Backpack safety is about more than just what goes inside—it's about how students wear and carry their bags every day. 🎒
Here are a few helpful reminders:
✅ Both shoulder straps should always be used
✅ The total load should not exceed 10-15% of body weight
✅ Heavier books and items belong closest to the back
✅ Straps should be adjusted so the backpack fits snugly
✅ Regularly remove items that don't need to be carried
Happy National School Backpack Awareness Day! Get more tips here: www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/backpack-safety-tips-for-school.
Here are a few helpful reminders:
✅ Both shoulder straps should always be used
✅ The total load should not exceed 10-15% of body weight
✅ Heavier books and items belong closest to the back
✅ Straps should be adjusted so the backpack fits snugly
✅ Regularly remove items that don't need to be carried
Happy National School Backpack Awareness Day! Get more tips here: www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/backpack-safety-tips-for-school.
The Central Lee High School SOAR Leadership Team enjoyed helping at the Fort Madison Lions Club Fly-In Rodeo Pancake Breakfast! 🥞
Students served drinks, visited with community members, and gave back. Thank you to the Lions Club for this opportunity!
Students served drinks, visited with community members, and gave back. Thank you to the Lions Club for this opportunity!
🏆 HOME CHAMPIONS! 👟
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams hosted their Home Invitational last night (Tuesday), and both teams came together with strong performances and were both team champions! Aubree Bunnell and Drake Newton both placed 1st in their respective races, both leading the entire race. This team win helps showcase the talent our cross country program has this year, congratulations Hawks!
Also, thank you to all of the workers, volunteers, and supporters that help make running a cross country meet a success! It is a community effort, and we appreciate you all!
Proud to be Central Lee!
Our Boys and Girls Cross Country teams hosted their Home Invitational last night (Tuesday), and both teams came together with strong performances and were both team champions! Aubree Bunnell and Drake Newton both placed 1st in their respective races, both leading the entire race. This team win helps showcase the talent our cross country program has this year, congratulations Hawks!
Also, thank you to all of the workers, volunteers, and supporters that help make running a cross country meet a success! It is a community effort, and we appreciate you all!
Proud to be Central Lee!
Central Lee is hiring a school cook! This position includes benefits such as IPERS, paid holidays, sick time, and personal time. 🍎
Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume and cover letter to ebritton@centrallee.org.
Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume and cover letter to ebritton@centrallee.org.
The Central Lee High School Junior Class Apparel Sale is happening now! 💛
Order forms are going home with students and are also available in both building offices. All orders are due this Friday, September 18.
Questions can be directed to jjones@centrallee.org.
Order forms are going home with students and are also available in both building offices. All orders are due this Friday, September 18.
Questions can be directed to jjones@centrallee.org.
Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Running from September 15 to October 15, this month gives us a meaningful opportunity to honor the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
We are proud to recognize this important month in partnership with our community. 🌎
Running from September 15 to October 15, this month gives us a meaningful opportunity to honor the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
We are proud to recognize this important month in partnership with our community. 🌎
Time to clean out the garage...The Central Lee Music Department is hosting a Redeemable Pop Can/Bottle Drive.
Bring your redeemable cans and bottles and help support our music students. Every can and bottle collected helps provide opportunities and resources for our band and choir programs.
Saturday, September 26; 9:00 AM – Noon
Drop-Off Locations:
Montrose Ivor Center, Donnellson Public Library, Central Lee High School – Main Entrance
Redeemable pop cans and bottles only. NO GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Gather up your cans and bottles, spread the word, and bring them out on September 26! Thank you for supporting the Central Lee Music Department and our students!
Bring your redeemable cans and bottles and help support our music students. Every can and bottle collected helps provide opportunities and resources for our band and choir programs.
Saturday, September 26; 9:00 AM – Noon
Drop-Off Locations:
Montrose Ivor Center, Donnellson Public Library, Central Lee High School – Main Entrance
Redeemable pop cans and bottles only. NO GLASS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Gather up your cans and bottles, spread the word, and bring them out on September 26! Thank you for supporting the Central Lee Music Department and our students!
District office open house! Please stop by to meet with Superintendent Schmidt and board members before the football game Friday night, September 18th. 6:15pm to 6:45pm.
Happy National Grandparents Day! 🤗
Grandparents bring something truly special to the lives of the young people around them: wisdom earned through experience, love without conditions, and a steadiness that helps children feel grounded and secure.
We are so grateful for the grandparents in our community!
Grandparents bring something truly special to the lives of the young people around them: wisdom earned through experience, love without conditions, and a steadiness that helps children feel grounded and secure.
We are so grateful for the grandparents in our community!
🏃♀️🏃 CALLING ALL K–6 RUNNERS! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Come join us for the CL XC Youth Run — a ONE-MILE cross country run just for our K–6th grade students!
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ Race begins at 4:00 PM
📍 Central Lee Practice Field
✅ Check-in: 3:30–3:55 PM at the CL Tent near the finish line
Whether your child loves to run, wants to try something new, or just wants to have some fun with friends, we'd LOVE to see them out there! 🖤💛
👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/clmilerun
Lace up those shoes and come RUN with us! 👟💨
GO HAWKS! 🖤💛
Come join us for the CL XC Youth Run — a ONE-MILE cross country run just for our K–6th grade students!
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ Race begins at 4:00 PM
📍 Central Lee Practice Field
✅ Check-in: 3:30–3:55 PM at the CL Tent near the finish line
Whether your child loves to run, wants to try something new, or just wants to have some fun with friends, we'd LOVE to see them out there! 🖤💛
👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/clmilerun
Lace up those shoes and come RUN with us! 👟💨
GO HAWKS! 🖤💛
Congratulations to Tyler Bryant on being recognized as one of Lee County’s 30 Under 30 honorees! 🎉
This recognition celebrates young leaders who are making a positive impact through their leadership, hard work, and service to communities across Lee County.
We’re proud to see Tyler recognized among this year’s honorees. Congratulations, Tyler! 👏
This recognition celebrates young leaders who are making a positive impact through their leadership, hard work, and service to communities across Lee County.
We’re proud to see Tyler recognized among this year’s honorees. Congratulations, Tyler! 👏
The Central Lee High School SOAR team is proud to recognize and thank our local first responders for the service they provide to our communities each day. ❤️
A special thank you to Keokuk Hy-Vee for partnering with us and donating baked goods to accompany the treats our students brought in.
To all of our first responders, thank you for helping keep our communities safe and cared for. We appreciate all that you do! 🇺🇸
A special thank you to Keokuk Hy-Vee for partnering with us and donating baked goods to accompany the treats our students brought in.
To all of our first responders, thank you for helping keep our communities safe and cared for. We appreciate all that you do! 🇺🇸
🏈 GAME DAY! 🏈🥁
Get excited, Hawks, it's game day! Our Hawks host the Fort Madison Bloodhounds in tonight's first home game. It is an exciting night full of recognizing Military, First Responders, and Veterans as we honor the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. Grab something from the concession stand, but get back in time to watch the Central Lee Marching Band perform for the first time this season!
Let's have elite performances tonight, Hawks!
🕥 JV- 5:00pm, Varsity- 7:00pm
🎟️ $7. Iowa Administrator passes and Central Lee Season Passes allowed. Honorees will get in free.
🎥 HudlFan
September 11 is a date our nation will never forget.
On this 25th anniversary, we remember the lives that were lost, honor the heroes who responded with extraordinary bravery, and reflect on the enduring strength of the American people. 🇺🇸
On this 25th anniversary, we remember the lives that were lost, honor the heroes who responded with extraordinary bravery, and reflect on the enduring strength of the American people. 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 9/11: 25 Years Later — A Night of Remembrance, Service & Unity 🇺🇸
Join us Friday, September 11 as the Central Lee Hawks take on the Fort Madison Bloodhounds for a special home football game honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Before kickoff, we will remember those lost and recognize our local first responders, veterans, active-duty military members, and community servants. Honorees receive FREE admission.
🚨 Emergency response agencies are invited to bring vehicles for a special display of lights.
🇺🇸 Red, white, and blue encouraged!
⏰ Participants arrive by 6:45 p.m.
📞 RSVP: 319-835-9510
We Remember. We Serve. We Stand Together. ❤️🤍💙
Join us Friday, September 11 as the Central Lee Hawks take on the Fort Madison Bloodhounds for a special home football game honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Before kickoff, we will remember those lost and recognize our local first responders, veterans, active-duty military members, and community servants. Honorees receive FREE admission.
🚨 Emergency response agencies are invited to bring vehicles for a special display of lights.
🇺🇸 Red, white, and blue encouraged!
⏰ Participants arrive by 6:45 p.m.
📞 RSVP: 319-835-9510
We Remember. We Serve. We Stand Together. ❤️🤍💙
Registration for the 2026 Art Club Happy Holidays Craft and Vendor Show is now open!
The show will be held on November 14 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Please register using the printed or online form: https://bit.ly/CLcraftshow
If you have any questions, reach out to Jamie Jones at jjones@centrallee.org.
The show will be held on November 14 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Please register using the printed or online form: https://bit.ly/CLcraftshow
If you have any questions, reach out to Jamie Jones at jjones@centrallee.org.
New students in grades 1-8 recently enjoyed a special lunch with a guest of their choice. It was a great chance to meet new people, enjoy some dessert, and feel at home in our school community.
We’re so happy to welcome our new students to Central Lee!
We’re so happy to welcome our new students to Central Lee!
🏐 GAME DAY! 🏐
Our Volleyball Hawks travel up to New London to take on the Tigers in the first SEISC matchup of the season. The Hawks look to open up conference play with a strong victory.
Good luck, Lady Hawks!
Our Volleyball Hawks travel up to New London to take on the Tigers in the first SEISC matchup of the season. The Hawks look to open up conference play with a strong victory.
Good luck, Lady Hawks!
📣 AD UPDATE! ‼️
Catch up with the latest performances, announcements, and important information within the Activities Department.
AD Update: https://app.smore.com/n/p54tk
Topics Covered: Championship Mindset, Fall Sports, Fall Sports Schedules, Student Spotlight, Announcements, Vacancies
Catch up with the latest performances, announcements, and important information within the Activities Department.
AD Update: https://app.smore.com/n/p54tk
Topics Covered: Championship Mindset, Fall Sports, Fall Sports Schedules, Student Spotlight, Announcements, Vacancies
We’re wishing our entire school community a Happy Labor Day! We hope you have a fantastic day. There is no school today as we observe the holiday. 🛠️
