Happy Pi Day! 🥧
Every year on March 14, we celebrate the mathematical constant that helps us make sense of circles and spheres. Pi never ends and never repeats, reminding us that there's always more to learn and discover.
Our students know this number well!
Every year on March 14, we celebrate the mathematical constant that helps us make sense of circles and spheres. Pi never ends and never repeats, reminding us that there's always more to learn and discover.
Our students know this number well!
We had another fantastic showing at the SEI/SEISC Conference Science Fair! 🔬👏
Our Central Lee Middle School students earned $420 in awards and did an outstanding job presenting their research.
Overall Champions
➡️ Biological Division – Brooklyn Rudd
➡️ Physical Division – Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones
Harvestville Environment Award ($50)
➡️ Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones
Inspiring Excellence Award ($20)
➡️ Keller Wagner
SEISC Middle School Biological Division III Awards
➡️ Ellie Warneke & Shelvi Westfall
➡️ Elise Andrews
➡️ Ross Lindner
Division II Awards
➡️ Parker Lipes
➡️ Lincoln Derr
➡️ Jake Eid
➡️ Alivia Griffin
Division I Awards
➡️ Addalie Daly
➡️ Olivia Umthun
➡️ Adella Adkins
➡️ McKenna Fransk
➡️ Aralind Grafton
➡️ Savannah Overton
➡️ Brooklyn Rudd
SEISC Middle School Physical Division III Awards
➡️ Makayla Newberry
➡️ Brystol Gerdes
➡️ Ben Hulsebus & James Kramer
➡️ Riley Edens
➡️ Holden Pezley
Division II Awards
➡️ Mason Hoenig & Jansen Swan
➡️ Hudson Essing
➡️ Isaac Edens
➡️ Rylee Britton
➡️ Maddie Kieler
Division I Awards
➡️ Hoyt Faulkner
➡️ Laney Moore
➡️ Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones
➡️ Drake Newton
➡️ Mason Longenecker
SEI Middle School Biological Koch sponsored Target Gift Cards
➡️ 10th - Parker Lipes
➡️ 9th - Lincoln Derr
➡️ 8th - Jake Eid
➡️ 6th - Savannah Overton
➡️ 5th - Aralind Grafton
➡️ 4th - Addalie Daly
➡️ Tie - Olivia Umthun
➡️ Tie - Adella Adkins
➡️ 3rd - McKenna Fransk ($50)
➡️ 2nd - Brooklyn Rudd ($75)
SEI Middle School Physical Koch sponsored Target Gift Cards
➡️ 8th - Rylee Britton
➡️ Tie - Isaac Edens
➡️ 7th - Hudson Essing
➡️ 6th - Mason Hoenig & Jansen Swan
➡️ 5th - Laney Moore Tie - Hoyt Faulkner
➡️ 3rd - Mason Longennecker ($50)
➡️ 2nd - Drake Newton ($75)
➡️ 1st - Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones ($100)
Our Central Lee Middle School students earned $420 in awards and did an outstanding job presenting their research.
Overall Champions
➡️ Biological Division – Brooklyn Rudd
➡️ Physical Division – Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones
Harvestville Environment Award ($50)
➡️ Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones
Inspiring Excellence Award ($20)
➡️ Keller Wagner
SEISC Middle School Biological Division III Awards
➡️ Ellie Warneke & Shelvi Westfall
➡️ Elise Andrews
➡️ Ross Lindner
Division II Awards
➡️ Parker Lipes
➡️ Lincoln Derr
➡️ Jake Eid
➡️ Alivia Griffin
Division I Awards
➡️ Addalie Daly
➡️ Olivia Umthun
➡️ Adella Adkins
➡️ McKenna Fransk
➡️ Aralind Grafton
➡️ Savannah Overton
➡️ Brooklyn Rudd
SEISC Middle School Physical Division III Awards
➡️ Makayla Newberry
➡️ Brystol Gerdes
➡️ Ben Hulsebus & James Kramer
➡️ Riley Edens
➡️ Holden Pezley
Division II Awards
➡️ Mason Hoenig & Jansen Swan
➡️ Hudson Essing
➡️ Isaac Edens
➡️ Rylee Britton
➡️ Maddie Kieler
Division I Awards
➡️ Hoyt Faulkner
➡️ Laney Moore
➡️ Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones
➡️ Drake Newton
➡️ Mason Longenecker
SEI Middle School Biological Koch sponsored Target Gift Cards
➡️ 10th - Parker Lipes
➡️ 9th - Lincoln Derr
➡️ 8th - Jake Eid
➡️ 6th - Savannah Overton
➡️ 5th - Aralind Grafton
➡️ 4th - Addalie Daly
➡️ Tie - Olivia Umthun
➡️ Tie - Adella Adkins
➡️ 3rd - McKenna Fransk ($50)
➡️ 2nd - Brooklyn Rudd ($75)
SEI Middle School Physical Koch sponsored Target Gift Cards
➡️ 8th - Rylee Britton
➡️ Tie - Isaac Edens
➡️ 7th - Hudson Essing
➡️ 6th - Mason Hoenig & Jansen Swan
➡️ 5th - Laney Moore Tie - Hoyt Faulkner
➡️ 3rd - Mason Longennecker ($50)
➡️ 2nd - Drake Newton ($75)
➡️ 1st - Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones ($100)
March is Women's History Month. It’s a time to learn about and honor the women whose courage, creativity, and determination have helped shape the world we live in today.
We're grateful for the opportunity to recognize this month with our school community.
We're grateful for the opportunity to recognize this month with our school community.
Due to forecasted potential extreme storms, Central Lee CSD will be moving tonight's P/T conferences to Wednesday evening. If your P/T conference was scheduled for 5 p.m. this evening, it will be rescheduled for Wednesday at 5 p.m.
If you have a conflict, please contact your child's teacher or building office for assistance.
We are making this decision to ensure all employees, parents, and students are in a safe place in case of extreme weather.
If you have a conflict, please contact your child's teacher or building office for assistance.
We are making this decision to ensure all employees, parents, and students are in a safe place in case of extreme weather.
We’re proud to celebrate National Reading Month! 📖🎉
There's no better time to find your next favorite book. We encourage students and families to visit their local library this month and find something that sparks their curiosity!
There's no better time to find your next favorite book. We encourage students and families to visit their local library this month and find something that sparks their curiosity!
📚🇺🇸 Read Across America Week Fun at Central Lee Elementary!
Our Little Hawk Preschoolers and Kindergarteners had a wonderful time celebrating Read Across America Week right alongside students across the nation!
From dress up days filled with smiles and imagination to a special treat served by our amazing Central Lee High School FFA members, the week was full of joyful learning. Students even had the chance to try green eggs and ham and cast their vote with a big thumbs up or thumbs down on whether it was a hit! 🍳👍👎
Each day also included a special moment as Mrs. Fuger shared a read aloud through her daily video message, bringing stories and smiles into classrooms across our building.
At Central Lee Elementary, we love taking time to celebrate reading and learning together while building memories that help our young Hawks grow into lifelong readers.
✨ Shine Bright & Lead the Way, High-5 Hawks! 📖💛🖐️
Our Little Hawk Preschoolers and Kindergarteners had a wonderful time celebrating Read Across America Week right alongside students across the nation!
From dress up days filled with smiles and imagination to a special treat served by our amazing Central Lee High School FFA members, the week was full of joyful learning. Students even had the chance to try green eggs and ham and cast their vote with a big thumbs up or thumbs down on whether it was a hit! 🍳👍👎
Each day also included a special moment as Mrs. Fuger shared a read aloud through her daily video message, bringing stories and smiles into classrooms across our building.
At Central Lee Elementary, we love taking time to celebrate reading and learning together while building memories that help our young Hawks grow into lifelong readers.
✨ Shine Bright & Lead the Way, High-5 Hawks! 📖💛🖐️
The Central Lee Music Department had a busy and successful day on Saturday, March 7.
The middle school show choir Adrenaline began the day by competing at the Stars in the Spotlight Show Choir Festival in Fort Madison, where they earned 3rd place. This was the group’s second and final competition of the season. Adrenaline’s next performance will be at the annual Swing Show on April 11. Tickets are available through the CLHS music office.
Later in the day, the Central Lee High School Jazz Band traveled to Washington to compete in the SEIBA District Jazz Festival. This marked the first time Central Lee students have participated in a district jazz festival in over five years. The band earned 3rd place in the 2A division, with Austin Fogarty, Jackson Bowen, and Rylan Warner recognized as Outstanding Soloists.
Following the jazz festival, the high school students returned to Fort Madison for the C-Force show choir performance later that evening. C-Force earned 1st place in Class 2A, advancing to their fourth evening finals appearance of the season. Performing at 9:00 p.m., the group finished as 4th Runner-Up in the finals competition.
This weekend marked the end of the competitive season for the music department’s extracurricular programs. Central Lee students have represented their school with pride throughout the year.
The success of the program is truly a community effort. From student musicians to costume parents, crew members, van and bus drivers, chaperones, parent committees, community sponsors, and volunteers, many people contribute their time and support. The music department is grateful to everyone who helped make this season possible. Thank you for a wonderful season.
International Women's Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the impact of women and girls in our schools, our community, and our world. We appreciate the opportunity to observe this month in partnership with our community.
C-Force makes it a clean sweep for night shows in their 2026 season! They will do perform at 9pm tonight at Fort Madison!
Last chance to see C-Force until Swing Show in April.
🌟 Little Hawks Preschool Information Night 🌟
Tues. March 24th at 5:30 pm
Do you have a future Little Hawk ready to start preschool? Join us to learn more about our program!
👧 Students must be 4 years old by September 15, 2026
👩🏫 Meet our principal, teachers and see the classrooms
📋 Learn about enrollment and program details
🦅 Bring your future Little Hawk with you!
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners and their families!
Tues. March 24th at 5:30 pm
Do you have a future Little Hawk ready to start preschool? Join us to learn more about our program!
👧 Students must be 4 years old by September 15, 2026
👩🏫 Meet our principal, teachers and see the classrooms
📋 Learn about enrollment and program details
🦅 Bring your future Little Hawk with you!
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners and their families!
🤼♂️🏆 All-Conference Honors for Central Lee Wrestling! 🏆🤼♀️
Congratulations to our four Central Lee wrestlers who earned 1st Team All-Conference honors in the Southeast Conference for their outstanding performances this season! 💪
🔴 Baylor Ferreira
🔴 James Fuller
🔴 Jack Benner
🔴 Aubree Bunnell
These athletes showed tremendous dedication, toughness, and work ethic throughout the season, representing Central Lee with pride on the mat. Their commitment to improving every day helped them rise to the top of a very competitive conference.
Congratulations to our four Central Lee wrestlers who earned 1st Team All-Conference honors in the Southeast Conference for their outstanding performances this season! 💪
🔴 Baylor Ferreira
🔴 James Fuller
🔴 Jack Benner
🔴 Aubree Bunnell
These athletes showed tremendous dedication, toughness, and work ethic throughout the season, representing Central Lee with pride on the mat. Their commitment to improving every day helped them rise to the top of a very competitive conference.
We wish to recognize the maintenance professionals who keep Central Lee running smoothly day in and day out! Their efforts ensure our students always have a safe and welcoming place to learn. 🛠️
Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Thank you for everything!
Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Thank you for everything!
National School Breakfast Week highlights the positive impact a healthy breakfast can have on student learning and success. 🍎
School breakfast gives students a nutritious start to the day, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn while supporting overall wellbeing. Families are encouraged to make breakfast at school part of their morning routine this week.
School breakfast gives students a nutritious start to the day, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn while supporting overall wellbeing. Families are encouraged to make breakfast at school part of their morning routine this week.
Today, we want to take some time to thank our teachers and staff for the incredible work they do on behalf of our students and families. We are so grateful for your efforts, each and every day.
Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🌟👏
Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🌟👏
Save the Date: Central Lee Family STEM Night will take place at the high school from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Thursday, April 30, and it's open to all PK-8th grade students and families! 🚀
Families will explore STEM while learning how leadership, problem-solving, and the Leader in Me habits help students connect certain skills to real careers!
If you are a business or organization interested in participating contact afransk@centrallee.org.
Families will explore STEM while learning how leadership, problem-solving, and the Leader in Me habits help students connect certain skills to real careers!
If you are a business or organization interested in participating contact afransk@centrallee.org.
We’d like to take a moment to celebrate School Social Work Week!
The social workers serving our schools play a vital role in helping students navigate challenges and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Please join us in thanking them for all they do! 🙏
The social workers serving our schools play a vital role in helping students navigate challenges and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Please join us in thanking them for all they do! 🙏
On Tuesday, voters in the Central Lee Community School District approved the Revenue Purpose Statement on the ballot.
We are grateful for the support of our community as we continue to improve our facilities while respecting the needs of our property taxpayers.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools and the students we serve!
We are grateful for the support of our community as we continue to improve our facilities while respecting the needs of our property taxpayers.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools and the students we serve!
Central Lee High School art students are kicking off their first show of the season at the Keokuk Art Show from now until March 28!
The exhibit is on display at Lost Canvas Gallery, located at 719 Main Street in Keokuk, with a special reception for students, families, and friends on March 29 at 2:00pm. Stop by to see the beautiful artwork and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award! 🎨
Featured student artists include:
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval
⭐️ Aubrey Weber
⭐️ Charlee Clay
⭐️ Colton Taft
⭐️ Beau Boyd
⭐️ Kain Arrowood
⭐️ Abby Hand
⭐️ Nora Lampe
⭐️ Hudson Tweedy
⭐️ Addison Conlee
⭐️ Marie Young
We’re proud of our talented Hawks! ⭐️
The exhibit is on display at Lost Canvas Gallery, located at 719 Main Street in Keokuk, with a special reception for students, families, and friends on March 29 at 2:00pm. Stop by to see the beautiful artwork and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award! 🎨
Featured student artists include:
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval
⭐️ Aubrey Weber
⭐️ Charlee Clay
⭐️ Colton Taft
⭐️ Beau Boyd
⭐️ Kain Arrowood
⭐️ Abby Hand
⭐️ Nora Lampe
⭐️ Hudson Tweedy
⭐️ Addison Conlee
⭐️ Marie Young
We’re proud of our talented Hawks! ⭐️
It’s election day! There’s a Revenue Purpose Statement renewal on the ballot for the Central Lee Community School District.
The polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm, and you will need a valid ID to cast your ballot.
The polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm, and you will need a valid ID to cast your ballot.
Central Lee Family,
There have been a few moments in the past ten years that have had the magnitude of taking one’s breath away. Passing our GO bond was one of those days, and receiving the “High Performing” ranking as a district was another. This past weekend added to the list of positive memories of this district that I will never forget.
If you attended or volunteered at the Central Connections Show Choir competition on Saturday, you understand the magnitude of the event and saw firsthand the number of people needed to create a positive experience for our guests.
Let’s run down a few of the numbers from this weekend: 36 performances, 24 schools, 1,400 student performers, 100+ volunteers, and much more. I can’t even begin to quantify how many hamburgers, sodas, energy drinks, and other items were sold in the cafeteria. The line was never short.
Six months ago, Director Tracy Madsen came to me with a wild idea to take our event and double it by adding another performance center. He presented a schedule and plan that showed both gyms being used for performances and utilizing EVERY inch of our high school building and district parking lots. It was an audacious plan and, honestly, a bit crazy. If you know Tracy, you know he is not afraid of trying new things, and he certainly can plan major events with a laser focus on detail. We trusted him to pull this off, and he did so with an army of volunteers.
The support from our volunteers ultimately made me the most proud on Saturday. Yes, our show choir and band parents showed up and worked long hours. I know a few of them who arrived at 6:00 a.m. and left at 12:30 a.m., walking more than 36,000 steps. You cannot downplay their service by any means. We needed those individuals. It was beyond that as well. I saw parents whose students graduated several years ago, and we had show choir alumni come and work numerous hours in various areas. Grandparents showed up and did their part. It was a complete community effort to make this happen. The best part? Nobody was agitated about helping. Every volunteer served with pride for our school and a desire to give our guests the best experience possible.
The comments I received from guests throughout the day confirmed my feelings that this was a very rewarding experience. I heard everything from “Central Lee is always so good to us” to “You have amazing facilities,” and even, “It took us forever to get here, but we will be back.” The experience we provided will bring people back. While the event is great for Central Lee, it also brings numerous visitors to Lee County and supports the overall economy of southeast Iowa.
At the end of the day, the Central Lee Music Department proved we can put on a premier music event that supports schools of all sizes. We can provide the customer service we expect and demand when we travel and experience new places and people. We can come together as a school community, create an experience for students to showcase their talents, and applaud others as well.
As always, I am “Proud to be Central Lee,” but Saturday night, that pride was bursting at the seams. I am already excited to do it again next year!
Thank you to everyone in the Central Lee family for your contributions, both big and small, in making this event one of the best of the year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Andy Crozier
Superintendent
There have been a few moments in the past ten years that have had the magnitude of taking one’s breath away. Passing our GO bond was one of those days, and receiving the “High Performing” ranking as a district was another. This past weekend added to the list of positive memories of this district that I will never forget.
If you attended or volunteered at the Central Connections Show Choir competition on Saturday, you understand the magnitude of the event and saw firsthand the number of people needed to create a positive experience for our guests.
Let’s run down a few of the numbers from this weekend: 36 performances, 24 schools, 1,400 student performers, 100+ volunteers, and much more. I can’t even begin to quantify how many hamburgers, sodas, energy drinks, and other items were sold in the cafeteria. The line was never short.
Six months ago, Director Tracy Madsen came to me with a wild idea to take our event and double it by adding another performance center. He presented a schedule and plan that showed both gyms being used for performances and utilizing EVERY inch of our high school building and district parking lots. It was an audacious plan and, honestly, a bit crazy. If you know Tracy, you know he is not afraid of trying new things, and he certainly can plan major events with a laser focus on detail. We trusted him to pull this off, and he did so with an army of volunteers.
The support from our volunteers ultimately made me the most proud on Saturday. Yes, our show choir and band parents showed up and worked long hours. I know a few of them who arrived at 6:00 a.m. and left at 12:30 a.m., walking more than 36,000 steps. You cannot downplay their service by any means. We needed those individuals. It was beyond that as well. I saw parents whose students graduated several years ago, and we had show choir alumni come and work numerous hours in various areas. Grandparents showed up and did their part. It was a complete community effort to make this happen. The best part? Nobody was agitated about helping. Every volunteer served with pride for our school and a desire to give our guests the best experience possible.
The comments I received from guests throughout the day confirmed my feelings that this was a very rewarding experience. I heard everything from “Central Lee is always so good to us” to “You have amazing facilities,” and even, “It took us forever to get here, but we will be back.” The experience we provided will bring people back. While the event is great for Central Lee, it also brings numerous visitors to Lee County and supports the overall economy of southeast Iowa.
At the end of the day, the Central Lee Music Department proved we can put on a premier music event that supports schools of all sizes. We can provide the customer service we expect and demand when we travel and experience new places and people. We can come together as a school community, create an experience for students to showcase their talents, and applaud others as well.
As always, I am “Proud to be Central Lee,” but Saturday night, that pride was bursting at the seams. I am already excited to do it again next year!
Thank you to everyone in the Central Lee family for your contributions, both big and small, in making this event one of the best of the year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Andy Crozier
Superintendent
