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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

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 14, 2020
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Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Counselors at Central are providing tips and tutoring as important ACT test dates approach.  Continue reading Career Center Offers Students Help With ACT Prep

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 9, 2020
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Numbers of Students Taking AP Exams Leap with College Board’s New Policy

Changes in AP registration dates are credited with increasing the number of Central students who signed up for exams by 50 percent. Continue reading Numbers of Students Taking AP Exams Leap with College Board’s New Policy

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 10, 2020February 10, 2020
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School Officials Struggle to Suppress Students’ Vaping

The numbers of teens vaping across America and at Central High School has exploded. Administrators are working to deter students from vaping, but they’re realistic about the effect they are having.  Continue reading School Officials Struggle to Suppress Students’ Vaping

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJanuary 10, 2020January 13, 2020
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Central & Stevens Adopt Same Schedule

Rapid City high schools are astir about changes to schedules and scheduling. Among the most prominent: Stevens and Central are moving onto the same bell schedules and students’ registration process is changing.  Continue reading Central & Stevens Adopt Same Schedule

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJanuary 8, 2020
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New Live Mascot to Make Appearance This Year

A student is slated to wear a new Cobbler mascot costume at winter sports events.  Continue reading New Live Mascot to Make Appearance This Year

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 20, 2019December 20, 2019
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Rapid City Schools Named to AP Honor Roll

Rapid City’s AP students have put the school district on College Board’s AP Honor Roll. Continue reading Rapid City Schools Named to AP Honor Roll

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 19, 2019
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State One Act Cast Busy Writing Their Play

With the State One Act competition approaching, drama students have begun writing their show, “All for One.”  Continue reading State One Act Cast Busy Writing Their Play

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 18, 2019
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Rapid City Wants a Chick-Fil-A

What do Rapid Citians want? According to a recent survey, they want Chick-Fil-A.  Continue reading Rapid City Wants a Chick-Fil-A

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 11, 2019
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Five Cobblers Make All-State Orchestra for Fourth Time

Cobbler musicians continue to shine with All-State Orchestra selections.  Continue reading Five Cobblers Make All-State Orchestra for Fourth Time

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 31, 2019October 31, 2019
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ALICE Drill Helps Central Learn How to Respond

Liaison officers view the ALICE drill the school conducted as imperfect but helpful.  Continue reading ALICE Drill Helps Central Learn How to Respond

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 31, 2019
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Jung Looks to Upset Homecoming Court

Will homecoming see the crowning of King Colton? The unlikely nominee is riding a groundswell of support to challenge homecoming stalwarts.  Continue reading Jung Looks to Upset Homecoming Court

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 25, 2019November 18, 2019
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Sophomores Get Open Campus

Upperclassmen have always held the sole rights to travel off campus during the school day, but this year Central High School’s sophomores were granted the privilege as well.  Continue reading Sophomores Get Open Campus

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 13, 2019
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Everyone Knows Teens Lack Sleep, but Why?

Heads on desks, eyelids drooping–these are common sights in any classroom. But why are students so sleepy? And is there anything a student can do about it? Continue reading Everyone Knows Teens Lack Sleep, but Why?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 12, 2019
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Central Students Prefer Elf and Polar Express at Christmas

The Pine Needle surveyed Central students to discover which Christmas movies they preferred, pitting Will Farrell against Charlie Brown.  Continue reading Central Students Prefer Elf and Polar Express at Christmas

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 18, 2018December 18, 2018
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Cobblers Give with an Angel Tree

Students and staff are giving gifts through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Continue reading Cobblers Give with an Angel Tree

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 12, 2018December 13, 2018

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