Central Elementary

Doors and gates are unlocked at 7:30. Parents cannot drop students off to wait unsupervised by the gates or doors before they can enter the campus, they must remain in a car. There are two Drop Off Locations for Central Students: Academy Street and Parent Lane (in the front of the school). All students may be dropped off at either place. Both drop off and pick up locations are single lane, drive through only, no parking. Barriers have been placed on Academy Street. Students will not be allowed to be dropped off or picked up outside the barriers. Parents should pull to the curb; students must be ready to exit the car immediately to keep the flow of traffic moving. Pick Up Procedures will be as follows: 3:00 p.m. – All 3rd Grade Car Riders will be dismissed to Academy Street 3:09 p.m. – 4th Grade Car Riders in Martin, Dodson, West, and Plunkett will be dismissed to Academy 4th Grade Car Riders in Edington, Bonds, Soulmani, and Bynum will be dismissed to Parent Lane 3:17 – All 5th Grade Car Riders will be dismissed to the Parent Lane East McNeil Street and the back parking lot are for BUSES only. Parents cannot drop off or pick up students in this area

DON'T FORGET! Download the Magnolia Public Schools APP before school starts! MSD is moving to the primary mode of communication through ROOMS, and the MSD APP powers it. Visit the AppStore or Google Play today so you will be ready for communication!

ATTENTION PARENTS Download the Magnolia Public Schools APP before school starts! MSD is moving to the primary mode of communication through ROOMS, and the MSD APP powers it. Visit the AppStore or Google Play today so you will be ready for communication!

ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS A new district-wide cell phone policy takes effect THIS school year. No student shall possess on his/her person any cell phone, smartwatch, or similar electronic communication device, camera, MP3 player, iPod, or other portable music device during school hours. A telephone/electronic communication device found in the possession of a student during the school day will be seized by school personnel and returned only to the parent/guardian according to campus policy. Repeated offenses could result in disciplinary actions or confiscation of the device for the remainder of the school year. ** Students who have an electronic device may choose to leave it in their cars or have it in their backpack. If the device is left in the student's backpack it must be on silent or turned off during school hours.**

A fun opportunity for our growing Panthers! Thank You Southern Arkansas University Athletics!🏈👇🐾❤️

🍦I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!!!🍦 During 3rd and 4th Grade testing weeks, thanks to a donation from CMC and Bryan & Cassidy Smith, we were able to treat the classes with perfect attendance during testing to ice cream. 4th Grade: Mrs. Bynum's homeroom Ms. Martin's Homeroom Mrs. Dingman's small group 3rd Grade: Ms. Emerson's homeroom Ms. McWilliam's homeroom Mrs. Hughes small group We are SO proud of all of our students and Central and how hard they all worked, but it was nice to treat those that were here all 3 days and on time ready to give it their best! We apologize if we missed pictures of any students, they were quick to eat up their ice cream. 🤭😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🐾

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! Join us for the Central Life Share Blood Drive May 10, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Parents, family, and friends, your child needs your donation. You may schedule an appointment online: https://donor.lifeshare.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/267709 Walk-ins are also welcome throughout the day!!! The classroom with the highest participation wins a pizza party!! LOOK FOR THE LIFESHARE BUS IN THE CAFETERIA PARKING LOT AT THE BACK OF CENTRAL ELEMENTARY!!

APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD!!!

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATES APRIL AS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

ATLAS Testing is quickly approaching. Our students took the Writing portion of the test in March, but Reading, Math, and Science will be administered on the following dates, one test per day. 5th Grade - April 16 - 18, 2024 4th Grade - April 23 - 25, 2024 3rd Grade - April 30 - May 2, 2024 Test will begin each morning, for each grade at 8:15. We encourage parents and students to continue practicing at home, to help become more familiar with the testing portal. Follow these steps to access a practice test: >atlasportal.org >click students and families >scroll down and CLICK practice tests >Sign in as Guest>(Do not enter your child's name) >Click Sign In >Select a Grade Level >Click ELA, math, and science practice tests (blue color) >Select the subject test >Choose Settings: DO NOT CHANGE>CLICK GREEN SELECT >Check sound >BEGIN TEST NOW (green color) Happy Testing!!!

Congratulations to Ms. Whitney Neill, who was selected by her peers, to represent Central Elementary as our Teacher of the Year!!!

Just a reminder: The ATLAS Writing Test is approaching quickly. Testing will begin at 8:15 each morning. Check the dates for your child below and try to make sure they arrive at school on time each of the testing days, ready to test!!! The ATLAS Test will be administered differently from our past State mandated tests. Students will be given the WRITING portion only of the test March 5 - 5th grade; March 6 - 4th grade; March 7 - 3rd grade. The reading, math, and science will be given in April. lf you would like to access a practice test at home, please go to: >atlasportal.org >click students and families >scroll down and CLICK practice tests >Sign in as Guest>Click Sign In >Select a Grade Level >Click ELA, math, and science practice tests (blue color) >Select the subject test >Choose Settings: DO NOT CHANGE>CLICK GREEN SELECT >Check sound >BEGIN TEST NOW (green color) Happy Testing!!!

USDA COLUMBIA COUNTY COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION Thursday, February 15, 2024 Friday, February 16, 2024 The Hospitality House 100 Meadowbrook Lane Distribution starts at 9:00 am

The Magnolia School District would like to congratulate Jodie Arnold, who recently received National Board Certification in Early Childhood education. Jodie is currently a third grade teacher at Central Elementary School. Arnold commented, “Pursuing Board certification has been a rewarding experience that has helped me grow as a teacher. I encourage other educators in my district to pursue National Board Certification.” The founding mission of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students, and schools. It was designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.

Magnolia School District will return to school on Monday, January 22 on a regular schedule. We still have many roads throughout the district covered in ice. Buses will not travel down unsafe roads.

Roads throughout the Magnolia School District are unsafe for travel. We will remain closed Friday, Jan. 19th and plan to resume classes on Monday, Jan. 22nd.

Roads throughout the Magnolia School District are unsafe for travel. We will remain closed Friday, Jan. 19th and plan to resume classes on Monday, Jan. 20th.

Roads throughout the Magnolia School District are unsafe for travel. We will remain closed Friday, Jan. 19th and plan to resume classes on Monday, Jan. 20th.

While main road conditions improve, less traveled roads, sidewalks and parking lots remain too icey to safely return to school. Low temperatures overnight will cause refreezing as well. We will remain closed on Thursday. Stay warm!

School will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17, due to inclement weather and poor road conditions. Stay Warm.