We are so proud of our All-Star Volleyball team. They beat Bethany Elementary in 3 out of 5 of their games.
about 13 hours ago, Sara Holt
Alt Text: A five-photograph collage documents a youth volleyball event at a school or community center gymnasium. Top Left: Approximately 16 children and young adults dressed in black t-shirts with white designs pose on a low stage against a dark curtain backdrop. Two children kneel in the front, with one holding a volleyball, and partial text "SPORTS" is visible on one child's shirt. Top Right: An action shot shows children playing volleyball on a court with a net visible in the middle. Several adults are seated along the far wall observing the game. Middle Left: A huddle of children and several adults, including two coaches, gather on the volleyball court, apparently receiving instructions or discussing strategy. Bottom Left: Children engage in volleyball practice or play on the court while an adult observes from the left side of the frame. Bottom Right: Another action shot from a different perspective shows children playing volleyball in the gymnasium with spectators seated along the wall in the background. Gymnasium banners and signage visible throughout the photos display text including "ON DECK OR OVER THE TOP," "AmeriCorps' Talent," "WE ARE NATIONAL," "NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL," and "WE ARE CHAMPIONS."
We are in need of proctors for End of Year testing! Please see the flyer for information.
1 day ago, Sara Holt
Colorful flyer with a chalkboard graphic that reads “We Need You! NC Check Ins and EOG Proctors.” The flyer announces a need for testing proctors to help monitor end-of-year testing sessions. It lists the first training on Monday, April 13th at 2:30 p.m. in Central Elementary’s Media Center. Testing dates are April 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, and May 21st, 22nd, and 27th. Contact information is provided for Taylor Hopper, Testing Coordinator, including a phone number and email address.
We are so grateful for all of the volunteers from Osborne Baptist Church who give up their time weekly to host Good News Club after school for our kindergarten-fifth grade students.
8 days ago, Sara Holt
A large group of elementary students and several adults stand together on a stage in a school gym, smiling for a group photo. Many students are wearing green shirts and name tags, suggesting a themed event or celebration. Behind them are banners reading “School of Distinction” and “School of Honors Excellence” for Rockingham County Schools. The stage has a closed curtain, and the gym floor with colored markers is visible in the foreground.

We are so proud of these students who represented our school in this year’s All-County Chorus! 🎼 These talented singers worked hard to learn multiple pieces of music that they performed with other elementary school students for our community at the 33rd Annual All-County Chorus. Their dedication and effort truly paid off!

11 days ago, Sara Holt
Twelve children and young teenagers and one adult woman pose together on a stage for a photo. Several children are seated on the edge of the stage in the foreground while others stand or crouch behind them. The adult woman, wearing a floral dress, stands on the right side of the upper group. The background features a dark blue stage curtain with visible stage lights above, creating a blue-tinted lighting effect.
Twelve elementary or middle school-aged children stand on a sunny, grassy lawn in front of a brick building with a blue roof and several bare trees. Most of the children are smiling with their arms raised overhead, waving or gesturing enthusiastically. They are dressed in casual clothing including jeans and t-shirts. Long shadows of the children are cast on the grass in front of them, indicating bright sunlight.
Approximately 12 diverse children and young teenagers stand outdoors on a sunny day on a grassy area in front of a brick building with a prominent blue sloped roof section. Several bare-branched trees are visible in the foreground and background, suggesting late winter or early spring. Most of the children are smiling and looking toward the camera, dressed in casual attire including jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies. Some children wear lanyards around their necks. Long shadows are cast on the grass from the people and trees.
A large group of children, likely students, are seated in rows in an auditorium or rehearsal space on a stage. Most are holding sheet music or notebooks and facing toward the front. Two adults lead the group: one seated at a grand piano facing away from the camera and another standing with hands raised as if conducting or instructing. The space features a high ceiling with exposed structures and a dark curtain with blue lighting in the background, suggesting a music lesson, choir practice, or rehearsal session.
A wide shot of an auditorium or theater shows numerous dark, unoccupied seats in the foreground. On the illuminated stage with blue and purple lighting, a large group of people are seated in rows, arranged as an orchestra or choir during rehearsal. Many individuals hold instruments or music. A person in a purple dress stands prominently on the stage, facing the seated group and conducting or directing them. Another person is seated at a piano on the right side of the stage. The stage features visible stage lights across its front edge, and multiple large rectangular acoustic panels suspended from the ceiling above are bathed in purple hue from the stage lighting. A decorative golden wavy element runs along the top of the stage opening, and the ceiling structure above features exposed industrial elements.

We had the best time meeting new faces and seeing familiar ones at Catch the Reading Bug last weekend! Special shout out to Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Gunn, Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Richmond, and Ms. Williams for volunteering their time to make this a huge success!

15 days ago, Sara Holt
An indoor school community fair event is held in a gymnasium. A child in a white shirt and blue pants kneels on the floor, transferring soil from a clear bin into a small pot while a person in a blue shirt and black leggings observes. Behind them is a booth with a red tablecloth displaying "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" with a paw print logo. A woman in a red shirt stands behind the table smiling. The booth features a green leafy and pink rose floral backdrop, with items including spray bottles in red, yellow, and pink, potted daffodils and purple plants, and multiple copies of the book "Harlem Grown." A display board on the right lists "Ways to help in your Community," including donating used toys, books and clothes, picking up litter, reusing materials, spreading kindness, and starting a free library.
An indoor school fair or community gathering takes place in a gymnasium with bleachers visible in the background. Two women stand behind a red-draped table labeled "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" with a paw print logo, assisting a young girl and another adult woman with craft activities. The table is laden with craft supplies including markers, decorative sticks, stickers, plastic gems, and buckets. A book titled "Harlem Grown" and a small potted plant sit on the table. A display board on the left features photographs and text explaining the goal: "Our goal is to show that we can reuse and up-cycle items others may consider trash and use them for greater good. Here is environmental choices!"
A display against a green backdrop with leaf patterns and white and pink rose images showcases a garden-themed activity. On a grey table, two pots of yellow daffodils sit on the left and right. In the center, an open book titled "Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood" by Tony Hillery, illustrated by Jessie Hartland, is displayed on a white stand. To the left of the book, a silver tray holds numerous small, circular ladybug crafts painted in various colors—pink, green, purple, and black—with black spots and antennae. To the right, on a red tablecloth, a Ferry brand seed packet for sugar snap peas and a red plastic watering can are visible.
An adult woman with long dark hair wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans stands with a young girl with blonde hair wearing an orange long-sleeved shirt with flower patterns and pink pants at a red-draped table. On the table, numerous small clear plastic bottles with colored caps in blue, green, and white are arranged alongside a clear container filled with small shiny beads, charms, and rings. A pink bucket with a white handle, sheets of colorful stickers featuring hearts, stars, flowers, and nature-themed designs, and a small potted plant with pink flowers are also visible. The floor in the background features a large light-colored tarp or mat with faint lines, and other people, including children, are visible in the distance.
An indoor community event takes place in a large gymnasium hall with a "Home of the Jaguars" banner and jaguar mural visible on the back wall. Numerous attendees walk and interact with various booths displaying red and checkered tablecloths and balloons. In the foreground, a booth features a red-covered table with a large clear plastic bin filled with soil and small colorful plastic gardening tools in pink, green, and blue. Seed packets for Ferry-Morse Wildflowers and Carrots, a small potted plant, and a book titled "Harlem Grown" displayed on a stand are on the table. A woman in a black top arranges items while another woman helps a child scoop soil from the bin. A brown tri-fold project board with photos is displayed prominently on the table.
Five women stand side-by-side smiling at the camera at an indoor school event. From left to right, they wear: a light gray t-shirt with "#TEAC" (partially visible) and a person-with-books graphic, a red t-shirt reading "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY All-Stars VOLLEYBALL," a cream t-shirt reading "All the Cool Kids Reading" with an open book graphic, and a black t-shirt with partially visible text "EERS." The background features a light-colored wall, a floral curtain with red roses, and a white display board with pictures and text. A red table with a school-themed banner displaying a white paw print and "CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" text is visible in the foreground on the right, along with an orange arrow pointing right and the word "OWN" on the display board.
Snow much excitement ❄️

Mrs. Woods class took a quick brain break to enjoy the snowy surprise before it disappeared!
15 days ago, Sara Holt
A group of about twenty elementary school students stands in a long line outside a brick school building on a sidewalk. The photo is slightly tilted, and the students stretch diagonally across the frame. Some students have their arms raised or are posing playfully while others stand close together. The ground appears damp, and patches of grass are visible in the foreground near the sidewalk. Large windows and a doorway are visible behind them on the brick wall.
A line of elementary school students stands outside along the side of a brick school building, looking up toward the sky with their mouths open as if trying to catch falling snowflakes. The photo is taken at a slight angle, showing the students lined up along a wet sidewalk with grass in the foreground. Several students wear hoodies or jackets, and the building’s windows and a green door are visible behind them.
Congratulations to Central Elementary's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ruby Schenkel and Classified Employee of the Year, Ms. Tammy Jeffries 👏 We are so grateful for ALL that they do each and every day ❤️🐾❤️
17 days ago, Sara Holt
Three school staff members stand together in a classroom. The woman in the center holds a bouquet of pink flowers and a card while smiling. A balloon behind them reads “You are Amazing!” The two people beside her smile and stand close in celebration. Classroom materials, student work displayed on a bulletin board, and office supplies are visible in the background.
Three school staff members pose together in a classroom. The person in the center holds a bouquet of yellow flowers and a card, with a balloon floating above them. The two colleagues beside her smile while standing close. Desks, student charts, and classroom materials fill the background, creating a bright and welcoming classroom setting.
Our first grade friends love to drop everything and read ❤️
19 days ago, Sara Holt
A young boy with dark, curly hair is seated in a dark, oversized beanbag chair, engrossed in reading a bright yellow and green book. He wears a red and black jacket, ripped black jeans, and white sneakers. The classroom background features light-colored walls with an alphabet chart displaying letters R through Z with illustrations (rat, snake, strawberries, zebra), a motivational poster reading "YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS" with a caterpillar on books, and a black cabinet displaying a "CHROMEBOOK" list with twelve student names. The book he is reading is a Green Light Readers Level 2 book with text about a character named George building a tree house.
A young Black boy with short, curly dark hair kneels on a light-colored tiled floor, intently looking down at an open children's book. He wears a white short-sleeved t-shirt and dark green sweatpants with a white Jumpman logo on the left thigh. He holds a blue toy phone receiver to his ear with his left hand while his right hand rests on the opened book. The book displays a two-page spread with warm yellow and orange tones featuring an upside-down elephant with an extended trunk on the left page and a large tree with dark, bare branches and roots on the right page. The story text mentions "Maxwell, the baby elephant, loved playing. He especially loved swinging through the trees." In the background, a grey metal desk with a drawer is visible, along with a light teal bucket beneath it and partially visible furniture with red trim.
Two children read books in a classroom learning area. A boy sits in a black chair on the left wearing a white t-shirt with a red graphic and blue jeans, reading a yellow book. A girl sits on the floor in a light blue scoop chair on the right wearing a black t-shirt with The Rolling Stones logo and blue jeans, also reading a book. Behind them is a blue bookshelf filled with books and learning materials, including bins labeled "Pink Pig," "Level 2," "Blue," "Purple," and "Apples," as well as Usborne First Learning Books and puzzle titles. A colorful wall poster features a rainbow, shapes, and hearts with words like "Cool," "Happy," and "Me." A black pocket chart displays the alphabet. An orange basket filled with stuffed animals, including a raccoon and blue figure, sits next to the girl. The floor is covered with a black rug with white and red polka dots in one area.
A young girl with light brown hair in two pigtails secured with purple hair ties sits at a wooden desk, looking down at an open book. She wears a light pink t-shirt with "God's GIRLIE" text in rainbow gradient script and denim shorts, with small purple stud earrings visible. Her hands are clasped lightly on the open book as she reads. The left page displays an illustration of a landscape with a well, wooden chest, winding river, and two trees labeled "Dig here." The right page shows a black and white cat next to a rolled-up map and a cartoon pig character with a yellow item. The book text includes "A chest of treasure!" cries Big Pig" and "She lays the map down. A big cross shows where she shou..." In the background, the classroom features colored storage units in pink, red, green, and purple, a teal chair, a black electronic device with wires, and a blue bin on a table.
Happy National School Social Work Week to our very own Lisa Barnett!
21 days ago, Sara Holt
A smiling woman wearing a red T-shirt stands in a school hallway holding a large bouquet of pink lilies, roses, and greenery in a glass vase. Behind her are wall displays of colorful painted handprints on white tiles, each labeled with a student’s name and age, framed in bright yellow. She wears a lanyard with keys and an ID badge, and the hallway wall is made of light gray cinder blocks.
Math with Mrs. Hill, our amazing instructional coach!
21 days ago, Sara Holt
Two children work at a gray table in a classroom. On the left, a boy with dark curly hair wearing a "South Pride" graphic t-shirt looks down at his paper. On the right, a girl with light brown hair and glasses wearing a gray sweatshirt holds a pencil and writes on her paper labeled "Plate Boundaries Practice," containing twelve questions about plate tectonics, boundaries, and geological features. Between them on the table are two small whiteboards, two black markers, two black erasers, a blank white paper, and a teal mesh pencil holder filled with yellow pencils and writing tools. In the background, another child with blonde hair works on the floor. An adult's legs are partially visible in the upper left corner. Gray metal filing cabinets, additional tables, chairs, a black trash can, and colorful supply containers are visible throughout the classroom with a tiled floor.
Three children sit on a light-colored tiled floor in a school hallway or classroom engaged in an activity. On the left, a boy wearing a peach-colored hooded sweatshirt with a crown design holds a pencil. In the middle, a boy wearing a camouflage hooded sweatshirt and black shorts holds a small whiteboard and marker while looking upward. On the right, a girl with glasses wearing a black jacket, white shirt with red detailing, and black and white checkered pants is tying her black and pink athletic shoe, with her dark hair pulled back in a ponytail with a green elastic band. Papers with printed text and some sections highlighted in yellow, small whiteboards, pencils, and blue erasers are scattered on the floor around them. A white shelving unit with clear bins is partially visible on the right, with a light beige brick wall and brown door visible in the background.
A teacher wearing glasses and a dark green shirt kneels on a floral-patterned rug with three students sitting around her on the floor. The students—two boys and one girl—are engaged in a learning activity using small whiteboards with markers. One whiteboard shows "4x3 = 27," another displays "AND OR x+y," and a partially visible whiteboard shows "4x3 =." The girl wears a light-colored shirt and pink pants. One boy wears a blue shirt with an Under Armour logo, and the other boy wears a black and pink Messi #10 jersey. Papers, pencils, and markers are scattered on the rug. In the background, a white brick wall displays a large paper chart, filing cabinets, and a trash can are visible.
Three children sit on a black rug patterned with green and light green succulent designs, engaged in a learning activity in a classroom. A blonde girl wearing pink pants and white high-top sneakers with pink polka dots writes on a small white dry-erase board displaying "AxD 9x3 = 27 Comprehension." One boy wearing a black and pink striped soccer jersey with glasses holds a pencil while looking at a worksheet. Another boy wearing a blue t-shirt with an Under Armour logo also studies a worksheet. Pencils and small black erasers are scattered on the rug among their papers. In the upper left background, part of an adult's legs and a red classroom chair are visible along with a light-colored tiled floor.
Our February Bus Riders of the Month 🚍
24 days ago, Sara Holt
Seven elementary school students stand in a school hallway holding red “Bus Student of the Month” certificates. They are lined up in front of a bulletin board that reads, “Each of us is like a single note …” decorated with colorful musical notes. Above them, framed artwork displays painted handprints with students’ names. The students smile proudly while posing for the photo.
We are so thankful for our Student Council members for putting up and taking down our flags each day.
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
An adult in a blue jacket and a child in a brown hooded coat stand at the base of a flagpole in front of a brick school building, raising a North Carolina state flag. The flag displays the dates "MAY 20TH 1775" and "APRIL 12TH 1776" along with "N * C." Two other children are visible in the scene: one child with a backpack walks away on the left, while another child in a brown hooded jacket with a camouflage backpack runs on the right. Red paw prints are painted on the concrete pathway. The warm lighting suggests early morning or late afternoon, casting a golden glow on the brick building's wall.
Two adults prepare to raise or lower a North Carolina state flag at an outdoor flagpole in front of a brick school building. A man in a blue jacket stands near the flagpole base while a woman in a purple/pink long coat holds the flag with him, with a third person partially visible behind them. The North Carolina flag displays a vertical blue stripe with a gold star, the letters "N C," and two banners showing the dates "MAY 20TH 1775." In the background, the brick building features large windows, white pillars supporting a covered entrance, and is illuminated by warm sunlight. Bare tree branches are visible on the right side. A concrete pathway with red and white painted paw prints leads toward the building, with a wooden post decorated with white and red/black bows visible on the right edge. The sky is clear and blue.
100 days of learning, laughter, and growth! We're so proud of our students and staff for all they've accomplished in the first 100 days of school!
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
An elementary school student and a female staff member stand side by side in a school hallway. The student wears a gray leopard-print hoodie, light-wash ripped jeans, and brown boots, smiling slightly at the camera. The staff member wears a white long-sleeve shirt, black puffer vest, plaid pants, and black shoes. Behind them, colorful student projects about notable historical figures are clipped to a bulletin board on a cinderblock wall.
Five young elementary students and two adults pose together in a classroom. One adult is dressed in a floral dress with a red bonnet and glasses, holding a handbag, while another staff member stands beside the group wearing a white graphic shirt and lanyard. The children smile at the camera, wearing casual school clothes in bright colors. Classroom tables, chairs, posters, and storage bins are visible in the background.
Two elementary students stand close together in a classroom, smiling at the camera and wearing paper celebration hats. One child wears a colorful “Happy Birthday” crown with the name “Keelan” written on it. The other child wears a hand-colored paper hat that reads “100 Days Brighter!” with a rainbow design. Classroom storage bins and folders are visible behind them.
Two young girls stand side-by-side in a school hallway smiling at the camera. The girl on the left wears a black t-shirt with an axolotl design and "100 DAYS IS ALOTL SCHOOL" text, paired with a light blue and pink fleece jacket and colorful sneakers. The girl on the right wears glasses and a purple tie-dye t-shirt with "100 DAYS OF SCHOOL" text, paired with a black cardigan. Behind them, the hallway features light-colored tiled floors, white block-patterned walls decorated with student artwork with red accents, and an EXIT sign visible above.
A teacher and three young children pose together in a classroom for a "100 Days of School" celebration. The teacher wears a grey shirt reading "HAPPY 100TH" with educational symbols. The children wear festive shirts: one with googly eyes and a monster mouth, one with "100 DAYS SMARTER" in colorful letters and pencil designs, and one with a purple monster graphic reading "I'VE SURVIVED 100 Days." Behind them, a whiteboard displays alphabet letters with picture cards, an EXIT sign is visible, and a nameplate reads "MRS. DECENOR." The brightly lit classroom has tiled ceilings, a pink table, storage bins, and educational displays.
Seven people—six children and an adult teacher—pose in a classroom dressed in creative costumes for a "100 Days of School" celebration. Children are dressed as elderly characters, a sparkly astronaut, and other creative outfits, many holding books. The teacher wears a white shirt with a large "100" graphic and colorful checkered hearts. Behind them, a blackboard reads "TO THE adventure BEGIN..." with student names listed. Classroom posters display the alphabet, sight words, and motivational phrases like "Our little SEEDS grow mighty TREES." An EXIT sign is visible, and a red rug is on the tiled floor.
Four young kindergarten students celebrate the 100th day of school in a classroom. From left to right: a girl wearing a shirt reading "100 days of school" with gift box graphics; a boy wearing a hat reading "I'M [sun graphic] 100 BRIGHT"; a boy wearing a "RAMEN LIFE" shirt dressed as an elderly person with a plaid shirt, glasses, and walking stick; and a boy wearing a shirt reading "GOOD GOOGLY MOOD 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL" with googly eye graphics. Behind them, the classroom displays an American flag, a purple bulletin board labeled with "MATH FOUNDATIONS," "READING," and "SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES," a circular welcome sign reading "WELCOME TO Ms. Giles' CLASSROOM K," a blue alphabet chart, and a "Class Jobs" chart.
A blonde teacher wearing glasses and a pink sweater stands behind four young students in a brightly lit classroom. The children are dressed festively, with one boy wearing a red stylized "100" t-shirt, another child wearing red-framed glasses and multiple pearl necklaces, and a girl in a red shirt with a heart design. In the background, classroom elements are visible including a February calendar with dates 1-26, an alphabet chart showing "Ww Xx Yy Zz," an American flag, an EXIT sign above a door marked "47," a "Pledge of Allegiance" poster, a "MINDSET IS EVERYTHING" poster, and a "COOL KIDS" sign. Another student is partially visible seated at a desk in the far left background.
A smiling adult woman with blonde hair, glasses, and pearl necklaces stands with her arm around a young girl in a classroom. The girl is dressed in costume as an elderly person, wearing a gray wig, chain-link glasses, pearl necklace, dark floral dress, light brown leggings, and brown ankle boots while holding a black cane. The woman wears a light blue and white striped cardigan, dark pants, and light blue sneakers. Behind them, the classroom features a light pink patterned bulletin board displaying "VOWEL BABIES" and "CONSONANTS" with phonics cards, a poster reading "YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS," a dark circular chair, a small wooden desk, black storage bins labeled "QUIET BOOK," and other children visible in the background.
A young boy with braided dark hair stands in a classroom looking over her shoulder, wearing a white t-shirt covered with white cotton balls creating a textured appearance, blue jeans, and brown boots. She stands near a round wooden table in a bright, light-tiled classroom. The walls behind her are extensively covered with educational charts including phonics guides with sound-making faces, consonant and vowel blends, and a large alphabet chart with sight words and student names listed below each letter. An apple-themed decorative border runs along the bottom of the charts.
Our kindergarten friends practiced "heart" words, letter names and sounds in Ms. Fargis' class this morning ❤️
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
Three young students sit on a colorful classroom rug shaped like a tree with alphabet letters on each leaf, working together to match letter cards with picture cards. The children are arranging the cards on the floor in front of them. Classroom shelves, bins, and small wooden steps are visible in the background.
A teacher sits at a small group table with several young students during a literacy activity. The students use dry-erase markers and small manipulatives on laminated worksheets labeled with tasks such as “Tap It,” “Map It,” “Graph It,” and “Zap It.” Clear plastic bags and classroom materials are spread across the table while the teacher guides the lesson.
Saturday mornings look a little different when your heart is in it for your students. We are grateful for our teachers who give up their weekend to dig into data, collaborate, and make sure we're meeting the needs of every student. That's dedication. ❤️🐾❤️
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
Collage of six photos showing school staff gathered for a meeting and meal. In several images, staff members sit together at long cafeteria tables in the evening, eating and smiling at the camera with plates and drinks in front of them. Other photos show staff seated at tables in the school library, some working on laptops and others listening, with bookshelves and classroom displays in the background. The overall scene captures a friendly, collaborative staff gathering in both the cafeteria and library spaces.

Leadership on wheels! 🛼 So much fun seeing our Assistant Principal rolling with us at PTA Skate Night!

about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
Assistant principal skating on a roller rink floor during the school’s PTA Skate Night, smiling and interacting with students under colorful rink lights.
.Assistant principal wearing skates and rolling across the rink at PTA Skate Night while students skate nearby and families watch from the sidelines.
We honored our amazing and dedicated bus drivers last week during Love the Bus Week🚌 We are so thankful for them each and every day. ❤️🐾❤️
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
A group photo of four adults — three women and one man — standing shoulder-to-shoulder and smiling. They wear matching black school-themed T‑shirts showing a yellow school bus with paw prints and a kitten peeking from a window. Above them, a string of colorful paper cutouts shaped like pencils and crayons hangs in front of a large window with horizontal blinds. The room has light-colored tile flooring with a red mat on the left and a light-colored door on the right. Visible text on the shirts/readable signage includes: "CUBS", "SEE ME", "ROLLIN'", and "THEY WAITIN'".
Was it really just a week ago that our school staff celebrated with a "Souper" Bowl party?
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
Four people sit around a white rectangular cafeteria table beneath large multi‑pane windows showing bare trees outside. From left: a dark‑haired woman with glasses (dark vest, grey shirt, maroon pants) smiles with her chin on her hand; across from her an older blonde woman in a patterned top waves and holds food; on the right two younger women in light baseball caps and sweatshirts smile while eating. Trays with partitioned food, red and green plastic cups, a soda can, a tumbler, and a smartphone sit on the table. Empty cafeteria tables and light tile flooring are visible in the background.
Five people sit along two long dining tables under large windows. On the left are three women (one in pink holding a bottle, an older blonde woman, and a dark‑haired woman eating from a tray). Facing the camera on the right are a smiling man in a light grey hoodie and a woman in an olive sweater. Multiple compartmented food trays, small bowls, plastic Coca‑Cola bottles, a red cup, and a teal thermos are on the tables. The mood is relaxed and friendly.
A busy communal meal in a large dining hall: about 20–30 adults sit at long tables with attached stools, eating and socializing under recessed ceiling lights and high multi‑pane windows that show trees outside. People in the foreground smile toward the camera; tables hold plates, trays, cups and bottles. Light cinderblock walls and a colorful wall decoration are visible, giving the scene a warm, social atmosphere.
Indoor community meal with buffet: three women sit at a table in the foreground eating from trays and drinking from red plastic cups (one woman wears a colorful beanie and smiles). Behind them, two servers stand at a buffet table draped with a green “GAME TIME” cloth—one wears a camouflage jacket, the other a sweatshirt reading “CAROLINA.” Wall posters read “BULLY FREE ZONE” and show a school app QR code and contact info. Slow cookers and serving dishes are set up, and other attendees sit at tables in the background.
First full day back and our teachers and kiddos are working hard at Central Elementary 💯 Happy heart ❤️🐾❤️
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
A classroom during a math lesson: a teacher in a black top and skirt stands left of a large projected screen showing a word problem—“There are 7 children at the playground. More children join. Now there are 13 children. How many joined?” with the equation “7 + ____ = 13.” Students sit on the floor facing the screen; desks with markers, containers, and worksheets fill the foreground. Walls display an alphabet chart, a February calendar, a class schedule, and posters. A whiteboard lists “Lunch: 11:15–11:45” and “Specials: 12:20–” with names. Date and time on the board read “2-11-26” and “12:06.” A bulletin board with phonics notes is partially visible.
Small-group phonics activity at a round table: a teacher in a red-and-white striped sweater writes on a laminated sheet while four young children follow along with their own laminated sheets and markers. Classroom walls show consonant and phonics posters (e.g., “sh,” “ch,” “th,” letter charts). Shelves with colorful bins, desks, and a child lying on the floor are visible in the background. Red cups hold writing utensils on the table.
Flat lay of student materials and shoes: two pairs of children’s high-top sneakers (navy/black with orange accents on left; white/red patent on right) arranged on a wooden surface. Below the left shoes is a book titled “Who Is Michael Jordan?” Two identical worksheets with an outline of a high-top sneaker and blank writing lines sit to the right. A yellow sticky note with a short list of names is in the top right corner.
Classroom reading area with alphabet and sight-word charts: wall charts show letters paired with student names and many sight words (e.g., “are,” “me,” “they,” “where,” “who”) plus phonics cards and picture cues. Three children sit on floor chairs reading and one child sits at a round table with supplies. A book display rack holds children’s books; labeled storage bins list student names.
Math center at a round table: a teacher and several children sit at a round table working together. Walls are decorated with a number line (0–100), a “MATH” banner, number-word cards (one–eighteen), a shapes poster, and a 1–100 chart. A hand-drawn sun, puppet theater, bookshelf with a globe, and classroom bins are visible; windows show paper snowflake decorations.
Whole-group instruction on the floor: a female adult in a white sweater with red hearts sits on the floor leading children who raise hands; a male adult stands nearby. The room shows an alphabet border, a vowel chart, a whiteboard, a “FEBRUARY 2024” chart, an American flag, and a ceiling-mounted projector. Desks with colored supply containers and student storage pockets appear in the foreground.
Students aren't the only ones who enjoy a good snow day! Our staff had the best time taking a short break outside on our work day.
about 2 months ago, Sara Holt
A large group of adults stand smiling outside a brick school building on a snowy day, bundled in winter coats and hats. Several people hold colorful plastic sleds—red, blue, and green—while snow-covered grass and bare trees are visible in the background.
A close-up selfie of a smiling woman wearing glasses and a winter jacket, laughing excitedly in the foreground. Behind her, a group of adults pose with colorful sleds in the snow outside a brick school building, dressed in winter clothing and smiling.