Central Lee Community School District

Congratulations to Quinn Gates, who participated at the Individual All-State Speech Competition! 👏 Quinn competed in the poetry category and received feedback from AP Pikiben, a professor at Truman State University, who praised Quinn for delivering an authentic and bold performance. Congratulations, Quinn, on this amazing accomplishment!

April is Financial Literacy Month! Understanding how to manage money effectively is a crucial skill for all ages. 💸 Learning about savings, budgeting, and the smart use of credit can lead to lifelong financial security. This month, we encourage students and families to discuss sound financial habits together!

This one’s for you, baseball families! 👉You’re at every game, rain or shine 👉Your ringtone is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” 👉You live your best life under stadium lights on a Friday night We see you, die-hard fans, and we appreciate you! That’s why we’re upgrading our baseball/softball complex into a top-tier facility that lets our student-athletes shine and makes our community proud! Become part of the winning team and learn more about contributing here: bit.ly/CLBBSBRenovation.

Congratulations to the Central Lee High School science researchers who won awards at the State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa! 🏅Lara Canida 7 Year - Enduring Excellence Award ISU Food Sciences Scholarship 🏅Alivia Cook Iowa Junior Academy of Science Scholarship ISU Food Sciences Scholarship 🏅Beau Boyd Microbiology Category: Honorable Mention ISU Food Sciences Scholarship 🏅Aurora Edens Chemistry Category: Honorable Mention ISU Food Sciences Scholarship Loras College Scholarship NASA Earth Systems Award Yale Society Award 🏅Allison Gruntmeir Animal Science Category: 1st place ISU Industrial Engineering Scholarship Global Resource Systems Award - Certificate Loras College Scholarship Agriculture Excellence Award 🏅Addison Hohl Earth & Environmental Sciences Category: 3rd place - Medallion Genius Olympiad Award Morningside College Scholarship NASA Earth Systems Award NOAA Award US Metric Association Award Stockholm Junior Water Prize Award Horizon Award 🏅Caedon Newton Energy & Transportation Category: 3rd place - Medallion Physical Science Seminar Category: 4th place - Certificate & Award 🏅Arabella McDowell FFA: 2nd place Division III. Animal Systems - Silver Medallion Rising Stars in Science Award - Certificate & Award Loras College Scholarship 🏅Baylee Stewart Loras College Scholarship 🏅Tristan Robins FFA: 3rd place Division III. Power Structure & Technical - Bronze Medallion Ignite 4-H Award

Central Lee Middle School stood out at the State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa, with an impressive 52 students competing with 39 projects! Their success led to the school winning the most prestigious award of the event, the Claison “Clay” Groff Traveling Memorial Trophy. This award is given to the most outstanding middle school science fair program in the state! Two Central Lee projects earned the highest honors in the entire middle school competition. Drake Newton was named the Grand Champion, securing 1st place among all middle school participants. Lily Jacobs and Zoey Jones earned the title of Grand Reserve Champions, placing 2nd in the overall middle school competition. Check out the list of results here: https://5il.co/3c9f1 Way to go! 🙌

🏆⚽ GAME DAY! ⚽🏆 Our High School Girls Soccer Team is kicking off their season TONIGHT with their first game against West Branch! 📍 Central Lee ⏰ 5:00pm 🎉 Come out and support our team!

ISASP testing kicks off this week for our high school students! A healthy breakfast helps students start the day strong! Please make sure they eat at home or arrive at school in time for a hot breakfast, which is available at the regular cost. Reminder: Students should make sure they come to school with their iPads fully charged. If students are absent or late during any of the scheduled test times, they will need to complete makeup testing. Best of luck to our students! 🌟

The Annual Spring Craft/Vendor Show is happening this SATURDAY, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Central Lee High School! The event is sponsored by our Music Department. #Proud2bCL

Central Lee Craft & Vendor Show Date: Saturday, March 29th Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: FREE for all attendees! Looking for a fun day out filled with creativity and local talent? Join us for the Central Lee Craft & Vendor Show! With over 60 unique booths to explore, you'll find a wide variety of handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind items, and products from local artisans and vendors. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, a new addition to your home, or something special for yourself, there's something for everyone! Food & Refreshments: Hungry? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Enjoy a selection of tasty breakfast and lunch options from our food trucks and concessions, so you can fuel up while you shop. This is the perfect event for the whole family! With plenty of booths, great food, and an overall festive atmosphere, it's sure to be a fun day out for all ages. Bring your friends and family, and support local vendors while discovering something new! 📍 Where: Central Lee High School 🕘 When: March 29th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 🚶‍♂️ Admission: Free and open to the public!

Eleven of our 6th graders have been chosen as future Peer Leaders! After their training, they'll start assisting elementary classrooms this fall. Congratulations to the students who were selected. We are proud of our Peer Leaders! 👏🎉 #Proud2bCL

We are looking for a physical education teacher to join our team! ⚽ Do you love fitness, education, and inspiring the next generation? If so, we want you to apply! We are accepting applications until April 1. Apply now: https://iowa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5036833 #Proud2bCL

We are hiring passionate, dedicated change-makers who want to positively impact the lives of students. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team! 😄 Apply for a role with us: https://www.centrallee.org/page/employment-opportunities #Proud2bCL

🏆 Back-to-Back Champions! 🏆 Our Quiz Bowl team has done it again—Conference Champions for the second year in a row! 💪🔥 Last night, they competed at WACO and brought home the title. 📸 Pictured (L to R): Jack Benner, Owen Krogmeier, Drake Weber, Leo Thomas, and Andrew Underwood. Way to go, team! 🎉👏

📣 Hey Central Lee Community- keep a special eye out tomorrow morning- it's HORSEPOWER DAY at Central Lee High School. Students driving horsepowered machinery will be meeting in Charleston to travel as a group, supported by law enforcement, to the high school starting at 7:30 am. Thank you for your patience and your support. We ♥️ 🚜, 🚛, 🐴, and our 👭👬.

Reminder: It's Time to SMILE! Spring Picture Day is tomorrow for PK-4 students. See the flyer sent home with each student for more information. The information is posted on ClassDojo, too!

Looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference in your community? We're seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to help keep our buses rolling and our students safe! 🚌 More information: https://www.centrallee.org/page/employment-opportunities #Proud2bCL

Congratulations to our Central Lee Middle School students for a job well done at the Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, March 15! ✅6th Grade 🏅Rylee Britton, Are Fingerprints Inherited? Honorable Mention Jr. Biological, White Medallion ✅7th Grade 🏅Savannah Overton, Bacteria Growth Under Different Colored Lights Honorable Mention Jr. Biological, White Medallion 🏅Laney Moore, Improving Water Choices Class I Jr. Biological, Blue Medallion Thermo Fisher JIC, Top 10% Certificate, Application 🏅Aralind Grafton, Illuminating Electrolytes US Navy & Marine Corps 🏅McKenna Fransk, Does Gender Affect Delayed Gratification? Inspiring Excellence, Alan B. Adams Award 🏅Drake Newton, Footstrike Analysis Using a 3-D Printed Insole Class I Jr. Physical Science, Blue Medallion Thermo Fisher JIC, Top 10% Certificate, Application Cedar Valley Amateur Radio/Collins AR Books US Navy & Marine Corps ✅2024 EISEF Awards by Name 🏅Ross Lindner, Micronutrients on Alfalfa: How Much Do You Need for Higher Yield and Feed Value? Special Mentorship Opportunity with the City of Cedar Rapids Agronomy Department 🏅Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones, No Fly Ash, No Problem Honorable Mention Jr. Team, White Medallions 🏅Addalie Daly, Can The Nutritional Value of Eggs Be Altered? Class II Jr. Biological, Red Medallion Inspiring Excellence, Alan B. Adams Award ✅8th Grade 🏅McKenzie Daly & Madison Frueh Class II Jr. Team, Red Medallions 🏅Ruby Larson & Kaitlyn Morrison, Caffeine and Heart Rate: A Pharmacological Study Using Daphnia magna Class I Jr. Team, Blue Medallions 🏅Kaylee Stark & Brylee Cook, Fighting Back: Understanding Antibiotic Treatment in Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis Class I Jr. Team, Blue Medallions 🏅Annamae Timpe, How Does PRRS Affect the Swine Industry? Excellence in Scientific Research 🏅Kaylee Moeller, Fertilizer’s Influence on Plant Growth Class I Jr. Biological, Blue Medallion Thermo Fisher JIC, Top 10% Certificate, Application Excellence in Scientific Research ✅2024 EISEF Awards by Name 🏅Alissa Fraise & Molina McKnight Class II Jr. Team, Red Medallions

Congratulations to Quinn Gates and Saphire Cummings on their moving performances at the Individual State Speech Competition! 👏 Saphire came home with two “1” ratings and one “2” rating. Quinn earned straight “1” ratings and will be advancing to the All-State Individual Speech Competition at the University of Northern Iowa on March 31. Well done! 🎉

On March 27, our students will be participating in the SEISC Conference High School Band Festival, hosted by Danville. We’re proud to celebrate our student musicians during Music in Our Schools Month! 🎶#Proud2bCL #MiOSM

Friendly Reminder! 📢 Students in grades 3-11 will take the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) next month. These tests allow students to demonstrate their learning and progress, and the results help us set high expectations and make key decisions to support student success. Testing Schedule: HIGH SCHOOL: April 1, 2, 4, 9 MIDDLE SCHOOL: Tuesday, April 22, through Friday, April 25 ELEMENTARY: Monday, April 28, through Friday, May 2 Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language/writing, with grades 5, 8, and 10 also taking a science assessment. Help Your Student Prepare: ✅ Ensure they get plenty of sleep the night before each test. ✅ Provide a healthy breakfast or have them arrive on time for school breakfast (available at the regular cost). ✅ Remind them to take their tests seriously and do their best. ✅ Encourage a positive attitude and perseverance. ✅ Explain that some questions may be challenging, but students should do their best to answer each one and not leave any blank. ✅ Make sure they are on time and present for every testing day. Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best!