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Have a child that is turning 5 before Sept. 1, 2026?
GET READY FOR
KINDERGARTEN!
Kindergarten Success Starts Here
Mrs. Meloche( Cologne Academy) Niavi: Astronaut; explore planets and see new things in space. Easton: Police car; catch robbers. Kiaan: Firefighter; be a better reader. Mya: Doctor; get lots of money. Rowan: Teacher; go to school. Zora: Vet; watch a bunch of videos of vet stuff. Kenna: Teacher; work hard to be one. Charlie: Doctor; help people. Daulten: Cop; go to a special school. Remi: Vet; maybe train animals. Lydia: Vet; take care of animals. Samuel: Pokémon trainer; get Pokémon. Gaius: Paleontologist; dig for dinosaur bones. Emery: Gymnastics teacher; keep practicing. Beckham: Scientist; study how things work. Lily: Doctor; help people when they are hurt. Emmy: Vet; go to school. Bailey: Music teacher; sing songs. Ansh: Basketball player; practice with my basketball hoop. Ellie: Mom and doctor; work hard. Ivy: Teacher; go to school. Lakshand: Horse rider; train for it. Benjamin: Math person; write in math books. Dominick: Police officer; work hard. Ronan: Worker; work on cars.
We are proud to provide a vibrant environment that embraces every student, energizing them to learn the vital skills necessary to adapt and thrive with resilience and compassion.
With a variety of activities and instruction by incredible teachers, we set every Raider up for success.
What’ s the Central Difference?
Small Class Sizes
Newly Renovated Facilities STEAM fo ALL K-5 Students
Building Strong Readers with Foundational strategies
Incredible Growth for elementary grades in math and reading MCA results
Schedule a Tour!
Contact Principal Ron Erpenbach with questions or to schedule a tour: 952-467-7300 or rerpenbach @ isd108. org
Mrs. Pogatshnik( Cologne Academy) Sarah: Vet; work hard and help animals. Neria: Doctor; help people. Jacob: Doctor; go to school lots of times. Nancyleigh: Doctor; train to be like a doctor and do doctor things. Charles: Monster truck driver; practice. Pierce: Police officer; train. Mila F.: Parent; grow up. Myla: Singer; practice singing. Arden: Builder like my dad; bring tools to work. Allie: Park ranger; learn about animals a lot. Benji: Oceanologist; train for it a lot. Charlotte: Artist; make art. Joyce: Doctor; go to a lot of schools. Penelope: Doctor; help people. Mya: Dentist; clean people’ s teeth good. Malea: Face painter; grow up and practice face painting. Aria: Target worker; grow up. Liam: Fisherman; try to get fish. Mila K.: Farmer; put hay and have horses. Swrisha: Doctor; be kind. Conner: Construction worker; build a lot. George: Weapon maker; use lots of metal tools. Walter: Builder; buy tools. Riya: Dress maker; practice. Justin: Cowboy; ride a horse in the desert. Olivia: Mom; go to college and get a job.
Learn more about our schools & register online! isd108. org / enroll
Not Quite Ready for Kindergarten?
Central Public Preschool is a program of Central Community Education that provides an innovative classroom where creativity and imagination soar!
Central Elementary School 655 SW 7th St., Norwood Young America, MN 55368