Central Elementary School PTO

10/20/2026

It's Dash Day! Check your kiddos runtime here!

10/15/2026

Firehawk Dash update! Due to the weather forecast, the Dash has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Thank you for your flexibility and support!

Keep sharing your student’s fundraising page; donations will be accepted through October 22: https://centralpto.pledgestar.com

See Dash details and the class run schedule at https://centralpto.org/home/the-firehawk-dash/

We can’t wait for a great day of running, cheering, and school spirit. Go Firehawks!

10/14/2026

🔥 The Firehawk Dash is tomorrow! 🔥

Class run times:
8:35–9:20 a.m. — 3rd Grade
9:30 a.m. — Morning Preschool
10:05–10:50 a.m. — 4th Grade
10:55–11:40 a.m. — 5th Grade
12:15–1:00 p.m. — 1st Grade
12:45 p.m. — Afternoon Preschool
1:15–2:00 p.m. — Kindergarten
2:05–2:50 p.m. — 2nd Grade

Please check the weather and have your child dress appropriately, wear running shoes, and bring a water bottle. Families are welcome to cheer from around the school fence during their child’s run time.

There’s still time for one final fundraising push: https://centralpto.pledgestar.com

We can’t wait to see our Firehawks fly!

10/09/2026

🔥 Only 6 days until the Firehawk Dash—and Spirit Week starts Monday! 🔥

There’s still time for one last fundraising push. Register or share your student’s page at https://centralpto.pledgestar.com.

Firehawk Dash Spirit Days:
🎨 Monday 10/12: Favorite Color
📚 Tuesday 10/13: Favorite Character (books, TV, or movies)
⚽ Wednesday 10/14: Favorite Sport
🔥 Thursday 10/15: Favorite School / Dash Day—wear running shoes and your Firehawk Dash T-shirt!

Let’s finish strong and have a fun week celebrating our Firehawks!

10/02/2026

🔥 13 days until the Firehawk Dash! 🔥

Have you registered your student yet? Visit https://centralpto.pledgestar.com to create their fundraising page, then share it with family and friends.

Already registered? This is a great time to send another quick reminder. Every donation, large or small, helps Central PTO support our students, teachers, and school community.

Keep it going, Firehawks!

09/25/2026

🔥 Firehawk Dash fundraising starts now! 🔥

The Dash is Thursday, October 15, and registering takes just a few minutes:

1. Visit https://centralpto.pledgestar.com
2. Register your student
3. Personalize their fundraising page
4. Share it with family and friends

Watch your child’s Friday folder. Firehawk Dash envelopes with all the information you need are coming home today!

Every donation helps Central PTO fund technology, field-trip transportation, teacher supplies and training, community events, robotics, and more.

Let’s get every Firehawk registered and start working toward our $30,000 goal!

09/24/2026

🔥 A huge thank-you to our 2026 Firehawk Dash sponsors! 🔥

We’re so grateful for the local businesses and community members supporting Central Elementary this year:

• Crystal Joys
• WestPro
• Brown's Shoe Fit Longmont
• Olde Towne Animal Medical Center
• Longs Peak Advisory Services, LLC
• Urban Field Pizza
• Krista Koth - Compass Real Estate
• Quarters Bar+Arcade
• Sugar Mill Storage
• High Peaks Custom
• Kate Fey Homes with Compass

Please help us return the support by shopping, dining, and doing business with these generous community partners.

It’s also not too late to sponsor! The deadline to have your logo printed on this year’s T-shirt has passed, but sponsors can still receive the other benefits available at their level, including a banner displayed at the Dash, recognition on social media and our website, and a shout-out to every class over the speaker on Dash Day. Sponsor T-shirts may also be available while supplies last.

Learn more: https://centralpto.org/sponsor-the-dash/

09/14/2026

Last call for Dash Sponsors to have your business logo featured on the Firehawk Dash t-shirt! T-shirt orders go in tomorrow, so if you've been putting off signing up to sponsor, today is the day! Link in comments or email [email protected].

The Dash will be here before we know it. (October 15th!)

If you or someone you know is interested in being a sponsor, the link to the sponsor sign-up form is in the comments.

The deadline to have your business logo on over 400 shirts (!) is to sign up by September 14th.

08/30/2026

Here's one more special acknowledgement of last year's 2025 Firehawk Dash sponsors! Truly, you all make such a difference at our school and we hope you'll consider sponsoring again in 2026!

We encourage our Central Community to support our fantastic Dash sponsors and to consider being a sponsor yourself! The link to sign up to be a sponsor in 2026 is in the comments.

The Central PTO is so grateful for this year's Firehawk Dash Community Sponsors! Watch for more details between now and the Dash about these organizations who have chosen to support our school.
Happy Vacation Homes Crackpots Pottery Studio & More Georgia Boys BBQ - Longmont Longmont Braces Dance Dimensions Krista Koth - Compass Real Estate Olde Towne Animal Medical Center Longs Peak Advisory Services, LLC Sugar Mill Storage Urban Field Pizza and Market Quarters Bar+Arcade WestPro Brown's Shoe Fit Longmont Crystal Joys Heather Brandt Homes

04/28/2026

Visit our website to print more Notes of Appreciation for Central Staff. Notes are due by May 4th.

Every May, the PTO organizes a special week of activities to thank our wonderful teachers for all their hard work through the year. Parents and students are encouraged to show their appreciation as…