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!

2 days ago, Pontiac429
PTO School Supplies Made Easy
Earth Day Spirit Week is happening next week at Central School!
2 days ago, Casey Stadler
Earth Day Spirit Week

Spring Break - Monday, March 30 - Monday, April 6th. Students and staff return on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

21 days ago, Pontiac429
Spring Break

All after school activities for today, March 26, 2026 have been cancelled. Thank you!

22 days ago, Pontiac429
After school activities cancelled for today, March 26, 2026
Pontiac Grade School District #429 will be closed today, Monday, March 16th due to weather conditions in the area. School will resume tomorrow Tuesday, March 17th. Thank you and stay safe.
about 1 month ago, Matt Christensen
No school Monday 3/16/26

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.

about 2 months ago, Pontiac429
Kindergarten Screening 2026-27
No school Monday 1/26 due to inclement weather. This includes all extracurricular activities.
3 months ago, Matt Christensen
No school Monday 1/26 due to inclement weather.  This includes all extracurricular activities.
No school Friday 1/23 due to inclement weather. This includes all extracurricular activities.
3 months ago, Matt Christensen
No school Friday 1/23 due to inclement weather.  This includes all extracurricular activities.
No School-Monday, January 19th
3 months ago, Casey Stadler
MLK Jr. Day-No School

Parent/Teacher Conferences & No School Reminder

6 months ago, Pontiac429
Parent Teacher Conferences & No School

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.

7 months ago, Pontiac429
Vacancy Listing
Early Dismissal
7 months ago, Pontiac429
Early Dismissal - 2:10 Friday, October 3, 2025
Fall Picture Day!
8 months ago, Pontiac429
2025 Fall Picture Day - District Wide

No School on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day!

8 months ago, Pontiac429
No School - Monday, September 1st Labor Day
All P429 Schools will be closed on Monday, August 25, 2025. After school activities will continue as scheduled.
8 months ago, Pontiac429
School Closure - Monday,  August 25, 2025

Show Your Warrior Spirit!

Wear Orange & Blue Every Friday!

8 months ago, Pontiac429
Wear Orange & Blue Every Friday - Show Your Warrior Colors
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.
9 months ago, Pontiac429
Technology Assistant
OPEN HOUSE - Monday, August 11, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:30 for All Schools. We hope to see you then!
9 months ago, Pontiac429
Open House
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.
9 months ago, Matt Christensen
RFSC Free Screening Clinic
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#/
12 months ago, Casey Stadler
Kindergarten Make Up Screening