8Tue
Pretzel Sales
Spirit Day pretzels for students, sold through the Cheetah Store.
📍 Central School
Community & SocialLearn more about Pretzel Sales
2026-27 school year
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September 2026
8Tue
Ringing of the Bell Ceremony
A short first-day ceremony on the blacktop to ring in the school year.
📍 Blacktop
Community & SocialLearn more about Ringing of the Bell Ceremony
8Tue
Spirit Wear
Cheetah shirts and gear for students, families and staff.
📍 Central School / online store
ProgramsLearn more about Spirit Wear
11Fri
Back to School Coffee
An easy morning coffee on the front lawn for parents to reconnect.
📍 Central front lawn
Community & SocialLearn more about Back to School Coffee
11Fri
Ice Cream Social
Ice cream and water ice on the blacktop to welcome everyone back.
📍 Blacktop
Community & SocialLearn more about Ice Cream Social
11Fri
Teacher Breakfast
The PTA hosts a breakfast for teachers and staff in September.
📍 Faculty Lounge
Community & SocialLearn more about Teacher Breakfast
24Thu
Cheetah Chasers Running Club · Fall session begins
A recess running club on the field, with fall and spring sessions.
📍 Field
25Fri
Grade Level Parent Socials
Parents from each grade get together at host homes.
📍 Host homes, by grade
Community & SocialLearn more about Grade Level Parent Socials
October 2026
2Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
6Tue
PTA Meeting · PTA General Meeting
General meetings open to every Central family, in the library and online.
📍 Central library and virtual
PTA GovernanceLearn more about PTA Meeting
7Wed
School Picture Day · Individual Picture Day
Individual school photos, plus a retake and class photo day.
📍 Central School
19Monto Nov 30
Reflections Arts Program
Students submit original art to the national PTA Reflections program.
📍 Central School / countywide
30Fri
Halloween Parties · Class-based parties
Classroom Halloween parties, plus a group party for 5th graders.
📍 Individual classrooms / 5th grade group party
Community & SocialLearn more about Halloween Parties
30Fri
Halloween Parties · 5th Grade group party
Classroom Halloween parties, plus a group party for 5th graders.
📍 Individual classrooms / 5th grade group party
Community & SocialLearn more about Halloween Parties
November 2026
4Wed
School Picture Day · Re-take and Group/Class Photo Day
Individual school photos, plus a retake and class photo day.
📍 Central School
13Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
December 2026
1Tue
PTA Meeting · Parent Coffee / PTA General Meeting
General meetings open to every Central family, in the library and online.
📍 Central library and virtual
PTA GovernanceLearn more about PTA Meeting
1Tue
Secret Shop
Kids shop on their own for small, affordable holiday gifts.
📍 Central School
FundraisingLearn more about Secret Shop
3Thu
Winter Breakfast
Kindergarten and 1st graders sing winter songs, then breakfast and crafts.
📍 Central APR
Community & SocialLearn more about Winter Breakfast
4Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
5Sat
5th Grade Cookie Walk
5th graders sell cookies at the Winter Breakfast to fund their year-end celebrations.
📍 Central APR (at Winter Breakfast)
FundraisingLearn more about 5th Grade Cookie Walk
January 2027
8Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
25Mon
5th Grade Service Project · During school
5th graders give back together with a community service project.
📍 Central APR
29Fri
Spaghetti BINGO Night
A spaghetti dinner followed by Bingo in the Middle School cafeteria.
📍 Central APR / Middle School cafeteria
FundraisingLearn more about Spaghetti BINGO Night
February 2027
2Tue
PTA Meeting · PTA General Meeting
General meetings open to every Central family, in the library and online.
📍 Central library and virtual
PTA GovernanceLearn more about PTA Meeting
5Fri
5th Grade Skating Party
A skating outing just for Central's 5th grade class.
📍 Hot Wheels
Community & SocialLearn more about 5th Grade Skating Party
5Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
10Wed
PTA Ice Skating Party (Winterfest)
Family ice skating at Cooper River's Winterfest.
📍 Cooper River
11Thu
Valentine's Day Parties · 5th Grade group party
Classroom Valentine's Day parties, plus a group party for 5th graders.
📍 Individual classrooms / 5th grade group party
Community & SocialLearn more about Valentine's Day Parties
11Thu
Valentine's Day Parties · Class-based parties
Classroom Valentine's Day parties, plus a group party for 5th graders.
📍 Individual classrooms / 5th grade group party
Community & SocialLearn more about Valentine's Day Parties
24Wed
5th Grade Talent Show · Rehearsal
5th graders take the stage at the HMS Auditorium for classmates, teachers and families.
📍 HMS Auditorium
Community & SocialLearn more about 5th Grade Talent Show
25Thu
5th Grade Talent Show · Show for parents and siblings
5th graders take the stage at the HMS Auditorium for classmates, teachers and families.
📍 HMS Auditorium
Community & SocialLearn more about 5th Grade Talent Show
25Thu
5th Grade Talent Show · Show for students and faculty
5th graders take the stage at the HMS Auditorium for classmates, teachers and families.
📍 HMS Auditorium
Community & SocialLearn more about 5th Grade Talent Show
26Fri
Fall Fundraiser (Casino Night)
Central's adults-only casino-style evening and signature fundraiser.
📍 Local venue (traditionally Tavistock)
March 2027
5Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
8Mon
Book Fair
A week of books in the Central library, with an evening family event.
📍 Central library
FundraisingLearn more about Book Fair
10Wed
Book Fair · Family event
A week of books in the Central library, with an evening family event.
📍 Central library
FundraisingLearn more about Book Fair
April 2027
1Thu
Cheetah Chasers Running Club · Spring session begins
A recess running club on the field, with fall and spring sessions.
📍 Field
2Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
13Tue
PTA Meeting · PTA General Meeting
General meetings open to every Central family, in the library and online.
📍 Central library and virtual
PTA GovernanceLearn more about PTA Meeting
30Fri
5th Grade PTA Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt on the blacktop just for the 5th grade class.
📍 Blacktop
Community & SocialLearn more about 5th Grade PTA Scavenger Hunt
May 2027
3Mon
Teacher Appreciation Week · Week begins
A week of thanks for Central's teachers and staff.
📍 Central Faculty Room
Community & SocialLearn more about Teacher Appreciation Week
7Fri
Family Fun Night
An evening of food, face painting and fun on the blacktop.
📍 Central APR and blacktop
Community & SocialLearn more about Family Fun Night
7Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
13Thu
Parent Spring Social
A night out for Central parents and caregivers at a local venue.
📍 Local venue
Community & SocialLearn more about Parent Spring Social
14Fri
Camp O Trip
An all-day outdoor trip that's part of the 5th grade send-off.
📍 Off-site
Community & SocialLearn more about Camp O Trip
22Sat
Central School 5K Color Run & Festival
A school-wide 5K color run and festival with 500+ runners, vendors and families.
📍 Blacktop
June 2027
4Fri
Spirit Day
Wear Central gear and show your Cheetah pride, about once a month.
📍 School-wide
Community & SocialLearn more about Spirit Day
10Thu
5th Grade Promotion
The 5th grade class celebrates moving on from Central to middle school.
📍 Central APR
Community & SocialLearn more about 5th Grade Promotion
15Tue
5th Grade Swim Party
A summer send-off swim party for the graduating 5th graders.
📍 Off-site
Community & SocialLearn more about 5th Grade Swim Party
15Tue
Field Day
A day of outdoor games to close out the school year.
📍 Central School
ProgramsLearn more about Field Day
All year & dates to come
★All year
Car Line
How daily drop-off and pick-up work at Central.
📍 Central School drop-off / pick-up
ProgramsLearn more about Car Line
★All year
CS Chalk the Walk
Families decorate the sidewalks with chalk art in the first week of school.
📍 Outside Central School
Community & SocialLearn more about CS Chalk the Walk
★All year
Fall Enrichment Program
Parent-paid after-school activities each fall.
📍 Various classrooms
★All year
Library Volunteer Program
Volunteers help run the school library all year.
📍 Central School library
★All year
Room Parent Program
Room parents connect families, teachers and the PTA in every classroom.
📍 Every classroom
★All year
School Assemblies
Educational and enrichment assemblies throughout the year.
📍 Central School
★All year
School Kidz Supply Sale
Order grade-specific school supplies, delivered before the new school year.
📍 Central School
★All year
Sponsors & Donors Program
Local businesses and families who sponsor PTA programs.
📍 Community-wide
★All year
Yearbook
Central's yearbook, capturing the school year in photos.
📍 Central School
ProgramsLearn more about Yearbook