Congratulations to Ms. Sanchez.📣She won the DKG grant that will help support literacy in her classroom. We are so proud of her. ❤️🐾❤️
8 days ago, Sara Holt
An elementary classroom where several students sit at desks coloring drawings. A teacher wearing a festive holiday sweater and a bright green beanie stands smiling near the students. The classroom includes colorful rugs, posters, and learning materials on the walls.
Three adults stand together in an elementary classroom smiling for a photo. The person in the center holds a paper or certificate. Behind them are classroom supplies, a brick wall, and educational posters.
A teacher wearing a holiday sweater raises both arms excitedly while students continue working at their desks coloring pictures. The classroom features a colorful rug, desks with pencils and crayons, and learning displays on the walls.
Winter Literacy Night was a success! Students visited each grade level for festive holiday read-alouds, and our teachers dressed to match their books. A magical night of stories, smiles, and school spirit! ❄️📚
11 days ago, Sara Holt
Classroom scene with students and adults seated at individual desks facing the front. Overhead are fluorescent lights and two wooden ceiling fans. In the foreground a young person in a dark jacket and glasses stands facing the room; nearby a student with reddish-brown hair wears a purple long-sleeve shirt patterned with small white Jack Skellington–style ghosts and sits at a front desk facing away from the camera. Adults sit among the students — one with long gray hair and a beard at center-right, another with dark hair seated beside a baby in a black car seat or stroller. On the far right an individual dressed as a festive elf in a red suit with white trim and a pointy hat is seated on a shelf or counter. Light-colored walls surround the room; the left wall features a large whiteboard with a projector above it and a long strip showing a number line and alphabet. To the right of the whiteboard are decorated bulletin boards, shelves, and an American flag. The floor is light tile.
A classroom decorated with colorful holiday string lights and a large projected fireplace scene. A teacher sits on a chair at the front of the room holding a picture book, smiling as several young students sit on a rug facing her. Some students wear festive pajamas and one is wrapped in a blanket. The room is dimly lit except for the fireplace projection and string lights, creating a cozy, warm atmosphere. Classroom furniture, posters, and cabinets are visible in the background.
Bright elementary classroom during a group reading or storytelling session. In the foreground about 15–20 young children sit on a colorful rug, facing several adults dressed as elves; two elf-costumed adults sit at the front (one on the right is holding an open book and appears to be reading) while a third elf stands at left holding a baby. One child stands at left wearing a blue Sonic the Hedgehog onesie. Overhead fluorescent lights and a ceiling-mounted projector illuminate the room.
Seven women pose together in a brightly decorated elementary classroom, dressed in coordinated holiday-themed outfits that resemble snowmen (white tops with large black “buttons,” scarves, pom‑pom headbands, and a black top hat on one wearer). From left to right they wear combinations of white tops, black pants, a gray knit dress, a cream sweater, and a blue denim jacket with bright pink pants; several wear headbands or festive accessories and one woman has an identification badge. They stand on a dark green rug in front of classroom displays and furniture; behind them are shelves, a patterned bench, and bulletin boards decorated with stockings and a pink owl cutout.
A classroom portrait of an adult woman and a young boy standing side by side. The woman on the left wears a tall white chef’s hat, glasses, a black long-sleeve sweater, dark gray pants, and a white apron; she smiles and holds two small yellow rectangular boxes. The boy on the right wears a blue-and-white Sonic the Hedgehog patterned full-body pajama suit and smiles at the camera. Behind them are light-colored student desks with black chairs on a beige tiled floor.
Four women stand side‑by‑side in a school hallway, smiling at the camera. From left to right: a woman with light hair pulled back wearing a red/black/white plaid shirt, wooden‑bead necklace and red/yellow patterned earrings (ID badge visible); a woman with long dark wavy hair wearing a blue/white plaid shirt over a dark top; a woman with lighter hair wearing a brown/white plaid shirt and a watch; and a woman with long brown hair wearing a black/white plaid shirt over dark pants. They stand in front of a white brick wall decorated with a colorful triangular‑flag bunting and student artwork flags that repeat the phrase “ALL ABOUT ME” (the leftmost flag reads “MY FAVORITE…” with a drawing).
Interior classroom scene with adults and young children gathered for a group activity. In the foreground several adults sit at small dark-wood tables with green stools or on the floor; one adult wears patterned pajamas, another a red-and-black plaid shirt, and a third a pink shirt reading “UNC HEALTH Rockingham.” Children and more adults sit on rugs and low wooden-stump seats in the midground facing a woman leading the activity. The room has light gray walls, a tiled floor with visible bear-paw footprints, fluorescent ceiling lights, and a large whiteboard at the back framed by an alphabet chart (“Aa Bb Cc … Zz”).
four parents stand at the back of a classroom listening to a story
computer screen shows image of three teachers dressed as elf on the shelf
Teacher stands at the front of the room and reads a story while students sit in chairs listening
We are so proud of our third-grade students! They put on a wonderful performance for their peers, our staff, and their families. We’d also like to give a special shout-out to Ms. Huss for all of her hard work preparing our students for the big night.
11 days ago, Sara Holt
A large group of third-grade students stand on risers on a school stage, singing during a performance. Two boys stand at microphones in front of the group, reading or speaking from a music stand. In the foreground, many younger students sit on the floor watching the performance. The background includes black stage curtains and a light-colored brick wall.
Here is alt text for the image: **Alt text:** A large group of elementary students stand on risers in a school gymnasium, performing together while an audience of students sits on the floor watching. Several students in the front row of the performers have stepped forward and are doing hand motions as part of the performance. Above the stage, two banners hang on the brick wall reading “School of Distinction” and “School of Honors Excellence.” The gym is brightly lit with exposed ceiling beams.
A large group of third-grade students stand on risers on a school stage, singing during a performance. Four students stand at microphones in front of the group, reading or speaking from a music stand. In the foreground, many younger students sit on the floor watching the performance. The background includes black stage curtains and a light-colored brick wall.
A large group of third-grade students stand on risers on a school stage, singing during a performance. In the foreground, many younger students sit on the floor watching the performance. The background includes black stage curtains and a light-colored brick wall.
Thanks to our wonderful PTA for organizing and running this year's Holiday Shoppe.
11 days ago, Sara Holt
Three adults stand in a classroom. One is helping a female student purchase items in the holiday shoppe. The other two are standing and talking to each other. A female student stands behind them looking on.
Parents and students are seen shopping the Holiday Shoppe in a classroom.
Two women stand, leaning together, in the holiday shoppe. There is a table in front of each filled with merchandise for students to purchase.
Prior to our snow days, we had three students who had the opportunity to participate in our District Science Fair. We are so proud of these Panther cubs.
14 days ago, Sara Holt
“Three young children stand side by side against a beige wall on a polished brown floor. The child on the left wears a pink jacket, patterned leggings, and tan boots with white fur trim. The child in the middle wears a camouflage-print shirt over a black long-sleeve top, light jeans, and black shoes. The child on the right wears a black hoodie with a geometric design, black pants, and black shoes. All three children are smiling and facing the camera.”
After reading Balloons on Broadway and learning all about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, our second grade students created their own balloons and had their own parade.
14 days ago, Sara Holt
A large group of elementary-aged children stand together on a gymnasium stage, each holding a colorful balloon decorated with different drawings and designs. The kids are smiling and raising their balloons high in the air. Behind them hangs a curtain, and above are school banners recognizing distinctions and honors. An American flag stands to the right side of the stage. The gym floor and walls are visible in the foreground.
The countdown to Winter Break is about to get more festive with our December Spirit Month at Central Elementary! 🎄✨ Get ready for dress-up days, holiday fun, and tons of school spirit! We can't wait to see our students and staff celebrate together all month long!
29 days ago, Sara Holt
A colorful December Spirit Month calendar for Central Elementary with festive holiday graphics such as candy canes, holly, a gingerbread cookie, ornaments, and snowflakes. The calendar lists themed dress-up days from December 1–19. Themes include: Merry Monday Morning (holiday pajamas), Santa’s Helpers (dress as reindeer or elves), Tree Toppers (holiday hats), Grinch vs. Santa (wear red or green), Country Christmas (camo, flannel, or plaid), Christmas Vacation (dress for holiday plans), Holiday Character Day (favorite holiday movie or book character), Merry & Bright Day (bright colors), Frost Bite (snowman or winter outfits), Festive Friday (Christmas sweaters or tees), Candy Cane Day (red, white, or stripes), Toasty Toes (holiday socks), All Decked Out (holiday decorations), Night Before Christmas Break (holiday pajamas), and Rocking into Winter Break (dress like a Christmas song). Decorative holiday images and the words “Merry Christmas” and “Joy” appear around the calendar.
We always love when Wendy McKinney visits Central Elementary ❤️🐾❤️ Refresher on Tolman Kits to support early literacy📖
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
“A group of five adults stand smiling in a classroom behind a set of student desks. They are holding colorful educational craft materials, and there are bins and bags of supplies on the desks in front of them. Behind them is a bulletin board decorated with bright colors and an American flag on the wall.”
We celebrated our students who completed their first quarter reading longs with a Glow Dance Party.
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
Four girls stand together near gym door
A group of students dance together in the dark gym
three girls stand together smiling. two wear glow in the dark sunglasses.
a group of students are seen standing together dancing in the gym
five boys stand together, one wears glow in the dark sunglasses
three girls stand in circle in the gym. one dances while the others watch.
four girls smile together with their glow in the dark necklaces and sunglasses
six students stand together making silly faces
two boys and a girl stand with their light up sunglasses pretending to do the Thriller dance
a girl holds a boy up in the air. he has his arm raised with neon sunglasses in his hand.
Limo lunch for our students who sold 5 or more boxes of chocolate during our fall fundraiser👏 Thank you for your support of Central Elementary ❤️🐾❤️
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
Students sit in group with hands raised inside of limo with green lights illuminating background
male student in orange shirt eats cheeseburger and covers mouth with his hand.
Two students lean on each other as they sit at a table
two boys sit together in limo
five boys sit together in back of limosuine and are illiminated by glow lights
boy sits inside of restaurant leaning on table
three boys smile together while sitting at table in restaurant
Boy sits in limo and is illuminated by red light.
Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Science Fair winners ❤️🐾❤️ We are so proud of these students and we are excited to have them represent Central Elementary at the District Science Fair 🔬
about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
A split image showing three elementary school students holding certificates. On the left, a child stands in front of a blue bulletin board with the phrase “Sprinkle Kindness and Confetti,” smiling and holding a certificate and a small treat. On the right, two children stand side-by-side in front of a colorful “We Are Better Together” bulletin board, each smiling and holding their own certificate.

The Panther Cub visited Ms. Sanchez's first grade class yesterday to celebrate them for having the highest attendance percentage for the month of October ❤️🐾❤️ We are so proud of these kiddos 👏

about 1 month ago, Sara Holt
Students and teacher stand at the front of the room with black panther cub mascot.
Students and teacher stand at the front of the room with black panther cub mascot. Mascot is seen with hands in the air.
The teacher stands back to back with the black panther cub mascot.
The black panther cub mascot is seen giving high fives to students as they sit on the classroom carpet.
Students sit on carpet watching program on active board while black panther cub sits on carpet too.
We are so proud of our Central Panther Cubs who participated in our Science Fair yesterday 🥼 Congratulations to our first, second, and third place winners ❤️🐾❤️
about 2 months ago, Sara Holt
Collage of students standing with their Science fair projects
Collage of students standing with their Science fair projects
Collage of students standing with their Science fair projects
Collage of students standing with their Science fair projects
These kiddos came dressed for Swim Day despite how cold it was!
about 2 months ago, Sara Holt
Student wears goggles on head and is wrapped in beach towel.
Student wears bucket hat and glasses
Student wears inflatable tube around waist and goggles on head.
Student wears floral crown and necklace with sunglasses
We had our first nine weeks PBIS Celebration yesterday ❤️🐾We are so proud of all the students who met their goal 👏

about 2 months ago, Sara Holt
Group of students stand around table building straw structure.
Group of students stand at table building straw structures.
Group of students sit together coloring.
Group of students build structures using giant building blocks.
Students and teacher participate in dance party in the dark
Students play together in gymnasium.
Students sit together at table building a structure.
Students build a structure out of cups.
Students play together in gym with PE teacher.
Students stand in dark room with dance game on active board.
We're seeing double!

Our students and staff partnered up in honor of Red Ribbon Week.
about 2 months ago, Sara Holt
three boys stand together wearing matching black shirts with a video game controller on it, black shorts, and black socks and shoes.
two girls stand together with arms around each other wearing a blue Dr. Seuss headband, a red thing 1 and thing 2 shirt, and black leggings.
a teacher stands with a student. Both are wearing blue jeans and denim jackets.
two boys stand wearing black Carolina Panthers jerseys with the number 9 displayed on the front.
the principal and assistant principal stand wearing jeans and a red "Panther cubs" t-shirt with white long sleeve shirts underneath.
Four girls stand with arms around each other wearing matching gray shirts and black leggings.
We had our Foam Party last Friday 💦

We celebrated all of our students who sold three or more boxes of candy during our fall fundraiser. 💦
about 2 months ago, Sara Holt
Students stand in pile of foam.
African American female stands in white foam. It's covering her cheek, arms, and lower half of her body.
two female students stand in foam
four male students stand in foam. One holds a huge amount of foam and another has foam on his hand.
male student stands in foam.
female student stands in foam
two male students are seen hugging while standing in foam
a group of students are seen covered in foam
female student stands in foam
Our 5th grade parents were out early Friday morning selling donuts🍩They sold 60 boxes in the car rider line to help raise money for our Washington, DC trip. 👏 So thankful to be a Panther Cub ❤️🐾❤️
about 2 months ago, Sara Holt
Three ladies stand at black cart full of donuts
Parent stands behind sign that says "Doughnuts for DC".
Parent squats down behind "Doughnuts for DC" poster
Parent leans over into car handing them a dozen donuts
Lady in car pool line stopping cars asking if they'd like to purchase donuts
Oh, just lots of teaching and learning at Central Elementary. ❤️🐾❤️
2 months ago, Sara Holt
Teacher sits at front of the room reading book to students as students sit on the carpet and look on
Teacher sits at kidney table with group of students
Teacher works with student as she makes her own slime.
teacher sits at kidney table with three students
teacher sits at front of room working with another student at the board
teacher stands at desk with a group of students working on worksheet
teacher sits at kidney table working with students as they read paper books
Student plays with green slime in plastic container
Teacher works at square table with four students as they're on chromebooks
Curriculum & Book Fair Night was a success last night! We love having our families visit our school!❤️🐾❤️
2 months ago, Sara Holt
Collage of families in classrooms listening to teachers during Fall curriculum night.
Collage of families in classrooms listening to teachers during Fall curriculum night.
Collage of families in classrooms listening to teachers during Fall curriculum night.
Collage of families in classrooms listening to teachers during Fall curriculum night.