April is Financial Literacy Month! 💸
Understanding how to manage money is a skill that pays dividends for a lifetime. By introducing these concepts early, we help students build the confidence to make sound financial decisions as they grow.
We encourage students and families to explore these topics together this month—and throughout the year!
Understanding how to manage money is a skill that pays dividends for a lifetime. By introducing these concepts early, we help students build the confidence to make sound financial decisions as they grow.
We encourage students and families to explore these topics together this month—and throughout the year!
⛳️ MEET DAY! ⛳️
Our Central Lee Varsity Golf teams are heading to the links today! It’s a dual meet as both the boys and girls squads face off against Mediapolis. Let's see some low scores today, Hawks!
🕥 4:00pm
📍Heritage Oaks Golf Course
Our Central Lee Varsity Golf teams are heading to the links today! It’s a dual meet as both the boys and girls squads face off against Mediapolis. Let's see some low scores today, Hawks!
🕥 4:00pm
📍Heritage Oaks Golf Course
During Autism Acceptance Month, we recognize the students, families, and staff who make our schools a welcoming place for all. 😊
We believe that every child—regardless of their background or learning needs—deserves a supportive and welcoming educational experience!
We believe that every child—regardless of their background or learning needs—deserves a supportive and welcoming educational experience!
Central Lee High School art students are showcasing their talent at the Fort Madison Art Center throughout the month of April! Nearly 30 pieces are on display, and we are proud to see these student artists represented. 🎨
Students with work featured include:
⭐️ Emma Seitz
⭐️ Braylon Day
⭐️ Eliza Wagner
⭐️ James Fuller
⭐️ Kaylee Moeller
⭐️ Hudson Tweedy
⭐️ Scarlett Boyer
⭐️ Sara Young
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval
⭐️ Hallee Chapell
⭐️ Caden Weber
⭐️ Charlee Clay
⭐️ Kain Arrowood
⭐️ Eliza Robbins
⭐️ Nora Lampe
⭐️ Abby Hand
⭐️ Ava Washburn
⭐️ Aubrey Weber
⭐️ Allison Gruntmeir
⭐️ Beau Boyd
We invite our community to stop by the Fort Madison Art Center to support these talented students!
Students with work featured include:
⭐️ Emma Seitz
⭐️ Braylon Day
⭐️ Eliza Wagner
⭐️ James Fuller
⭐️ Kaylee Moeller
⭐️ Hudson Tweedy
⭐️ Scarlett Boyer
⭐️ Sara Young
⭐️ Kenna Sandoval
⭐️ Hallee Chapell
⭐️ Caden Weber
⭐️ Charlee Clay
⭐️ Kain Arrowood
⭐️ Eliza Robbins
⭐️ Nora Lampe
⭐️ Abby Hand
⭐️ Ava Washburn
⭐️ Aubrey Weber
⭐️ Allison Gruntmeir
⭐️ Beau Boyd
We invite our community to stop by the Fort Madison Art Center to support these talented students!
⚽️ GAMEDAY: HAWKS ON THE ROAD! ⚽️
Hawk Nation, it’s time to take the energy to Centerville! Our varsity soccer teams are heading out tonight to face off against the Big Reds.
🕥 5:30- Varsity Girls
🕥 7:00- Varsity Boys
🎥 Livestream on HudlFan
Hawk Nation, it’s time to take the energy to Centerville! Our varsity soccer teams are heading out tonight to face off against the Big Reds.
🕥 5:30- Varsity Girls
🕥 7:00- Varsity Boys
🎥 Livestream on HudlFan
☔️ ACTIVITIES WEATHER UPDATE ⛈️
The Varsity Girls Track team's meet at Fairfield is canceled. The Varsity Girls and Boys Golf Meet with Van Buren is postponed until April 28th at 4:00pm.
The Middle School Soccer games at home and the Varsity Soccer games at Centerville are all still on as scheduled.
The Varsity Girls Track team's meet at Fairfield is canceled. The Varsity Girls and Boys Golf Meet with Van Buren is postponed until April 28th at 4:00pm.
The Middle School Soccer games at home and the Varsity Soccer games at Centerville are all still on as scheduled.
Happy National Robotics Week! 🤖
From coding to engineering, our students are gaining valuable skills through robotics and STEM. We’re so proud of the innovation they bring to these challenges!
From coding to engineering, our students are gaining valuable skills through robotics and STEM. We’re so proud of the innovation they bring to these challenges!
⚽️ FINAL SCORE: HAWKS WIN BIG! ⚽️
What a way to kick off the season! Our boys soccer team put on a clinic tonight at home, securing a dominant 11-1 victory over the Keokuk Chiefs. The offense was firing on all cylinders from the first whistle to the last! Peter Seyb led the way with five goals and multiple assists.
Congratulations, boys!
What a way to kick off the season! Our boys soccer team put on a clinic tonight at home, securing a dominant 11-1 victory over the Keokuk Chiefs. The offense was firing on all cylinders from the first whistle to the last! Peter Seyb led the way with five goals and multiple assists.
Congratulations, boys!
⚽️ SOCCER GAMEDAY! ⚽️
Get ready, Hawk Nation! It’s a cross-county showdown tonight as we host the Keokuk Chiefs on the pitch. After weather postponements last week, the Hawks look to start the season with two wins!
🕥 Varsity Girls- 5:00
🕥 Varsity Boys- 7:00
🎟️ $5 for students, $7 Everyone else
🎥 Livestream on HudlFan
Let's go, Hawks!
Get ready, Hawk Nation! It’s a cross-county showdown tonight as we host the Keokuk Chiefs on the pitch. After weather postponements last week, the Hawks look to start the season with two wins!
🕥 Varsity Girls- 5:00
🕥 Varsity Boys- 7:00
🎟️ $5 for students, $7 Everyone else
🎥 Livestream on HudlFan
Let's go, Hawks!
Happy Easter to all those celebrating today! 🌸
Happy National School Librarian Day! 📚
Our school librarians and library professionals help students navigate the vast world of information, empowering them to become confident, independent learners. Thank you for the knowledge and guidance you provide each day!
Our school librarians and library professionals help students navigate the vast world of information, empowering them to become confident, independent learners. Thank you for the knowledge and guidance you provide each day!
Central Lee High School art students showcased their talents at the Keokuk Fine Arts Council High School Art Show throughout March, with a reception and awards ceremony held on March 29. 🎨
Several students earned top honors for their outstanding work:
⭐️ Colton Taft, 1st Place in 3D and People’s Choice Award
⭐️ Addison Conlee, 1st Place in Pastel
⭐️ Kain Arrowood, 2nd Place in Mixed Media
Way to go, students!
Several students earned top honors for their outstanding work:
⭐️ Colton Taft, 1st Place in 3D and People’s Choice Award
⭐️ Addison Conlee, 1st Place in Pastel
⭐️ Kain Arrowood, 2nd Place in Mixed Media
Way to go, students!
Central Lee High School students earned outstanding recognition at the 2026 State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, showcasing excellence across multiple categories! 🔬
Aurora Edens
➡️2nd place in Food Science Category, Medallion
➡️Senior Champion, Trip to the International Science Fair in Phoenix this May
Jack Benner
➡️FFA: 3rd place Division V Food Products, Silver Medallion
➡️Honorable Mention in Food Science Category, Medallion
➡️6 Year - Dedication to Science Award, $100 & Plaque
Nadia Boyer
➡️FFA: 1st place Division V Plant Systems, Gold Medallion
➡️Iowa Bio Scholarship, $2,500
➡️Biological Science Seminar Category: Honorable Mention, Certificate
➡️Honorable Mention in Plant Science Category, Medallion
Allison Gruntmeir
➡️FFA: 3rd place- Division V Bronze Medallion
➡️College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scholarship, $500
➡️Becomes a $1,000.00 scholarship if attends ISU
➡️Loras College 11th grade Scholarship, $1000
➡️Schneider Seed Award Agriculture Excellence Award
➡️STEM Agru-Venture Award Scholarship
➡️$2,000.00 scholarship to learn about science research in Greece
➡️2nd place in Animal Science Category, Medallion
➡️6 Year - Dedication to Science Award, $100 & Plaque
Addison Peterson
➡️ISU Human Sciences Scholarship, $1,000
Adason Canida
➡️Loras College 10th grade Scholarship, $750
Addison Hohl
➡️Loras College 10th grade Scholarship, $750
➡️Schneider Seed Award Agriculture Excellence Award
Arabella McDowell
➡️3rd place in Animal Science Category, Medallion
➡️FFA: 2nd place Division III Animal Systems, Silver Medallion
➡️Loras College 10th grade Scholarship, $750
➡️STEM Agru-Venture Award Scholarship
➡️$2,000.00 scholarship to learn about science research in Greece
Caedon Newton
➡️Physical Science Seminar Category: 1st place, Certificate & $100
➡️3rd place in Energy & Transportation Category, Medallion
Madison Frueh & McKenzie Daly
➡️Biological Science Seminar Category: Honorable Mention, Certificate
➡️FFA: 2nd place Division II Environmental Systems, Silver Medallion
➡️Discovery in Science Award
➡️Environmental Excellence Award by Harvestville, $50
Ruby Larson
➡️Loras College 9th grade Scholarship, $500
Kaylee Stark
➡️Honorable Mention in Microbiology Category, Medallion
Annamae Timpe
➡️FFA: 1st place Division III Social Sciences, Gold Medallion
Thank you to Central Lee High School science fair sponsor, Alicia Schiller Haynes!
Aurora Edens
➡️2nd place in Food Science Category, Medallion
➡️Senior Champion, Trip to the International Science Fair in Phoenix this May
Jack Benner
➡️FFA: 3rd place Division V Food Products, Silver Medallion
➡️Honorable Mention in Food Science Category, Medallion
➡️6 Year - Dedication to Science Award, $100 & Plaque
Nadia Boyer
➡️FFA: 1st place Division V Plant Systems, Gold Medallion
➡️Iowa Bio Scholarship, $2,500
➡️Biological Science Seminar Category: Honorable Mention, Certificate
➡️Honorable Mention in Plant Science Category, Medallion
Allison Gruntmeir
➡️FFA: 3rd place- Division V Bronze Medallion
➡️College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scholarship, $500
➡️Becomes a $1,000.00 scholarship if attends ISU
➡️Loras College 11th grade Scholarship, $1000
➡️Schneider Seed Award Agriculture Excellence Award
➡️STEM Agru-Venture Award Scholarship
➡️$2,000.00 scholarship to learn about science research in Greece
➡️2nd place in Animal Science Category, Medallion
➡️6 Year - Dedication to Science Award, $100 & Plaque
Addison Peterson
➡️ISU Human Sciences Scholarship, $1,000
Adason Canida
➡️Loras College 10th grade Scholarship, $750
Addison Hohl
➡️Loras College 10th grade Scholarship, $750
➡️Schneider Seed Award Agriculture Excellence Award
Arabella McDowell
➡️3rd place in Animal Science Category, Medallion
➡️FFA: 2nd place Division III Animal Systems, Silver Medallion
➡️Loras College 10th grade Scholarship, $750
➡️STEM Agru-Venture Award Scholarship
➡️$2,000.00 scholarship to learn about science research in Greece
Caedon Newton
➡️Physical Science Seminar Category: 1st place, Certificate & $100
➡️3rd place in Energy & Transportation Category, Medallion
Madison Frueh & McKenzie Daly
➡️Biological Science Seminar Category: Honorable Mention, Certificate
➡️FFA: 2nd place Division II Environmental Systems, Silver Medallion
➡️Discovery in Science Award
➡️Environmental Excellence Award by Harvestville, $50
Ruby Larson
➡️Loras College 9th grade Scholarship, $500
Kaylee Stark
➡️Honorable Mention in Microbiology Category, Medallion
Annamae Timpe
➡️FFA: 1st place Division III Social Sciences, Gold Medallion
Thank you to Central Lee High School science fair sponsor, Alicia Schiller Haynes!
☔️ POSTPONEMENTS ⛈️
Due to weather, the following Central Lee Activities are canceled or postponed.
🏃🏼 Varsity Girls Track @ Mediapolis- CANCELED
⚽️ Varsity Girls Soccer- POSTPONED, TBD
⚽️ Varsity Boys Soccer- POSTPONED TO April 14 @ 7:00pm.
Due to weather, the following Central Lee Activities are canceled or postponed.
🏃🏼 Varsity Girls Track @ Mediapolis- CANCELED
⚽️ Varsity Girls Soccer- POSTPONED, TBD
⚽️ Varsity Boys Soccer- POSTPONED TO April 14 @ 7:00pm.
Central Lee Middle School students made history at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa in Ames, earning the Clay Groff Traveling Trophy for the top overall science fair program in the state! 🏆
Fifty-three students represented Central Lee and delivered an outstanding performance, including earning five of the top six overall middle school project placements:
⭐️ Aralind Grafton, 1st Overall
⭐️ Drake Newton, 2nd Overall
⭐️ Brystol Gerdes, 3rd Overall
⭐️ Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones, 4th Overall
⭐️ Hudson Essing, 5th Overall
The team capped off an incredible season by winning every science fair they entered this year!
Thank you to sponsors Amanda Myhre and Allison Krehbiel for their leadership and support in this remarkable achievement.
Fifty-three students represented Central Lee and delivered an outstanding performance, including earning five of the top six overall middle school project placements:
⭐️ Aralind Grafton, 1st Overall
⭐️ Drake Newton, 2nd Overall
⭐️ Brystol Gerdes, 3rd Overall
⭐️ Lily Jacobs & Zoey Jones, 4th Overall
⭐️ Hudson Essing, 5th Overall
The team capped off an incredible season by winning every science fair they entered this year!
Thank you to sponsors Amanda Myhre and Allison Krehbiel for their leadership and support in this remarkable achievement.
Students in grades 3-11 will take the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in April. These tests allow students to demonstrate their learning and progress, and the results help us set high expectations and make key decisions to support student success.
Testing Schedule:
🗓️ ELEMENTARY: April 21-23
🗓️ MIDDLE SCHOOL: April 21-24
🗓️ HIGH SCHOOL: April 27-30
Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language/writing, with grades 5, 8, and 10 also taking a science assessment. Middle school and high school will be using online tests. Elementary will be using written tests.
Help your student prepare:
✅ Ensure they get plenty of sleep the night before each test
✅ Make sure they have a healthy breakfast (FREE hot breakfast available at school this year)
✅ Remind them to take their tests seriously and do their best
✅ Encourage a positive attitude and perseverance
✅ Explain that some questions may be challenging, but students should try to answer each one and not leave any blank
✅ Make sure they are on time and present for every testing day
Thank you for your support!
Testing Schedule:
🗓️ ELEMENTARY: April 21-23
🗓️ MIDDLE SCHOOL: April 21-24
🗓️ HIGH SCHOOL: April 27-30
Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language/writing, with grades 5, 8, and 10 also taking a science assessment. Middle school and high school will be using online tests. Elementary will be using written tests.
Help your student prepare:
✅ Ensure they get plenty of sleep the night before each test
✅ Make sure they have a healthy breakfast (FREE hot breakfast available at school this year)
✅ Remind them to take their tests seriously and do their best
✅ Encourage a positive attitude and perseverance
✅ Explain that some questions may be challenging, but students should try to answer each one and not leave any blank
✅ Make sure they are on time and present for every testing day
Thank you for your support!
Reminder: there is no school on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. Enjoy the break! 🌼
Today, we recognize Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and the outstanding individuals who help our students thrive. Their patience, compassion, and hard work make a lasting impact on our school community! 🌟
Central Lee will host a special day of celebration on Saturday, May 9, recognizing excellence across our school community with two great events! 🏆
The Central Lee Hall of Fame Banquet will take place at 10:00am in the High School Performance Gym, honoring distinguished alumni and staff in the areas of academics, athletics, and fine arts.
Later that afternoon, the first-ever Hawks Awards Show will begin at 2:00pm in the Performance Gym, celebrating the achievements and impact of our athletics program. This event will recognize the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, Sports Boosters, as well as outstanding athletes and coaches, and will include awards such as Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Team of the Year, Performance of the Year, Star Student-Athlete of the Year, and the Elite Hawk Award.
The Central Lee Hall of Fame Banquet will take place at 10:00am in the High School Performance Gym, honoring distinguished alumni and staff in the areas of academics, athletics, and fine arts.
Later that afternoon, the first-ever Hawks Awards Show will begin at 2:00pm in the Performance Gym, celebrating the achievements and impact of our athletics program. This event will recognize the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, Sports Boosters, as well as outstanding athletes and coaches, and will include awards such as Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Team of the Year, Performance of the Year, Star Student-Athlete of the Year, and the Elite Hawk Award.
⛳️ MEET DAY! ⛳️
Our boys open up the golf season this morning, competing in the Nike Invitational. The boys look to make a strong showing as they work towards a potential back-to-back state run as their season goal. Goodluck, boys!
Our boys open up the golf season this morning, competing in the Nike Invitational. The boys look to make a strong showing as they work towards a potential back-to-back state run as their season goal. Goodluck, boys!
