Central Lee Community School District

Central Lee will hold open interviews for teaching associates on Wednesday, July 14! We’re searching for professionals to serve in associate roles for grades PreK-12. Associates receive competitive wages and are full-time employees. They work directly with students on a daily basis, assisting with matters like ensuring student safety and wellbeing, providing one-on-one support and helping teachers implement lesson plans. The interviews will take place from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the District Board Office, located at 2642 Highway 218 in Donnellson. Interested candidates should bring a copy of their resume with them to the event. We look forward to meeting with prospective candidates on July 14!

Central Lee Elementary will have a new after-school program this fall! Hawk’s Place will provide after-school academic support, physical activities and enrichment opportunities to students in grades K-6. We plan to make the program free for the next two school years, leveraging federal CARES Act funding to provide the service. We will actively seek additional funding for programming beyond the 2022-23 school year. We will develop and share more details over the next three weeks, while also hiring personnel to support Hawk’s Place. The after-school coordinator position is posted to the public, with the application window closing Friday, July 9. Individuals interested in employment with Hawk’s Place should contact Heather Fuger at 319-835-9510 or hfuger@centrallee.org.

The Pilot Grove Savings Bank has been instrumental in supporting Agricultural Education and FFA at Central Lee High School. Recently they donated $1000 to the purchase of a plasma cutting table. The new technology will enhance career and technology education at Central Lee. Students at Central Lee experience essential classroom knowledge and use that knowledge to practice "hands on" activities similar to what they would experience in industry. (L-R) front row Makayla Morrison...Secretary, Trey Wellman...Vice-President, Maddie Wellman...President, Mya Lampe...Reporter, Matthew Morrison, Senior Vice President PGSB, Madalyn Wiegand...3rd Vice-President (back) Mr. Noah Altenhofen...FFA Advisor, Landon Rudd...Sentinel, Everlee Harvey...2nd Vice-President. #CTEworksforCL

Wishing our entire Central Lee community a happy and safe 4th of July! #Proud2bCL

Congratulations Halo Arrowood on signing today with Ellsworth Community College to play softball for next season! Central Lee is proud of you!

Our cheerleaders are working hard this summer to prepare for next year! This past week, they participated in a yoga workout provided by Crossed Paw Yoga. Thank you to Anna Westermeyer for facilitating this for our cheerleaders. Additionally, our cheer team will be holding a 5k at this year's Watermelon Festival in Montrose. If you are interested in running or walking, please sign up. Proceeds will help pay for our athletes at cheer camp this summer. The registration form can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2xrtcss6

The Ag-Ed Department/Central Lee FFA planted their school land lab recently. Denton Westerkamp(L) and Payton Stevens(R) were instrumental in assisting with the planting process. Students in a farm management course make all decisions for the land lab based on technical knowledge learned in the classroom. #CTEworksforCL

The Central Lee Agriculture department purchased a 4400 Torchmate plasma cutter recently with the assistance of several local entities and some school funding. Pictured 2nd from left is Jake Simmons, the Vice-President and Chief Steward for the Local UFCW which made a significant donation for this modern technology for student learning. Jake is a graduate of Central Lee and credits much of his success to Career and Technology Education at Central Lee High School. We thank them for their contribution to this project. Also pictured, Landon Rudd, FFA Sentinel Makayla Morrison, FFA Secretary and Everlee Harvey, 2nd Vice-President. #CTEworksforCL

We are loving our new app! Access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/2PRK4Uz or iPhone: https://apple.co/3s1rPsS.

Maddie Wellman, President of the Central Lee FFA planted the Central Lee Agricultural Education and FFA land lab recently. The students receive “real world” experiences through managing all aspects of the school farm. Several students were on hand to learn about modern technology utilized in row crop operations. #CTEworksforCL

We want to wish all of our Central Lee Dads a Happy Father's Day! #Proud2bCL

We’re thrilled to announce Central Lee Community School District’s new app! Access documents, events, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/2PRK4Uz or iPhone: https://apple.co/3s1rPsS.

Hit the links for the 3rd Annual Central Lee Athletics Golf Outing! This year’s event is Sunday, August 15, at Green Acres Golf Course. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams in each flight of best ball. All proceeds go to the Central Lee Athletic Department! Learn more: http://bit.ly/CLGolfOuting2021

Central Lee High School Band & Choir are headed to the 2021 Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN this December! There is no better time to be involved in HS band and choir! #Proud2bCL

We want to wish our entire community a happy and safe Memorial Day. #Proud2bCL

Congratulations to the Central Lee Class of 2021! We are proud of you! #Proud2bCL

Central Lee 5th graders had their annual field trip to Des Moines today. They had an extra special visit from Governor Reynolds. Representative Brent Siegrist also got them access to the House floor. It was a great opportunity for our students! #Proud2bCL

The annual Physics Boat Float was a huge success! Thank you to Lee County Conservation and Clint for allowing us to test our seafaring vessels at Pollmiller Park this year! #Proud2bCL

Please join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month! Thank you to Central Lee Community School Board members Kim Hasek, Bill Young, Mark Hulsebus, Brock Westfall and Tony Sciumbato. As elected officials, the Board of Education serves as a link between the Central Lee community and the classrooms. They are responsible for approximately 1,100 students and 150 staff members and serve Argyle, Donnellson and Montrose. These elected members create school policy, approve curricula, develop innovative opportunities, and maintain school facilities. Board members must enhance their understanding of state and federal education law; the complexities of school finance, including budgets and taxes; and the importance of maintaining a positive district culture. They spend many hours in board training programs and personal study, while also advocating for public schools with their local legislators. And this year, they have navigated our district through a global pandemic, making difficult and unprecedented decisions that affect the health and safety of our students and staff. Please join us as we celebrate the outstanding leadership of the Central Lee School Board and thank them for their continued service during @IASB_Iowa School Board Recognition Month! #Proud2bCL #CelebrateIASchoolBoards

Thank you Senator Joni Ernst for keynoting our annual FFA banquet. Our students were thrilled to have you with us this evening! #Proud2bCL