Central Lee Community School District

Avree Tweedy exhibited her prize lamb at the Iowa State Fair recently. The project is part of Avree's Supervised Agricultural Experience program(SAE) in entrepreneurship. The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a student-led, instructor-supervised, work- based learning experience that results in measurable outcomes within a predefined, agreed upon set of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices aligned to a Career Plan of study. #CTEworksforCL

Central Lee CSD would like to thank Pilot Grove Savings Bank for their generous donation to help pay for the padded chairs in our new gym! Pilot Grove is a long standing supporter of Central Lee CSD. We are thankful for the continued support! Pictured below is Wes McGraw (Activities Director), Jordan Kramer (PGSB), Matt Morrison (PGSB), Steve Jones (PGSB), and Dr. Andy Crozier (Superintendent). #Proud2bCL

A group of young leaders from the Central Lee FFA toured the SCAG and Metalcraft manufacturing plants in West Bend and Mayville, Wisconsin area recently. The group learned about robotics, CNC technology, all aspects of welding, teamwork and important aspects of business. Front(L-R) Adrienne Britt, Maddie Wellman, Everlee Harvey, Landon Rudd, Makayla Morrison, Trey Wellman, and Mya Lampe. Back(L-R) Mr. Noah Altenhofen—Agriculture Instructor and FFA Advisor, Dustin Newberry, Payton Stevens, Gannon Wells, Madalyn Wiegand, and Aidan Boyer. #CTEworksforCL

September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is dealing with depression, anxiety or another mental health challenge, we encourage you to reach out to a school counselor or another trusted adult. Here are some tips for helping someone with depression: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-dos-and-donts-for-supporting-someone-who-has-depression/

Thank you to Tom Keating, IHSAA Executive Director and Jean Berger, IGHSAU Executive Director for coming to Central Lee as we opened our new gym for competition! Pictured with Tom and Jean are Alex Sandoval, Central Lee senior and member of the IHSAA student advisory committee and Dr. Andy Crozier, superintendent. #Proud2bCL

Tonight is our home volleyball opener! We will start at 5:30 p.m. with the F/S game. Our hawks volleyball team is playing Notre Dame. Come out and support our girls! Please note: This game is being hosted in our new gym. Not all details of the high school renovation/additions are complete but it's ready for activities! Please pardon our dust in a few areas! A full open house will be scheduled once all areas are at 100% completion. #Proud2bCL

Several Central Lee FFA students participated in a joint activity with the Fort Madison FFA chapter. (L-R) Mya Lampe, Makayla Morrison, Makayla Howard, Bella Graham-Thomas, Abbie Strunk, and Kodi Moeller. The groups assisted with The Farm and Home Supply open house which included a barbecue, a tractor show, a car show, petting zoo and a dunk tank. #CTEworksforCL

Happy Labor Day! Today is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. There is no school today. We’ll see you tomorrow!

Dustin Newberry exhibited his beef steer at the Iowa State Fair recently. The project is part of Dustin’s Supervised Agricultural Experience program(SAE) in entrepreneurship. The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a student-led, instructor-supervised, work- based learning experience that results in measurable outcomes within a predefined, agreed upon set of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices aligned to a Career Plan of study. #CTEworksforCL

The Central Lee Agriculture department purchased a 4400 Torchmate plasma cutter recently with the assistance of several local entities and some school funding. Pictured [left(L-R)] Adrienne Britt-FFA treasurer, Madalyn Wiegand-3rd Vice-President, Travis Meisgeier, Financial Services officer, Farm Credit Services, and Landon Rudd-FFA Sentinel. (right side L-R) Mya Lampe-Reporter, Jason Liechty, Insurance Officer—Farm Credit, Maddie Wellman-Chapter President, Trey Wellman-Vice-president, Makayla Morrison-Secretary, and Sara Short, Financial Services Officer-Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services made a significant donation for this modern technology for student learning. We sincerely thank them for their contribution to this project. #CTEworksforCL

Tonight's football game is at 7pm vs. Cardinal. It will NOT be streamed. We continue to have issues with the NFHS camera system. We are discontinuing it as it is creating too many issues for our fans. We hope to find a new solution in the near future. Fans can still listen to the game on RadioKeokuk.com. Go Hawks!

Colby Bredemeyer(back) of the Central Lee Agricultural Education department shows off his Supervised Agricultural Experience project of small animal entrepreneurship. Colby Trone(front) is a student at Western Illinois University and is performing an early field based experience as part of her curriculum in Agricultural Education. The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a student-led, instructor-supervised, work- based learning experience that results in measurable outcomes within a predefined, agreed upon set of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices aligned to a Career Plan of study. #CTEworksforCL

September is College Savings Month! It’s never too early to begin planning for your child’s college education. Check out some tips for getting started: https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/saving-early.pdf

Substitute Teachers Needed!

Central Lee HOCO 21 is right around the corner! Support the Junior Class with the purchase of a homecoming shirt. Contact the HS office with questions. Order forms: https://5il.co/y3na, for youth sizes- https://5il.co/y3n8, and available in the K8 & HS offices. #Proud2bCL

August/September Menus

Central Lee football kicks off their season tonight at Van Buren. Kick off is at 7pm. Come out and support Hawk football! #Proud2bCL

On September 15 at 6 pm, we will host our first booster club meeting of the year. All parents with athletes in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend.

Today is the first day of school for all students! We are so excited to see everyone in our buildings again. Here’s to another great school year of learning, growth and opportunity!

Middle School practice is set to begin on August 23rd for Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football.