Red Ribbon Week is October 26–30! Join us for a week of fun theme days as we celebrate healthy, drug-free choices. We can’t wait to see everyone participate!

First graders in Mrs. Glivic’s class are building their math skills with number lines! Students practiced solving subtraction equations, using the number line to find answers and show their thinking. We’re proud of their focus and hard work!

First graders in Ms. Miller’s classroom are building their addition skills! They’re practicing strategies like counting on with a number line and using ten frames to solve addition problems. Great learning and problem-solving in action!

Reminder that tomorrow is Picture Day!

Last week, students in Mrs. Kunkle’s fourth-grade wrapped up their Personal Narratives and explored Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret during Unit 1. recovering in hospitals. Inspired by Peg’s story, the students wrote and shared personal narratives of their own.

Today we celebrate our incredible custodians! Thank you for keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming each and every day. We appreciate all that you do!

📸 Picture Day is Coming to South Central! Every student will be photographed, and families will receive a private online gallery by email to view and order photos. No order forms or advance payment are needed.

Join us for an evening of food, fun, and supporting South Central PTO! 📅 Thursday, October 8 ⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM 📍 Chick-fil-A Washington, PA Mention South Central Spirit Night when ordering and 20% of sales will be donated back to our PTO!

Families and community members are invited to join the Pennsylvania State Police for an important presentation focused on keeping children safe online. The session will explore Roblox and other social platforms.

Steelers & Black/Gold Day! Tomorrow, October 1, show your Steelers pride by wearing your favorite Steelers gear or black and gold to school! Let’s fill South Central with black and gold and cheer on the Steelers as they take on the Browns! Here We Go, Steelers! 🏈

What a great night at Open House! It was fantastic connecting with our families and sharing all of the amazing things happening at South Central. We’re grateful for the support of our school and excited for all that’s ahead the rest of the year! #BigMacsBigPossibilities

As you attend Open House tomorrow, please consider bringing a donation for our Mac Pacs initiative! We will have a dedicated collection area set up on the stage in the gymnasium where you can drop off items. Any contribution, big or small, makes a wonderful impact.

We’re excited for Nutrition for Life next week at South Central! 🍎🥗 Students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade will have the opportunity to try some fun lunch options, enjoy tasty samples, and have chances to win prizes throughout the week!

Join us for South Central Elementary’s 2026 Open House on Tuesday, September 22 from 6:00-8:00pm. Meet teachers, tour classrooms, and connect with our amazing school community!

Science in action in Ms. May’s 4th grade class! Our students put their learning to work by creating their own solar-powered circuits using a solar panel, wires, a motor, and a fan. Students explored how energy from the sun can be converted into electrical energy.

Writing is on the menu in Mrs. Fuchs’ fourth-grade classroom! Students are putting the finishing touches on their Food Narrative Menu Projects, where they wrote about a memorable food experience while incorporating dialogue, sensory details, and strong paragraph structure.

We remember the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience shown on this day. Our thoughts are with those we lost and the heroes who continue to inspire us. #NeverForget #September11 #HonorAndRemember

🇺🇸 Wear Red, White & Blue! 🇺🇸 Tomorrow, South Central Elementary students are encouraged to wear red, white & blue or patriotic attire as we observe Patriot Day and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember. We honor. We never forget.

During a visit to Dr. Kolarcik’s kindergarten classroom, students traveled to Peru through their Geodes story, Fabric of the Andes! Students explored the text together while building comprehension skills and learning more about the people and setting.