August 30, 2023 To submit a nomination, please visit the official nomination form: https://bit.ly/CLHOFNomination

Get ready to kick off an exciting new school year with Central Lee's Back to School Night events on Monday, August 21! Elementary (PK-5): 🎉 Join us for our Meet and Greet from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. This is the perfect opportunity for students to connect with their classroom, meet their teachers, locate their lockers, and drop off their supplies. Our friendly bus drivers will also be on-site at the bus lot to chat and assist! 🌟 The PTO will be stationed in the commons, ready to welcome parents and share how you can become an integral part of our fundraising group, supporting both our incredible students and teachers. Middle School (6-8): 🕒 Swing by anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 pm for our Meet and Greet! Students will receive their schedules, meet their teachers, drop off their school supplies, and locate their lockers. We’ll also be providing important information on how to make the most of PowerSchool and give families an overview of Student Leadership in the middle school. High School (9-12): 📚 Freshman and New Student Orientation will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the CLHS gym! We'll share the mission and vision of CLHS, introduce students to our dedicated staff, outline building expectations, help students get familiar with their schedules, assign lockers, provide information about extracurricular opportunities, and ensure all your questions are met with answers! Mark your calendars, and get ready to embrace the energy of a new academic year. We can't wait to welcome you all back!

August is National Truancy Prevention Month. We want to remind our students & families that every day missed in school is a missed opportunity to learn & grow. 🎓 Let's make consistent attendance a top priority this school year! #Proud2bCL

The countdown to kindergarten has officially begun! Join us in recognizing Get Ready for Kindergarten Month as we eagerly anticipate the bright future of our youngest scholars. The first day of school is coming up soon! 🎒✨#Proud2bCL

Exciting news! Official practices for middle school sports will begin after school on Wednesday, August 23! 🏈🏐🏃‍♀️ Good luck to all our talented middle school athletes as they prepare for the fall season! 🎉

We are looking to fill some positions for the upcoming school year! - Student Success Coordinator - degree preferred, teaching license not required, job description -> https://5il.co/20wwf - Bus Driver AM and/or PM Routes - CDL and School Bus Endorsement required - High School SPED Associate Contact ebritton@centrallee.org to apply!

Attention Families: Registration for Hawk's Place, our before and after-school program at Central Lee Elementary, will be open until Saturday, August 5! 🦅 Please visit the following link to complete the registration form ASAP: https://forms.gle/AgaLmGJQ4WcFbYPWA. Note: Parents will be notified during the week of August 7-11 regarding their students' status for Hawks Place. We look forward to helping your Little Hawks grow! 🌟

School supply lists are now available! ✏️🎒 👉 Elementary: https://5il.co/1xu53 👉 Middle School: https://5il.co/1xu5u #Proud2bCL

📣 We're excited to announce that official high school sports practices begin on Monday, August 7! 🎉 Best of luck to all our amazing athletes as they gear up for another fantastic season! Monday, August 7, 2023 Schedule: 🏐 Volleyball: 7:00 a.m. 🏈 Football: 4:00 p.m. 🏃‍♂️ Cross Country (XC): 4:15 p.m.

🦅📚 Registration for our Hawk’s Place before and after-school program at Central Lee Elementary School is now OPEN! Give your child the opportunity to explore, learn, and have fun in a safe and engaging environment after school! 🌟 Please note that spots are limited. Secure your child's spot by registering today! Click the link to complete the registration form: 👉 https://forms.gle/AgaLmGJQ4WcFbYPWA

REMINDER: Free & Reduced Lunch applications are now available for the 2023-24 school year! 🍎 You can fill out the application any time by visiting https://www.centrallee.org/page/registration OR by visiting the K-8, High School, or board office. Additionally, on Wednesday, August 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., our Nutrition Director will be available on campus with applications and will gladly assist you with the application process. Have any questions or need assistance? Contact Amy Fogarty at afogarty@centrallee.org. Spread the word and ensure that every eligible student can benefit from the Free & Reduced Lunch program!

☀️🪣 What’s on your summer bucket list? Does your family want to camp, swim, travel, have a picnic, or visit an amusement park? Tell us in the comments! 🧺🎡⛺ #Proud2bCL