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Central 100 years
Celebrating 100 Years

A Century of Education.
A Lifetime of Impact.

Kearney Junior High 1926-1969
Central Elementary 1969-2026

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Leadership Through the Years
Leadership Through the Years

Central Elementary’s story has been shaped by dedicated leaders, beginning with Donald Clark, the school’s first principal in 1969, and continuing through generations of students and staff. Teresa Schnoor carried that tradition forward through years of service as principal, and today, Dustin Mitchell leads Central into its next chapter—honoring the school’s proud history while building an exciting future for Central students.

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Keep Our Students Safe.

STOP Means STOP. When a school bus stops and the red lights are flashing with the stop sign extended, drivers must stop and remain stopped. Students may be crossing the street or approaching the bus from areas that are difficult to see. A few extra seconds of patience can prevent a tragedy.

The Heart of Central
The Heart of Central

For 100 years, Central’s office has been a welcoming place for students, families, staff, and visitors. With caring hearts and helping hands, our office team keeps Central connected and our school community strong.

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Growing Every Day

Central has spent a century helping students grow in knowledge, confidence, and independence. First grade builds strong skills while encouraging students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and believe in themselves.

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A Century of Possibilities

Central’s 100-year story has been shaped by generations of students learning, exploring, and dreaming big. Fourth graders carry that legacy forward as they challenge themselves, discover new interests, and prepare for what comes next.

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Where the Journey Begins

For 100 years, Central Elementary has been a place where young learners begin discovering the joy of school. In kindergarten, curiosity grows, friendships begin, and the foundation for a lifetime of learning is built.

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Building Bright Futures

For generations, Central students have filled these historic halls with energy, curiosity, and big dreams. Second graders continue that tradition as they strengthen their skills and discover just how much they can accomplish

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Learning, Leading & Growing

For 100 years, Central Elementary has helped students develop the skills they need for the future. Third grade is a year of greater independence, new challenges, and growing confidence as learners and leaders.

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Carrying the Legacy Forward

For a century, Central students have walked these historic halls before taking their next steps into the future. As Central’s oldest students, fifth graders celebrate how far they have come while preparing to proudly carry the Central tradition with them.

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Inspire & Empower

Our teachers inspire and empower students to impact the world!

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Exploring big ideas... One click at a time

Our school has 1-to-1 technology so every student has access to this amazing world!

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See how Central Elementary is celebrating diversity, inspiring young minds, and creating a welcoming place for all to learn and grow!

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