Central Lee High School art students are being recognized at the SCC Gallery as part of the SCC Conference Art Show, with their work on display through May 1! Community members are invited to stop by during gallery hours, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, to view the exhibit and celebrate student creativity. 🎨

Congratulations to the following award recipients:
⭐️ Aubrey Weber – 1st Place, Chromatic Drawing ("Sweet Pasture")
⭐️ Colton Taft – 1st Place, Sculpture ("The Brain of the Sea")
⭐️ Addison Conlee – 1st Place, Pastel ("Sweet Succulents")
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval – 1st Place, Judges Category ("Stargazer")
⭐️ Avery Peterson – 2nd Place, Painting–Oil/Acrylic ("Companion")
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval – 2nd Place, Mixed Media ("Tranquil Waters")
⭐️ Kain Arrowood – 3rd Place, Pen and Ink/Scratch Board ("Uninvited")
⭐️ Beau Boyd – 3rd Place, Mixed Media ("Bioluminescent Whale Shark")
⭐️ Charlee Clay – 3rd Place, Ceramics ("In Bloom")
⭐️ Marie Young – Honorable Mention, Chromatic Drawing ("In Bloom")
⭐️ Ava Fraise – Honorable Mention, Ceramics ("Sweet Swan")
⭐️ Halle Chappell – Honorable Mention, Pastel ("Friends for Life")

Additional artwork by Nora Lampe and Hudson Tweedy is also featured in the show.
19 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
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⚽️👟⛳️ GAMEDAY/ MEET DAY ⛳️👟⚽️

It is a packed Tuesday for Central Lee! From the links to the track to the pitch, our athletes are spread out across Southeast Iowa tonight. Here is everything you need to know to follow the Hawks:

⛳️ Varsity Golf: vs. Van Buren County
📍 Green Acres Golf Course @ 4:00pm
⛳️ Live Stats on Kodiak Golf App

👟 Boys & Girls Track: Keosippi Relays @ 4:30pm
Our track and field teams are heading just down the road to Keokuk to compete in the Keosippi Relays.

⚽️ Boys Soccer: Away @ Highland
The boys hit the road this evening for a cross-divisional matchup against the Huskies.
🕥 5:00pm

Good luck, Hawks!
19 days ago, Tyler Bryant
Boys Soccer Gameday 4-28-26
Boys Golf Gameday 4-28-26
Boys Track Gameday 4-28-26
Girls Track Gameday 4-28-26
Girls Golf Gameday 4-28-26
The NAMM Foundation has honored the Central Lee Community School District with the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award for the 3rd consecutive year! 🎶

This recognition highlights our commitment to providing students with access to high-quality music education from elementary through high school, along with strong community support!
19 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
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Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! From the first pickup of the morning to the last dropoff of the afternoon, our bus drivers keep our students safe every step of the way.

That kind of dedication deserves a huge THANK YOU! 🚌
20 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
bus driver

✨ CLHS Prom 2026: A Night to Remember! ✨

What an incredible evening! From the grand entrances to the final dance, our students truly shined. We are so proud of this group for making it a night full of class, laughter, and some pretty impressive moves on the dance floor. 💃🕺

Here’s a quick look at the night by the numbers:

175 Students filled the Hidden Tower for a magical Prom dance.

150 Students kept the energy going late into the night at Post Prom!

Countless prizes won and memories made that will last a lifetime. 📸

A massive THANK YOU goes out to the:

Staff Prom Committee for their tireless work in planning such a beautiful event.

Junior Post Prom Parent Group for organizing the "extra" fun, amazing prizes, and keeping everyone safe and entertained.

We couldn’t have done it without your dedication and supervision. To the Class of 2026 and 2027—thank you for making this a night we won't soon forget! ✨

20 days ago, Student SOAR Leadership
⛈️ Activities Updates/ GAMEDAY ⚽️

It’s been a messy day with the weather. We have several updates regarding today’s schedule. Please see below for what is ON and what has been CANCELED.

✅ STILL ON AS SCHEDULED
⚽️ Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer Doubleheader vs Albia (HOME)
Come out and support the teams as they take on the elements and the opposition.
🕥Girls 5:00 and Boys 7:00
🎟️ $5 for Students, $7 for Adults.
🎥Livestream available on HudlFan

✅ STILL ON AS SCHEDULED
👟 Middle School Track @ Mediapolis is still on, starting at 4:30.

❌ CANCELED
👟 Varsity Girls Track @ Van Buren County
⚽️ Middle School Soccer @ Burlington

Go Hawks!
20 days ago, Tyler Bryant
Cancelations 4-27-26
Boys Soccer Gameday 4-27-26
Girls Soccer Gameday 4-27-26
On April 14, 2026, Central Lee Middle School choir members attended the Southeast Iowa Super Conference (SEISC) Honor Choir at Louisa-Muscatine High School. Students prepared and performed five selections representing a variety of musical genres under the direction of Fairfield High School choir director Zach Reiter.

Students had a valuable day of learning, collaborating with peers from across the conference, and experiencing new rehearsal techniques through both large ensemble rehearsals and sectional practices.
20 days ago, Central Lee Music Department
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Jackson Bowen, a sophomore alto saxophonist at Central Lee High School, earned top honors at the Iowa High School Music Association Solo/Ensemble Contest. He received a Division I (Superior) rating with a perfect score and was named Outstanding Performer for his center. As a result, he has been selected to perform at the IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Showcase at Iowa State University on May 19.

Bowen performed Pequeña Czarda by Pedro Iturralde at the festival.
20 days ago, Central Lee Music Department
Music
The Month of the Military Child is a time to recognize something we see in our schools every day: the incredible strength of students from military families.

These young people bring courage, adaptability, and a unique perspective to our classrooms, and we are grateful for the role they play in our community. 💜
21 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
military child

We had the absolute JOY of celebrating our Unified Team as they headed off to Iowa Special Olympics Districts! 💛

And what an incredible moment to celebrate….
🏅 TWO of our athletes earned GOLD and are now headed to STATE!

Congratulations to Winnie and Greyson!

A huge thank you to coaches Erin Benner and Kassidy Simmons, along with community member Marge Lightfoot with Iowa Community Care Foundation, for the time, encouragement, and heart you pour into these students. Your support truly makes a difference.

We loved seeing our entire PK- 8 student body come together, lining the hallways for a celebratory parade and creating posters through Leadership Neighborhood pair ups to cheer on their peers with excitement and pride.That is what it means to shine bright together!

We are beyond proud of the effort, courage, and leadership these students show every single day. They truly represent inclusion, teamwork, and heart.

Way to go, team! You make us all Proud2bCL 💫👏

21 days ago, CL Elementary
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Reminder: ISASP testing for students in grades 9-12 begins Monday, April 27! ✍️

Please make sure students eat a healthy breakfast or arrive on time for a FREE hot school breakfast. Students should have their iPads fully charged.

Let’s have a great week of testing!
22 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
ISASP
⚽️ GAMEDAY! ⚽️

Hawk Nation, it’s time to pack the stands! We are back home tonight for an exciting soccer doubleheader as we take on the Wapello Arrows! Protect the pitch, Hawks!

📍Home
🎟️ $5 for Students and $7 for Adults
🕥 Girls- 5:00 and Boys- 7:00
🎥 Livestream via HudlFan
🎥 Furious Rally Sports (Girls): https://youtu.be/iyLU3DYqcUw
🎥Furious Rally Sports (Boys): https://youtu.be/JNRKWjlW0Ds
23 days ago, Tyler Bryant
Boys Soccer Gameday 4-24-26
Girls Soccer Gameday 4-24-26
⛳️👟 MEET DAY 👟⛳️

It’s another packed evening for Central Lee Athletics! Our track and golf teams are hitting the road to compete in some exciting multi-school matchups. Here is everything you need to know to support our Hawks tonight:

Boys & Girls Track: L-M Invitational
The track and field squads are traveling north to Letts to showcase their speed and strength!
📍L-M High School @ 4:30pm

Varsity Golf: Triangular at Flint Hills
Both the girls and boys golf teams are heading to the links for a triangular showdown against two tough conference opponents.
📍Flint Hills Golf Course @ 4:30pm
🆚 Notre Dame and Danville

Good luck, Hawks!
24 days ago, Tyler Bryant
Boys Golf Gameday 4-23-26
Girls Golf Gameday 4-23-26
Track and Field 2 Gameday 4-23-26
Track and Field Gameday 4-23-26

We want to see many of our youth take part in this great event next week!

Sign up has been extended till this Friday, April 24th!

To Register: email: Amy Fogarty afogarty@centrallee.org

24 days ago, CL Elementary
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Administrative Professionals Day is a reminder of just how much our schools depend on the hardworking individuals who keep everything moving in the right direction.

Today, we celebrate the administrative professionals at Central Lee who do exactly that—and do it with skill and grace every single day. Thank you! 🤝
25 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
admin prof
Central Lee High School is proud to recognize this year’s Hall of Fame inductees who will be honored during our ceremony on May 9 at 10:00am. 🎉

Fine Arts
Class of 2025
⭐️ Marilyn Young
Class of 2024
⭐️ C. David Rutt
⭐️ Gary Wagner
⭐️ Sarah Bergman

Academics
Class of 2025
⭐️ Eric Lang
⭐️ David Koller
⭐️ Dr. Lee Morrison

Class of 2024
⭐️ Joan Chatfield Ealy
⭐️ Brittani Freesmeier Patterson
⭐️ Dr. Eric Krebill

Athletics
Class of 2025
⭐️ 2000 Girls Basketball
⭐️ Ben Vogel
⭐️ Paul Bunnell

Class of 2024
⭐️ 1989 Baseball
⭐️ Brett Azinger
⭐️ Linda Hardin

Community members are invited to attend this special event at Central Lee High School. Bleacher seating will be available, and there is no cost to attend.
26 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
hall of fame
Happy Earth Day! Today, people across the globe come together to honor the planet we call home. We appreciate everyone in our community who works to preserve our natural world for generations to come. 🌍


26 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
earth day
⛳️ TEE TIME: GIRLS LEE COUNTY TOURNAMENT ⛳️

Our Lady Hawks are hitting the links early this morning! It’s one of the biggest local matchups of the season as the varsity girls compete in the Lee County Invitational. Good luck, ladies!

🕥 10:00am
📍Sheaffer Memorial Golf Park
26 days ago, Tyler Bryant
Girls Golf  Gameday 4-22-26
👟⚽️ GAME/MEET DAY ⚽️👟

We have our track and soccer teams hitting the road to compete at three different sites.

👟 Boys Track: Warrior Relays
The boys are heading to Wayland to compete in the Warrior Relays.
📍WACO High School @ 4:30pm

👟 Girls Track: Panther Relays
Our girls' squad travels to Mount Pleasant for a high-energy meet.
📍Mapleleaf Athletic Complex @ 4:30pm

⚽️ Varsity Soccer: Doubleheader @ Mediapolis
It’s a conference showdown night! Both the boys and girls programs are taking on the Bulldogs.
📍Mediapolis High School
🕥 Girls- 5:00 and Boys- 7:00

Good luck tonight, Hawks!
26 days ago, Tyler Bryant
Boys Soccer Gameday 4-21-26
Girls Soccer Gameday 4-21-26
Boys Track Gameday 4-21-26
Girls Track Gameday 4-21-26
Central Lee Superintendent Dr. Andy Crozier has been named the recipient of the 2026 Iowa Bandmasters Association Outstanding Administrator Award! This recognition highlights his strong support of music education and his commitment to student success.
27 days ago, Lauren Steffensmeier
Bandmasters