We are delighted to share the extraordinary achievements of three Central Lee High School alumni, who recently claimed national championships in their respective college sports!
Mya Merschman (Class of 2021) showcased her tremendous basketball skills at Clarke University in Dubuque and played a pivotal role in her team's victory at the 2023 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship on March 18! Her dedication and commitment to the sport have undoubtedly contributed to this monumental accomplishment. Mya averaged 8.1 points per game this year for Clarke University.
Similarly, Tiahnna Bryant (Class of 2019) and Ellie Herdrich (Class of 2022) have brought immense pride to Central Lee as they led the Central College Dance Team to its first-ever National title last weekend in Daytona, Florida. Their exceptional performance and teamwork were instrumental in this historic achievement.
Mark your calendars: April 15 is the Central Lee High School Music Boosters Mattress Fundraiser!
Stop by CLHS between 10am and 5pm to purchase a quality name-brand mattress below retail price. All proceeds go to the Music Boosters.
Support the fine arts and get a good night’s rest!
This Thursday, April 13th, Hawk Place will travel to the Lee County Fairgrounds in Donnellson for a " "Touch a Truck and More" event from 3:45 - 5:15. This is part of our career day Thursdays. The public is welcome bring children to join us and see the various vehicles up close and talk to the operators.
It’s Financial Literacy Month! Now’s a good time to highlight the importance of budgeting, money management, and financial planning. By starting at an early age, you can set yourself on a path to long-term financial success!
Here’s a resource to get the conversation started: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/younginvestors/08/eight-tips.asp
Weekly Activities April 9th - April 15th
On March 30th-31st, Central Lee Middle School had 36 projects with 47 students competing at the State Science and Engineering Fair in Ames, IA. There were approximately 390 students exhibiting 300 projects from 50 different schools across the state of Iowa. Due to weather, the awards ceremony was held via Zoom on April 5.
In seminar presentations, Central Lee Middle School had 18 projects that received honorable mention, 4 projects third place, 7 projects second place, and 2 projects received first place.
In category placings, there were 8 projects who received honorable mention, 4 projects received third place, 5 projects received second place, and 9 received first place. Allison Gruntmeir, Micah Ashmore, and Caedon Newton all received Best in Category. Caedon Newton received Junior High Reserved Champion!
33 special awards and prizes, along with over $5,725, were given to Central Lee Middle School projects!
Central Lee Middle School took home the Clay Groff Traveling Trophy for the most outstanding school!
Congratulations to ALL of the students who participated in science fair in 2023!
Today kicks off National Robotics Week, a time to recognize all the opportunities students have to learn about robotics and STEM-focused fields.
We’re proud of our Central Lee Robotics Team!
REMINDER: There is no school for Central Lee students on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10. We’ll see you back in school on Tuesday, April 11.
Mrs. Tweedy’s kindergarten class visited elementary classrooms this week. The purpose was to teach students and teachers some basic sign language which they can use to communicate with one of our fellow Hawks. He has a cochlear implant and hearing aids. Students and teachers will continue practicing what they've learned. You're never too young to be a leader at Central Lee Elementary!
On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we want to recognize the hard work of our Central Lee paraprofessionals and teaching associates, whose efforts help keep our schools running smoothly and ensure our students and educators are well supported. We truly appreciate everything they do!
Congrats to Brent Koller, Nicole Herdrich, and Angie Moore for presenting about Central Lee's work based learning program at the Iowa Work Based Learning Conference!
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On Thursday, March 30th, Central Lee High School students delivered donations to “Restock The Food Pantries” on behalf of the High School Library! The donations included personal care items from the Central Lee Cares Closet, as well as a cash donation accumulated from overdue book fines.
The high school girls track meet at Fairfield and the home soccer games vs Mid-Pairie have been cancelled for tonight.
We want to wish a very happy National School Librarian Day to our Central Lee librarians, Teneal Doty, Marge Lightfoot, and Jenny Doyle!
We appreciate all you do to encourage our students in their learning, whether they’re researching a paper or finding a new favorite book. Thank you for your amazing efforts! 📚
Keeping Us Healthy: Women in Medicine was the theme for the latest Hawk's Place Career day. Central Lee Alumni Megan Warneke, MD, Breanne Vogel, ARNP, Anna Myhre, lab technician, along with Central Lee parent, Megan Clatt, dental hygienist, visited with the students about their careers. Guests shared with the students health care for their teeth and their bodies. Besides question and answer sessions they listened to their heart with a stethoscope, looked at bacteria under a microscope, and enjoyed jello "petri dishes with sprinkles (bacteria)" as an extra treat. Thank you to these ladies for sharing what their typical work day involves through giving a couple hours of their time to these inquisitive students,.
Congratulations to the Central Lee High School Art students who showed their art at the Keokuk Art Show throughout March.
Miss Heavin, Lifetime Wellness Instructor, is teaching first graders about using their strong core muscles to provide ability to balance themselves on a beam. Ask a first grader about the terms, make a T, dismount, salute, and bumps on a log. They are having fun and soaking in the beautiful sunshine as they showcase their skills.
Weekly Activity Schedule for April 2nd through April 8th.
Hawk Place kids were excited to enjoy playing some basketball with their idols from the high school girls and boys basketball teams. We appreciate these busy high schoolers and their coaches giving a day after school to the kids to learn some basketball skills, shoot some baskets, and even sign autographs for the eager waiting littles. They were so excited to get to meet and enjoy the "real " players.
April is World Autism Awareness Month, an annual event to raise awareness and support for the autism community. We’re honored to recognize this month in partnership with our students, staff, families & community. #Proud2bCL
