Panther Newsletter

Don’t forget these important upcoming dates:

• April 9th: 12:30 pm Dismissal - Teacher PD

• May 23rd: 12:30 pm Dismissal - Last Day of School

The results are in, and the Central Springs Community School District Physical Plant Equipment Levy (PPEL) has passed. Thank you for your support! This approval will provide essential funding to support the maintenance and improvement of our district. We are excited to move forward with the next steps in enhancing our facilities to better serve our students, staff, and community. We will continue to engage families, students, staff, and community members throughout this process to ensure we are meeting the needs of our district and making the best decisions for the future.

From Board President Schilling “Thank you to all the Voters and Residents who spent time discussing this important funding for our school district! On behalf of the Board of Education, we welcome you to come to our meetings and stay informed on the maintenance and future projects to keep Central Springs moving forward!”

Top Performers

• Chloe Miller: 1st shot put, 1st 100 meter dash
• Reggie Zobeck: 1st tennis ball throw, 1st 25m walk with me
• Hannah Higgins: 1st tennis ball throw, 2nd 50 m dash
• Macaylah Denton: 2nd softball throw, 1st 50 m dash
• Rory Buchite: 1st softball throw, 1st 50m dash
• Odin Luhring: 2nd softball throw, 2nd 100 m dash
• Savanna Regenold: 1st in tennis ball throw, 1st in 50 m walk with me

• Ah’Ryiahh Fountain: 1st in softball throw, 2nd in 50 m dash

• Parker Brown: 2nd is shot put, 3rd in 50m dash

Last week, Central Springs FFA students had their "Drive Your Tractor to School Day." Students showed off their tractors in the school parking lot. At the end of the day, students even had the chance to show their tractors to the residents at the Manly Care Center.

February 25th was a VERY exciting day! For 21 days, 3rd-grade students in Manly studied embryology and incubated chicks in our classroom. On hatch day, students arrived to find two hatched chicks in the cage and had the incredible opportunity to watch a chick hatch during the day. By the end of the day, they had five hatched chicks and one that was very close to popping out.

Over the next few days, they watched the chicks grow and learned about feeding, watering, and cleaning their cage. There was also time for holding the chicks before they made their way to their farm home on Friday, February 28th.

CS High School celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a lucky shamrock contest. Students needed to find a shamrock in the high school. Two lucky students had the numbers drawn on their shamrock. Congrats to these "lucky" students: Thomas Haas (senior) and Avery Brunsvold (freshman)

CS had 4 teams compete at state for Future Problem Solvers on Friday, March 28, 2025. They traveled to Pella, Iowa and the competition was held at the Pella College Campus.

On March 18th, 3rd graders in Manly received a visit from Teresa of the Worth County Farm Bureau. She read them a book about how to make ice cream in celebration of Read Across America Month. Then, they conducted a science experiment by making their own ice cream. The students enjoyed their homemade shaken ice cream with sprinkles and/or chocolate sauce. We are so fortunate to have the Worth County Farm Bureau as an amazing classroom resource!

Central Springs CSD was proud to present its Annual 5-12 Band Extravaganza Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 pm in the HS Auditorium in Manly! This year’s theme was, “Go West, Young Band!” featuring music from, or inspired by, the Old West! Each grade level, 5th - HS, performed separately first, combining for a “Mass Band” piece at the concert’s conclusion. This year's Extravaganza showcased a record 122-piece band, the largest in Central Springs history! We look forward to the future as our Band Program continues to grow!

Additionally, concerts like the 5-12 Band Extravaganza wouldn't be possible without the help of our fantastic Central Springs Music Boosters. They support our Music Department through fundraising and funding music purchases, instrument purchases and repairs, festival housing and registration fees, as well as our Music Tours among a great many other things. At the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year, a large portion of our Music Boosters will be phasing out with graduating seniors. If anyone would be interested in supporting our Music Department by volunteering their time as a Music Booster, please contact our current Music Booster President, Rebecca Petersen at rpetersen@centralsprings.net. Thanks for your consideration!

4th and 5th graders enjoyed a fun day at the CRC in Osage for their 3rd quarter citizenship incentive.

The Central Springs National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 25th in the high school auditorium.

Front Row L to R: Aaron Miller, Bryce Barker, Carly Shafer, Tate Wymore & Brooke Berding

2nd Row L to R: Dawson Dirksen, Adler Rowe, Cooper Wymore, Jack Pruin, Jaxon Edwards, Thomas Haas & Gain Ryner

3rd Row L to R: Saylor Trebil, Lizzy Boelman, Madison Edwards, Claire Rye, Emmy Molstad, Emma Nachazel, Alaina Clarke, Addy Main & Zari McDonough

4th Row L to R: Leslie Bogema, McKenna Kelley, Madeline Haas, Riley Ryan, Grace White, Abby Pippert, Jordis Waitek, Sharli Fessler, Charlene Prazak, Mya Howes & Ady Petersen. Missing from photo Peyton McKee

Our very own Amelia Poulter taught crocheting classes at NIACC. Now, she has shared her skills with 4th graders in Nora Springs. As beginners, students learned to make necklaces and bookmarks.

K-3 Spring Concert - Monday, May 5 at 6:00 pm

K-3 Spring Concert - Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 pm

Vocal 4-8

4/11 6-8 Musical (NS) 7:00 pm

4/29 4-5 Vocal/5-8 Band (NS) 7:00 pm

Band 5-8

4/29 5-8 Band/4-5 Vocal (NS) 7:00 pm

5/13 5-8 Band Solos (NS) 4:00 pm

Meet Adler Rowe, an 18-year-old dedicated member of the Central Springs FFA! Adler enjoys being part of FFA because it allows students to incorporate agriculture into their education and learn more about the role of agriculture in the community.

One of Adler’s favorite FFA events is Drive Your Tractor to School Day. “We got to drive tractors, show them to the K-3 students, and even let them climb inside. It was a great way to share our passion for agriculture with the younger kids,” Adler said.

For Adler’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), he works at Crow Creek Farms, where they operate equipment and repair farm machinery. This hands-on experience helps develop valuable skills in mechanics and farm operations.

Adler is a great example of how FFA connects students with real-world agricultural experiences while making learning fun. Keep up the great work, Adler!

Central Springs High School Student Council will host a blood drive on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 105 S East St, Manly, IA. The Student Council is organizing the event, encouraging students and community members to donate and help save lives.

Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Central Springs High School, 105 S East St, Manly, IA