Our first Lucky to Be at Central winner is...........THIRD GRADE!!!
They won the attendance challenge for the first week!!!!
Remember, each grade has two more chances to win this month!!
We have our own Leprechaun, Paddy, who helped make the Pot of Gold Presentation today!!!
Click the link to enjoy the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIFYYydLJ7M
about 12 hours ago, Central Elementary School
3rd graders traveled to Camden today, to compete in the Battle of the Book competition. CES brought home a 2nd and 3rd place win!
1 day ago, Central Elementary School
3rd Grade Battle of the Books
3rd Grade Battle of the Books
3rd Grade Battle of the Books
Congratulations to Carlee Lindsey and Melissa Jamerson who both recieved a gift from Story's on the Square for having Perfect Attendance during the Month of February.
3 days ago, Central Elementary School
Perfect Attendance Winner
Perfect Attendance Winner
Thanks to the English Honor Society (Sigma Tau Delta) of SAU, 114 students were able to purchase a book at our recent book fair.
3 days ago, Central Elementary School
Thank You Sigma Tau Delta

🖤🐾 PANTHERS ON THE PROWL! 🐾🖤

Our Panthers have shown INCREDIBLE growth on the ATLAS Interim Assessments — and we could not be more proud! 💪📈

Across Math, Science, and Literacy, our students are rising to the challenge, growing their skills, and proving that hard work truly pays off.

✨ So many students demonstrated outstanding growth.

✨ Hundreds of total points gained.

✨ Strong percentages of students making measurable progress.

This didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of:

✔️ Focused instruction

✔️ Intentional practice

✔️ Encouraging teachers

✔️ Supportive families

✔️ Determined students

Panthers, you are doing the work — and it shows! 🐆🔥

We are so proud of the growth we’re seeing now, and we cannot wait to watch that hard work shine on the ATLAS Summative this spring. The best is still ahead! 🌟

Let’s keep pushing. Let’s keep growing. Let’s stay on the prowl.

#PanthersOnTheProwl

#ATLASGrowth

#NextLevel

#CentralElementary

4 days ago, Central Elementary School
Panthers on the Prowl Literacy
Panthers on the Prowl Math
Panthers on the Prowl Science
Our mathematicians continue to impress us! The following students are the latest ones to hit their end of year goals in Symphony Math. We are so proud of the hard work happening at Central
4 days ago, Central Elementary School
EOY Symphony Math Goals
Lucky To Be At Central!

Who is going to win the Pot of Gold this week???

All you have to do is come to school every school day. The grade with the best attendance each week will receive the Pot of Gold to "brag" about in their hallway, an extra recess, and a gold, chocolate filled, coin!!!
We can't wait until Friday to see who wins!!!!

4 days ago, Central Elementary School
Pot of Gold Picture
Our Central Has Heart Campaign is over for another year!
Today, we handed off the box, stuffed to the top with the soap that was collected, to Mrs. Mandy McClelland, Director of The CALL of Columbia and Lafayette Counties.
We love giving back to the community in a BIG way, and we are so grateful to our students and families for helping us make it happen!!!
5 days ago, Central Elementary School
Central Has Heart
Central Has Heart Donation Picture
Last week, 4th grade Literacy classes wrapped up their American Revolution Unit. 🇺🇸
-To showcase their learning, students researched historical figures from the Revolution and created informative posters.
-Some students also completed a 5-week writing project where they read vignettes, took notes, and typed their work.
-They also took social media back to the Revolution. Students created a “social media” post as if they were living during the Revolution - combining history and imagination in the best way!
We are so proud of their effort and creativity! Ask them who they researched and what their post said! ✨
5 days ago, Central Elementary School
American Revolution Picture 1
American Revolution Picture 2
American Revolution Picture 3
American Revolution Picture 4
American Revolution Picture 5
American Revolution Picture 6
Math classrooms will be competing throughout the month of March for an overall "Math Madness Champion". Students will participate in several rounds of Kahoot to test their math fact fluency as well as problem-solving skills. The grand champion class will be announced before Spring Break. Good Luck to all of our Mathematicians!
5 days ago, Central Elementary School
Math Madness Bracket
March Attendance Challenge!!

Find out about our March Attendance Challenge using the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YflOeUvrlLA

It's really very simple....Come to school all day every day!!!!!

Each week, the grade with the highest attendance will be rewarded with an extra recess!!
7 days ago, Central Elementary School
Lucky to Be At Central!!!

Our donation boxes are filling up, but we still have room for yours!!!! Tomorrow is the last day for Central to collect soap products for The CALL!!!!

8 days ago, Central Elementary School
Central Has Heart
We are so grateful for our amazing Central staff! Your dedication, consistency, and passion for teaching make a real difference every day. Thank you for all you do for our students and school community!
Congratulations to this week’s You Win the Week recipients! Thank you for going the extra mile for our students. This week’s winners are proudly sponsored by The Sonic (Chuck and Carmon Watson).
9 days ago, Central Elementary School
You Win the Week Winners
CENTRAL HAS HEART!!!

We have a few more days of February to finish BIG in our Central Has Heart month!!! We will donate all of our soap products that have been donated to The CALL, our local organization that supports children in foster care.
If you have already sent your donation, Thank You!! If you are planning on donating, Central Has Heart ends Friday, February 27, 2026!
Click on the link below to enjoy a video prepared by Mrs. Cassidy Smith and some of our SAGE students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWm3NgR69I
11 days ago, Central Elementary School
Reading can take you places! Mrs. Smith's 3rd grade Next Level Book Club students dove into a mystery set in Chinatown, so we brought the story to life! The kids explored the culture by learning how to use chopsticks while enjoying some delicious ramen along the way. Learning has never been so fun! 🍜🥢
12 days ago, SAGE
group of students
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Ms. Soulmani's and Mrs. Bynum's 4th graders went beyond the American Revolution to explore the broader Age of Revolutions! They welcomed Mr. David Hernandez, Rider Resident at Freshman Academy, who was accompanied by Ms. Harris, World History Teacher.

Mr. Hernandez taught about Enlightenment ideals and how students can embody those principals through strong school citizenship. Using a "Wonder, Learn, Act" framework, students connected historical movements for freedom and rights to positive actions they can take in their own school and community bringing history to life in a meaningful way!
12 days ago, Mariam Soulmani
Soulmani Guest Speaker
Soulmani Guest Speaker
Soulmani Guest Speaker
Soulmani Guest Speaker
Congratulations to our January Perfect Attendance winners, Hannah McLaughlin and Michelle Couture. They each received a gift card to the Sonic, sponsored by the Sonic, (Chuck and Carmon Watson)!
17 days ago, Central Elementary School
Hannah McLaughlin
Michelle Atkinson

It's Book Fair Time at Central!!!

The Book Fair starts Thursday, February 19th and will end at 11:30 on Friday, February 27th.

IF you would like to set up an e-wallet for your child, you may scan the QR code below!


17 days ago, Central Elementary School
e-wallet QR Code
We are officially kicking off Central Has Has Heart today!! Each year, during the month of February, Central partners with a local organization and collects much-needed items to support their mission. This year, we selected The CALL, an organization that supports children in foster care.

We are asking our students and families to donate body wash, hand soap, or bar soap, during February 17 - 27, 2026! Boxes will be placed in each hallway to collect the soap items.

We are excited to partner with the CALL! Thank you to our students and their families for always helping Central give back to the community in a BIG way!!!

17 days ago, Central Elementary School
Central Has Heart Flyer
It's Finally Here!!!! Central Goes to the Basketball Games, TONIGHT!!! There has been a TIME CHANGE for tonight's games. The JV game has been cancelled, so GAME TIME IS 6:00!!!
Our section is reserved, once you enter Panther Arena with your parent, look for us on the visitors side next to the Student Section!!! You can't miss us. WE cannot wait to cheer on LPB and the Panthers with our Central families.
Hope to see you there.
25 days ago, Central Elementary School
Central Goes to the Basketball Game