Students in Agricultural Education III courses at Central Lee perform several experiments related to biotechnology. This experiment included Chymosin, which is used in coagulation in the making of cheese and cottage cheese. (L-R) Porter Mason, Corbin Pohren, Josh Hawk, Bailey Schwartz, Karissa Moeller and Mya Lampe. #CTEworksforCL
Central Lee Elementary 5th graders recently graduated from the DARE Program. We appreciate the efforts of Lee County Detective Sergeant Clint Wray and School Resource Officer, Deputy Evan Bentley in instructing good decision-making processes to our students through DARE. They created a positive connection and a safe space for students to ask questions. Congratulations to all students and special awardees: Leadership: Marcie Benner, Liam Crank, Kylie Hellweg, and Berlyn Manwill and Essay Winners: Annamae Timpe, Grace Schmidt, Asher Ekle , and Alayna Riley.
Mrs. Menke’s 6th grade science classes have been working in design groups to assemble building prototypes to test against “Earthquakes”. They had to make several designs solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
Congratulations to everyone for a fantastic State FPS competition. In team packet competition, sixth graders Micah, Jackson, Caedon, and Henry were 6th in the junior division and 8th graders Addysin, Aurora, Taylor, and Peter were 4th in the middle division. Two high school teams placed. Maren, Kodi, and Lauren were 4th and Blake, Landon, and Logan were 5th. Individually, Ellie received the second place award.
These girls qualified for the FPS International conference in Massachusetts in June. MacKenzie Gerber (1st) and Abigail Hand (3rd) in Scenario Writing, and Aubrey Weber (1st) in Community Problem Solving.
Several members of the Central Lee FFA and Agricultural Education Department participated in the 94th annual Iowa FFA Leadership Conference held on the campus of Iowa State University. Members received awards, advanced degrees, performed in the state chorus, qualified for State Talent, took competency exams, participated in career development events, participated in leadership development events, worked on team building activities and networked with members from across the state. (front L-R) Makayla Morrison, Kodi Moeller, Jalyn Hawk, Adrienne Britt, Kamryn Cox, Makayla Howard, Sarah Martin, Karlie Pohren, and Alix Congdon. (row 2)Landon Rudd, Brayden Wyrick, Aidan Boyer, Keating Fuger, Dustin Newberry, Mya Lampe, Karissa Moeller, Halie Coulter. (back row) Will Ferris, Gannon Wells, Pierson Westfall, Bella Graham-Thomas, and Payton Stevens. #CTEworksforCL
The Central Lee youth track meet hosted by CL Sports Boosters for this Wednesday is being postponed until Wednesday, May 4.
This week is National School Volunteer Week! It gives us a chance to honor the commitment of our Central Lee school volunteers.
Please join us in thanking these individuals for everything they do for our students and staff. We’re proud and grateful for every minute of time you donate to making our schools the best they can be.
The home track meet today, April 18th, has been cancelled!
Keating Fuger of the Central Lee FFA (far right) was an integral part of the State FFA Chorus recently at the State FFA Conference held on the campus of Iowa State University. Keating plans to apply for the National FFA Chorus. #CTEworksforCL
11 members from the Central Lee FFA were raised the the coveted Iowa FFA degree at the 94th Iowa FFA Conference held in Ames, Iowa recently. The degree requires high expectations in their Supervised Agricultural Experience Program(SAEP), community service, agricultural skills, FFA activities above the chapter level and high marks in their scholastic record. (front L-R) Mr. Tom Boeck, Ag-Ed Instructor/FFA Advisor, Alix Congdon, Karissa Moeller, Sarah Martin and Mr. Noah Altenhofen—Ag-Ed Instructor/FFA Advisor. (row 2) Makayla Morrison, Mya Lampe and Karlie Pohren. (not pictured Madalyn Wiegand, Everlee Harvey, Emma Harvey, Bailey Schwartz and Brooke Carson. #CTEworksforCL
Central Lee Summer Sports Apparel is now available through our Sports Boosters! The store is open until through April 28th.
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Everlee Harvey(L) and Emma Harvey(R) presented to the Survey of the Animal Industry class recently. The pair demonstrated and discussed all aspects of a ewe/lamb enterprise to their peers. The discussion included a high quality model depicting a working ewe/lamb enterprise. Additionally, both achieved the coveted Iowa FFA degree which is the highest degree a state can bestow in the FFA. #CTEworksforCL
High school students were able to get a good look at future careers at the Skilled Trades Expo put on by the Iowa National Guard. There were dozens of experts representing the many skilled trades opportunities in our area. Students were able to learn about apprenticeships, careers, and their next steps into a great career. #CTEworkforCL
Congratulations to Central Lee High School artists who's work was entered into the Fort Madison Art Show.
This month is Counseling Awareness Month. Join us in thanking our Central Lee school counselors for the hard work they put into ensuring every student feels seen, heard and appreciated, each and every day.
Learn more about Counseling Awareness Month: https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/counselingawarenessmonth
Congratulations to our Central Lee High School March Students of the Month!
Through the month of April, be sure to stop by the Fort Madison Art Center to check out our very own Central Lee High School's art submissions.
April is World Autism Awareness Month. Founded by the Autism Speaks charity, this month is dedicated to educating communities about autism and for raising money for autism research.
Check out the Autism Speaks website to learn more: https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-month
Be sure to mark your calendars for Central Lee High School's rendition of Xanadu! Tickets will be sold at the door, adults $10 & students $5.
Congratulations to the Sixth Grade State Champions in Future Problem Solving Junior skits! Seventh graders were 6th and Eighth graders were 4th in the middle division. Great job by all!
