The 2026-2027 PTO Calendar is here!

Central’s PTO has an exciting year ahead, with events planned for both students and families. There are countless ways to take part—whether you’re interested in joining class parties, helping with art projects, supporting fundraisers, or sharing your family’s heritage and traditions at our biannual Family Cultural Celebration Night. Let’s have a great year together!

Click here for a printable list of Fall PTO Events.

For a full list of important dates, be sure to check out the official Riverside District 96 2026-2027 School Calendar.

• August 25: Kindergarten Picnic
• August 26: School Supply Drop Off
• August 27: First Day of School!
• August 28: Donut Party for Summer Reading

• September 14: PTO Board Meeting
• September 18: Family Fun Night
• September 28: PTO General Meeting 6:30pm / Spirit Wear Sale

• October 5: Musician in Residence: Jonas Friddle ‍
• October 14: Dine Out for Central / Charleston Wrap Sale / One Book One School

• November 6: Auction
• November 9: PTO Board Meeting
• November 11: Dine Out for Central
• November 16: PTO General Meeting 6:30
• November 20: Winter Social at Flying High
• Novermber 20: Buckledown Parents Night

• December 14: PTO Board Meeting
• December 21: Holiday Break

• Roadrunner Book Club
• January 11: PTO Board Meeting
• January 13: Dine Out for Central
• January 25: PTO General Meeting 6:30 / Book Fair

• February 8: PTO Board Meeting
• February 10: Dine Out for Central

• March 8: PTO Board Meeting
• March 15: PTO General Meeting 6:30
• March 29: Spring Break

• April 12: PTO Board Meeting
• April 14: Dine Out for Central
• April 23: Spring Social

• May 3 – 7: Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 10: PTO Board Meeting
• May 19: PTO General Meeting 6:30pm
• May 20: Field Day

• June 4: 5th Grade Picnic
• June 8: 5th Grade Clap Out / last day of school