Central High School Newsletter
End of the Year!
Week 1: Students placed and tied rebar that would be used to strengthen the concrete slab that would be the floor of the shed.
Week 2: Students poured concrete footings that would be the foundation and provide support for the structure.
Week 3: Students completed the process of framing and sheeting the exterior walls of the shed.
Week 4: Students got a workout setting up scaffolding around the perimeter of the shed. They were also able to haul up and secure all of the trusses that would provide the structure of the roof.
Week 5: On a hot day, the students were up on the roof laying down the first rows of shingles.
Week 6: Student tried their hands the exterior finishing trades by installing siding, fascia, and soffits.
Week 7: All of the students, construction workers, and MAPS staff involved in the planning and construction of the shed were invited to see the finished product.
The lessons learned during this construction project will allow these students to have marketable skills that will last them a lifetime. Thank you to WEB Construction, Knutson Construction, Schmidt Siding and Window, and BLK Electric for partnering with MAPS in the construction of this project. Also, a big thank you to our Career Pathway Coordinator, Caleb Watson, for his vision and efforts in making this all possible. We look forward to future projects!
On Friday, May 30, during our informal graduation, eight students presented on their experience during the program and received their $500 check from Project Success for completing their Certified Nursing Assistant program through South Central College.
We are incredibly proud of these students. They started this program in early January. Every Wednesday, students attended class at South Central and learned the skills and knowledge required to pass the state exam. Each student performed their clinical at Oak Terrace Assisted Living and were offered a paid internship. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scholarships are also offered to students.
In all, students are eligible for $1,500 in stipends by successfully completing the program, taking the state exams, and participating in the internship. Central High School would like to thank Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman and the rest of the team at Project Success for their ongoing support for our students.
Central High School will be offering this program next year (2025-2026) during the spring semester. We encourage parents and guardians to discuss this opportunity with their students.
We’re proud to share some exciting news about our MAAP STARS students at Central High School! On May 8th and 9th our students competed in a variety of events against other Area Learning Centers at the Civic Center in Mankato—and they truly stood out.
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CJ Osorio delivered a standout performance in the Public Speaking event, advancing to the finals and earning 4th place out of 21 competitors.
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In the Team Management Decision Making competition, CJ Osorio, Javier Luna, and Andrew Wills showcased impressive teamwork and creative problem-solving, securing an impressive 2nd place finish.
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In the Lifesmarts competition, CJ Osorio, Javier Luna, Andrew Wills, Faithlynn Bunch, and Ariah Hibbler advanced to the final round and proudly brought home 3rd place.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students on their hard work, teamwork, and success!
We are excited to announce our 2025 Central High School Graduates! We celebrated this accomplishment yesterday, Wednesday, June 4. The night was filled with laughter, cheering, and some tears. We want to give a shout out to Superintendent Paul Peterson and School Board Vice Chair Kari Pratt for their words of encouragement to our graduates as well as School Board members Shannon Sinning (Chair) Christopher Kind (Treasurer), and Elizabeth Hanke for being in attendance. Also, a big thank you to Pizzeria 201 for catering the event. We will miss our graduates but are excited to see them go on to be productive members of the community!
🎓 Minnesota North Star Promise – Free College for Eligible Students!
The North Star Promise program covers the full cost of tuition and fees at public colleges and universities in Minnesota for eligible students from families earning under $80,000 per year. This means many graduating seniors can attend college tuition-free starting this fall!
To qualify, students must:
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Be Minnesota residents
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Attend a public college or university in Minnesota
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Complete the FAFSA or MN Dream Act application
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Meet basic eligibility and enrollment requirements
Encourage your student to complete their FAFSA as soon as possible to take advantage of this opportunity! Learn more at www.ohe.state.mn.us