Here is ALT text for the image: **Alt Text:** A festive flyer for Central Elementary’s Christmas Holiday Shop taking place December 8–12, 2025. The top features bold green and red text with small candy cane graphics. The flyer explains that students can visit the shop to make a list and purchase presents for family members. A schedule of shopping times from Monday to Friday is listed in black and red text. Decorative Christmas elements surround the text, including a penguin wearing a winter hat and scarf, a Christmas tree with lights, wrapped gifts, and gold star accents. A red flower-shaped text box at the bottom explains that envelopes will be sent home for students to bring money and note spending amounts.

Christmas Holiday Shop

December 2, 2025
Our Christmas Holiday Shop is coming! Mark your calendars!
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Flyer with a black textured background featuring a halftone image of a hand holding a megaphone. Large bold white text reads “We Are Hiring.” A red label below says “Central Elementary.” Job positions listed include: 12-month Custodian, Teacher Assistant, 3–5 Grade Teacher, and Language Facilitator. Text at the bottom right instructs interested applicants to contact Principal Lauryn Duncan by email at lduncan@rock.k12.nc.us or by phone at 336-623-8378. Decorative doodles and yellow sound lines surround the megaphone.

We're Hiring

November 20, 2025
We are hiring. For more information, see the following links. 12-month Custodian: https://rockinghamnc.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5445614 Teacher Assistant: https://rockinghamnc....
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Flyer for Central Elementary’s Collective Coffee Truck event. The background shows the Collective Coffee & Bakery truck logo and a close-up of an iced coffee. The text reads: “Central Elementary Collective Coffee Truck, November 25, 7 AM–Until…” and “The Collective Coffee truck will be in the bottom parking lot for purchase! A percentage of the proceeds will come back into our school.” The flyer is decorated with black paw prints, a black lion silhouette, and a red border resembling a playful ribbon.

Collective Coffee on Campus

November 18, 2025
The Collective Coffee Truck will be on campus on Tuesday, November 25th beginning at 7am. A portion of the proceeds will come back to support our school.
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Flyer for “Central Elementary Skate Night: Pajama Night.” The event is on Tuesday, November 18, from 5:30–7:30 PM. Entry costs $8 per skater. The flyer features illustrations of pajamas, slippers, and roller skates with a black, white, and red color scheme. It states, “Everyone wearing PJ’s gets a prize.” Additionally, “The teacher with the most class participation gets a free coffee from the Collective Coffee Truck.”

Skate Night

November 12, 2025
Mark your calendars for our November Skate Night! It will take place on Tuesday, November 18th from 5:30-7:30pm. Everyone who wears their pajamas will win a prize!
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Colorful flyer for Central Elementary’s Science Fair. The background is bright blue with yellow stars and cartoon images of two children in lab coats conducting experiments with beakers and test tubes. The text reads: “Central Elementary Science Fair. Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Projects due Monday, November 3rd. Please contact Ms. Schenkel with any questions.”

Science Fair

October 28, 2025
Our Science Fair will take place on Wednesday, November 5th. All third through fifth grade students are welcome to participate. Projects should be turned in by Monday, November 3...
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Alt text: Flyer with a brown and tan abstract background promoting a school coffee fundraiser. The top text reads “Coffee Time.” Below, it says “October 28, 2025” and “7 AM–until…..” The background image shows a Collective Coffee & Bakery truck with a cup of iced coffee in the foreground. 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!!!” A black paw print graphic decorates the side.

Collective Coffee on Campus

October 22, 2025
You guys loved having Collective Coffee on campus last month so we're bringing them back! The truck will be in the lower parking lot on Tuesday, October 8th from 7:00am until... ...
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Alt text: Flyer with a purple Halloween-themed background promoting Central Elementary School’s Skate Night. The top features bats, spider webs, and the text “Central Elementary School.” Large glowing yellow text reads “Skate Night.” Additional text says “$8 per skater,” “Oct. 28, 2025,” and “5:30–7:30 PM.” The bottom section has jack-o’-lanterns, roller skates, bats, and black paw prints, with orange text reading “Everyone wearing Halloween costumes gets a prize.”

PTO Skate Night

October 21, 2025
Come out on Tuesday, October 8th from 5:30-7:30 for our fall Skate Night event. The cost is $8 per student. Everyone who comes dressed in their Halloween costume will receive a pr...
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A hiring flyer with a large red exclamation mark and a black megaphone graphic. The text reads: “Central is Hiring!” Below, it lists open positions: Kindergarten Teacher, Third Grade Teacher, and Language Facilitator. At the bottom, it says: “If interested, you can contact Principal Lauryn Duncan,” followed by the email lduncan@rock.k12.nc.us and phone number 336-623-8378. The background fades from light gray to a soft red gradient.

We are Hiring!

October 9, 2025
We are currently hiring for the following positions. To apply, you can contact Principal Lauryn Duncan by email at lduncan@rock.k12.nc.us or by phone at 336.623.8378. You can al...
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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: ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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"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 ...
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"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 ...
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"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 ...
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"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 ...
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"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 ...
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"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 ...
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