Pontiac Grade School District #429 will have early dismissal on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for the PTHS Homecoming Parade which will step off from PTHS at 2:30 p.m.
BOOK FAIR CONTEST
Remember to turn in your coloring page to be included in the drawing for one of these prizes:
1 winner - DQ Treat party for your class
6 winners - Book from the fair
3 winners - Poster from the fair
SHOP ONLINE - PLUS DOG MAN & DIARY OF A WIMPY KID PRE-ORDERS
If you can’t make the Fair in person, shop our school’s Book Fair online Sept 21st – Oct 4th at this link:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralelementaryschool186
*Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $35 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free standard shipping (for books) must be selected during checkout. Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion. Learn more.
*Free shipping offer for Dog Man #15: A Sprinkle in Time expires on 11/2/26 at 11:59pm PT and Diary of a Wimpy Kid #21: Fight or Flight expires on 10/19/26 at 11:59pm PT. For free shipping, your order must include at least one presale title, contain only books, and use the code FAIRSHIP. Visit shop.scholastic.com/fairshipping for shipping details and other important information.
25% of each online sale comes directly to our school.
eWALLETS
If your student has an eWallet with funds still on it, go into your Scholastic account check your balance and manage the funds. Haven't had one before? Follow this link to get started. Invite friends and family to add to your student's eWallet then come and shop the fair!
Link to create/manage eWallet:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralelementaryschool186
Online or in person - Shop the fair and build your student's reading library! Thank you for being a part of building your student's reading habit! See you at the fair :)
Questions about the fair can be directed to barnettmic@pontiac429.org
Join us for the PTO Homecoming Tailgate Event on Friday, October 2nd!
School Supply Ordering Link
This is a fundraiser supporting District 429 PTO and completely OPTIONAL.
Kits will be delivered to your child's school labeled with their name and grade, ready for them on their first day of school! Labels with the student's name will be included.
Multiple kits for multiple grades/schools can be ordered in ONE order.
There are a few items not available ie: Ivory Soap (6th grade), Optional Assignment Notebook (7th Grade), PE Shoes (Multiple Grades).
Some items that can be reused year to year have been made optional (headphones, calculators, combination locks). It is your choice to include these items in your kit or not.
Personalized Items and Backpacks are OPTIONAL, you do not need to purchase these items to purchase the school supply kit for your student. Simply select "No Thanks."
There is an option to DONATE A KIT to any grade level!! Have family members who'd like to support a student in need or know a business that might be interested? Please share this QR Code with them!
Orders must be submitted by July 1, 2026.
Our goal with this fundraiser is to help our 429 families save time and money while still getting quality school supplies!
Spring Break - Monday, March 30 - Monday, April 6th. Students and staff return on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
All after school activities for today, March 26, 2026 have been cancelled. Thank you!
Pontiac Grade School District #429 will hold Kindergarten Screening on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. Any child who turns 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026 is eligible for Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Please use this link Kindergarten Screening Link or the QR code on the attached flyer for registration link.
*Please note that current Central School Preschool students do NOT need to attend this screening.
Parent/Teacher Conferences & No School Reminder
Job Opportunities within the Special Needs Department. Please send letter of interest, resume and credentials to Denise Fountain, Special Needs Director at fountainden@pontiac429.org.
No School on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day!
Show Your Warrior Spirit!
Wear Orange & Blue Every Friday!
