A group of Central Lee Agricultural Education/FFA students took part in a demonstration on precision planting while enroute to the National FFA convention recently. The Precision Planting business is located in Tremont, Illinois. Students were treated to information on the many aspects of new technologies in agriculture. (R-L) Kodi Moeller, Karissa Moeller, Halie Coulter, Karlie Pohren, Jordan Vorwaldt, Adelyn Robinson, Bella Graham-Thomas, Olivia Tennant, Andrew Underwood, Owen Krogmeier, Kylie Fortune, Gannon Wells, Payton Stevens, Cory Jones and Dustin Newberry. In addition to emerging technologies there was a focus on student career exploration. #CTEworksforCL
Please join us for our K-1 winter concert on Thursday, December 8, from 7:00-8:00pm. Our young performers are looking forward to their big debut! 🎶
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You’re invited to the 2nd-3rd grade winter concert and 5th grade band performance on Friday, December 9, beginning at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there! 🎶
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Josh Hawk has completed many Career and Technical courses at Central Lee, including dual credit classes like Ag Welding and Electricity. Josh wanted to explore the electrical career field as he looks at the many possibilities for life after high school. Josh works for JM Electric Inc. through the Work-Based Learning program. He is getting hand-on experience in the trade, as he learns what it takes to be an electrician. #CTEworksforCL
Gannon Wells is a Senior at Central Lee and is an active member of the Central Lee Agricultural Education Department and FFA. Gannon is pictured performing duties as an auctioneer at the annual service/labor auction auctioning himself off for 8 hours of community service. The Central Lee FFA auction was a huge success raising funds for student and community activities. We sincerely thank the community, parents and administration for their continued support. We especially thank the auctioneers for donating their time. Auctioneers were: Pat Steffensmeier, Jamie Kirchner, Dusty Wellman, Jim Huff, Logan Wells, Travis Bell, Logan Wells and Mason Holvoet. #CTEworksforCL
Students of the Central Lee FFA participated in a team building activity at the Indiana Fear Farm recently. The Fear Farm is an actual working farm and is an example of diversification in agriculture utilizing different parts of an agribusiness to maximize efficiency. Front(L-R) Landon Rudd, Karissa Moeller, Makayla Morrison, Kodi Moeller, Mya Lampe. Back, Sidney Gruntmeir, Cory Jones, Gannon Wells, Makayla Howard, Mr. Noah Altenhofen(Instructor/FFA Advisor), Halie Coulter, Lucas Wenke, Mr. Tom Boeck(Instructor/FFA Advisor and Owen Krogmeier. #CTEworksforCL
December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities. We aim to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. Learn more at https://idpwd.org/
Congratulations to Mya Lampe on breaking the school record with 10 3s in a game as the Hawks won over New London 65-55 tonight!
Middle School Future Problem Solving students are selling ornaments as a fundraiser and business learning opportunity. Please support our school and purchase these awesome items! The Iowa one also comes in white! Feel free to contact any middle school student or Mrs. Weirather at nweirather@centrallee.org. Orders are due December 12. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to Central Lee's High School Dance Team- Impulse! Thank you for representing Central Lee at state dance this week in Des Moines. Way to go, ladies!
On Special Education Day, we celebrate the 1975 signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and honor the contributions of those who work with special needs students to ensure they receive a high-quality educational experience. Thank you to all our wonderful special education teachers and staff!
Aubrey Weber of the Central Lee Agricultural Education department and FFA program at Central Lee High School is pictured with her beef production SAE project(Supervised Agricultural Experience Program). Aubrey manages 40 acres of row crop ground as well for an additional SAE. The Supervised Agricultural Experience projects are an extension of the Agricultural Education program at Central Lee Community Schools. Experiential and work-based learning in school based agricultural education allows local programs to extend beyond the classroom and into the community in order to develop an individual student’s industry and career-based competencies. The methodology for delivering such high quality experiential learning is the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). The SAE is a required component of a total Agricultural Education program and intended for every student. Through their involvement in the SAE program students are able to consider multiple careers and occupations, learn expected workplace behavior, and develop specific skills within an industry, and are provided opportunities to apply academic and occupational skills in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. Through these strategies, students learn how to apply what they are learning in the classroom as they prepare to transition into the world of college and career opportunities. #CTEworksforCL
Krispy Kreme Donut pickup is tomorrow, Fri. 12/2 from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. PK- 8 Load & Go students will have their donuts with them for dismissal. If your child sold more than 10 dozen, please pull in and park then gather them from the cafeteria. HS students who self-transport will need to come to the cafeteria to pick theirs up. Donuts will not be sent on the school bus. Thank you!
It’s Learn a Foreign Language Month! We’re so proud of our students who study and excel in foreign languages. By pursuing fluency in another language, students hone valuable skills that can benefit them long after graduation.
We encourage everyone to work toward learning another language—you may be surprised where the experience takes you!
The Central Lee FFA harvested the 45 acre land lab recently. Sharing in the “hands on” experience was the Central Lee Elementary Hawks Place program. Central Lee FFA members include Dustin Newberry(far left) Blake Lindsay(combine cab), and Kaden Show(far right). The Agricultural Education IV classes at Central Lee make all management decisions on the land lab and the lab is utilized in many aspects of the agriculture curriculum. We thank Sinclair Tractor for use of a combine to expose students to current technologies in agriculture. #CTEworksforCL
2 members of the Central Lee FFA were guest speakers at the “Hawks Place” after school program at Central Lee Elementary School. Dustin Newberry(L) and Aubrey Weber(R) shared the many aspects of agriculture on Iowa farms and answered questions and brought agricultural awareness to the experience.
The National FFA Convention & Expo is all about growing the next generation of leaders. No matter where you are in FFA, you’ll find inspiration and direction to become a leader and influencer, ready to make an impact. During the event, find out who they are, who they want to become and how they can change how the world grows. This past month 26 Central Lee FFA members attended the convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Students were involved in convention sessions, leadership workshops, team building activities, tours, a career show, a concert and inspirational speakers. The 95th National FFA Convention & Expo is approved for listing by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Front(L-R) Karissa Moeller, Makayla Howard, Karlie Pohren, Sidney Gruntmeir, Mya Lampe, Olivia Tennant, Bella Graham-Thomas, Kodi Moeller, Jalyn Hawk. 2nd row(L-R) Halie Coulter, Makayla Morrison, Adelyn Robinson, Jordan Vorwaldt, Kylie Fortune, Landon Rudd, Riley Stuecker, Ostyn Moore, Alan Bollin. back(L-R) Owen Krogmeier, Shane Barnhardt, Payton Stevens, Andrew Underwood, Cory Jones, Lucas Wenke, Gannon Wells, Dustin Newberry. #CTEworksforCL
Good luck to our wrestlers this year!
Aspiring teacher, Elaina Lozano, is able to gain valuable teaching experience in our first grade classrooms here at Central Lee. As a student in the work-based learning class through the Career and College Readiness Program, Elaina is able to have the advantage of having a meaningful experience in an elementary classroom. She will be able to take that experience and the skills she has learned and apply them to her teacher education program courses. It have been a great opportunity for her to discover her passion. #CTEworksforCL
Tonight is our home opener for boys basketball! We will start off with the Freshman game at 4:30 against Davis County followed by the JV and Varsity Games. Come out and support the hawks!
