Central USD 462

Congratulations to Nathan Groene on qualifying for 1A State Golf Tournament.

Your hard work and determination have paid off, and we’re proud to see you representing Central Burden at the state level. Best of luck as you compete against the best in Kansas!

Class of 2026!! Check out your amazing graduation photos at the following link. Shout out to Ethan Boucher - thank you for capturing their special day!!! https://eBphotographyyy.pixieset.com/burdengraduation/

There will be NO SOFTBALL game today! Southeast Cherokee has forfeited due to injuries. The girls will now advance to the semifinals on Wednesday. The time and place will be determined after tonight's games.

https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6418

Good Luck Today at 1A Boys Sub-State Golf Nathan

Sport physcials are TONIGHT at CJSHS starting at 5:30 pm. Dr. Swanson from Winfield Chiropractic will be doing them for us again this year! The cost is $15!

Central Jr/Sr High School Raider Family Weekly Update - Happy Last Week Of School!!! https://app.smore.com/n/1c3sa4

Nathan Groene enjoying the nice calm 50 mph wind today, playing his practice round for 1A Sub State Boys Golf in St. John, KS. Good Luck tomorrow Nathan!

Due to the threat of storms, the Regional softball game tomorrow at HOME against Southeast Cherokee has been moved up to 4:00 pm! Admission will be charged to everyone. Adults $8 and students $6.

Central Elementary Bits and Bites Newsletter Link: https://app.smore.com/n/6pzh5

Raider Athletic Update for May 18 - 23.

Congratulations Class of 2026!!!!!

Senior Spotlight: Jimmy Reed Future Plans: Jimmy plans to enter the workforce.

Senior Spotlight: Bo Wright Future Plans: After graduation Bo plans to return to Norway where he will continue his education and play in the Norwegian Master Basketball Cup. He hopes to return to the United States and play basketball in college.

🏆 SCBL Track & Field Meet @ Caldwell Our boys team finished Runner-Up! Big day with several individual event champions! Proud of all our athletes who competed hard and represented us well. See results below. https://www.directathletics.com/results/track/96776.html

We are looking forward to celebrating the class of 2026 tomorrow morning. If you are unable to attend, we will be streaming at the following link:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/burden/organization/19511/central-high-school/team/728629/girls-varsity-swimming-and-diving/schedule?date=2026-05-01T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Month&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTA3MGUwMzdjYmQxNjE2N2MzMmMxNDU%3D&ss=2022&shared=true

Senior Spotlight: Isabella Westfall

Future Plans: Isabella plans to enter the workforce as an entrepreneur.

Senior Spotlight: Darren Underwood

Future Plans: Darren plans to attend Cowley County Community College, where he will study Business.

Senior Spotlight: N'Aliecia Taylor

Future Plans: N'Aliecia is a recipient of the Rudd Scholarship and plans to attend Wichita State University where she will major in marketing.

🏃‍♂️ **HS SCBL Track Meet Today at Caldwell!** 🏃‍♀️

It’s track & field time! Come out and cheer on the athletes as they compete in today’s SCBL Meet at Caldwell.

📍 **Caldwell High School**

⏰ **Schedule:**
- Field Events – 3:00 PM
- Running Events – 4:00 PM

Bring your energy, your signs, and your school spirit! Let’s pack the stands and support our athletes! 🔥

Tonight our boys wrapped up their season on the road at Humboldt, falling 2-9. It’s never the ending you want, but what a season it’s been! So proud of this group for the fight they showed all year, the growth they made, and the heart they played with every single night. Until next year ⚾❤️