Central High School Newsletter

As we begin this exciting new school year at Central High School, we want to extend a warm welcome to both our returning families and those joining us for the first time. Our team is energized and ready to guide students on their journey toward academic success, personal growth, and positive change. This year, we are excited to share with you some new resources and opportunities for Central students!

Driver’s Education Scholarships - Is your student interested in getting their driver’s license? We are offering 30 scholarships that will pay $390 toward the cost of their driver’s education course as well as the required 6 hours of behind-the-wheel. Families/students would be responsible for the remaining $50.

Music Lessons through Southern MN Music School - Has your student shown an interest in learning a musical instrument? There are 10 scholarships available every semester to help cover the cost of private music lessons. Each scholarship provides $375 towards the cost.

Lifeguard Training - There are 10 scholarships available that will pay 75% of the cost for Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor Training. This would provide your student with the training required to be a lifeguard.

Community Education Courses - If you’re interested in learning a new skill, there are scholarships available that would pay 75% of the cost of a class offered through Community Education. Learn about the available classes here.

Have your student contact Dan Sharpsteen, Dean of Students, in person, at DSharp1@77.org, or 507-387-3047 to fill out the application.

This hub was developed by Greater Mankato Area United Way's Youth Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Committee and is hosted by the Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The hub is meant to be a tool for parents and caregivers to easily find information on crisis support, local mental health services, parent education, and more.

Find more information HERE.

Families of MAPS -

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through the process of digitally sharing student performance data from the MCA Test(s). We are currently collaborating with our software company to get each student’s Individual Student Report loaded to Infinite Campus.

I wanted to inform you that we anticipate the student reports will be available later than usual within the state-determined communication window.

I will keep you updated as we work on this project.

Marti Sievek, Principal - MSieve1@isd77.org or 507-387-3047

Dan Sharpsteen Dean of Students - DSharp1@77.org or 507-387-3047