Lightning Strikes at Central High School
A recent thunderstorm that rumbled over a Central High School day hit a tree on the school’s grounds. Continue reading Lightning Strikes at Central High School
Category: News
Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Students around the country take the SAT, but in Rapid City only the ACT is available. Is there a difference between the two exams? Continue reading Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
When the district purchased laptops for every student, the library at Central High School became the epicenter of support. Continue reading Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
Peeking into Special Education at Central High
The Special Education department is crucial to the success of many students at Central High School. Continue reading Peeking into Special Education at Central High
Many Central Students Miss the Block
A year into the new 7-period schedule, students still miss elements of block scheduling. Continue reading Many Central Students Miss the Block
Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
Why doesn’t Central High School have recycling? The Pine Needle asked. Continue reading Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central High School’s math scores are a concern heading into testing season. Has the school been able to address them? Continue reading Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Cheerleaders at Rapid City’s Rushmore Athletics have been doing well in national competitions. Continue reading Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Students in the library have seen a new plant nursery–a hydroponic system–and if they like, they can be involved in using it. Continue reading Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
Ten Cobblers musicians competed in the Black Hills Symphony’s Young Artist Competition. One of them won the competition’s top honors. Continue reading Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments
Summer means sun and fun; for some students, it also means summer assignments. Continue reading AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments
Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central
The long-time English teacher and grammar expert is retiring at the end of this school year. Continue reading Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central
What Students Have to Say About the New Class Schedule
Central High School has made the decision to switch from a block schedule to a 7-period schedule for the 20232-2024 school year. Continue reading What Students Have to Say About the New Class Schedule
Woo-Hoo! Big Ticket Blowout!
Theatre lovers who haven’t already purchased tickets to the CHS production of Frozen might be left out in the cold. Continue reading Woo-Hoo! Big Ticket Blowout!
Impacts of Central High School’s New Grading System – Evidence Based Grading
Central High School has been piloting a new grading system this year. How is it faring? Continue reading Impacts of Central High School’s New Grading System – Evidence Based Grading
Intervention Programs Attempt to Stem Failures
Central is intervening in a number of ways in an attempt to help students pass classes. Continue reading Intervention Programs Attempt to Stem Failures
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