Central Intermediate @CentralCyclone
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The votes have officially been counted! (And then counted one more time for accuracy...) 20 trees were decorated, every tree had numerous votes, and the top 3 were very close. The official winner of the 4th Prairie Fox Books Annual Holiday Tree Competition is...
Painting got messy today! 🎨 #ohspiratenation
Thank you to our staff for being so prepared for our return of students today! We also want to thank our parents and students for adhering to all of our new guidelines and helping the morning drop off run so smooth! With all that being said, we had a great first day of school!
Kingman gym in the championship for the best gym in the state. Don’t take Kingman for granted. Put your vote in!!!
Kingman gym in the championship for the best gym in the state. Don’t take Kingman for granted. Put your vote in!!!
Vote for Kingman! Best gym in the state of Illinois!
Congratulations to our retirees, Sarah Repko and Delia MacDougall, ringing the retirement bell!! Thank you for all that you have done for Central students!
Congratulations to our Central students! A video from us to acknowledge your accomplishments from the 19-20 school year! drive.google.com/file/d/1ATSGA0…
Per Governor Pritzker, our school closure has been extended through April 30th.
UPDATE: Per Governor Pritzker, Schools will be closed through April 7th. Our projected date for return is now April 8th. Please check back for updates as our date for returning to school may be extended again.
Congratulations to Lila Windy and Lucas Farabaugh for being recognized at the John Ourth student recognition breakfast this morning! Two outstanding leaders at Central!
Congratulations to our Geography Bee winner, Ian Fulkerson and our runner-up, Hailey Ewers on an excellent job today!
Thank you to Chris McGill and Steelworkers Local 19G for their donation! Mrs. Hackler received STEM supplies for her classroom as a part of their “Local Educator Assistance Program.” Central thanks you for your generosity!
Thank you to Mr. Sanders for hosting our pumpkin carving night! Great carving skills by students and parents!

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