Central Elementary was built in 1963, currently the original building is going through a total renovation and a new wing has been added that will house 3 pre-school rooms, 6 Kindergarten classrooms, office space and work areas. A new geothermal heating and cooling system, and storm shelter are also amoung the new items added to Central.

Central Elementary is a PreK-2 facility with a current enrollment of 384 students.An Early Childhood Special Education program for students 3-5 years of age is offered at Central. Kindergarten students attend school for a full day (5 days/week).

The emphasis for student learning in the primary grades is placed on literacy (“learning to read”) and numeracy skills. Central students also explore and study Science and Social Studies in the classroom. Vocal Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Technology, and Character Education are studied in auxiliary classrooms with support teachers who have special training in their respective content areas.

Teri Dow
Principal

Mission Statement:

Our school is committed to a partnership where school, family, and the community work together to promote life-long learning with various interventions to meet individual needs for success.

Our Vision:

The staff of Central Elementary will collaboratively foster a foundation of learning where all individuals experience the joys of learning; feel safe, nurtured and accepted; achieve their highest potential; and are well prepared for the next step in their learning journey.

Collective Commitments:

1. We will support the learning process by forming a partnership with school, family and community.
2. We will model lifelong learning through our own professional and personal growth.
3. We will collaborate to use research-based instructional strategies to meet all student needs.
4. We will maintain a respectful environment where member are honest, flexible and listen with the intent to learn.
5. We will collaboratively design common and formative assessments to monitor student progress and guide future learning experiences.
6. We will maximize our resources (people and materials) to help each student be successful.
7. We will provide a nurturing environment that focuses on the development of the whole child.
8. We will be consistent with academic and behavioral expectations for all students.

900 7th Street  Wamego, KS  66547

Phone: 785.456.7271     Fax: 785.456.7172