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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 31, 2022
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 25, 2022March 25, 2022
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 14, 2022March 25, 2022
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Substitute Shortage Eases

After a difficult first semester, Central’s substitute shortage appears to have eased. Continue reading Substitute Shortage Eases

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 10, 2022
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 1, 2022
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 1, 2022
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022
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Cobblers Host One-Act Festival

The Cobblers hosted the One Act Festival for the first time. Continue reading Cobblers Host One-Act Festival

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 15, 2022
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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

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 27, 2021
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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

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 27, 2021
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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

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 18, 2021May 18, 2021
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 8, 2021
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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 8, 2021April 9, 2021
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Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning

From the teachers’ perspective, the second semester of distance learning has gotten better. Continue reading Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 3, 2021March 2, 2021

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