Central Elementary School

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Nees to the position of Director of Student and Professional Learning at South Putnam Community School Corporation. In her new role, Heather will continue to collaborate with teachers and students while also leading our professional development initiatives and overseeing our intervention and enrichment programs across the district. Congratulations, Heather!

We are so excited to announce our new Assistant Principal, Mr. McHugh! It is going to be an amazing school year! It is always a great day to be an EAGLE!

Just a reminder: School enrollment is open. All students attending Central Elementary need to be enrolled by Monday, August 5th. You can enroll your child online through Harmony or come in person to the school. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The state on Indiana requires Proof of Residency for every child. An example of this could be a utility bill that is dated within the last 60 days and needs to be sent to Tcook@sputnam.k1.2.in.us. Please send this as soon as possible. If you have any issues or questions, please call the school at 765-653-6175. Thank you

Online Registration is now open! Reminder: Proof of Residency must be dated within 60 days of school starting (August 7th). Examples include: utility bill, house statement, bank statement. Please make sure the date and address are visible. You can send a picture to tcook@sputnam.k12.in.us, rpate@sputnam.k12.in.us, jmuncie@sputnam.k12.in.us, or bring it into the school so we can make a copy. ****Teacher assignments will be released August 5th . There is a glitch in Harmony. The teacher assignment is not correct.****

2024-2005 School Supply List

Welcome Central Families! I sent this welcome letter to the email we have on file, but also wanted to post it here. I can't wait for the 2024-2025 school year. See you soon!

Important Dates for Back to School

A big congratulations to Mr. Gowen and Mrs. Muncie! Mr. Gowen is retiring after 31 years in education. The School Board approved Mrs. Muncie's transfer from Assistant Principal to Principal. It's a great day to be an Eagle!

Several South Putnam administrators and instructional leaders are spending part of their summer at an innovative education conference! 🎓📚 They're gaining valuable insights and strategies to ensure that both students and staff achieve high levels of learning and success. Their commitment to continuous improvement is inspiring, and we can't wait to see the positive impact on our schools this upcoming year. Let's cheer them on as they continue to lead our commitment to educational excellence! 👏✨ #EducationExcellence #EaglePride

🚨 Huge Shoutout to South Putnam Transportation Director Brad Ogborn! 🚨 He came to the rescue when the Avon Girls Softball Team's bus broke down in Manhattan on their way to the Terre Haute Sectional game. 🚌 This is just one of many examples of our incredible staff at South Putnam demonstrating true servant leadership. Thank you, Mr. Ogborn, for always going above and beyond! #SouthPutnamProud #EaglePride #ServantLeadership

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to these two amazing ladies! We love you Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Pate!

The South Putnam FFA Chapter will be hosting a Science Camp on Thursday, June 6 & Friday, June 7 for Fillmore and Central Elementary students who will be entering 2nd – 5th grade. Students will be able to participate in a variety of science, health and wellness sessions during the camp. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Each student will receive a camp t-shirt. Students should arrive at camp wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. Checks may be made out to the South Putnam FFA. Students who register late may not receive a t-shirt due to availability. Please return the camp registration (or fill out the Google Form by following the link below), payment & medical release form below by May 10th addressed to: South Putnam FFA 1788 E. US HWY 40 Greencastle, IN 46135 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RXK1_BSTbGikrqYc2yRtk8igG_art2R0as8Y2focDnU/viewform?edit_requested=true

Good afternoon, Eagles: In preparation for ensuring the safety and security of our students, staff, and community, please note that the South Putnam MS/HS and Central Elementary campuses will be closed on Saturday, April 20th. We are proud to announce that we will be hosting the Putnam County 2024 Active Shooter Exercise. During this time, Emergency Services and Law Enforcement will be conducting essential training alongside community members and school staff. We anticipate learning invaluable lessons through the collaborative efforts with our community safety partners. We extend our sincere gratitude to North Salem State Bank for generously donating Chick-Fil-A box lunches and Re/Max Cornerstone for providing breakfast to our dedicated first responders, staff members, and volunteers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety and preparedness within our county and school community. Stay safe, Dr. Corey Smith Superintendent

A Beginner Tennis Program is being offered for students ENTERING grades K-5. Scan the QR code or follow the link below to sign up! https://midwestteamtennis.com/?post_type=event&p=6766

Mrs. Freeman's class is ready for the Solar Eclipse on Monday! Thank you to Dr. Howard Brooks from Depauw University for coming to our school to teach our students about the Solar Eclipse and providing each student with a pair of glasses.

A HUGE thank you to the Scottish Rite of Terre Haute for donating decodable readers to our two elementary schools. Your act of kindness will continue to help foster the love of learning. We appreciate your generous donation!

Mrs. Lovett's class is doing a surgery day activity for Reading Skills.

Students in Mrs. Frye's class wrote letters to their favorite business or company as part of their lesson learning to compose and write professional letters. Students have started to get responses!

Students in Mrs. McKee's class wrote letters to their favorite universities & colleges as part of their lesson learning to compose and write professional letters. Students have started to get responses this week! 😊

Good Sunday evening, Eagles! This is just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Monday, February 19th, Presidents Day, no students will be in attendance physically or virtually. Instead, this is a scheduled staff professional development day built into the school calendar. Thanks, and have a great rest of your three-day weekend! Dr. Smith