Central Elementary School

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Here is a link to this week's CES Family Roar Report. Please read for important information and upcoming events.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J7dIl5wbRYgfncE9P4PxVpuQ1EN2hFzo/view?usp=sharing

Treasure Coast Food Bank Information:

The TCFB food distributions for September will be this Tuesday September 9th at Coquina, Friday September 19th at the AgriCenter and Thursday September 25th at Sunshine Grove.




Please remember to put your flashers on 🚨 when entering any of the food distributions as this will advise those waiting in line that you are a volunteer.

If entering the AgriCenter after 7:00am you can enter through the SR70 gate


Food distribution dates and times:

Coquina Water September 9th, Tuesday
Agri Civic Center September 19th, Friday
Sunshine Grove September 25th, Thursday
Coquina Water October 7th, Tuesday
Agri Civic Center October 17th, Friday
Sunshine Grove October 23rd, Thursday
Coquina Water November 11th, Tuesday
Sunshine Grove November 14th, Friday
Agri Civic Center November 21st, Friday
Coquina Water December 9th, Tuesday
Agri Civic Center December 12th, Friday
Sunshine Grove December 30th, Tuesday

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📚❤️ Grandparents Day at Central Elementary! ❤️📚

Join us on FRIDAY, September 12, 2025, for a special day with your grandkids! Families will enjoy reading, cookies, and juice.

Kindergarten: 9:20
1st Grade & Mrs. Maes - 10:50
2nd Grade - 9:50
3rd Grade - 8:20
4th Grade & Ms. Lister - 8:50
5th Grade - 10:20

RSVP required to attend. We can’t wait to celebrate our Central Panthers’ grandparents! 🐾

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1657640239579?aff=oddtdtcreator

📸✨ Picture Day is Tomorrow! ✨📸

Panthers, get ready to Be the One to shine with your biggest smiles! Tomorrow is Picture Day, and we can’t wait to capture those amazing memories.

✅ Dress your best
✅ Bring your smile
✅ Show your Panther Pride!

Let’s make tomorrow picture-perfect! 🐾❤️🖤

It has been a great start to the 2025-2026 school year for our Central Elementary Panthers. Check it out here! At CES, we will always remember to BE THE ONE for students. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmt0v4I4rlokxgV8ogWw7DsPBvLpZWsN/view?usp=sharing

Welcome Back Panthers
#BeThe One

🐾✨ Tomorrow’s the big day, Panthers! ✨🐾 We can’t wait to welcome back our returning Panthers and meet our brand-new ones! 🎉 Gates open at 7:30 AM, school starts at 8:10 AM, and dismissal is at 2:50 PM. Let’s make this year unforgettable — Be the One! ❤️🖤

📣 New Teacher Alert! Central Elementary is thrilled to welcome three incredible educators to our Panther family! 🐾❤️ 🎉 Meet the newest members of our team: 🍎 Katelyn Thomas 🍎 Julia McBrayer 🍎 Savannah Hendrix We’re excited for the passion, energy, and love for learning they bring to our school! 🖤❤️ One School. One Roar. Every Child. 🐾 #CentralPride #OneRoar #PantherStrong #WelcomeToTheFamily

My sincerest apologies. I made a mistake. Summer school starts tomorrow. 📚✨ Just a reminder! 3rd Grade Reading Camp, ESY (Extended School Year), and Migrant Camps all start TOMORROW (June 3)! We’re excited to welcome our students back for a summer of learning and fun! ☀️🎉 Make sure to: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep ✅ Arrive on time and ready to learn! Let’s make it a great first day! 💪📖 #SummerLearning #ReadingCamp #ESY #MigrantEducation #ReadyToLearn

📚✨ Just a reminder! 3rd Grade Reading Camp, ESY (Extended School Year), and Migrant Camps all start TOMORROW (June 3)! We’re excited to welcome our students back for a summer of learning and fun! ☀️🎉 Make sure to: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep ✅ Arrive on time and ready to learn! Let’s make it a great first day! 💪📖 #SummerLearning #ReadingCamp #ESY #MigrantEducation #ReadyToLearn

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📢 Reminder, Panther Families! Tomorrow is Early Release Day — students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Thank you for a fantastic school year! ❤️🩶 Have a safe and wonderful summer! ☀️🌴🎉 #PantherPride #EarlyRelease #SummerBreak

🎉❤️ What a finish, Panthers! ❤️🎉 The last couple of weeks at Central Elementary have been bursting with laughter, memories, and that unstoppable Panther Pride: 🚌 5th-Grade Field Trip—new sights, big smiles, lifelong stories. 🏆 Awards & Promotions—celebrating hard-earned achievements and shining bright! 🎓 Moving-Up Ceremonies—hugging teachers, high-fiving friends, and stepping boldly into the next chapter. 💦 Water Days—splash contests, sunshine, and pure joy. 😄 Fun Times Everywhere—from classrooms to playgrounds, you could feel the magic in the air. Now it’s time to trade backpacks for beach towels and welcome SUMMER with open arms! ☀️ To our students, staff, and families: thank you for making this year unforgettable. Your spirit and support make our school a true community. Have an amazing summer break, Panthers—rest, explore, and keep that Panther Pride roaring! We can’t wait to see you back in August. 🌴✌️ #PantherPride #CentralElementary #SummerVibes #FinishStrong #SweetSummer ❤️🖤

🎉❤️ What a finish, Panthers! ❤️🎉 The last couple of weeks at Central Elementary have been bursting with laughter, memories, and that unstoppable Panther Pride: 🚌 5th-Grade Field Trip—new sights, big smiles, lifelong stories. 🏆 Awards & Promotions—celebrating hard-earned achievements and shining bright! 🎓 Moving-Up Ceremonies—hugging teachers, high-fiving friends, and stepping boldly into the next chapter. 💦 Water Days—splash contests, sunshine, and pure joy. 😄 Fun Times Everywhere—from classrooms to playgrounds, you could feel the magic in the air. Now it’s time to trade backpacks for beach towels and welcome SUMMER with open arms! ☀️ To our students, staff, and families: thank you for making this year unforgettable. Your spirit and support make our school a true community. Have an amazing summer break, Panthers—rest, explore, and keep that Panther Pride roaring! We can’t wait to see you back in August. 🌴✌️ #PantherPride #CentralElementary #SummerVibes #FinishStrong #SweetSummer ❤️🖤

🎉❤️ What a finish, Panthers! ❤️🎉 The last couple of weeks at Central Elementary have been bursting with laughter, memories, and that unstoppable Panther Pride: 🚌 5th-Grade Field Trip—new sights, big smiles, lifelong stories. 🏆 Awards & Promotions—celebrating hard-earned achievements and shining bright! 🎓 Moving-Up Ceremonies—hugging teachers, high-fiving friends, and stepping boldly into the next chapter. 💦 Water Days—splash contests, sunshine, and pure joy. 😄 Fun Times Everywhere—from classrooms to playgrounds, you could feel the magic in the air. Now it’s time to trade backpacks for beach towels and welcome SUMMER with open arms! ☀️ To our students, staff, and families: thank you for making this year unforgettable. Your spirit and support make our school a true community. Have an amazing summer break, Panthers—rest, explore, and keep that Panther Pride roaring! We can’t wait to see you back in August. 🌴✌️ #PantherPride #CentralElementary #SummerVibes #FinishStrong #SweetSummer ❤️🖤

🚓❤️ A Huge THANK YOU to Our Community Heroes! ❤️🚓 Central Elementary is overflowing with Panther Pride as we send a massive thank you to the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Department, our very own Deputy Crawford, Deputy Gonzalez, and Officer Cortez (Margerum) for making 5th Grade Safety Week truly unforgettable! Every single 5th grader present received a brand-new, perfectly fitted bike helmet — keeping safety first as they ride into summer with confidence! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ We are beyond grateful for the love, time, and dedication shown by our incredible law enforcement partners. This is what true community looks like! ❤️ Thank you for protecting, teaching, and inspiring our Panthers. You made a lasting impact! #PantherPride #CentralElementary #ThankYou #CommunityStrong #SafetyWeekSuccess ❤️🖤

💙 A Morning to Remember 💙 Today, our amazing first graders at Central Elementary honored the incredible fathers and father figures in their lives with a special Donuts & Dance celebration! 🍩🕺 From sweet treats to sweet moves on the dance floor, it was a morning filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and special guests who joined us — your presence means the world to our students! We are so proud of our Panthers and their families. 💫 #PantherPride #DonutsAndDance #FamilyFirst #CentralElementary #OkeechobeeSchools

🎉🎓 Big Panther Paws Up for our amazing VPK students — the Future Panthers of Central Elementary! 🐾 We are SO excited to welcome these bright, smiling faces into our Kindergarten classrooms soon. ❤️🩶 Your Panther Family is ready to cheer you on every step of the way! 🐾 #PantherPride #FuturePanthers #CentralElementary #KindergartenBound ❤️🩶