Raider Family Weekly Update
Central Jr/Sr High School: September 13, 2026
Upcoming Events
Sunday, September 13th
Reminder check for !MISSING in Powerschool on any ssignments that would be referred to MAP on Monday morning!
Monday, September 14th
RISE Time: Leader in Me Lesson
WIN Time: Comprehension & Complex Text Focus Groups
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..
JH Vball @ South Haven 4:00 p..m. Leave time 2:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. CJSHS
Tuesday, September 15th
RISE Time: Assembly in Gym - Accelerated Reader
WIN Time: Comprehension & Complex Text Focus Groups
HS Vball @ Sedan. 4:00 p.m. Leave time 2:15 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16th
RISE Time: Assembly in Gym - Homecoming Week Kick Off
WIN Time: Wiggy Wednesday in Rise Groups
8:30 a.m. Homecoming Pictures (Candidates & Court Members)
Thursday, September 17th
RISE Time: Leadership Activity
WIN Time: Comprehension & Complex Text Focus Groups
Cross Country @ Home **UPDATED TIME** No Concessions
9:00 am - HS Girls
9:30 am - HS Boys
10:00 am - 8th Grade Boys & Girls
10:30 am - 7th Grade Girls
10:45 am - 7th Grade Boys
JH Vball @ Home vs. Sedan 4:30 p.m.
JH Fball @ Home vs. Sedan 6:30 p.m.
Fball Jersey Auction at Halftime (HS & JH)
Friday, September 18th
HS Fball @ Home vs. Flinthills 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19th
HS Vball @ Dexter 9:00 a.m. Leave time 8:00 a.m.
HOMECOMING WEEK - CANDYLAND!
Sunday, September 20th
Reminder to mark !MISSING in Powerschool for any student assignments to be referred to MAP on Tuesday 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.
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
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.
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 or Wrap up Our Voice Our Impact Step 1 and 2 from last 2 weeks to prepare for step 3 next week.
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
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 or Wrap up Our Voice Our Impact Step 1 and 2 from last 2 weeks to prepare for step 3 next week. Or go for a walk, do another wiggy wednesday continued if they have homework, whatever your group needs to wrap up the week!
JH Volleyball @ Dexter vs. CVD 4:30 p.m.
JH Football @ Dexter vs. CVD 6:30 p.m.
JH/HS Cross Country @ Oxford 4:00 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 10:00 a.m.
Freeze Dried Candy & Cotton Candy Fundraiser!
HS Cross Country @ Lawrence 8:00 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:
Work Keys Testing - Juniors 8:00 a.m. - Noon(ish) September 30th
In-Service 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 2nd
Lifetouch Picture Day - October 6th To order: visit mylifetouch.com. ID: EVT6M96SC
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.
September Breakfast & Lunch Menu
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