Lightning Strikes at Central High School
A recent thunderstorm that rumbled over a Central High School day hit a tree on the school’s grounds. Continue reading Lightning Strikes at Central High School
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Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Students around the country take the SAT, but in Rapid City only the ACT is available. Is there a difference between the two exams? Continue reading Is there a difference between the ACT and the SAT?
Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
When the district purchased laptops for every student, the library at Central High School became the epicenter of support. Continue reading Library Braces for Influx of Student Computers
Peeking into Special Education at Central High
The Special Education department is crucial to the success of many students at Central High School. Continue reading Peeking into Special Education at Central High
Many Central Students Miss the Block
A year into the new 7-period schedule, students still miss elements of block scheduling. Continue reading Many Central Students Miss the Block
Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
Why doesn’t Central High School have recycling? The Pine Needle asked. Continue reading Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central High School’s math scores are a concern heading into testing season. Has the school been able to address them? Continue reading Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Students in the library have seen a new plant nursery–a hydroponic system–and if they like, they can be involved in using it. Continue reading Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
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
Modern Architecture is Ugly
“Stop making everything grey.” This is your sign to paint your bedroom walls with color and culture, like you’ve always wanted. Continue reading Modern Architecture is Ugly
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!
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
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
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
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