Central School Corporation

P.O. Box 71

1035 Second Street

Grand Cane, La 71032

Phone: (318)858-3319

Fax: (318) 858-6394

Mission Statement

School History

Faculty and Staff

Calendar

Lunch Menu

Uniform Policy

Grades

Procedures

Pupil Progression

Attendance Policy

Student Activities

Athletics

Conduct and Discipline

Admission and Fees

Immunization Requirements

Computer Usage

Student Email List

Master Plan

       On 13 January 2011, Mr. Ashe will initiate the last phase of the Master Plan.  There are normally two secessions: one for students and one for parents; however, students and parents will meet together at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  All parents are encouraged attend; however, it is especially important for parents of younger to addend since those younger students will likely reap the greatest benefit from the implementation of the Master Plan.

Upcoming English Events

        Mrs. Johnson’s English classes – 8^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, 12^th grade – will be presenting the Spoon River Anthology later this spring.  The dates will be announced. 

          English II students will be researching their family history. Parents and relatives should actively support them in the project.

          English III and IV students will be writing a research paper on some aspect of British or American literature.  They will need some quality time at home in order to successfully complete the project.

Computer Science

        Mrs. Cunningham and her family have donated computer desks to replace the old tables in the lab.  We are very grateful to the Cunninghams for this generous gift.  With student help, the desks will be installed by Thursday, 13 January 2011.

1^st Grade and 2^nd Grade

        A not-for-profit corporation directed by the wife of Governor Jindal has provided at no charge a smart-board system with support software to both the 1^st and 2^nd grades.  Another very generous donor has provided a substantial amount for Internet connectivity to support the smart-board system.

Witticism

       Biblically, men are to make coffee: Hebrews!

Graduation

        Graduation for the Class of 2011 is scheduled for Thursday, 12 May 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the main building.

Graduation Rings and Accessories

         Information about senior rings, graduation invitations and caps and gowns can be picked up from Mrs. Johnson this week.  The salesman from Herff Jones will be here to take the orders and a deposit on Tuesday, 25 January 2011.  Orders will not be taken without a deposit.

Pioneer Games on the Radio

        If you cannot get to the Pioneer Basketball games on Monday, 17 January 2011, then you can listen to the games on KJVC Radio (92.7 FM).  Mrs. Lori Slay, a Central School graduate, will be calling the play-by-play.

Report Cards

        The report cards for the 1^st semester of 2010-2011 will go out Wednesday, 12 January 2011.  The date was moved because of late exams.

Reminder of Non-Student Days

           Students and faculty are off on Monday, 21 February 2011, for Presidents’ Day.  Students are also off on Tuesday, 22 February 2011, for faculty in-service.

          Spring break is the week of March 28^th, beginning Monday, 28 March 2011 and ending Thursday, 31 March 2011.  The last full day of school for the spring break is Thursday, 24 March 2011.  Students return on Monday, 04 April 2011.

       At Easter, the school will be closed Monday, 25 April 2011, giving students and faculty a four-day Easter weekend, with the last day of class being Thursday, 21 April 2011.

          The last day of class for students for the academic year 2010-2011 is Tuesday, 17 May 2011, with faculty in-service on 18 May 2011.

Witticism

        Why do some theologians think that the three wise men might have been firemen?  Because the Bible says that they came from afar!

Pioneer Basketball Schedule for the Rest of January 2011

        All games are currently scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m., except for Claiborne games at 5:00 p.m. and are varsity only.  All other games are JV and varsity, girls and boys.  All remaining January games are district games.

Monday: 10: Glenbrook: Away

Tuesday: 11th: Riverfield: Away

Friday: 14th: Claiborne: Home

Monday: 17th: Riverdale: Home

Tuesday: 18^th: UCA: Away

Friday: 21^st: Franklin: Home

Thursday: 27th: Claiborne: Away

Friday: 28^th: Riverdale: Away

Fieldtrips

           Mrs. Windham is planning two fieldtrips for her classes. One is her annual trip to South Louisiana; and the other is a trip to Vicksburg, Mississippi.  Look for more details in future newsletters.

Chapel

           Mr. Jamison May, teacher of Religion and Survey of Fine Arts, oversees chapel.  Chapel services have been excellent.  Chapel is held every Monday, beginning at 9:40 a.m.  Parents are welcome and are encouraged to attend.

Library

        Mrs. Pat Johnson, English teacher, is also our librarian of record.  She has done an excellent job in mobilizing volunteers to assist her in upgrading the library.  Those volunteers include students, faculty members, parents and friends of Central School.  The library is still a work in progress.  We are, however, proud of it.  When you are on campus, drop by the library.

Math A Thon

        Mrs. Woods, our first-grade teacher, is coordinating the Math A Thon for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  The cost to run St. Jude’s is about 1.6 million dollars a day.  Please be receptive as students approach you for donations.  St. Jude’s is there for all of us if we need the service.

Thank You!

        As headmaster and principal, I would like to thank each of you – students, parents, faculty and staff, members of the board and friends of Central School for a great first semester this year.  I look forward to great things in the second semester.