🌟 STEAM SPOTLIGHT! 🌟
Our students have been busy creating projects in the STEAM Lab!
Kinders built replicas of three different weather systems.
Second graders created models of two body systems.
(And yes, some are in pajamas… it was Mrs. Sams' Pajama Day😄)
Fourth graders modeled rain eroding soil and collecting in trenches, showing how water shapes our world.
Thank You, Community!
Your generous donations make projects like these possible.






Nothing but smiles and creativity on Fun Friday! 💕🎨 Valentine’s Day watercolor painting with Mrs. Emme.








Varsity boys basketball lose at North Fulton 42-30.
Lady Ducks battle but come up short l47-43.
After 3 quarters in Havana, Lady Ducks 32 DeeMack 36.
The excitement level in the gym as New Central students "carried the Olympic torch" during PE was so high you would have thought they were at the actual opening ceremonies. We love the enthusiasm of these little athletes.




Heads up, Bus 26 families! 🚌
Bus 26 will be running about 10-15 minutes behind on the route this afternoon. Thanks so much for your patience; we’ll see you shortly! #GoDucks 🦆
New Central will have a spirit week next week to celebrate love and kindness!

Lady Ducks lose a tough one on the road. Illini West 42 Lady Ducks 38. The girls hope to bounce back tomorrow against a very strong DeeMack team in our last home regular season game.
Hands-on learning at its sweetest 🍌🍞
During Life Skills, our students practiced real-world skills by baking banana bread. We practiced measuring ingredients, mixing, following directions, taking turns, and building independence along the way. So proud of the teamwork, focus, and confidence growing in our classroom (and it smelled amazing too!). 💛
During Life Skills, our students practiced real-world skills by baking banana bread. We practiced measuring ingredients, mixing, following directions, taking turns, and building independence along the way. So proud of the teamwork, focus, and confidence growing in our classroom (and it smelled amazing too!). 💛

REMINDER:
The Trap Team parent meeting is tonight at 6pm in the Junior High Cafeteria.
If your child is in grade 6-12 (and is interested in the Spring season) be sure to attend!
The Trap Team parent meeting is tonight at 6pm in the Junior High Cafeteria.
If your child is in grade 6-12 (and is interested in the Spring season) be sure to attend!
Congratulations to the HHS January Student- Athletes of the Month! Carter Gibson- wrestling, Olivia Kramer- basketball and Bradyn Willing- basketball. Go Ducks 🦆

Lady Ducks 58-28 final over Brimfield. The girls travel to Illini West tomorrow and host DeeMack Friday. Good job girls.
Come out and support the sophomores with a cupcake decorating class! Sign up using the link below!
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Lady Ducks taking care of business at halftime 36-8
Yesterday's 101st Celebration was so fun!
While our "older" students showed off their “100-year-old selves” Monday, our first graders brought the cuteness Tuesday by dressing up as 101 Dalmatians! Their teachers joined in too, making the hallways full of spots, giggles, and lots of Dalmatian pride. #GoDucks🦆







Havana with a very nice win 63-54 over Peoria Heights. Well done boys!!
Going to the boy's basketball game tonight?
Avanti's subs for sale tonight for $5. All proceeds go to Spain Trip 2026.
Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students! Go Ducks!!




🎉💯 Yesterday we celebrated the 100th Day of School!
Our halls were filled with adorable “old folks” as students and staff dressed up to mark this fun milestone. From gray hair and canes to counting activities and creative crafts, it was a great day!
Thanks to our families and community for always supporting the fun here at New Central! ❤️
Who knows what other shenanigans New Central will be up to today? 😉









