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15 Ways to Be Ready For Kindergarten

Kindergarten is right around the corner.....

by Linda Douglas | January 26, 2012

Help your child get off to a great start! Kindergarten matters. A good year helps your child form a positive attitude about school.  Your child is more likely to have an easier time if he or she: . . . read more

Central Heights Elementary Accreditation News Release

by Linda Douglas | January 20, 2012

Kansas NCA/AdvancED Accreditation News Release: Central Heights Elementary School hosted a Quality Assurance Review visit on January 20, 2012 and received their North Central Association / AdvancED accreditation for another five-year . . . read more

Central Heights Spelling Bee

by Linda Douglas | January 20, 2012

The Elementary Spelling Bee was held in the Little Theater on January 20th.  The winners will participate in the Franklin County Spelling Bee at Ottawa Middle School on February 2nd.  It will begin at 1:00.  Congratulations to . . . read more

Four Year Old At-Risk Pre-school

by Linda Douglas | January 9, 2012

Central Heights is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 for the 4 year old At-risk preschool.  If you have questions please call 785-869-3355 ext. 301 or stop by the elementary office to pick up an application.  Bring your . . . read more

Kindergarten Round Up

by Linda Douglas | January 9, 2012

Central Heights Kindergarten Round Up will be Friday, April 13, 2012.  Round Up is a time for initial student evaluation and information for parents. Children who will be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2012 may enter . . . read more

First Grade Makes Christmas Visit

by Linda Douglas | December 21, 2011

Central Heights first grade classes of Mrs. Horstick and Mrs. Markley visited the Richmond Care Center on Tuesday, December 20th.  Tis' the Season for giving, sharing, and making new friends.  read more

Central Heights Hoop Shoot

by Linda Douglas | December 15, 2011

Central Heights Hoop Shoot was completed and the results are listed below.  The first place person making the most baskets in each age division will participate in the district level at Ottawa Middle School on January 7th at 9:00 a.m. . . . read more

Fourth Grade Visits the Richmond Museum

by Linda Douglas | December 12, 2011

On December 12th the fourth grade classes visited the Richmond Museum under the guidance of Mrs. Peters.  Mrs. Peters took one class in the morning and the other class in the afternoon. Mrs. Cutburth stayed at school with the remaining . . . read more

MAPP Testing

December 9th, 12th, 13th

by Linda Douglas | November 22, 2011

D "One Size Doesn't Fit All". Each child learns differently.  MAPP is computerized based adaptive assessments that test differently, allowing teachers to see their students as individuals, each with their own base of knowledge. . . . read more

Thank you PTO!!

by Linda Douglas | November 11, 2011

Thank you PTO for the awesome shirts!  We appreciate ALL the wonderful projects that you do for Central Heights!! read more

Veteran's Day 11/11/2011

by Linda Douglas | November 11, 2011

On 11/11/2011 Central Heights honored our Veterans with an assembly in the Ike Cearfoss Gym.  A breakfast was served at 8:00 and the assembly was at 9:30.  The Veterans were seated and the program began.  The First Grade . . . read more

First Grade Visits the Richmond Care Center

by Linda Douglas | November 3, 2011

The little ghosts and goblins of Mrs. Horstick's and Mrs. Markley's first grade classes visited the Richmond Care Center on Monday, October 31.  The first graders sang five Halloween songs and gave the residents a poem.  The . . . read more

Fifth Grade Enjoys KC Royals Educational Tour

A great day at the "K".

November 1, 2011

The fifth grade classes of Mrs. Coffman and Mrs. Shepherd enjoyed their field trip at the KC Royals Stadium..  The Royals Scholastic Victory Program offers a unique ballpark experience which integrates baseball with science, math, . . . read more

Fourth Grade Field Trip A Success!

by Linda Douglas | October 25, 2011

The Fourth Grade students of Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Cutburth enjoyed their day at the Moon Marble Factory in the morning.  They saw how marbles are made, learned some games, and got bring a tube of marbles home them. After lunch the . . . read more

Fire Safety Week

by Linda Douglas | October 10, 2011

The Central Heights Elementary kicked off Fire Safety Week with a presentation on fire safety.  Brian Spini, Josh Savage, and James Savage were the firefighters that came and demonstrated what to do in case of fire.  They discussed . . . read more

Day on the Farm

by Linda Douglas | October 5, 2011

Mrs. Horstick's and Mrs.Burk's third grade classes attended the annual Day on the Farm on October 4th.  It is an opportunity for the students to see first hand what a day on the farm is like.   This event is held at the . . . read more

"Two Feet Forward" Program

by Linda Douglas | September 30, 2011

The "Two Feet Program" was designed to ensure that all children being raised by a grandparent or other relative has proper shoes to wear.  The program will proved $50.00 gift cards to stores where shoes can be purchased for the child. . . . read more

"Tons of Tabs"

by Linda Douglas | September 15, 2011

The Elementary is collecting pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities.  You may send your tabs with your student or stop them off at the elementary office. Alan Lupert, a representative from Ronald McDonald House Charities, was . . . read more

Elementary Playground Receives Grant

by Linda Douglas | August 9, 2011

 The Central Heights Elementary received word that The Waste Tire Products Grant would be providing matching funds to the district for a facelift to the playground.  The new mulch will provide a safe base for the playground. . . . read more

Homeless Student Regulations

Required by Federal and State Law

by Linda Douglas | February 1, 2011

Homeless students shall, by definition, include the following: 1.  Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer . . . read more

The Littlest Christmas Tree

December 19, 2010

The Littlest Christmas Tree was presented by the first, second, and third grades under the direction of Mrs. Gilley.  Through many hours of dedication and hard work a delightful production was enjoyed by all of those who attended. . . . read more

DIBELS

September 13th-17th Testing

by Linda Douglas | September 1, 2010

The teachers and administrators at our school are committed to helping your child become a successful reader.  As part of this commitment, our school has chosen to use a test called DIBELS to help us examine how your child is doing in . . . read more

Parents as Teachers

July 1, 2008

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a free ,voluntary program serving children prenatal through their third birthday.  Our mission is to provide the information, support and encouragment parents need to help their children . . . read more

 
 

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