What's Happening at central!

Central Elementary School first graders in Ms. Sara Earl's art class have been working on constructing gingerbread houses. 

Every Wednesday after school at Central Elementary, Physical Education Teacher Mrs. Gatz runs a Fit Kids Club.

Central Elementary School's fourth and fifth graders had a "spooktacular" time performing Thriller Jam Fest 2024.

On Wednesday, October 9, Central School students and their families participated in their annual walk/bike/roll to school day.

Fifth grade Central Elementary Schools students in Ms. Earl's art class are creating drip art paintings inspired by the murals of contemporary artist Jen Stark.  

Central Elementary School Fourth Graders in Ms. Mette's class had a chance to enjoy WIN time this week. 

Central Elementary School fifth graders in Ms. Earl's art class began working on a creative collaborative collage this week. 

Staff welcomed Central Elementary School kindergarteners to the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, August 21.

Over the past few months, the fourth grade students at Central Elementary School have been learning about the regions of the United States.

Central Elementary School second graders celebrated Earth Day this past week with a visit from the Des Plaines Garden Club. 

On the afternoon of Monday, April 8, Central Elementary School students had the chance to view the solar eclipse. 

Central School third graders had an opportunity to participate in the school's annual "shark tank" event last week.

Central Elementary School's second and third grade students performed the musical "BUGZ!" on Thursday, February 9.

Students and their families did not need to pack their bags to travel around the world at Central Elementary School recently. 

Central Elementary School held their first Eagle Excellence Assembly of 2024 this week. 

Students in Mr. Griffen Eichorn's PE class learned about the different types of basketball passes this week.

This week Central School held an Eagle Excellence Assembly full of laughs, awards and pie-smashing!

Central School's fourth and fifth graders put on a musical performance in honor of Veterans Day on November 9.

Central students had fun participating in their annual Halloween festivities this week. 

Central's 4th graders learned a fun way to decide what library books they wanted to check out this week!

Ms. Arreguin's first graders spent time creating self-portraits this week!

Author Lizzie Waterworth Santos visited Central Elementary School on Thursday, September 21st for a 4th and 5th grade assembly!

1st grade students in Mrs. Earl's art class this week were excited to learn about printmaking.

Students had a great first week back at Central and enjoyed new activities in PE.

Students choose an inspirational person from the past or present that has made a positive contribution to our world.

Each week, for one hour, the students participate in what we call 'Power Hour'.

4th and 5th grade students are led by Mrs. Gmitro and Mrs. Radnitzer to create or share a skill with others.

As part of their annual Shark Tank event, Central Elementary School students worked in groups to create an innovative food truck concept and design.