It's cross country time!!! Let's dust off our tennis shoes and start pounding the lake trail! Practice will begin Monday, August 10th at the lake. Bring plenty of water for your runner. Can't wait to see all your smiling faces!!!
(Please have a physical completed for your child. Our first race is at the end of this month, so we need to cover a lot of ground!!)
🦅 CES Eagles Are Ready to SOAR! 🦅
Tomorrow, our 2nd–5th grade students will begin their Beginning-of-the-Year Diagnostic Assessments.
These assessments help our teachers see what students already know and where we can best support their growth this year. We simply want every student to give their best effort!
Parents and families can help by making sure students:
* 😴 Get a good night’s sleep and go to bed on time.
* ⏰ Arrive at school on time and ready for the day.
* 🍳 Eat a good breakfast at home or at school.
* 💪 Encourage them to do their best—no pressure, just their best effort!
* 📖 Take their time, read carefully, and check their work.
* 🧠 Remember that it’s okay not to know every answer. These assessments help us know what they’re ready to learn next.
* ❤️ Come in with a positive attitude and confidence!
A simple message tonight can make a big difference: “Take your time, work hard, and show what you know. I’m proud of you!”
We are excited to see how much our Eagles grow this year!
Learn. Lead. Live a Legacy.
Every day is a GREAT day to be an EAGLE! 🦅🖤💛
🚨 Important Transportation & Dismissal Reminder 🚨
Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to review our updated dismissal procedures for this school year.
🕝 Transportation Changes:
All transportation changes must be sent in writing with your child to Ms. Lisa before the start of the school day. We will not be accepting phone calls for transportation changes.
🚗 Student Sign-Outs:
There will be no student sign-outs after 2:30 p.m. unless it is an emergency. If you arrive after 2:30, you will need to wait until buses have loaded and departed before your child can be signed out.
These procedures help ensure the safety of all of our CES Eagles and allow our staff enough time to prepare for a smooth and accurate dismissal.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support as we work together to keep our students safe! 🖤💛🦅
As we begin another great school year, we’d like to remind everyone of our morning drop-off procedures to help keep our students safe and our arrival process running smoothly.
🦅 Morning Drop-Off Reminders
• Parents should say their goodbyes at the front entrance. Parents are not permitted inside the building during morning arrival.
• If using the drop-off line, please have your child(ren) ready to exit the vehicle when you reach the front of the line.
• If you’d like to walk your child to the front door, please park in our visitor parking area rather than stopping in the drop-off lane.
Your patience, cooperation, and support help us provide a safe, efficient, and welcoming start to each day for all of our students.
Thank you for partnering with us to make every day a GREAT day to be an EAGLE! 🖤💛🦅
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Join us Wednesday at 5:00 at CES!
We're Hiring at Central Elementary School! 🍎🦅
Central Elementary School is looking for a passionate, caring, and student-centered School Counselor to join our Eagle family!
If you believe every child deserves to be seen, supported, encouraged, and empowered to succeed, we'd love to have you on our team. Our school is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and caring environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, apply today!
📍 Apply online here: https://johnson.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5866393
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who would be a great fit!
Every day is a GREAT day to be an EAGLE! 🖤💛
🦅 Central Elementary Eagles S.O.A.R. After-School Program is Coming! 🦅
We're excited to announce that the Eagles S.O.A.R. After-School Program begins Monday, August 24!
📅 Monday–Thursday
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
Kindergarten–5th Grade
Students will enjoy:
📖 Homework Help
➕ Reading & Math Academic Support
🎨 Hands-On Enrichment Activities
🚌 Bus Transportation to Designated Drop-Off Locations (if needed)
⚠️ Please Note: Due to limited space, registration does not guarantee placement. Priority will be given to students with teacher recommendations, and all registrations must be approved before students may attend.
To ensure a safe, positive, and productive environment where every student can thrive, all participants will be expected to follow the Eagles SOAR Behavior Contract. Students who receive three behavior strikes will be removed from the program for the remainder of the school year.
Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where every Eagle can S.O.A.R.! We can't wait for another great year of learning, growing, and having fun after school! 💛
Register Here- https://forms.gle/8NBPxavY5NSeRroy6
🏀 Central Elementary School is Looking for a Boys Basketball Coach! 🦅
Central Elementary is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Boys Basketball Coach for the upcoming season. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact by teaching teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact:
📞 606-789-2541
📧 Michael.Conley@johnson.kyschools.us
We’d love to have someone who is passionate about investing in our student-athletes and representing Central Elementary with pride.
Every day is a GREAT day to be an EAGLE! 🖤💛
🍎 We’re Hiring at Central Elementary! 🦅
Central Elementary School is looking for a caring, dependable, and student-focused Exceptional Child Instructional Assistant to join our team!
If you have a heart for serving children, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every day, we encourage you to apply.
📍 Position: Exceptional Child Instructional Assistant
💻 Apply Online: https://johnson.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5843263
At Central Elementary, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where every child can succeed. Come be part of a school family that believes in helping every student learn, lead, and live a legacy.
Please share this post to help us find the right person for our students!
Football practice tomorrow July 22nd 6:00-8:00 for all students grades 3-5 wishing to play this season. Please make sure to bring a copy of an up to date physical with your player. 🏈
Our community friends at Paintsville First Christian Church would like to invite all to come to their FREE Community Yard Sale!
Football meet and greet tonight! Be there and please share! 🏈
Please share! Football practice scheduled to start today 7/20 has been cancelled. New start date will be post as soon as possible. 🏈
We are incredibly proud of CES teachers Kim Miller, Peyton Duncan, and Miranda Duncan for representing Central Elementary at this morning’s East KY TeachMeet!
These outstanding educators presented on the Revised Kentucky Writing Standards, sharing instructional strategies and best practices with fellow educators from across the region. Their willingness to lead, collaborate, and invest in the growth of others reflects the excellence we strive for every day at CES.
Thank you for representing our school with professionalism and passion. Your leadership is making a difference far beyond our classrooms!
Learn. Lead. Live a Legacy. 🖤💛
Please remember to join us this Thursday, July 23rd, for Kindergarten Empower Day! Students will get to meet their teachers and explore their school/classrooms as they preview a day in kindergarten. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
As students begin their day, parents are invited to attend an informational meeting at 9 am. Families will have an opportunity to connect with school staff, learn about important information for the upcoming school year, and explore school expectations and resources. Please try to attend as we want all families to feel confident and prepared for a successful school year.
Transportation will be provided to and from EMPOWER Academy. Please watch for your bus beginning around 8:00 a.m. Pickup times may vary, so we appreciate your patience as our drivers safely transport students. We can’t wait to meet our newest group of little Eagles! 🦅 💛🖤
🏈 CENTRAL ELEMENTARY FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🦅
Calling all future Eagles entering 2nd–5th grade! Football practice officially kicks off Monday, and we can’t wait to get started.
📅 Starts: Monday
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Who: Students entering Grades 2–5
📋 Bring: A current sports physical (required to participate)
👕 Wear: T-shirt, shorts, and cleats or tennis shoes
Come ready to learn the fundamentals, work hard, have fun, and be part of the Eagle family!
Work Hard. Play Together. Be an Eagle. 💛🖤
Congratulations, Mr. Blackburn!
Johnson County Schools is proud to recognize Central Elementary's Brian Blackburn as he completes an intensive week-long Kagan Trainer Certification course. Pictured with Dr. Spencer Kagan, founder of Kagan Cooperative Learning, Mr. Blackburn has dedicated the week to deepening his expertise in high-impact instructional strategies that promote student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
We are incredibly proud of Mr. Blackburn's commitment to professional growth and to bringing The Gold Standard of teaching and learning back to our students and staff.
Way to go, Mr. Blackburn!
Johnson County Schools is proud to recognize Central Elementary's Brian Blackburn as he completes an intensive week-long Kagan Trainer Certification course. Pictured with Dr. Spencer Kagan, founder of Kagan Cooperative Learning, Mr. Blackburn has dedicated the week to deepening his expertise in high-impact instructional strategies that promote student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
We are incredibly proud of Mr. Blackburn's commitment to professional growth and to bringing The Gold Standard of teaching and learning back to our students and staff.
Way to go, Mr. Blackburn!
Ramey Branch Church Back to School Bash!
Hello, CES Eagles!
We are so excited to welcome our new 4th graders for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉 To help your child start the year prepared and ready to learn, we’ve attached our 4th Grade Supply List. ✏️
Don't forget that Readyfest, our county supply & hygiene giveaway, will take place on July 31st 9:00-12:00!
We can’t wait to meet each of you and begin another amazing year of learning, leadership, and growth!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. See you soon! 💛🖤
We are learners. We are leaders. We are CES Eagles!🦅
