COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA
ROOTED IN SMALL TOWN VALUES
Central makes education central
Central Public Schools , serving the communities of Norwood Young America , Cologne , Hamburg , Bongards , and the surrounding rural areas , is proud to have the opportunities to educate future leaders . The district continues to be one of the highest performing districts in the area and the state as a whole . Each of the three schools has been recognized , either on the state or national / international level with awards for academic excellence .
Central Elementary boasts four consecutive years of recognition by the Minnesota Department of Education , garnering “ Celebration Eligible ” status in 2012 , 2013 and 2015 and being named a “ Reward School ” in 2014 . The Middle School was named a “ Reward School ” in 2013 in their only year of eligibility for this award through the state . Central High School was named to the “ Advanced Placement Honor Roll ” in 2014 and 2015 for excellence in achievement in upper level courses . It was one of 10 high schools in Minnesota to receive this honor and one of approximately 550 schools across the United States and Canada to be selected . The high school also received a Bronze Award as one of the Top High Schools in the nation from US News and World Report in 2015 .
Currently , the schools serve approximately 1,000 students in grades K-12 . With advanced placement courses , a welltrained and motivated staff and a commitment to constantly improve students ’ educational experience , Central Schools provide a solid base of knowledge and teach the skills needed in today ’ s world .
For more information , contact the district office at 952- 467-7000 or see www . isd108 . org .
COMMUNITY EDUCATION , PRESCHOOL AND KID CARE
With the core belief that education is a lifelong process , the district also offers an extensive community education program with a variety of classes for children and adults alike .
From swimming lessons to weekly music in the park events , community education provides entertainment options as well as educational opportunities .
For more information , contact the community education office at 952-467-7390 . Central Schools also offer several preschool programs , like Kurious Kids , for children ages 3 to pre-kindergarten . After school child care is available for elementary school-age students . It is open at the elementary school until 6 p . m .
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