The Central Springs Community School District (CSD) School Board voted unanimously to move a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) to a ballot question vote scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2024. The District is seeking funds for maintaining and improving our schools' infrastructure, equipment, and facilities.
Planned projects include:
Upgrading the Nora Springs parking lots, including drainage improvements and restructuring the daycare/preschool drop-off area.
Boiler replacements for both campuses.
Adding air conditioning in both buildings.
Expanding and upgrading CTE (Career and Technical Education) classrooms.
Voters will be asked to approve the PPEL for an amount not to exceed $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed property value with an income surtax for the next 10 years.
We encourage all community members to stay informed about this decision.
Delicious Breakfast to Fuel before the Week
On February 14th, FFA members were treated to a special breakfast sponsored by Farm Bureau. Delicious donuts and milk were provided to students during the chapter meeting, helping to start off the day on a sweet note. Next week, members can look forward to even more donuts, as Clear Lake Bank and Trust will be supplying breakfast treats to further energize the group.
By: Emma Nachazel
Emma Nachazel
Grade/ Age: 11th grade /16 years old
Officer Position: Reporter
Favorite FFA event: Nation Convention
Why?: I am presented with different experiences that not everyone is presented with. The amazing opportunities given during the couple of days the event takes place enhances my leadership skills as I meet new people and attend workshops provided by the organization.
SAE project(s) I have multiple! Beef Project- I show beef cattle at local fairs. Goat project- I show goats at local fairs. Canine Depot- I work from time to time at my moms business working with small animals and cleaning. Gardening- I grow a home garden to produce nutritional food for my veggie stand at my house.
Why do you like FFA? Everything about FFA I love. I have been given the amazing opportunity to meet new people and become a better version of myself. I can’t thank the organization enough.
Zaila Dahlstrom
Grade/ Age: 11th grade/ 17 years old
Officer Position: Reporter
Favorite FFA event: State Convention
Why?: I get to meet tons of new friends through this FFA event!
SAE project: Cattle, I show them at local fairs
Why do you like FFA? Because it’s a learning opportunity that not everyone gets to experience.
Cordell Hoeft
Grade/ Age: 11th grade/ 16 years old
Officer Position: Vice President
Favorite FFA event: My favorite event that I’ve gotten to take part in was National convention
Why?: I was able to meet many people from across the country, as well as attend workshops to become better in many different aspects of life.
SAE project: My SAE project is working at Mason City Red Power during the summer as well as working on my uncles family farm.
Why do you like FFA?: I like ffa because of all the opportunities it can offer if you utilize them. From gaining job skills, real life skills, or leadership skills you can learn it all.
Charlene Prazak
Grade/ Age: 11th grade/ 16 years old
Officer Position: Sentinel
Favorite FFA event: My favorite event is the State Convention.
Why?: I get to compete while also having lots of fun and learning a lot!
SAE project: My SAE project is working with goats to get them ready to be shown at the fair.
Why do you like FFA?: I like FFA because I learn a lot about myself, other people, and my future.
Madison Edwards
Grade/ Age: 12th grade/ 17 years old
Officer Position: Secretary
Favorite FFA event: National Convention
Why?: you get to grow relationships with those in your chapter and meet new people from all over the nation. You learn great leadership skills through workshops and become inspired by the sessions.
SAE project: I work at the Olde Creamery and this handles working with dairy.
Why do you like FFA?: I love FFA because it gives me great leadership skills for my future. I am also so thankful for the opportunities I have had through this organization.
Ady Petersen
Grade/ Age: 10th Grade/ 15 years old
Officer Position: Treasurer
Favorite FFA event: Livestock Judging
Why?: I love being around livestock and getting to know them better. I have made so many new friends through judging and have become more confident.
SAE project(s): My SAE's include raising cattle as well as raising market broilers.
Why do you like FFA?: I like FFA because it gives me the opportunity to do things I am really passionate about. I love that I am able to share what I know about agriculture and grow as a leader and community member.
Elementary Schools
Brooke Brunsvold
PK-3 Principal
Manly:
641-454-3283
Fax 641-454-2212
105 S. East Street PO Box 190
Manly, IA 50456
Nora Springs:
641-749-5301
Fax 641-749-5898
509 N. Iowa Ave PO Box 367
Nora Springs, IA 50458
Middle/Intermediate Schools
Rob Hoffman
4-8 Principal
641-749-5301
Fax 641-749-5898
509 N. Iowa Ave
PO Box 367
Nora Springs, IA 50458
High School
Ken Estes
9-12 Principal
641-454-2208
Fax 641-454-2212
105 S. East Street
PO Box 190
Manly, IA 50456