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
Category: News
Job Fair Brings Summer Employment to Students
Employers looking for summer workers are coming to Central to recruit students. Continue reading Job Fair Brings Summer Employment to Students
Former Central Teacher Runs for School Board
Michael Birkeland has been a student and a teacher at Central High School. Now he’d like to be a school board member. Continue reading Former Central Teacher Runs for School Board
Senior Qualifies for National Debate Tournament for Second Time
For the second time, Colton Porter debated his way to the National Tournament. Continue reading Senior Qualifies for National Debate Tournament for Second Time
Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City
Billboards and protesters in Rapid City have been calling for the release of Leonard Peltier. Who is Peltier and why do people consider him important? Continue reading Calls for Release of Leonard Peltier Echoing through Rapid City
Substitute Shortage Eases
After a difficult first semester, Central’s substitute shortage appears to have eased. Continue reading Substitute Shortage Eases
School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options
Central students can now access the public library’s digital collection through the school’s library. Continue reading School Library Partners with Public Library to Expand Students’ Reading Options
Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools
Feelings vary at Central High School regarding a bill that would require schools to display the state’s seal or motto. Continue reading Bill Would Require State Motto or Seal to Be Displayed in Schools
Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know
To help students make sense of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Pine Needle staff has assembled ten things you need to know about the conflict. Continue reading Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know
Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes
Here are things of note around Central High School for February 17, 2022. Continue reading Cobbler Roundup: Theatre up, Covid down, PE changes
Cobblers Host One-Act Festival
The Cobblers hosted the One Act Festival for the first time. Continue reading Cobblers Host One-Act Festival
Second Floor Hallway to be Covered in New Carpet for Upcoming School Year
The 2021-2022 school year presents many new aspects to Central High, including the installation of new carpet on the second floor’s hallway. Continue reading Second Floor Hallway to be Covered in New Carpet for Upcoming School Year
Central Track Athletes to Attend State This Weekend
Many Central athletes set their sights high this weekend as they participate in the 2021 State Track meet. Continue reading Central Track Athletes to Attend State This Weekend
Central’s Annual Grad Walk to Take Place Thursday, May 20th
At the end of every school year (with the exception of 2020), graduates are offered the opportunity to participate in a grad walk. So what’s happening this year? Continue reading Central’s Annual Grad Walk to Take Place Thursday, May 20th
Service Dogs Welcomed into the School
Service dogs have become a common sight at Central High School. Continue reading Service Dogs Welcomed into the School
Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events
High School athletes in South Dakota will be throwing javelins for the first time this year. Continue reading Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events
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