Thinking about college? Be sure to check out all the financial aid opportunities available! 🎓
Take time to explore grants, scholarships, low-interest loans, and work-study opportunities. Every little bit helps cover the cost of higher education.
Start with the FAFSA: https://www.fafsa.gov
Take time to explore grants, scholarships, low-interest loans, and work-study opportunities. Every little bit helps cover the cost of higher education.
Start with the FAFSA: https://www.fafsa.gov

🏀🎳 Gameday! 🏀🎳
Our Girls Basketball team and Boys Bowling team compete today! Our Girls take on the Pekin Panthers at Pekin High School for the SEISC Shootout. Our Bowlers travel to Iris Bowling Center to face the Mount Pleasant Panthers as they wrap up their regular season play.
🏀 Conference Shootout
🕥 7:30pm Start Time
🎟️ $7 for all spectators, conference passes only accepted
🎳 @ Iris Bowling Center, Mount Pleasant
🕥 1:00pm Start Time
Compete at a high level, Hawks! Let's get after it!
Our Girls Basketball team and Boys Bowling team compete today! Our Girls take on the Pekin Panthers at Pekin High School for the SEISC Shootout. Our Bowlers travel to Iris Bowling Center to face the Mount Pleasant Panthers as they wrap up their regular season play.
🏀 Conference Shootout
🕥 7:30pm Start Time
🎟️ $7 for all spectators, conference passes only accepted
🎳 @ Iris Bowling Center, Mount Pleasant
🕥 1:00pm Start Time
Compete at a high level, Hawks! Let's get after it!


The 2026 CLHS Local Science Fair on February 1 was a huge success! A big thank you to the Lee County Conservation Center for hosting the event, and to all of the judges who generously gave their time to evaluate the outstanding student projects.
Overall Award Winners:
🎖️1st Place (Tie): Caedon Newton, Addison Hohl
🎖️2nd Place: Allison Gruntmeir
🎖️3rd Place: Arabella McDowell
Inspiring Excellence Awards:
🎖️1st Place: Caedon Newton
🎖️2nd Place (Tie): Jack Benner, Aurora Edens
Best Photos Award:
🎖️Addison Hohl
🎖️Arabella McDowell
Best Graphs Award:
🎖️Caedon Newton
🎖️Addison Hohl
Best Board Award:
🎖️Addison Hohl
🎖️Arabella McDowell
Congratulations to all of the students who participated and showcased their hard work, creativity, and dedication to science!
Overall Award Winners:
🎖️1st Place (Tie): Caedon Newton, Addison Hohl
🎖️2nd Place: Allison Gruntmeir
🎖️3rd Place: Arabella McDowell
Inspiring Excellence Awards:
🎖️1st Place: Caedon Newton
🎖️2nd Place (Tie): Jack Benner, Aurora Edens
Best Photos Award:
🎖️Addison Hohl
🎖️Arabella McDowell
Best Graphs Award:
🎖️Caedon Newton
🎖️Addison Hohl
Best Board Award:
🎖️Addison Hohl
🎖️Arabella McDowell
Congratulations to all of the students who participated and showcased their hard work, creativity, and dedication to science!










During National School Counseling Week, we're highlighting the incredible impact our counselors have on students' lives. From college planning to emotional support, they're here for our students every step of the way.
Join us in thanking:
✅ Angela Moore, Counselor
✅ Elizabeth Wells, Counselor
We're grateful for your commitment to helping our students succeed! 🙌
Join us in thanking:
✅ Angela Moore, Counselor
✅ Elizabeth Wells, Counselor
We're grateful for your commitment to helping our students succeed! 🙌

Groundhog Day is here! Will spring come early this year, or should we prepare for more winter weather? ❄️🌷
Drop your predictions in the comments!
Drop your predictions in the comments!

🎳 GAME DAY | STATE QUALIFIER 🎳
Our Girls Bowling Team competes this morning at the State Qualifying Meet with a chance to advance to the State Bowling Tournament as a team and/or as individuals! 💪🔥
📍 Location: KingPins (Fun City)
⏰ Start Time: 9:30 AM
🎟️ Admission: $8 per ticket through Bound
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/gbo/2025-26/comps/h202601200849506951dc5af328f8746?idSchool=4108FD78-5EA4-45E3-BBD0-8B31698AF49D
Best of luck to our bowlers as they begin postseason play of their first year as a program! Go Hawks!
Our Girls Bowling Team competes this morning at the State Qualifying Meet with a chance to advance to the State Bowling Tournament as a team and/or as individuals! 💪🔥
📍 Location: KingPins (Fun City)
⏰ Start Time: 9:30 AM
🎟️ Admission: $8 per ticket through Bound
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/gbo/2025-26/comps/h202601200849506951dc5af328f8746?idSchool=4108FD78-5EA4-45E3-BBD0-8B31698AF49D
Best of luck to our bowlers as they begin postseason play of their first year as a program! Go Hawks!

Lunch menu for 2/2/26-2/6/26

🏀 GAME DAY | RIVALRY SHOWDOWN 🏀
Our JV & Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams head to Keokuk this afternoon to take on the Chiefs in a big rivalry matchup! 🔥
📍 Location: Keokuk
🆚 Opponent: Keokuk Chiefs
⏰ Game Schedule:
JV Girls (1 half): 1:00 PM
JV Boys: 1:45 PM
Varsity Girls: 3:00 PM
Varsity Boys: 4:30 PM
Let's go Hawks!


We're hiring for immediate openings for the following positions:
➡️ School Cook
➡️ Custodian
➡️ Special Needs Associate
If you're passionate about supporting students and making a difference each day, we’d love to have you on our team. 🍎
Download the application here: https://aptg.co/VNLLkd
Completed applications can be emailed to ebritton@centrallee.org.
➡️ School Cook
➡️ Custodian
➡️ Special Needs Associate
If you're passionate about supporting students and making a difference each day, we’d love to have you on our team. 🍎
Download the application here: https://aptg.co/VNLLkd
Completed applications can be emailed to ebritton@centrallee.org.

🏀 GAMEDAY | SENIOR NIGHT | RIVALRY NIGHT 🏀
Tonight, our JV & Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams close out the final regular season home game as we take on Van Buren County in a big rivalry showdown!
⭐ Senior Night ⭐
We will recognize our senior winter sport athletes before the Varsity Girls begin warming up. Come early and help us celebrate the seniors who have dedicated their time and efforts for our programs and school.
🕒 Game Schedule
• JV Girls (2 quarters) – 4:00 PM
• JV Boys – 4:30 PM
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the gym, be loud, and send our seniors off with a couple of wins!
Go Hawks!
Tonight, our JV & Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams close out the final regular season home game as we take on Van Buren County in a big rivalry showdown!
⭐ Senior Night ⭐
We will recognize our senior winter sport athletes before the Varsity Girls begin warming up. Come early and help us celebrate the seniors who have dedicated their time and efforts for our programs and school.
🕒 Game Schedule
• JV Girls (2 quarters) – 4:00 PM
• JV Boys – 4:30 PM
• Varsity Girls – 6:00 PM
• Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the gym, be loud, and send our seniors off with a couple of wins!
Go Hawks!


🏀 GAMEDAY 🏀
Our JV & Varsity girls and boys basketball teams are on the road tonight as they take on the West Burlington Falcons!
🕒 Game Times
JV Girls: 4:30 PM
JV Boys: 6:00 PM
Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys: 7:30 PM
🎥 HudlFan (West Burlington Falcons)
Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and support our athletes!
Go Hawks!
Our JV & Varsity girls and boys basketball teams are on the road tonight as they take on the West Burlington Falcons!
🕒 Game Times
JV Girls: 4:30 PM
JV Boys: 6:00 PM
Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys: 7:30 PM
🎥 HudlFan (West Burlington Falcons)
Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and support our athletes!
Go Hawks!


A Revenue Purpose Statement for the Central Lee Community School District is on the ballot Tuesday, March 3!
With a renewed RPS, the district will be able to continue to use SAVE funds to address facility needs without raising property taxes.
With a renewed RPS, the district will be able to continue to use SAVE funds to address facility needs without raising property taxes.

We are looking for a dedicated cook to join our team! The schedule is 8:00am to 1:45pm on school days. 🍽️
Benefits include:
➡️ IPERS retirement
➡️ Sick leave
➡️ Paid holidays
If you enjoy working in a team setting, we would love to hear from you. Contact ebritton@centrallee.org to apply!
Benefits include:
➡️ IPERS retirement
➡️ Sick leave
➡️ Paid holidays
If you enjoy working in a team setting, we would love to hear from you. Contact ebritton@centrallee.org to apply!

🏀 GAMEDAY: BIG SEISC SHOWDOWN 🏀
Tonight, our JV/Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams head to Mediapolis to take on the Bulldogs in a critical conference matchup.
🔥 What’s on the line:
• Boys are battling for 2nd place in the SEISC
• Girls are looking to dethrone the #1-ranked Mediapolis Bulldogs
This one has postseason implications, pride, and intensity written all over it. Our athletes are ready for the challenge—now let’s bring the energy and get after it!
📍 Mediapolis High School
🕒 JV Girls- 4:30, JV Boys- 5:45
🕒 Varsity Girls- 6:00, Varsity Boys- 7:30
🎥 HudlFan (Mediapolis Bulldogs)
Go Hawks!
Tonight, our JV/Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams head to Mediapolis to take on the Bulldogs in a critical conference matchup.
🔥 What’s on the line:
• Boys are battling for 2nd place in the SEISC
• Girls are looking to dethrone the #1-ranked Mediapolis Bulldogs
This one has postseason implications, pride, and intensity written all over it. Our athletes are ready for the challenge—now let’s bring the energy and get after it!
📍 Mediapolis High School
🕒 JV Girls- 4:30, JV Boys- 5:45
🕒 Varsity Girls- 6:00, Varsity Boys- 7:30
🎥 HudlFan (Mediapolis Bulldogs)
Go Hawks!


🏀🎳 GAMEDAY 🎳🏀
🏀 Boys Basketball
Our JV and Varsity Boys take on a tough Illinois opponent across the river, the West Hancock Titans.
⏰ JV: 6:00 PM
⏰ Varsity: To follow
📍Warsaw High School
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/hamilton/organization/8584/hamilton-high-school
🎳 Bowling
Our Girls & Boys Bowling teams travel to Louisa–Muscatine for a matchup on the lanes.
⏰ Start Time: 5:00 PM
Come out and support if you can. Go Hawks!
🏀 Boys Basketball
Our JV and Varsity Boys take on a tough Illinois opponent across the river, the West Hancock Titans.
⏰ JV: 6:00 PM
⏰ Varsity: To follow
📍Warsaw High School
🎥 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/hamilton/organization/8584/hamilton-high-school
🎳 Bowling
Our Girls & Boys Bowling teams travel to Louisa–Muscatine for a matchup on the lanes.
⏰ Start Time: 5:00 PM
Come out and support if you can. Go Hawks!


Lunch menu for 1/26/26-1/30/26

On Saturday, January 24, Nick Madsen represented Central Lee at the SEIBA District Honor Band, held at the University of Iowa School of Music in the Voxman Music Building. Nick was selected following a live audition on January 10 at Fairfield High School, where he performed alongside students from across the SEIBA district. Congratulations to Nick on an outstanding achievement and a job well done.

Central Lee CSD will operate on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, January 26, 2026, due to extreme cold temperatures. There will be no AM Preschool.

Central Lee Music Sneak Peek
Join us on Sunday, January 25, at 2:00 p.m. for the Central Lee Music Sneak Peek. This event will feature the debut performances of the Middle School and High School Jazz Bands, Adrenaline Show Choir, and CForce Show Choir.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.
Join us on Sunday, January 25, at 2:00 p.m. for the Central Lee Music Sneak Peek. This event will feature the debut performances of the Middle School and High School Jazz Bands, Adrenaline Show Choir, and CForce Show Choir.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

🚨 GAME POSTPONEMENT NOTICE- January 23, 2026 🚨
Due to extreme cold weather, Friday’s JV/Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball games at West Burlington have been postponed.
🗓 New Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
The safety of our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans is always the top priority for both school districts. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to competing on January 29.
Stay warm and safe! 🥶🏀
Due to extreme cold weather, Friday’s JV/Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball games at West Burlington have been postponed.
🗓 New Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
The safety of our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans is always the top priority for both school districts. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to competing on January 29.
Stay warm and safe! 🥶🏀

