Merry Christmas from Mrs. Vickers' first grade!










CES congratulates Mrs. Miranda Duncan, teacher leader, for writing and receiving a $1000.00 Excellence in Education Grant. She is excited to use this in her 5th/6th grade Arts and Humanities Pottery Unit. Stay tuned for beautiful creations by our students.
🎉 Congratulations to our December LiveSchool Schoolwide Winner, Ziva Adkins! 🎉
Ziva has done an outstanding job demonstrating our school expectations and earning LiveSchool points through her positive choices and leadership. We are so proud of her hard work and Eagle spirit! 🦅💛🖤
A huge thank you to Lisa Deskins with City National Bank for generously supporting our students and helping make incentives like this possible. Partnerships like this truly make a difference for our kids and our school community.
Way to go, Ziva—every day is a GREAT day to be an Eagle!


🎉 Congratulations to Brooklyn McClain! 👟✨
Brooklyn is our Nike Dunks winner for the month of November, and she is rocking her custom pair with confidence! These shoes were earned through hard work, dedication, and showing what it means to give your best each day. We are so proud of you, Brooklyn—keep shining and keep that same energy in the classroom!
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, Jeremy and Krissy Ratliff, for making this opportunity possible and for investing in our students. Your generosity and encouragement mean more than you know.
Way to go, Brooklyn! 💛🖤
Every day is a GREAT day to be an Eagle! 🦅


This week, our Student Lighthouse Team proudly recognizes Tracie Franklin, our Food Service Manager, for making a daily difference at Central Elementary.
Students shared that Tracie works closely with our Lunch Leader each week to confirm menus, always shows kindness as students move through the lunch line, and is thoughtful and supportive toward her coworkers. Her care, consistency, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed.
Thank you Tracie Franklin. for serving our students and staff with such heart. We appreciate you more than you know! 💛🖤
Every day is a GREAT day to be an Eagle.

There is no after school programming at Central Elementary today, Thursday Dec. 18.
🎄 Christmas Through the 7 Habits 🎄
This season, we’re reminded that the greatest gifts aren’t under the tree—they’re the habits we live every day. From choosing joy to renewing our spirit, the 7 Habits guide us to celebrate Christmas with purpose, love, and meaning.
Every day is a GREAT day to be an Eagle. 🦅💛🖤
Merry Christmas from Central Elementary!

Please share. Boys basketball at Fallsburg tonight has been cancelled. It has not been rescheduled at this time. 🏀🏀🏀
We are honored to announce that Central Elementary has earned recognition as a 2025 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School.
This achievement reflects the dedication of our teachers and staff, the perseverance of our students, and the partnership of our families and community. Academic growth doesn’t happen overnight — it happens when people show up, care deeply, and believe in what children can achieve.
Thank you to everyone who makes Central Elementary a place where leadership and learning thrive. Every day is a great day to be an EAGLE! 🦅


A lot of wonderful things happened around CES in October and November, here's a copy of our latest newsletter! Editor-Maddie White

Please share. Tonight's boys basketball game vs Highland has been rescheduled for January 6th. 🏀🏀🏀
Cookies with Santa scheduled for Dec. 13 has been canceled due to weather.

Next week's lunch menu from our Lunch Leader!

Please share. Tonight's home basketball game vs Porter has been rescheduled for tomorrow 12/10/25. 🏀🏀🏀
Please share. Tonight's boys basketball game at Flatgap has been postponed. 🏀🏀🏀
🎅🏻 Save the Date! Everyone is invited! 🎄

Mrs. Rhonda Vanhoose was chosen by our Student Lighthouse Leadership Team as this week’s Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Our Eagles are so thankful for the way she loves, leads, and believes in them every single day. 💛🦅

CES is getting into the Holiday Spirit! Join us with our Christmas Dress-Up Days.

DLC Char Owens brought the 🔥 to PLCs today — deep data, clear next steps, and big momentum for our students. Every day is a GREAT day to be an Eagle! 🦅



Today on Giving Tuesday students from Central Elementary School visited Mountain Manor. Students brought gifts and sang Christmas Carols to the residents. Service Learning is crucial in children's lifelong character development. The students were so very happy to give back to the community.

