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
Central Lee CSD is hiring a 2nd shift custodian to join our team! 🧹
This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and IPERS. Starting pay is $18.68 per hour and increases to $20.43 within the first year.
To apply or learn more, please contact Emeline Britton at: ebritton@centrallee.org
This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and IPERS. Starting pay is $18.68 per hour and increases to $20.43 within the first year.
To apply or learn more, please contact Emeline Britton at: ebritton@centrallee.org
A Revenue Purpose Statement renewal for Central Lee Community School District is on the ballot Tuesday, March 3!
With an approved RPS, the district will continue to use SAVE funds to address facility needs without raising property taxes.
With an approved RPS, the district will continue to use SAVE funds to address facility needs without raising property taxes.
‼️ AD Update! ‼️
Keep up to date with all of the important information, performances, schedules, and announcements from the Activities Department. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, please reach out to the AD for information.
Topics: The Last Dance, Winter Sports Ending, Sports Schedules, Announcements, and Vacancies
https://app.smore.com/n/fkg7r
Keep up to date with all of the important information, performances, schedules, and announcements from the Activities Department. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, please reach out to the AD for information.
Topics: The Last Dance, Winter Sports Ending, Sports Schedules, Announcements, and Vacancies
https://app.smore.com/n/fkg7r
Our community will consider renewing a Revenue Purpose Statement on Tuesday, March 3 that will guide the district’s use of SAVE revenue.
Approval of the RPS will NOT increase property or sales taxes, and it will not create a new tax.
Find your polling location on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
Approval of the RPS will NOT increase property or sales taxes, and it will not create a new tax.
Find your polling location on the Iowa Secretary of State’s website: https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
MONDAY is the deadline to open enroll for the 2026-27 school year at Central Lee! ⏰
With top academics, updated facilities, and outstanding extracurricular programs, Central Lee is the best choice for your child's future.
Complete the Iowa Open Enrollment Application: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment
With top academics, updated facilities, and outstanding extracurricular programs, Central Lee is the best choice for your child's future.
Complete the Iowa Open Enrollment Application: https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/open-enrollment
We are proud to announce our boys and girls basketball SEISC All-Conference honorees! These student-athletes have represented our school with dedication and determination all season. A special shoutout goes to Kenna Sandoval, who earned SEISC Co-Player of the Year! 🏀
⭐️ Will Hayes, 1st Team
⭐️ Carson Morrison, 2nd Team
⭐️ Owen Swan, 2nd Team
⭐️ Kaden Swan, Honorable Mention
⭐️ Brett Cook, Honorable Mention
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval, 1st Team & Co-Player of the Year
⭐️ Taylor Jones, 2nd Team
⭐️ Nora Lampe, 2nd Team
⭐️ Jayden Mueller, Honorable Mention
⭐️ Macie Doty, Honorable Mention
Congratulations to each of these athletes on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #Proud2bCL
⭐️ Will Hayes, 1st Team
⭐️ Carson Morrison, 2nd Team
⭐️ Owen Swan, 2nd Team
⭐️ Kaden Swan, Honorable Mention
⭐️ Brett Cook, Honorable Mention
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval, 1st Team & Co-Player of the Year
⭐️ Taylor Jones, 2nd Team
⭐️ Nora Lampe, 2nd Team
⭐️ Jayden Mueller, Honorable Mention
⭐️ Macie Doty, Honorable Mention
Congratulations to each of these athletes on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #Proud2bCL
Congratulations to the Central Lee High School students selected to present their original research at the 2026 High School Research Symposium at the University of Iowa:
➡️Junior: Allison Gruntmeir
➡️Sophomores: Arabella McDowell, Caedon Newton
➡️Freshmen: Kaylee Stark, Madison Frueh, McKenzie Daly
Students presented independent research, connected with peers from across Iowa, received feedback from university faculty, and toured campus science labs.
We are especially proud to share that Allison Gruntmeir earned first place in the Research Poster Competition, receiving a $1,000 scholarship for her outstanding work.
This achievement reflects the dedication and academic excellence of our students. Congratulations to all of our presenters for representing Central Lee with pride!
➡️Junior: Allison Gruntmeir
➡️Sophomores: Arabella McDowell, Caedon Newton
➡️Freshmen: Kaylee Stark, Madison Frueh, McKenzie Daly
Students presented independent research, connected with peers from across Iowa, received feedback from university faculty, and toured campus science labs.
We are especially proud to share that Allison Gruntmeir earned first place in the Research Poster Competition, receiving a $1,000 scholarship for her outstanding work.
This achievement reflects the dedication and academic excellence of our students. Congratulations to all of our presenters for representing Central Lee with pride!
