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
Category: News
Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming
The Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be a boon for sales of real estate in the Black Hills area. Continue reading Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming
Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year
Spanish students are trying to keep up with their changes of teacher. Continue reading Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year
Drama Club Hosts Covid-Free One Acts, Wins 17th Superior Award
Central’s Drama Club not only won its 17th straight Superior Show award, it hosted the Covid-safe Competition. Continue reading Drama Club Hosts Covid-Free One Acts, Wins 17th Superior Award
Make-Up Window Draws Mixed Reactions
The school-wide make-up window employed at the end of the first semester has drawn mixed reactions from teachers and students. Continue reading Make-Up Window Draws Mixed Reactions
Almost Half of Distance Learning Students Returned to Central at Semester
Close to half of the Central students enrolled in the district’s distance learning program returned to in-person classes for the second semester. Continue reading Almost Half of Distance Learning Students Returned to Central at Semester
Senior English Classes Rebooted for 2021-22
English requirements in Rapid City have changed for next year’s seniors. Continue reading Senior English Classes Rebooted for 2021-22
Cobbler Teachers Persevering Through 2020
Teachers at Central have had a lot to adjust to in 2020, from distance learning to new curriculum to new learning management systems. What do they think about it all? Continue reading Cobbler Teachers Persevering Through 2020
Cobblers’ Football Sidelined by Covid
The Cobblers football team was sent into quarantine from football and school after a few athletes tested positive for Covid-19. Continue reading Cobblers’ Football Sidelined by Covid
Central Looks to Launch New Speech and Debate Class
Assistant debate coach and English teacher Ariel Pozorski gives Central High school a look into what Central’s new speech and debate class will look like. Continue reading Central Looks to Launch New Speech and Debate Class
Students’ Social Media Use Increases During Isolation
Students are using social media more during the Covid-19 distancing, but they say they are avoiding news-driven sites. Continue reading Students’ Social Media Use Increases During Isolation
Quarantine Challenges Students’ Friendships
School is full of friends–so what are students doing to connect with friends when school is done at home? Continue reading Quarantine Challenges Students’ Friendships
Students Taking AP Tests at Home
The disruptions of Covid-19 reach down to students taking AP exams–this year exams will be administered online and students will take them from their homes. Continue reading Students Taking AP Tests at Home
Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Central’s teachers are attempting to bridge physical distance to reach their students; they’re also struggling with not being able to do what they normally do. Continue reading Teachers Attempting to Bridge Distance
Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges
Rapid City students may not be coming to school each day, but they are still facing plenty of academic challenges. Continue reading Students Find Online Learning Poses Challenges
Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity
While Cobblers are reacting optimistically to schools being closed for the coronavirus pandemic, AP students and students in activities are most concerned. Continue reading Cobblers React to Coronavirus Closure with Concern, Optimism, and Curiosity
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