Raider Family Weekly Update
Central Jr/Sr High School: September 19, 2026
Upcoming Events
HOMECOMING WEEK - CANDYLAND!
Sunday, September 20th
Reminder check for !MISSING in Powerschool on any ssignments that would be referred to MAP on Monday morning!
Raider Rally - Burden Rodeo Arena. 5:00 p.m. 9th-12th grade & staff participate. All community patrons welcome to watch. Come in your class colors and old clothes ready to have fun and get dirty! Walking taco dinner provided. Sponsored by Booster Club. If inclimate weather - will be moved to gymnasium.
Seniors- PINK, Juniors - YELLOW, Sophomores - GREEN, Freshman - BLUE, Staff - RED
Monday, September 21st - LOLLYPOP WOODS: BRIGHT CLASS COLORS W/ CRAZY HAIR
Class Colors: 12th- PINK, 11th- YELLOW, 10th- GREEN, 9th- BLUE, 8th - PURPLE, 7th - ORANGE, Staff - RED
IMPORTANT DAY AT USD 462 - ALL STUDENT ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT AS MONDAY IS OUR COUNT DAY FOR FUNDING. WE WANT YOU HERE EVERY DAY - ESPECIALLY ON MONDAY!
Tutoring in Mrs. LaBrue's 7:30 a.m.
Class Board Decorating. 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Assembly in gym 1st then will break out to designated location with rise group leaders. (Supply grab location in Conference Room)
7th - Lighthouse Room
8th - Storm Shelter
9th - Ag Shop
10th - Commons Area
11th - Library
12th - Wood Shop
Pep Rally - 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Community welcome!
1st Hour begins at 10:10 a.m. following late start bell schedule with no Rise/Win time.
Homecoming Scavenger Hunt Activity During Passing Periods
MAP (Missing Assignment Program) - Must sign out by 4:00 p.m. to not be on JH / HS Elibility List if in activity this season.
Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Teachers will be in their classrooms. Spring State Assessment reports and student gradecards will be available for parents to pick up in the commons area before going around the visit with teachers.
Tuesday, September 22nd - PEPPERMINT FOREST: WEAR RED & WHITE
Tutoring in Mrs. LaBrue's 7:30 a.m.
RISE Time: Homecoming Games in Gym
WIN Time in Rise Groups: Leader in Me Activity
Homecoming Coronation Practice 8:30 a.m.
HS Volleyball @ Home vs. Oxford & Caldwell. 5:00 p.m. Senior Night before 3rd game. Student Spirit Theme (Red & White)
HS Ice Cream Social & Games (free) - Commons area after volleyball game until 9:15 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23rd - CRAZY CANDY CONTAINER - Anything but a cup to hold your candy and drink!
RISE Time: Homecoming Games in Gym
WIN Time in Rise Groups: Wiggy Wednesday
Homecoming King & Queen Voting. 1st or 2nd Hour: Will call students/classes quickly to commons area to vote and return to class.
FFA Greenhand Conference @ Inman
Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Teachers will be in their classrooms. Spring State Assessment reports and student gradecards will be available for parents to pick up in the commons area before going around the visit with teachers.
Thursday, September 24th - SUGARPLUM SLUMBER - PAJAMA DAY
RISE Time: Homecoming Games in Gym
WIN Time in Rise Groups: Leader in Me Activity Junior Class Meeting
JH Volleyball @ Dexter vs. CVD 3:30 p.m. Leave time 2:30 p.m.
JH Football @ Dexter vs. CVD 6:30 p.m. Leave time 2:30 p.m.
HS/JH Cross Country @ Oxford 4:00 p.m. Leave time 2:00 p.m.
Friday, September 25th - RAIDER PRIDE SPIRIT THEME
HS Fball @ Home vs. CVD 7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Coronation 6:00 p.m.
HS Cheerleading Fundraiser - Raider Spirit Tattoos! 2 for $1 (small), $1 each (large)
After Prom Fundraiser - Mocktail Tiki Drinks (north side of football field)
Saturday, September 26th - NEON COLORS SPIRIT THEME
HS Volleyball Tournament @ Home 9:00 a.m.
Freeze Dried Candy & Cotton Candy Fundraiser!
HS Cross Country @ Lawrence Girls 11:30 a.m. Boys 12:05 p.m. Leave time 5:30 a.m.
HS Homecoming Dance - at Central High School. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Ticket information - can be purchased at lunch: $5 per ticket. Bring a donation of canned spagetti o's or ravioli or bag of candy and receive $2 off your ticket price!
Looking Ahead @ A Few Important Dates For Planning:
Speaker in Financial Literacy - September 28th 6th hour, ALL JUNIORS.
FFA Land Judging - September 30th
Lifetouch Picture Day - October 6th To order: visit mylifetouch.com. ID: EVT6M96SC
Shout Out to Mrs. Allred & Laken & Friends For The Awesome Homecoming Display!
HOMECOMING WEEK CLARIFICATION FOR FAMILIES - ALL 7TH - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN HOMECOMING WEEK FESTIVITIES AT CJSHS. THE ONLY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DEDICATED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SPECIFICALLY ARE THE SUNDAY NIGHT RAIDER RALLY (JH WELCOME TO COME WATCH!), TUESDAY NIGHT ICE CREAM SOCIAL/GAMES, AND SATURDAY HOMECOMING DANCE.
Add to schedule abovve - Tuesday Coronation Practice 8:30 a.m. :)
Monday's Scavenger Hunt Info & Bell Schedule
HOMECOMING COURT & CANDIDATES
Seniors:
Laken Eastman & Eli Littrell
Gracelea Weigle & Jaydan Mannon
Fynlie Ahlstedt & Kyson Henley
Jessilyn Parsons & Austin Dailey
Juniors: Harleigh Tatum & Chasen Harris
Sophomores: Malorie Prater & Dylan Hanson
Freshmen: Taylin Davis & Matik Tatum
Kindergartners: Teagan Branscum & Mason Tatum
SHOUT OUT TO NATE-CONNER-CHASON H.-PEYTON WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD IN THEIR
BUSINESS CLASS ON SENIOR BANNERS. BIG THINGS COMINGS-CENTRAL MEDIA TEAM!!
Have an individual student shout out -doing something awesome outside of school?
Email 462media@usd462.org to be featured!
Email mcalvin@usd462.org or call 620-438-2215 to notify the office
Request to Meet or Parent Concern Forms
In an effort to improve communication and transparency - students, parents/guardians, and community patrons are encouraged to use the following forms to request to meet or share a concern:
Mark Your Calendar For Late Start Dates!
Mark Your Calendar For Conferences!
We are excited to share your students 1st semster progress!
Stop by and chat - teachers will be in their classrooms.
WE WILL SEE YOU MONDAY & WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK!!
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS INFORMATION!
Play It Again Sports - Items @ BUMC
The Burden Unitied Methodist Church has gently used sports gear for free or exchange (as kids grow) There are cleats, bats, gloves, pants, etc. Parents can text Pam Jones or 316.323.7083 or Tara Woods 316.213.3720 to set up a time to shop.
Representatives from RISE Cowley will be at the football game on September 25th
September Breakfast & Lunch Menu
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Stay Connected
Email: jhenning@usd462.org
Website: www.usd462.org
Location: 700 North Main Street, Burden, KS, USA
Phone: 620-438-2215
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