Rob Miele

Students in Mrs. Fuchs’ 4th grade class are exploring the Southwest Region in social studies! Each student was assigned a “Tour Stop” and is creating a diorama of their location. Students even went outside to collect materials.

A packed house for PTO Family Fun Night BINGO at South Central Elementary! Great games and great prizes!

Luck is in the air at South Central Elementary! ☘️ Wishing our students, staff, and families a Happy St. Patrick’s Day filled with joy and a little bit of magic! #BigMacsBigPossibilities

Students in Miss Connors’ class spent time this week practicing the voting process as part of our learning about the importance of voting and civic responsibility. Our students are building the foundation of what it means to be an informed and engaged citizen.

Students in Mrs. Fuchs’ class are working hard in their Pirate Crews during our Treasure Island Unit! They’re rereading chapters while sharpening their grammar skills by identifying Modal Auxiliary and To-Be verbs. Great teamwork and focus!

4th graders wrapped up an immersive unit on the American Revolution.  From a “Who Was” challenge and Patriots vs. Loyalists debates to designing Freedom Flags, writing colonial newspapers, and conducting “time-travel” interviews, they showed they understood the spirit of 1776.

Hands up for learning! Students in Mrs. Shaffer’s class are sharpening their vocabulary skills and thinking critically as they navigate homophones.

📚✨ Read Across America Week is coming to South Central! ✨📚 Get ready for a week full of stories, spirit, and mystery as we celebrate the joy of reading together! Each day features a fun spirit theme inspired by some of our favorite books! #BigMacsBigPossibilities

Learning came alive in Mrs. Glivics’ classroom today! Students were thrilled to meet Mrs. Geist and her incredible animal friends during a live virtual Zoo in the Classroom visit. Her students did a great job presenting to our students.

South Central Elementary is proud to support our neighbors through our Plastic Bag Drive! We’re collecting clean plastic grocery bags that will be reused to create sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness. #BigMacsBigPossibilities

4th Grade Art Enrichment is in full swing! 🎨 Students rolled up their sleeves and dove into the messy magic of creating plaster bowls—learning about form, texture, and craftsmanship while bringing their artistic ideas to life.

Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we are incredibly grateful for SRO Carl Fetcko. His commitment to keeping the students and staff of South Central Elementary saf, while also being a friendly, trusted presence for all. Thank you, SRO Fetcko!

Students in Mrs. Fuchs’ class put their geography skills to the test today as they worked collaboratively on Geography Challenge Cards focused on the Midwest. These learners were discussing, debating, and drawing their way to deeper understanding.

Writers at work! Mrs. Jerabek’s 3rd graders are strengthening their lead paragraphs—learning how to hook readers and set the tone for powerful writing.

Student leadership in action! One of Mrs. Lloyd’s students proudly led the Fundations drill sound warm-up, helping classmates practice phonics and build reading confidence.

Learning in motion! Mr. Morrison’s 2nd graders are jumping, dribbling, climbing, and building strength, coordination, and confidence in PE.

Creativity in action! Mrs. Rhodes’ 3rd grade artists are busy painting, mixing colors, and bringing their ideas to life. So much focus, collaboration, and joy in the art room today!

Reading, role models, and Big Mac pride! Thanks to Coach Lance Vallee and the Canon-McMillan High School Track Team for a fantastic 2nd & 7 Reading Event! #BigMacsBigPossibilities

Huge congrats to Luca! He placed 4th overall in the 4th grade division at the National Science Bee regional finals in Pittsburgh and now qualifies for Nationals in Orlando. Proud of him and how he represented South Central and Canon-McMillan! 👏👏👏

We’re honored to receive the Governor’s School Breakfast Challenge Award for increasing student participation in universal free breakfast. By introducing a breakfast cart, we improved access to hot, nutritious options and helped more students move through the serving line.