Central Elementary School hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Click on the links below to learn more and sign up to help plan or volunteer.
- Back to School Event / Ice Cream Social – August 13, 2026, 4:30–6:00 PM
- First Day of School for Grades 1–5 – August 18, 2026
- New Families & Kinder Coffee – August 20, 2026, 8:30 AM
- First Day of Preschool – August 24, 2026
- Virtual PTO Meeting – September 10, 2026, 6:30 PM
- Sweet Cow Fundraiser – September 16, 2026, 12:00–9:00 PM
- Bike Night – Tentative; date and details TBD. This event will only happen if a volunteer organizer steps up.
- Fall Teacher Conference Meals – October 6 and 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
- Firehawk Dash – October 15, 2026 (backup: October 22 or 23)
- Dash Prize Week – Dates and activities TBD
- Science Fair Prep Dates – TBD, if the event is confirmed
- Science Fair – Tentative; date and details TBD. This event will only happen if a volunteer organizer steps up.
- Virtual PTO Meeting – November 12, 2026, 6:30 PM
- Fall Restaurant Fundraiser – December 2, 2026, location TBD
- Winter Gift Workshop – December 10, 2026, 5:30 PM
- Virtual PTO Meeting – January 14, 2027, 6:30 PM
- Spring Teacher Conference Meals – Dates TBD
- Spelling Bee Study Sessions – February 3 and 4, 2027, 3:15–4:15 PM
- Spelling Bee – February 5, 2027, 3:15 PM
- Book Exchange – February 8–11, 2027, 3:00–4:00 PM
- PTO Meeting – March 4, 2027, 6:30 PM, location TBD
- Urban Field Fundraiser – March 10, 2027, 4:00–8:00 PM
- Spring Break – March 10–15, 2027
- 5th Grade Portraits – Date TBD
- Spring Fling – April 23, 2027, 6:00–8:00 PM at Get Air
- Popsicles in the Park – April 29, 2027, 3:00–4:00 PM at Thompson Park
- Central’s Got Talent (Virtual) – May 7, 2027
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week – May 3–7, 2027
- Spring Fundraiser at Sweet Cow – May 12, 2027, 12:00–9:00 PM
- Virtual PTO Meeting / Officer Vote – May 13, 2027, 6:30 PM
- Last Day of School – May 27, 2027
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