13 Academy Students Finalists in Bar Contest

Thirteen Central Academy students have been selected as finalists in The Iowa State Bar Association’s “Know Your Constitution” Project. They are part of one hundred finalists selected from the more than 1,000 students across Iowa who participated in the contest. They are students of Dan Swanson. Click the headline to read more.

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Central Team Wins National Math Title

Students from Central Academy have won first place in the “Math Madness” AMC/Interstellar High School Mathematics National Championship, sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. The competition began with nearly 10,000 students from 500 schools across the nation. Click the headline to read more about Central’s national math title.

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Urban Leadership Gets a Visit from Ako-Abdul Samad

The youth of Urban Leadership 101 had the pleasure of learning from State Legislative Representative Ako-Abdul Samad this week! Mr. Abdul-Samad taught us about the importance of defining ourselves, finding our purpose, and giving back to our community. Thank you …

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A New Offering at Central: Karaoke

It’s not just brainstorming and problem-solving that goes on here at Central Academy and Central Campus. Every Thursday there’s karaoke in the Commons, and whatever academic tension may hang in the morning air is blown away by the lunchtime songfest. Click the photo to read and see more here about a new non-academic offering at Central.

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Central Campus Teachers Recognized for Excellence

Central Campus Culinary instructor Elaine Wolf and Central Academy math instructor Brian Reece were recognized today at the Outstanding Iowa Teachers Recognition Luncheon.  Chef Wolf was recognized as an Iowa Teacher of the Year finalist.  Mr. Reece was …

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JROTC Names Cadet of the Month

Congratulations to C/SGT Ethan Johnson for being selected as the Central Campus JROTC Red Bull Cadet of the Month.  C/SGT Johnson is pictured here with Central Campus Assistant Director Julie Rosin as he receives his award.

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