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A flyer for Central Elementary’s “Cub Attendance Challenge Spirit Week,” running September 29 to October 3, 2025. The background is black with red and white confetti-like sprinkles and a red semicircle at the bottom left corner. A white paw print is on the left side. The event days are listed: Monday 9/29 – School Colors Day: Wear school colors with pride. Tuesday 9/30 – Tropical/Beach Day: Hawaiian shirts, beach gear, and sunglasses (school appropriate, no swimwear). Wednesday 10/1 – Wacky Tacky Day: Crazy socks, hair, or mismatched clothes. Thursday 10/2 – Superhero Day: Dress as your favorite superhero. Friday 10/3 – Comfy/Cozy Day: Loungewear or pajamas.

Central Attendance Challenge Spirit Week

September 22, 2025

Central Elementary’s “Cub Attendance Challenge Spirit Week,” will be running from September 29 to October 3, 2025. The event days are listed: Monday 9/29 – School Colors Day: ...

Flyer titled 'YOU'RE INVITED TO CENTRAL'S Curriculum and Family Book Fair Night.' The event is scheduled for October 9th. It invites families to start by visiting the book fair, which floats from 3:15 to 5:15 PM. Then, families are encouraged to visit their child's classroom to learn about the grade level standards for the year, followed by a family game from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. At the bottom, there is a form for parents to fill out and return by Friday, October 3rd, with spaces for student name(s), grade level(s), and options to indicate attendance with checkboxes for 'Yes, we plan to attend' and 'No, we can't make it.

Fall Family Curriculum Night

September 19, 2025

Join us at Central’s Curriculum and Family Book Fair Night on October 9th! Explore the book fair, discover your child’s grade-level learning goals, and enjoy a fun family game tog...

Flyer with a background photo of the Collective Coffee & Bakery truck. Large text reads: “You asked so we are COFFEEin’ up.” A brown banner says: “September 19, 2025.” Another banner says: “7 AM – until…..” At the bottom, text reads: “The Collective Coffee truck will be in the bottom parking lot for purchase! A percentage of the proceeds will come back to our school!!!”

Stop by the Coffee Truck

September 17, 2025

☕ Start your morning with a cup of coffee and support our school! The Collective Coffee & Bakery truck will be set up in the bottom parking lot on Friday, September 19, 2025, s...

Flyer for “Skate Night” hosted by Central Elementary at Roll-A-Bout. Large red text at the top says “SKATE NIGHT.” A cartoon skater in red and gray skates and hoodie is on the left. A red starburst on the right says “$7 per skater.” Text reads: “School Spirit Night! Everyone wearing Central gear gets a prize.” Date: September 16, 2025. Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Skate Night

September 16, 2025

Join us for Central Elementary’s Skate Night at Roll-A-Bout on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5:30–7:30 PM ! Admission is just $7 per skater . It’s also School Spirit Nigh...

lyer for Central Elementary Kindergarten Open House. It invites families to meet their child's teacher and see the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. The event is for kindergarten only and will be held on August 28, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm.

Kindergarten Open House

August 12, 2025

Mark your calendars for Kindergarten Open House! It will take place on Thursday, August 28 from 5-7pm.

Flyer for Central Elementary School Open House for grades 1-5. It invites families to come meet their child's teacher and see the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. The event is scheduled for August 21, 2025, from 3 to 7 pm.

Open House for Grades 1-5

August 12, 2025

Mark your calendars for Open House. It will take place on Thursday, October 21 from 3-7pm.

"Text-only list titled 'Central Elementary Supply List for Fifth Grade' with Must Haves including headphones, a 3-subject notebook, one composition notebook (no spiral), a 6-pack of glue sticks, a 24-pack of pencils, a pack of colored pencils, a solid color pocket folder, three packs of notebook paper, a pencil pouch or box, two boxes of tissues, a handheld pencil sharpener (not battery operated), and scissors with rounded edges."

Fifth Grade Supply LIst

July 14, 2025

We’re excited to share our school supply lists early this year so families can get a head start on shopping! Stores are offering great back-to-school deals right now, and we want ...

"Colorful illustrated poster titled 'Central Elementary Supply List for Fourth Grade' on a muted green background with stars, light bulbs, and school supplies. The title is in a large red shape with bold black and white text. Below, a white cloud shape lists supplies: Must Haves including spiral notebooks, a 5-subject notebook, zippered pencil pouch, glue sticks, pencils, scissors, crayons, colored pencils, and headphones to leave at school. Wishlist Items include candy, extra glue sticks, notebooks, ziploc bags, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, erasers, and loose leaf paper. Around the cloud are illustrations of a ruler, eraser, paintbrush, glue stick, and pencil sharpener."

Fourth Grade Supply List

July 14, 2025

We’re excited to share our school supply lists early this year so families can get a head start on shopping! Stores are offering great back-to-school deals right now, and we want ...

"Colorful illustrated flyer titled 'Central Elementary Supply List for Third Grade.' The background is green with red and white design elements, light bulb and star icons, and illustrations of school supplies like pencils, a ruler, paintbrush, and sharpener. The 'Must Haves' include crayons, pencils, colored pencils, child-sized scissors, markers, black Expo markers, a zippered pencil pouch, tissues, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, pink block erasers, non-wireless headphones, highlighters, a pocket folder, and one-subject notebooks. The 'Wishlist Items' include individually wrapped candy and balls for recess."

Third Grade Supply List

July 14, 2025

We’re excited to share our school supply lists early this year so families can get a head start on shopping! Stores are offering great back-to-school deals right now, and we want ...

"Colorful illustrated flyer titled 'Central Elementary Supply List for Second Grade.' The background is green with red and white design elements, light bulb and star icons, and illustrations of school supplies like pencils, a ruler, paintbrush, and sharpener. The 'Must Haves' list includes: 2 spiral notebooks, 2 composition notebooks, 1 pocket folder, 2 packs of 24-count crayons, 1 pair of child-size scissors, 1 pack of black dry erase markers, pink block erasers, 10 glue sticks, 1 box of tissues, 1 bottle of hand sanitizer, 1 pack wide-ruled notebook paper, and 1 pencil pouch or pencil box. The 'Wishlist Items' section includes disinfectant wipes, 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon or quart size), and headphones."

Second Grade Supply List

July 14, 2025

We’re excited to share our school supply lists early this year so families can get a head start on shopping! Stores are offering great back-to-school deals right now, and we want ...

"Colorful illustrated flyer titled 'Central Elementary Supply List for First Grade.' The background is green with red and white design elements, light bulb and star icons, and school supply illustrations like pencils, a ruler, paintbrush, and sharpener. The 'Must Haves' list includes: 1 one-subject spiral wide-ruled notebook, 2 boxes of tissues, 1 bottle of hand sanitizer, 1 6-pack of glue sticks, 1 pair of child size scissors, 1 pack of yellow pencils, 1 box of 24-count crayons, 1 pack of pink erasers, 1 pencil pouch or pencil box, and 1½ inch 3-ring binder. The 'Wishlist Items' section includes disinfectant wipes, 1 pack of dry erase markers, and 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon or sandwich size)."

First Grade Supply List

July 14, 2025

We’re excited to share our school supply lists early this year so families can get a head start on shopping! Stores are offering great back-to-school deals right now, and we want ...

"Colorful illustrated flyer titled 'Central Elementary Supply List for Kindergarten.' The background is green with decorative red and white shapes, light bulb and star icons, and school supply graphics like pencils, a ruler, paintbrush, and sharpener. The 'Must Haves' list includes: book bag large enough to hold folders, 1 box regular Crayola crayons, 1 large box of tissues, 1 pack yellow Ticonderoga pencils, 1 pack black dry erase markers, 1 bottle of hand sanitizer, large pack of glue sticks, 1 1-inch white binder, 1 child size pair of scissors, and a complete change of clothes in a labeled Ziploc bag. The 'Wishlist Items' section includes disinfectant wipes and 1 box of Ziploc bags (gallon or sandwich size)."

Kindergarten Supply List

July 14, 2025

We’re excited to share our school supply lists early this year so families can get a head start on shopping! Stores are offering great back-to-school deals right now, and we want ...

Graphic identifying open positions at Central Elementary. We are hiring 3 teacher assistants- 6 hour positions, 2 bus drivers- 3.5 hour positions, 1 bus driver- 4 hour position, and 1 custodian- 2 hour position. Contact Principal Lauryn Duncan for more information. Her number is 336.623.8378 and her email is lduncan@rock.k12.nc.us.

We are Hiring!

June 19, 2025

We are currently hiring for the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year. To apply or view more information, please visit the application listings linked below each availa...

2024 CES Winter Break Countdown Calendar

2024 CES Winter Break Countdown

November 26, 2024

We hope you'll join us in our annual CES Winter Break Countdown during the month of December.

Book Fair. Mark your calendars! October 7-11th in the CES Gymnasium. Family night is October 10th from 3:30-5:30pm.

Fall Book Fair!

October 1, 2024

Mark your calendars for our Fall Book Fair!

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Report, Don't Repost Campaign

September 19, 2024

Rockingham County Schools (RCS) is excited to announce the launch of a new district-wide campaign titled "Report, Not Repost" aimed at addressing the growing concern over so...

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24-25 Bus Transportation

July 24, 2024

Attention families in need of bus transportation for the 2024-2025 school year: Please use the website below to fill out transportation requests for the upcoming school year. Ev...

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24-25 School Supplies

July 17, 2024

Exciting Announcement for the Upcoming School Year! Dear Parents and Guardians, We have great news to share with you! This year, you do not need to worry about purchasing schoo...

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RCS Immunization Requirements

July 17, 2024

RCS would like to remind our families, all students entering public school in North Carolina are required to submit a current and up to date certificate of immunization within 30 ...