New Principal Announced By Central Private School

CENTRAL — Central Private School’s Board of Directors has announced the selection of Dr. Jefferie Thielbar to serve as the next principal of Central Private School.

Dr. Thielbar has extensive experience as an educator, principal, and superintendent.  In addition to holding a doctorate in education, Dr. Thielbar has served in the United States Marine Corps and in the National Guard.   He is currently serving as Superintendent for the Skagway School District in Alaska.  Dr. Jim Surratt will serve as Interim Principal for CPS until Dr. Thielbar arrives.

Dr. Thielbar is married and has five grown children and 13 grandchildren who live in the South.  He said he is looking forward to the warmer climate, to being closer to his family, and to the new opportunity that awaits him.

The board will host Family Night on Monday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. to give current families the opportunity to meet Dr. Thielbar.   The school will have an Open House for interested families and students who are looking for a college preparatory school founded on Christian values at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

The school will begin accepting applications for new students for the upcoming school year beginning Monday, Feb. 25.

More information is available by calling the school office at 225-261-3341.