Skip to content
Last call, Panther families! Tomorrow, Friday, October 30, is the last day to request a box of World’s Finest Chocolate. Get yours before our fundraiser wraps up!

All money is due Friday, November 6.

Thank you for supporting Central Elementary and helping make our fundraiser a success!
2 days ago, Central Elementary
last call wfc
📸 Say CHEESE, Panthers! 🐾 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, is Picture Makeup Day at Central Elementary! 📸✨ Did your Panther miss the first picture day? No worries! Tomorrow is their chance to show off those picture-perfect smiles! 😁 So brush that hair, pick out that favorite outfit, and get ready to SMILE BIG! 🐾
3 days ago, Central Elementary
pic
Costume Day is coming to Central!

This Friday, October 30, students and staff may wear a costume to school for a $1 donation. All money collected will support our PBIS program and positive behavior celebrations.

Please remember: No masks or face makeup.
4 days ago, Central Elementary
costume day
🐾 Let’s celebrate our Panthers! 🐾

We’re excited to recognize our students’ hard work and accomplishments at our 1st Quarter Awards on Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6!

Invitations will be going home this week. Please check the flyer for your child’s grade-level date and time. We look forward to celebrating together!

One Team, One Central! ❤️🖤
4 days ago, Central Elementary
awards
📚 It’s Book Fair Week at Central! 🐾 Families are welcome to shop daily from 7:50–8:10 AM. Stop by with your Panther and find some great new books! ❤️🖤 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lgvPsUL8UkyHQt8MU2EDI5Lc0UGZREs6/view?usp=drivesdk
6 days ago, Central Elementary

Calling all sweet supporters! Our Fall Fest Cake Walk needs store-bought cakes and desserts for tomorrow! If you’re able to donate, please drop off your goodies at the front office by 9:00 tomorrow morning. Thank you for helping make Fall Fest a little sweeter!

Today is the last day for Pre-Ticket Sales. Sales will end at 3:00 today. You may still purchase tickets at the gate.

17 days ago, Central Elementary
📢REMINDER: No School for students on Monday, October 12.

We will see everyone back on Tuesday! Have a great and restful long weekend.
23 days ago, The Okeechobee County School Board
Blue background with autumn leaves and a white banner. Text reads "Reminder No School" and "Monday, October 12 Teacher Plan Day" with the Okeechobee County Schools logo.
Join us for our 1st CES PTO meeting of the year! Wednesday at 3:30pm
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Radcliff
PTO Meeting
Reminder for families: Friday, September 18 is our first Early Release Day. Students will dismiss at 11:30 AM, so please be on time for pickup or to meet your child at the bus stop.
about 1 month ago, Central Elementary
Early Release
What a special day at Central Elementary!

Today, our campus was filled with smiles, hugs, laughter, and so much love as we welcomed grandparents and special family members to celebrate with our Panthers. There is something truly wonderful about seeing our students light up when someone they love walks through the doors of their school.

Days like today are a beautiful reminder that Central is more than a school—we are a community, and our families are such an important part of what makes our school so special.

A very special thank you to Cecilia Laws, Amber Denton, Mercedes Widdifield, Nancy Boyer, and Martha Cruz for the time, care, and effort they put into making today so wonderful for our families. We are also incredibly grateful to the many people who donated treats and helped make our guests feel so welcome and appreciated.

Thank you to every grandparent and special family member who spent part of their day with us. We loved having you at Central and hope you left knowing just how much you mean to your Panther—and to all of us.

These are the moments our children will remember—the hugs, the smiles, the time spent together, and the feeling of being surrounded by people who love them. Thank you for showing up, making memories, and helping us make Central such a special place to grow and learn.

We are so grateful for our Central families, and our hearts are especially full tonight. 🐾 Happy Grandparents Day from our Panther family to yours!
about 2 months ago, Central Elementary
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Last call to sign up for Grandparents & Special Family Members Day!

If you plan to attend, please complete the sign-up form here:
https://forms.gle/T9pMpvtXuRyEBSRP8

Please remember that all visitors must be listed on the student’s approved pick-up/contact list in order to attend.

We look forward to celebrating with our Central families!

about 2 months ago, Central Elementary

🍎 Central Elementary’s September 2026 Newsletter is here!

Linked below is our September Newsletter, filled with important dates, upcoming events, school updates, and information for our Panther families.

Be sure to take a few minutes to check it out so you don’t miss anything happening at Central this month!

❤️🖤 We’re looking forward to a great September with our Panther families!

about 2 months ago, Central Elementary
CES September Newsletter 2026 page 1
CES September Newsletter 2026 page 2
CES September Newsletter 2026 page 1
Fall Fest 2026
Central families, thank you for helping us start each school day safely and smoothly! ❤️🖤 Please review our morning arrival times and procedures so we can get everyone off to a great start.
3 months ago, Central Elementary
parent drop off
Right to Know Letters

The Right to Know Letter provides families with important information about their rights under Title I, including the right to request information about the professional qualifications of their child’s teachers and instructional staff. Please review the attached letter, available in English and Spanish.
3 months ago, Central Elementary
Right to Know
Right to Know
Join us at Central Elementary for our Parent Engagement Meeting!

We invite all parents and guardians to attend on Tuesday, May 26 at 3:15 PM in the Media Center. This is a great opportunity to stay connected, ask questions, and partner with us as we support our students.

We hope to see you there!
5 months ago, Julianne Gagliardo
Family Engagement
It's Book Fair Time! Shop here at CES or shop online.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/centralelementaryschool155
6 months ago, Jennifer Radcliff
Book Fair
Congratulations to our 4-H Speech Contest winners. We are so proud of each of you for your hard work, confidence, and outstanding presentations.

4th Grade Winners
3rd Place: Payton Jones
2nd Place: Colby Kosack
1st Place: Alivia Frontino

5th Grade Winners
4th Place: Jonathan Zamora
3rd Place: Loal Brennan
2nd Place: Orlando Alvarado Morin
1st Place: Brinsley Carver

We look forward to the countywide contest next week. Good luck to Alivia and Brinsley as they represent Central Elementary.
6 months ago, Central Elementary
4H
Yearbooks are almost sold out! Get yours today before they are gone. They are $30.00 each and available for purchase in the front office. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
6 months ago, Central Elementary
yearbook
You’re a Game Changer!
Central Elementary is celebrating Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8), and we would love your help in making it special for our teachers and staff.
Dress-Up Days:

Friday – Red, black, or Panther gear
There is still time to sign up and support our staff with donations:
https://forms.gle/awEHan4dSqZuwhBB7
Families are also encouraged to send in notes, kind messages, or shout-outs to teachers and staff. A few kind words can go a long way.
Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible people who support our students every day.
6 months ago, Central Elementary
saw
You’re a Game Changer!
Central Elementary is celebrating Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8), and we would love your help in making it special for our teachers and staff.
Dress-Up Days:

Tuesday – Favorite team shirt or jersey
Friday – Red, black, or Panther gear
There is still time to sign up and support our staff with donations:
https://forms.gle/awEHan4dSqZuwhBB7
Families are also encouraged to send in notes, kind messages, or shout-outs to teachers and staff. A few kind words can go a long way.
Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible people who support our students every day.
6 months ago, Central Elementary
saw