Aug 26
Central Elementary
Open House
Open House was held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. so families could meet the school team, visit classrooms and prepare for the new year.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes + PTO calendar
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Aug 31
First day of school
Half day for Y5–5th grade
The first bell is at 8:30 a.m., the second bell is at 8:35 a.m., and dismissal is at noon.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 1
School schedule
First full day of school
Full-day hours are 8:35 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. The first bell rings at 8:30 a.m., and outdoor staff supervision begins at 8:25 a.m.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 4–7
Labor Day recess
No school
Schools are closed Friday and Monday for Labor Day recess. Classes resume Tuesday, September 8.
Source: PPS calendar + Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 8-18
School reminder
Fall testing window
Central's fall testing window runs September 8-18. Families can help students by keeping routines steady and arriving at school on time.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 15
PTO meeting
Join the September PTO meeting
The first meeting of the year begins at 4:00 p.m. at Central Elementary, with an in-person or virtual option.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 16
Family deadline
Request free student shoes
The First Day Shoe Fund provides new athletic shoes at no cost to Kalamazoo County public elementary students. Online orders close September 16.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 17
School event
Picture Day
Central Elementary's school Picture Day is Thursday, September 17.
Source: PTO Google Calendar + Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 22
Family event
Donuts with Grownups
Join Central families for donuts on the playground. RSVP by Friday, September 18; every student attending must be accompanied by an adult.
Source: PTO Google Calendar
Sep 24
Dine-out fundraiser
Noodles & Company Dine Out
Central families are invited to the September dine-out fundraiser. Time and location details are still to be confirmed.
Source: PTO Google Calendar
Sep 25
School schedule
Half day
Friday, September 25 is a half day for students. Watch official school communications for dismissal details.
Source: PPS calendar + PTO Google Calendar
Oct 9
PTO event
Central Stampede
The Central Stampede is the PTO's largest fundraiser. Families can now choose a volunteer role and shift for the October 9 event.
Source: PTO Google Calendar + SignUpGenius
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Oct 9
PTO event
Central Stampede
The Central Stampede is the PTO's largest fundraiser. Families can now choose a volunteer role and shift for the October 9 event.
Source: PTO Google Calendar + SignUpGenius
ClosedSep 25
School schedule
Half day
Friday, September 25 is a half day for students. Watch official school communications for dismissal details.
Source: PPS calendar + PTO Google Calendar
Sep 24
Dine-out fundraiser
Noodles & Company Dine Out
Central families are invited to the September dine-out fundraiser. Time and location details are still to be confirmed.
Source: PTO Google Calendar
Sep 22
Family event
Donuts with Grownups
Join Central families for donuts on the playground. RSVP by Friday, September 18; every student attending must be accompanied by an adult.
Source: PTO Google Calendar
ClosedSep 17
School event
Picture Day
Central Elementary's school Picture Day is Thursday, September 17.
Source: PTO Google Calendar + Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 16
Family deadline
Request free student shoes
The First Day Shoe Fund provides new athletic shoes at no cost to Kalamazoo County public elementary students. Online orders close September 16.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
ClosedSep 15
PTO meeting
Join the September PTO meeting
The first meeting of the year begins at 4:00 p.m. at Central Elementary, with an in-person or virtual option.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 8-18
School reminder
Fall testing window
Central's fall testing window runs September 8-18. Families can help students by keeping routines steady and arriving at school on time.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 4–7
Labor Day recess
No school
Schools are closed Friday and Monday for Labor Day recess. Classes resume Tuesday, September 8.
Source: PPS calendar + Mustang Family Minutes
Sep 1
School schedule
First full day of school
Full-day hours are 8:35 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. The first bell rings at 8:30 a.m., and outdoor staff supervision begins at 8:25 a.m.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Aug 31
First day of school
Half day for Y5–5th grade
The first bell is at 8:30 a.m., the second bell is at 8:35 a.m., and dismissal is at noon.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes
Aug 26
Central Elementary
Open House
Open House was held from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. so families could meet the school team, visit classrooms and prepare for the new year.
Source: Mustang Family Minutes + PTO calendar
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