Over the last several weeks K-5 have been reading picture books to determine who will be the champion!
We crowned our champion last Friday!
about 4 hours ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia Softball plays Valley Heights today in Blue Rapids.

Doubleheader starts at 4:30 pm

Good Luck Panthers!
about 4 hours ago, Sara Kramer
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Senior Trip 2026 is underway.
about 6 hours ago, Wade Talley
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*SENIOR SPOTLIGHT*

Aidan Talley written by Jayden Talley and Bronx Talley

Wade and Tammy Talley welcomed their child Aidan “The Mule” Joseph Talley to their lives on December 23, 2007. He lives on his family farm out in the country. His siblings are Dustin, Kenton, Trenton, Jayden, Brooklyn, and Quentin.
Throughout high school, Aidan has heavily participated in multiple sports such as basketball, football, and baseball. Aidan says the sports he played have been extremely fun. He also stated that he dedicated his blood, sweat, and knees to the sports he loved. One of his favorite memories was when his team won the district championship against Riverside in football. He explains, “The fans and the atmosphere were amazing”. Aidan was not just heavily dedicated to sports, he also participated in FFA for his four years of high school.
Some words of wisdom Aidan preaches to the younger classmen, “Cherish every moment because this is the only time in your life you can be around your friends for five days a week.” Aidan's most challenging thing was the summer activities. He says this because all the sports he played in the summer would go long, but he still enjoyed them. He says, “You will seldom be away from the school.”
The most influential person in the school was Mr. Holthaus, his football coach who has greatly prepared him for his future. He taught him how to be tough and pick himself back up when he gets knocked down. Not only this but Mr. Holthaus has taught hard work and dedication which will go a long way in his future.
Aidan thinks high school has prepared him for the future by teaching him how to work hard, by being dedicated to getting good grades, and excel in sports. It has also helped him make new friends and given him new connections out in the real world. An interesting fact about Aidan is he loves to go camping with his friends on the weekends. He describes high school in one word, and that word is chaotic, there was never a dull moment. There was always something interesting happening at school. After high school Aidan plans to attend Kansas State University to obtain his Business Education Degree.
Aiden is ready to take on the next chapter of his life by working to become a teacher. Everything he learned at Centralia will help him in his future. He'll also never forget about the memories and friendships that he will have for the rest of his life.
about 7 hours ago, Sara Kramer
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Last Friday the KAY club went Bowling at 36 Alleys in Seneca.
1 day ago, Sara Kramer
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*SENIOR SPOTLIGHT*

Cora Thompson written by Myah Tanking

On August 21, 2007, Dustin and Manda Thompson welcomed their second child, Cora Elaine Thompson, into their family. She has one older brother, Nick, and one younger brother, Luke. Her interests are vast, but include spending time outside during the summer, quality time with friends going to Walmart, Taco Bell, and with her family hunting and fishing. She is graduating from Centralia High School with the Class of 2026.
Cora is an active member of multiple extracurricular activities. These include basketball, cross country, track, cheer, dance, StuCo, NHS, SADD, SAG, KAY, FCCLA, FBLA, and the school play. Cora’s favorite was cross country. She has made connections and friendships with people she might not have talked to otherwise. She is very grateful for every cross country team because each team has felt like family to her. Cora’s personal achievements throughout high school include being NHS president, winning state basketball, making the basketball All-Star game at Highland, and qualifying for state track twice. Cora was asked, “What was your favorite memory from high school?” She answered with, “My favorite memory from high school has been the bonfire every year, but especially senior year. It was so much fun getting to set up and joke around with classmates.”
Cora plans to further her education at Kansas State University to earn a degree in Chemistry or Biology. Then, she plans to apply for Kansas University’s Pharmacy Program. Cora has been influenced by many teachers at Centralia, but stated that Mr. Shearer has been the most influential. He is always willing to re-explain something and he makes classes fun to learn in. Something she has learned during high school is to not take everything so seriously. Set a goal for yourself and focus on that, work hard for yourself. Cora said that high school has prepared her for the future because, “It has taught me so much about myself and about work ethic and how to be involved within my school and community. High school has also helped show me what path I want to pursue after graduation and there have been so many people who have been a part of that journey.“ Some tips Cora has for next year’s senior class is to, “Focus on making memories with the people in your class. Soak up every memory because it flies by and you’ll be graduating before you even realize what’s happening.” Although Cora is sad about leaving Centralia, she is excited to start this new chapter in her life.
1 day ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia Golf had another fantastic day in some brutal wind at Cool Springs in Onaga. They shot a 364 - (1 stroke improved from last meet), and placed second as a team!

Tyler Jones placed 3rd with an 85!

Bronx Talley placed 5th with an 88!

Landon Heller placed 7th with a 93!
1 day ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia Junior High hosts a track meet today. Field events start at 1:00 and running events start at 1:45 with the 3200 meter run.

Good luck Centralia Panthers.
2 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia High School Track is at Nemaha Central today.

Field Events start at 4:00 pm & Running Events start at 5:30 pm.

Good Luck Panthers!
2 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia JV Softball plays at Sabetha today. The doubleheader starts at 4:30. Good Luck Panthers!
2 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia Golf travels to Onaga for a meet starting at 1:00 pm. Good Luck Panthers!
2 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Mark your calendar for the 2026 Alumni Banquet! Hope to see you there!
3 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia Junior High Track travels to Highland for a meet hosted by Doniphan West.

Field Events start at 1:00 pm & Running Events start at 2:30 pm with the 3200m run.

Good Luck Panthers!
3 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia students competed extremely well today at Regional Music Solos and Ensemble at Benedictine today. The Mixed Vocal Ensemble received a 2 , Hunter Schober and Hunter Albrecht both 2 Trombone, Trace Haug 2 on trumpet. Jayce Schmitz 2 Vocal solo, Taige Koch 2 Alto Saxophone, State qualifiers-Jacie Koch 1 on both Vocal and flute, and Riley Broxterman 1 on Flute. Thank you to Mr. Shearer and Mrs. Gleason for all the work they do for our students!
5 days ago, Wade Talley
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FFA had some Ag Olympics games today in the South Gym, I believe the championship came down to Jr and Seniors in a tug of war with the seniors getting the win.
6 days ago, Wade Talley
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Basketball Post Season Honors

Congrats to all!
6 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia Golf had a great first meet at Washington County on Tuesday!

(Bronx -84, Tyler - 85, Blake - 97, Landon - 99)
The team placed third with a 365!

Tyler Jones placed 7th with an 85!

Bronx Talley placed 4th with an 84!
6 days ago, Sara Kramer
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To kick off National School Library Month, our library classes played Library Musical Chairs! Students moved around the circle while music played, then found a chair and took a couple minutes to look at a book they might be interested in reading!
7 days ago, Wade Talley
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Centralia Softball is back in action at home today versus Nemaha Central.

Doubleheaders start at 4:30.
7 days ago, Sara Kramer
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Centralia Junior High Track has their first meet of the year today at Frankfort.

Field Events will start at 1:00 pm and Running Events will start at 2:30 pm.

Good Luck Panthers!
7 days ago, Sara Kramer
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