
Central School will be holding make-up screenings for future Kindergarten students on Wednesday, May 28th for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year for any student who is not currently enrolled at Central School in our Pre-K program. If your child turns 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, they are eligible for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for a time slot that works best for you and your future Kindergarten student to complete their Kindergarten screening.
*If your child already attended a screening for Kindergarten with us in April, you do not need to have them screened again.*
***Please bring a copy of your child's Birth Certificate with you to the screening. If you bring the original, we will make a copy while you are here and send the original home with you.***
Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945ADA929A2FC1-56718796-20252026#/


Show Your Warrior Spirit!
Wear Orange & Blue Every Friday!


P429 is looking for a Technology Assistant. Please send letter of i interest, resume and credentials to: Matt Christensen, Technology Director at christensenmat@pontiac429.org.


OPEN HOUSE - Monday, August 11, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:30 for All Schools. We hope to see you then!


The Red Fez Shrine Club of Illinois is sponsoring a free screening Clinic
for Children August 23, 2025 8am –noon hosted by the Livingston
County Health Department in their Building on Torrance Ave in Pontiac.
The purpose of the Clinic is to help parents of children that could get
help at Shriners Children’s in Chicago fill out paper work and initiate
contact with Shriners Children’s. Clinic walk -ins are welcome or make
appointment at 815-343-7661.
for Children August 23, 2025 8am –noon hosted by the Livingston
County Health Department in their Building on Torrance Ave in Pontiac.
The purpose of the Clinic is to help parents of children that could get
help at Shriners Children’s in Chicago fill out paper work and initiate
contact with Shriners Children’s. Clinic walk -ins are welcome or make
appointment at 815-343-7661.


Technology Director Vacancy:
Please send letter of interest, resume and credentials to Mike Weaver, Superintendent at weavermic@pontiac429.org.


Central School will be holding screenings for future Kindergarten students on Friday, April 25th for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year for any student who is not currently enrolled at Central School in our Pre-K program for the 2024-2025 school year.
If your child turns 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, they are eligible for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year.
Please sign up for a time slot that works best for you and your future Kindergarten student to complete their Kindergarten screening by following the QR code provided on the flyer or use the direct link to our Sign Up Genius to select a time that works best for you and your incoming Kindergartener.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090945ADA929A2FC1-50562808-kindergarten#/
***Please bring a copy of your child's Birth Certificate with you to the screening. If you bring the original, we will make a copy while you are here and send the original home with you.***
Thank you!


Come join in the adventure at Family Reading Night tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Central School from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. This event is open to all P429 families.


Winter Break - Reminder that winter break will run from Monday, December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 with students returning on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.


Reminder: There will be No School on Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th 2024.


Preschool Opportunities for Children ages 3 and 4. If you are interested, please call the Early Learning Department at 815-844-5448. (note: all children must be three years old by September 1 of the current school year to attend preschool)


School Picture Day! Thursday, August 22, 2024 - District Wide


Pontiac CCSD 429 will dismiss at 2:15 EVERY WEDNESDAY throughout the 2024-25 School year. Please note that this includes the first day of student attendance. Transportation routes will be adjusted and you will be contacted by that department once times are set.


Livingston County Health Department is offering School Physical/Sports Physicals/Immunizations. Please call 815-844-7174 to schedule your appointment today!


Cafeteria Subs Needed! Seeking Food Servers & Cooks. No experience necessary. Great hours and great way to earn extra money. Application can be found online at www.pontiac429.org or contact Matt Schopp, Food Service Director at schoppmat@pontiac429.org or 815-842-3147 with questions.


Pontiac429 Education Foundation - Dueling Pianos Fundraiser
Friday, February 23rd @ 5-9PM.


Yearbook order forms are being sent home with students today. Yearbooks are $12 each.
The order form, along with payment, is due by Friday, March 1st.
If you would like to order online, please visit www.inter-state.com/order and use the code 83252Z by Friday, March 1st.
Thank you!


Pontiac Grade School District #429 will be closed today, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 due to inclement weather. Evening activities TBD. School will resume on Wednesday, January 24. Please stay safe.


Pontiac 429 will not be in session Monday January 22nd, 2024 due to inclement weather. The school district will resume classes Tuesday January, 23rd, 2024.


Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days
