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
Category: News
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
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
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