Central Lee Community School District

Lunch Menu for 11/3-11/7:

Central Lee sophomore Aubree Bunnell capped off an incredible season by finishing 42nd at the State Cross Country Meet, running a personal best time of 20:52.4! Aubree finished strong in front of her family, friends, and fans — including her Great Uncle, Paul Bunnell, who was just announced as an inductee into the Central Lee Athletics Hall of Fame. What a special moment for the Bunnell family and for Central Lee! Congratulations, Aubree, on an amazing season and representing the Hawks with pride at the state level!

It's Halloween! Have fun, be safe, and enjoy all the treats and festivities! 👻🎃 #Proud2bCL

October has been a busy month for the Central Lee Choir Department, filled with show choir choreography sessions, rehearsals, classes, and honor choir events. On October 15th, Central Lee honor choir students divided to attend two separate honor choirs.

Twenty-eight CLHS students participated in the Culver-Stockton Honor Choir, where they spent the day rehearsing, learning about the college, and performing their selections in a final concert. Meanwhile, five students attended the Mt. Pleasant All-State Vocal Clinic, where they prepared for upcoming All-State auditions, took part in an ensemble clinic to understand the judging process, and concluded the day with a concert featuring all participating singers.

Both events provided valuable opportunities to learn new music, connect with other vocalists, and develop new rehearsal and performance techniques. Experiences like these are vital in fostering a strong and successful singing environment.

Sixteen Central Lee treble clef singers attended the ECICDA Treble Clef Honor Choir held at Clear Creek Amana High School on October 29th. The Treble Clef Honor Choir was a “learning” honor choir, where students learned new music at the festival before presenting a summative performance at the end of the day. This event provided an excellent opportunity for students to explore new rehearsal techniques, strengthen their sight-reading skills, and blend with new voices from different school districts. The choir was directed by Haley Gibbons, director of the Valley High School choirs.

Front Row: Mikayal Lynch, Rylee Britton, Alivia Wiegand, Abigail Hand, Ciana DiSanto, Alayna Figert, Cheyenne McGraw.
Back Row: Kathryne Zufall, Isabella Lestina-Richardson, Madison Koller, Laina Milligan, Bethany Lane, Anna Loges, Keeley Calvert, Lydia Eicher, Olivia Umthun.

On National First Responders Day, we express our deep gratitude to the brave individuals who work around the clock to keep us safe. Whether responding to medical emergencies, fires, or other crises, first responders demonstrate incredible skill and bravery.

Our community is stronger because of you! 💪

REMINDER: There is no school for students on Monday, October 27. 🗓️ #Proud2bCL

Lunch Menu 10/27-10/31:

🎃 Thank You from Central Lee Elementary PTO & Hawk’s Place! 🦅 What an incredible turnout for our Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat last evening! So many fun and creative characters filled the playground and bus lot, and the excitement at each trunk was truly amazing. 🎨🍬 We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the special donations made for our elementary friend, Aiden Washburn. 💛 Your generosity and kindness were overwhelming, and the support shown to Aiden and his family as he continues his time in the hospital truly reflects what it means to be part of the Central Lee family. 💛🖤 A huge shoutout to our food trucks for keeping everyone fed and happy — and to our custodial staff for their flexibility and help with setup, cleanup, and keeping the building open for our guests. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you to everyone who came out to make this event such a success — we can’t wait to see you again next year! 🍂👻 #Proud2bCL

🏃‍♀️ STATE CROSS COUNTRY SHIRT ORDERS 🏃‍♀️

Celebrate Aubree Bunnell’s amazing accomplishment of qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet by ordering your state apparel!

🗓 Order Deadline: Monday, October 27 at 10:00 AM
📋 Order Link: https://forms.gle/eRYxY3S7kdE4us1fA

T-Shirt Price: $17 per shirt
Long Sleeve T-Shirt Price: $20 per shirt
Sweatshirt Price: $30 per sweatshirt

Payment Info:
Checks can be made payable to Central Lee Athletics.
All payments (cash or check) should be submitted to Tina Cale at the Central Lee High School office.

🎉 STATE BOUND!🎉 Congratulations to Aubree Bunnell on qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet! Aubree, a sophomore, placed 10th at the State Qualifying Meet with an impressive PR of 20:56.5! She will run at the State Cross Country Meet on Friday, October 31st at 10:30 AM. We are so proud of Aubree’s hard work, dedication, and determination all season long. Best of luck at State, Aubree! 👏🔥

🎉 GAMEDAY HAWKS! 🖤💛

It’s a big night for Central Lee Athletics as two of our programs compete in postseason action! Good luck to our runners as they chase their goals and look to punch their tickets to the State Meet! Our Lady Hawks look to keep their postseason run alive in a tough matchup on the road, good luck girls! 💪

🏃‍♂️ CROSS COUNTRY – 2A STATE QUALIFYING MEET
📍 Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club (Hosted by Iowa City Regina)
🕓 4:00 PM Start
💵 $5 per car for admission
Live Results: https://live.kauderresults.com/meets/57041

🏐 VOLLEYBALL – CLASS 3A REGIONAL SECOND ROUND
📍 At Davenport Assumption
🕖 7:00 PM Start
🎟️ Tickets in Bound: https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/vb/2025-26/comps/h20251009092559051ce92ffc0594b4c

We're hiring a middle school principal for the 2026-27 school year! 🌟

This is a great opportunity for a student-focused leader to join our district and help shape the future of Central Lee.

Applications are due by November 21, 2025. Apply now:
https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5414281

Did you know? Regular physical activity can reduce stress and anxiety, which are common reasons young people turn to substances. Exercise releases natural chemicals in your brain that improve mood and help you feel good without drugs or alcohol.

During Red Ribbon Week, consider starting a new fitness routine or sport! 🙌

Today is Unity Day! Remember, being a good friend means standing up for others when they need support.

If you see someone being bullied, don't stay silent. Your voice can make a difference in creating a kinder school community. 🧡

🏐 GAMEDAY! 🏐

Our Central Lee Lady Hawks Volleyball Team opens Class 3A Regional play tonight on the road at Mediapolis! It’s win or go home time, let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and cheer on our Lady Hawks as they battle the Bulldogs!

📍 Location: Mediapolis High School
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Must be purchased through Bound — https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/vb/2025-26/comps/h2025100909254509955458fb9a11245

October is National Principals Month! We're grateful for the leadership, dedication, and support of our school principals:

⭐ Heather Fuger, Elementary
⭐ Kim Ensminger, Middle School
⭐ Nicole Herdrich, High School

Thank you for all you do! 💫

AD Update! 🏈🏐🏃🏼

Here is the latest AD Update. Please read it to keep up with important updates, information, and announcements from the Activities Department.

https://secure.smore.com/n/fnjr4

Thank you.