On October 21, Central Elementary School held their “BOOK-TOBER FEST.” This Fall Reading Celebration provided many opportunities for both students and parents. Administration and Reading Specialists held an informative session highlighting the NC Read to Achieve Law and annual Title I updates. Students and parents visited the classrooms for a “Curriculum Connection.” Teachers were able to share current events and activities to help parents connect with the curriculum at home. Other events on the campus during the event included spooky and thrilling Science experiments integrated with Math & Reading, engaging computer activities, and magical story telling events in the media center. Students who attended the curriculum night were able to end the evening in the Media Center, choosing a FREE book. After all the fun activities, Dinner on a Dollar was served in the cafeteria. The focus of the “BOOK-TOBER FEST” was to continue encouraging every child to READ and allow parents the opportunity to see exciting ways to continue the encouragement at home.

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Students return August 18th
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July 14, 2025
HCS Building and Grounds Committee @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 5:00 pm
HCS Finance Committee Meeting held @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
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HCS Closed Session - Held at ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville NC
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HCS Board of Education Meeting - Held at ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 7:00 pm
August 11, 2025
HCS Finance Committee Meeting held @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 5:00 pm
HCS Building and Grounds Committee @ ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 5:00 pm
HCS Closed Session - Held at ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville NC
Starts: 6:00 pm
HCS Board of Education Meeting - Held at ITC Conference Room, 161 Bryson Street, Waynesville, NC
Starts: 7:00 pm
August 12, 2025
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August 13, 2025
HCS - Mandatory Teacher Workday
August 14, 2025
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August 15, 2025
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August 18, 2025
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September 1, 2025
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September 23, 2025
HCS - Mandatory Staff Development Day