We’re proud to observe National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌
It’s an important reminder that school bus safety is a shared responsibility. Drivers, students, and families all play a role in keeping our children safe during their daily commute.
Drive carefully around school buses and obey all traffic laws. Thank you for your help! 🤝
It’s an important reminder that school bus safety is a shared responsibility. Drivers, students, and families all play a role in keeping our children safe during their daily commute.
Drive carefully around school buses and obey all traffic laws. Thank you for your help! 🤝
The Central Lee High School Marching Hawks wrapped up their competition season on a rainy Saturday, October 18th — and what a day it was!
In the morning, the Hawks performed at the IHSMA State Marching Festival at Brady Street Stadium in Davenport, earning a Division I Superior Rating!
Later that day, the band traveled to the Quincy High School Octoberfest Field Marching Show, where they powered through two lightning delays and a wet warm-up to deliver another outstanding performance. The Hawks proudly brought home:
Outstanding Color Guard Award (Class 2A)
3rd Place Overall (Class 2A)
Outstanding Iowa School Award
The students have worked incredibly hard this season preparing an entertaining and crowd-pleasing show. The band would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who supported us throughout the season — those who drove students to and from rehearsals, moved equipment at competitions, chaperoned, hemmed uniforms, cleaned shoes, and helped in countless other ways.
The band also would like to recognize our transportation department for ensuring the band’s safe travels to and from every performance. Your teamwork and dedication made it all possible!
Congratulations to the Marching Hawks on an outstanding season filled with perseverance, pride, and passion!
In the morning, the Hawks performed at the IHSMA State Marching Festival at Brady Street Stadium in Davenport, earning a Division I Superior Rating!
Later that day, the band traveled to the Quincy High School Octoberfest Field Marching Show, where they powered through two lightning delays and a wet warm-up to deliver another outstanding performance. The Hawks proudly brought home:
Outstanding Color Guard Award (Class 2A)
3rd Place Overall (Class 2A)
Outstanding Iowa School Award
The students have worked incredibly hard this season preparing an entertaining and crowd-pleasing show. The band would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who supported us throughout the season — those who drove students to and from rehearsals, moved equipment at competitions, chaperoned, hemmed uniforms, cleaned shoes, and helped in countless other ways.
The band also would like to recognize our transportation department for ensuring the band’s safe travels to and from every performance. Your teamwork and dedication made it all possible!
Congratulations to the Marching Hawks on an outstanding season filled with perseverance, pride, and passion!
Lunch menu for 10/20-10/24:
🏈 GAME DAY – FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 🏈
Our Central Lee Hawks hit the road to Mediapolis tonight for the final game of the season! It’s a perfect fall night for football, and our team is ready to battle one more time under the lights.
Let’s finish strong, Hawks — play hard, play together, and leave it all on the field! 💪
📍 Location: Mediapolis High School
🕢 Kickoff: JV- 5:00 Var- 7:00 PM
Mark your calendars! The Central Lee PTO and Central Lee Hawks Place are hosting the Fall Family Festival and Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, from 5:00 to 7:00pm. 🎃
➡️ Hay rack rides with Central Lee FFA
➡️ Food from Blondie’s Sips and Bistro, Bentley’s Burgers, The Sugar Shack, and The Grand Stand
➡️ Candy, dancing, and tons of fall fun!
Costumes welcome—bring the whole family for a night to remember! 🍬
➡️ Hay rack rides with Central Lee FFA
➡️ Food from Blondie’s Sips and Bistro, Bentley’s Burgers, The Sugar Shack, and The Grand Stand
➡️ Candy, dancing, and tons of fall fun!
Costumes welcome—bring the whole family for a night to remember! 🍬
We're recognizing Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month this October. 🙂
Emotional intelligence involves recognizing our own emotions, understanding how they affect our behavior, and responding to others with empathy and awareness. These skills support both academic and personal success!
Emotional intelligence involves recognizing our own emotions, understanding how they affect our behavior, and responding to others with empathy and awareness. These skills support both academic and personal success!
One night only in October there will be an evening of BINGO at the Donnellson Community Room. Friday, October 24th from 7:00-9:00 pm bingo numbers will be called as a fundraiser for the Central Lee Show Choir Program. It will be a night of fun, laughter, and music. Bring your treats, with limited concessions available.
Quentin Solstad was recently selected for participation in the 39th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 3,000 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. Guest conductors of the choirs include Lisa Rehms, 5th/6th Grade Treble Clef Honor Choir; Luke Miller, 7th/8th Grade Bass Clef Honor Choir; Dr. Sarah Van Waardhuizen, 7th/8th Grade Treble Clef Honor Choir; and Ted Brimeyer, 9th Grade Mixed Honor Choir. The 2025 Opus Honor Choirs will perform at 4:00 p.m. on November 20th at Stephens Auditorium in the Iowa State Center in Ames. The Opus Honor Choir Festival is made possible by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, Inc.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In our schools, we work to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and every student feels valued. We're proud to support all learners as they grow and achieve! 🌟
On Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize the significant contributions Native American and Indigenous communities have made to our society, culture, and history.
We’re celebrating National School Lunch Week and the incredible impact of the National School Lunch Program. Nearly 30 million children benefit from this program daily, receiving the nutrition they need to succeed in school.
We're grateful for the outstanding staff who provide nutritious meals to our students each day! 🍎✨
We're grateful for the outstanding staff who provide nutritious meals to our students each day! 🍎✨
The Central Lee Middle School and High School Marching Bands traveled to Kahoka, Missouri, on Saturday, October 11th, to participate in the Clark County Parade of Champions. Both bands had a fantastic day, with the middle school performing in the parade and the high school competing in both the parade and field show competitions.
Each band won its parade division, and the High School Marching Hawks earned 1st place and Outstanding Drum Major honors in the Class 3A division. The Marching Hawks also placed 2nd overall across all parade and field show competitions.
Each band won its parade division, and the High School Marching Hawks earned 1st place and Outstanding Drum Major honors in the Class 3A division. The Marching Hawks also placed 2nd overall across all parade and field show competitions.
Lunch menu for 10/13 - 10/17:
🏈 GAMEDAY! 🏈
Your Central Lee Hawks are on the road tonight to take on the Wilton Beavers in district football action! The Hawks look to keep building momentum and bring home a big district win! Let’s travel well and show our support for our boys under the Friday night lights. 💪
📍 Location: Wilton High School
🕔 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ TICKETS ON BOUND- https://www.gobound.com/ia/ihsaa/football/2025-26/comps/h2025040805220021829714b00ebb744?idSchool=20ECE20B-40C8-403E-BDB0-3ED0D447D165
🚒🔥 Thank you to our community heroes!
Today our students learned valuable fire safety and emergency response lessons from the Donnellson Fire Department, Montrose Fire Department, and LeeComm 9-1-1 Dispatch.
We are so grateful for these community volunteers who generously give their time and expertise to teach our students how to stay safe and respond calmly during a crisis. Your dedication keeps our Hawks and our community safe! 💛🖤
A special thank-you to Taylor Young and Amber Roberts for coordinating and helping make today’s event possible! 👏
#High5Hawks #CommunityStrong #FireSafety #ThankYou
Today our students learned valuable fire safety and emergency response lessons from the Donnellson Fire Department, Montrose Fire Department, and LeeComm 9-1-1 Dispatch.
We are so grateful for these community volunteers who generously give their time and expertise to teach our students how to stay safe and respond calmly during a crisis. Your dedication keeps our Hawks and our community safe! 💛🖤
A special thank-you to Taylor Young and Amber Roberts for coordinating and helping make today’s event possible! 👏
#High5Hawks #CommunityStrong #FireSafety #ThankYou
National Bullying Prevention Month reminds us that bullying prevention starts with building positive relationships. When students feel connected to their school community, they're more likely to treat others with respect and empathy. 🤗
At Central Lee, we're committed to fostering these connections each and every day. Join us in making sure everyone is welcome in our school community!
At Central Lee, we're committed to fostering these connections each and every day. Join us in making sure everyone is welcome in our school community!
It’s Senior Night for our Central Lee Volleyball Team as they take on the Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders, one of the top-ranked teams in the state! Our Lady Hawks are ready to battle and looking for the upset! 💪🏐
Come out and support our seniors and enjoy some treats from the FCCLA Bake Sale happening during the game! 🍪🧁
📍 Location: Central Lee High School
🕕 FR/SO- 5:30 JV- 6:30 Var- 7:30
Meanwhile, our Cross Country Team is competing at Mediapolis’ meet at Heritage Oaks Golf Course for their final regular season race before the conference and state qualifying meets! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Race Time: 4:30
Let’s go, Hawks! Finish strong and keep building momentum into the postseason! 💥
Come out and support our seniors and enjoy some treats from the FCCLA Bake Sale happening during the game! 🍪🧁
📍 Location: Central Lee High School
🕕 FR/SO- 5:30 JV- 6:30 Var- 7:30
Meanwhile, our Cross Country Team is competing at Mediapolis’ meet at Heritage Oaks Golf Course for their final regular season race before the conference and state qualifying meets! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Race Time: 4:30
Let’s go, Hawks! Finish strong and keep building momentum into the postseason! 💥
National Tutor Appreciation Week highlights the important work of tutors who help bridge learning gaps. Whether working with struggling students or those seeking enrichment, tutors adapt their teaching to meet individual needs. Thank you for your flexibility and dedication! 💡
🎃👻 Calling All Local Businesses! 👻🎃
Central Lee Hawks Place is hosting our annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 24, 2025 at Central Lee Elementary School, and we’d love for YOU to join the fun! This event will take place during our Central Lee PTO Family Fall Fun Festival.
We’re looking for businesses to decorate a trunk, hand out candy or small giveaways, and connect with local families. This is a great way to promote your business while making Halloween extra special for our students.
📅 Date: October 24, 2025
📍 Location: Central Lee Elementary
⏰ Time: 5-7 PM
Participation is free — just bring your creativity, treats, and business info to share!
Interested? Contact Danielle McGraw at 319-835-9510 or email dmcgraw@centrallee.org to reserve your spot.
Let’s make this a spook-tacular night for our kids and community! 🦇🍬✨
Central Lee Hawks Place is hosting our annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 24, 2025 at Central Lee Elementary School, and we’d love for YOU to join the fun! This event will take place during our Central Lee PTO Family Fall Fun Festival.
We’re looking for businesses to decorate a trunk, hand out candy or small giveaways, and connect with local families. This is a great way to promote your business while making Halloween extra special for our students.
📅 Date: October 24, 2025
📍 Location: Central Lee Elementary
⏰ Time: 5-7 PM
Participation is free — just bring your creativity, treats, and business info to share!
Interested? Contact Danielle McGraw at 319-835-9510 or email dmcgraw@centrallee.org to reserve your spot.
Let’s make this a spook-tacular night for our kids and community! 🦇🍬✨
🎉 Thank you, Farmers Savings Bank! 🎉
Last Friday, we recognized Farmers Savings Bank for their incredibly generous $15,000 donation to the Central Lee Sports Boosters in support of our baseball and softball facility renovations.
To celebrate this contribution, FSB presented a “cash jersey” to Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier, Sports Boosters President Scott Fogarty, and Athletic Director Tyler Bryant (not pictured). Representing Farmers Savings Bank were Jarad Weber, Clayton Davis, Ashley Wade, and Allyson Wooldridge.
We are extremely grateful for Farmers Savings Bank’s continued support of our student-athletes and programs. Your generosity helps us provide first-class facilities and opportunities for our students!
Last Friday, we recognized Farmers Savings Bank for their incredibly generous $15,000 donation to the Central Lee Sports Boosters in support of our baseball and softball facility renovations.
To celebrate this contribution, FSB presented a “cash jersey” to Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier, Sports Boosters President Scott Fogarty, and Athletic Director Tyler Bryant (not pictured). Representing Farmers Savings Bank were Jarad Weber, Clayton Davis, Ashley Wade, and Allyson Wooldridge.
We are extremely grateful for Farmers Savings Bank’s continued support of our student-athletes and programs. Your generosity helps us provide first-class facilities and opportunities for our students!
