Events & Programs
Every PTA-sponsored and co-sponsored event and program at Central. Tap any card for the full story, plus this year's date, location and ticket link.
Community & Spirit 4
CS Chalk the Walk
A welcome-back tradition held outside Central School in the first week of the school year, where students and families decorate the sidewalks leading up to the building with colorful chalk art and messages.
View details →Pretzel Sales
Spirit Day pretzels for Central students, sold through the Cheetah Store for the 2026-27 school year.
View details →Ringing of the Bell Ceremony
Central's storied first-day kickoff: a short ceremony on the blacktop each September where the school bell is rung to mark the official start of the new school year.
View details →Spirit Day
A recurring school spirit day held about once a month throughout the year, when students and staff are invited to wear Central gear and show their Cheetah pride.
View details →Fundraising 6
Secret Shop
A student holiday shopping event each December where kids browse and buy small, affordable gifts for family and friends on their own, with proceeds supporting the PTA.
View details →Spaghetti BINGO Night
A high-energy winter fundraiser held on a Friday in late January: a spaghetti dinner in the APR followed by a lively round of Bingo in the Middle School cafeteria.
View details →PTA Ice Skating Party (Winterfest)
A fun winter outing each February at Cooper River's Winterfest, giving Central families the chance to go ice skating together while supporting the PTA.
View details →Fall Fundraiser (Casino Night)
Central's signature adult-only fall fundraiser: a casino-night-style evening with games, food, and sponsor support that brings the parent community together while raising funds for PTA-backed programs and events.
View details →Book Fair
A week-long book fair each March in the Central library, capped with an evening family event, that encourages a love of reading while raising funds for the school.
View details →Central School 5K Color Run & Festival
One of Central's largest events of the year: a school-wide 5K Color Run and Festival each late spring that draws 500+ runners, families, vendors, sponsors, and community members together for a colorful, high-energy day.
View details →Programs 4
Fall Enrichment Program
A parent-paid after-school enrichment program each fall, offering Central students a range of activities to explore outside the regular school day.
View details →Cheetah Chasers Running Club
A recess-time running club held each fall and spring on the school field, encouraging Central students to get active together throughout the season.
View details →School Picture Day
Professional school photos taken each fall, with a follow-up make-up and retake day later in the season for students who missed the original session or want a new photo.
View details →Field Day
An all-school outdoor field day each June, filled with games and activities that close out the school year on an active, celebratory note.
View details →5th Grade 8
5th Grade Cookie Walk
A cookie sale run by Central's 5th graders alongside the Winter Breakfast, raising money for their end-of-year grade celebrations.
View details →5th Grade Service Project
A community service project each January giving Central's 5th graders a chance to give back together during their final year at Central.
View details →5th Grade Skating Party
A skating outing each February just for Central's 5th grade class.
View details →5th Grade Talent Show
Central's 5th graders take the stage each February at the HMS Auditorium after a rehearsal, with two performances - one for students and faculty, one for parents and siblings - showcasing their talents before moving on from Central.
View details →5th Grade PTA Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt held on the blacktop each spring, giving Central's 5th grade class one more fun, shared memory before graduation.
View details →Camp O Trip
An all-day trip each May that's become part of Central's 5th grade send-off, giving the graduating class a shared outdoor experience together.
View details →5th Grade Promotion
Central's culminating 5th grade celebration each June in the APR, marking the graduating class's transition from Central Elementary to middle school.
View details →5th Grade Swim Party
A summer send-off swim party each June celebrating Central's 5th graders as they finish their final year.
View details →PTA Governance 1
Ongoing Programs 9
Car Line
Central's daily student drop-off and pick-up traffic system, coordinated with school administration and staff to keep arrival and dismissal safe, efficient, and organized.
View details →Library Volunteer Program
A year-round program supporting Central's school library through volunteer coordination and activities.
View details →Room Parent Program
Central's classroom liaison program, connecting the PTA, teachers, and families in every classroom to support communication, classroom celebrations, and participation in PTA programs throughout the year.
View details →School Assemblies
Educational and enrichment assemblies brought to Central students throughout the school year.
View details →School Kidz Supply Sale
An annual school supply sale, launching each May and delivering ahead of the new school year in late August, that lets Central families order grade-specific supply kits in advance. A portion of proceeds funds a supply donation to a partner charter school in Camden.
View details →Sponsors & Donors Program
Central PTA's ongoing partnership program with local businesses, community partners, and family donors, whose sponsorships and donations support major events like the 5K Color Run and Casino Night as well as other PTA initiatives throughout the year.
View details →Yearbook
Central's annual yearbook, capturing the school year in photos and memories for every student.
View details →Spirit Wear
Central spirit wear, available at school events and special activities throughout the year, letting students, families, and staff show their Cheetah pride.
View details →Reflections Arts Program
Central's chapter of the national PTA Reflections arts program, inviting students to submit original artwork for judging and advancement through county-level competition, with every entry showcased at the town-wide library art show at year's end.
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