Lunch & Learn with Our 2nd Graders

We’re excited to invite our 2nd grade families to join us for a special Lunch & Learn at Central Elementary. This is a great opportunity to spend time with your child and connect with our school community.

Friday, January 23, 2026
11:45 AM – 12:25 PM
Picnic style on the grass, rain or shine

Families are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on. You may bring an outside lunch for your child or enjoy our school’s lunch.

We look forward to sharing this special time with our 2nd grade families.
5 days ago, Dannie Hampshire
2nd Grade Lunch and Learn Flyer
Latino Literacy Parenting Class at Central Elementary

Central Elementary is excited to offer Latino Literacy, a parenting class for parents and caregivers focused on building strong family reading routines at home. Families will meet weekly to read a bilingual book and learn strategies for sharing stories, supporting vocabulary development, and fostering a love of reading together as a family.

Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM | Room 38
Dates: January 20 & 27 and February 3, 10, & 17

For more information, please contact Gladys Zavala, Family Liaison, at 760-432-2431 or gzavala@eusd.org

We look forward to learning together and strengthening literacy at home.
6 days ago, Dannie Hampshire
Latino Literacy Flyer (English)
Latino Literacy Flyer (Spanish)

Family Math Game Night – You’re Invited

We’re excited to invite families of our 1st–5th grade students to join us for our upcoming Family Math Game Night, an evening filled with fun, hands-on math games for families to enjoy together.

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Location: Central MPR
Pizza and water will be provided.

RSVP is required to attend. Space is limited, so please sign up early using the link below:
Family Math Game Night Sign-Up Link

6 days ago, Dannie Hampshire
Family Math Game Night Flyer
Family Math Game Night

EXPLORE Afterschool Classes Have Open Spots!

Looking for fun, engaging afterschool opportunities for your child? We still have space in our EXPLORE Afterschool enrichment classes!

Theater (Grades 3–5)
Mon & Wed | 2:45–4:15

Central News (Grades 4–5)
Tues & Fri | 2:45–4:15

Ozobots Coding (Grades 2–5)
Tues | 2:45–3:45

Sign up here
Sign-ups close Wednesday, 1/14/26
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

7 days ago, Dannie Hampshire
EXPLORE After School - Enrichment Classes Flyer

Cozy vibes coming your way, Cheetahs! This Thursday, December 18, is Pajama Day, our first Student Council Spirit Day! Students and staff are invited to show their Cheetah pride by coming to school in their comfiest, school-appropriate pajamas. We can’t wait to see all the festive flannel, fuzzy slippers, and fun winter PJs across campus. Let’s make our first spirit day a cozy celebration to remember!

about 1 month ago, Dannie Hampshire
Pajama Day - Student Council Spirit Day - December 18
Tonight (December 11th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Annual Organization Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
about 1 month ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting

Tonight (November 6th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

2 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting
Friday, October 24, we’re inviting all students and staff to WEAR PINK in support of the fight against breast cancer! Let’s show our Central spirit and stand together for a great cause! #CentralCheetahsCare
3 months ago, Dannie Hampshire
WEARPINK

Tonight (October 21st, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Study Session Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 6 p.m. open session (5 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

3 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting

Tonight (October 2nd, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

4 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting
Tonight (September 18th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
4 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting
Tonight (September 4th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
5 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting

Our newest edition of the Cheetah Chatter is now available! Stay connected with school news, upcoming events, and celebrations happening across our campus.

👉 Click here to read: Cheetah Chatter

Thank you for being an important part of our Central community—we love keeping you in the loop!

5 months ago, Dannie Hampshire
Cheetah Chatter

🐆✨ The very first Cheetah Chatter of the school year is here! Stay connected with all the latest updates, celebrations, and upcoming events happening at Central. 📰💛 Check it out this week! #CheetahPride #TeamCentral

5 months ago, Dannie Hampshire
Cheetah Chatter
Tonight (August 14th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
5 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting
Tonight (July 24th, 2025) at 5pm: EUSD Board of Education Special Open Session Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue., Escondido, CA 92069. No Zoom link for this session, in person only.
6 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting
Tonight (July 17th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
6 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting
Tonight (June 24th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
7 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting
Correction. The previous announcement showed tonight's board meeting as June 12th. The correct date is June 17th (tonight) at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
7 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting
Tonight (June 17th, 2025): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda
7 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Board of Education Meeting