Central City News

In a recent Facebook post, Harlan Jerro, a 2019 graduate of Central High School, shared his thoughts as his approaching graduation from the United States Air Force Academy. He said, “Gratitude. This is the first word that comes to mind, when thinking of my Academy experience. There were countless times where I was tested physically, […]

 Central taxpayers got their first look at the new Central Community School System administration office at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads during an Open House Monday afternoon. The new 13,000-square-foot facility was built at a cost of $4.5 million.  It will house offices for 30 staff members, a school board meeting room that […]

After being forbidden to wear pants for years, girls at Central Middle and Central High will be required to wear pants to school under a proposal by school board member Nick Carmena, which was adopted by the Central school board Monday night. Only girls with a religious exemption will be allowed to wear girls’ clothing […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — If the weather cooperates, the Central Community School System could move its administrative offices to its new headquarters as early as Monday, Feb. 20, according to Central schools Supt. Jason Fountain. The newly-constructed 13,000 square foot building is nearly complete at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads.  […]

The door could be open for transgender substitute teachers in Central schools if a proposed contract with Kelly Services is approved by the Central School Board.  The school system has had problems attracting substitute teachers this year. Over the objections of Central School Board member Kim Powers, the Central School Board is moving forward with a […]

 Central School Board candidate Carol Burton-Norwood issued a statement on Facebook this week saying that she switched from Democrat to Republican the day before qualifying to run for the school board. She explained that she is a lifelong Democrat who has been in the party for 35 years but since she wanted to run for […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor — CENTRAL — The Central Community School System is back to normal after two years of turmoil and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus and Gov. John Bel Edwards’ orders to close schools and require masks after they reopened. Now Central, one of the top school systems in Louisiana, has reopened with […]

By State Supt. of Education Cade Brumley — The American educational system has neglected its duty to provide students with a foundational understanding of social studies for decades. Weak standards for learning were established, primary documents were ignored, and students were allowed to create their own historical truths. As a result, a meager 12 percent […]

Tyler Bake,  a 3rd grade student at McKanstry Preparatory School, scored near perfect on her Iowa Standardized test. 

Lanier Baptist Church Academy is now registering for the 2022-2023 School Year with openings for K4-12th grade. LBC Christian Academy uses the ACE Ministry curriculum, a Bible-based K-12 curriculum, consisting of reading programs, core subjects, electives, and student programs.   School literature says, “Your child will be trained with a character-building academic curriculum like no other.” Each […]