Stay Home If You Feel Sick

Although COVID transmission in Polk County remains at a high level, other viruses are circulating and causing significant amounts of illness in our community. The result is an increased load on our health care and hospital systems. How …

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Academy Newsletter September 2021

Dear Central Academy Students and Families, SCORING BY TARGET In late September we typically notice that students begin to worry about grades, even though grades are not issued until January and teachers are just beginning to collect and …

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Welcome Videos

Tomorrow is the big day for our High School students!  We are soooo EXCITED! Middle school students, you have a full day at your middle school tomorrow and then you join your Academy classes on Thursday! We can …

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Happy New (school) Year!

UPDATED ON AUGUST 20, 2021 Dear Central Academy Students and Families, We must cancel the Walk-Your-Schedule event which was scheduled for Monday August 23 from 4 – 7 PM due to rising numbers of COVID cases in our district and …

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Mitigating Covid in the New Year

From Central School Nurse, Jasmine Lester COVID-19 continues to present challenges in our community, country, and world. Our focus this fall is to prioritize in-person learning for all students. We continue to partner with Polk County Public Health, …

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COVID Notification System Explained

Dear Central Academy Students and Families, Academy teachers will notify students and families of any confirmed COVID cases in the classroom when there has been potential exposure to others. The school nurse, Jasmine Lester, will notify the classroom …

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High School Credit Options for 8th Graders

Dear 8th Grade Academy students and families! At the end of each semester, parents of 8th grade students must decide how they would like their child’s Academy classes to appear on their high school transcripts.  Indicate your choice …

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Academy Senior Recognition Ceremony 2021

Dear Seniors and families of the class of 2021, In a large collaborative effort, Central Academy seniors and staff produced the Academy Senior Recognition Ceremony! It is an informal parade of accolades, recognition, celebrations, humor, gratitude, and love. We …

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