Central Community School System

The Central Community School Board voted Monday night to lower the overall school tax rate for the 2026 tax year.
After hearing from community members and reviewing the financial options, the Board set the total millage rate at 55.69 mills. This is a decrease of 0.65 mills from last year.

The Board chose not to roll forward operating millages and reduced the debt service millage, reflecting a focus on fiscal responsibility and sensitivity to the current economic climate.

“Our Board listened carefully and made a thoughtful decision that respects our taxpayers,” said Board President Roxanne Atkinson. “This action reflects both financial responsibility and responsiveness to our community.”

We appreciate the community’s engagement and encourage continued, fact-based conversations about the future of our schools.

The Central Community School System will livestream tonight’s Public Hearing and School Board meeting through YouTube. The public hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the School Board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Please use the following link to view the 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/fmaGdFmx1Rs?feature=share

Please use the following link to view the 6:00 p.m. School Board Meeting livestream:
https://youtube.com/live/eR8MXCGT9TM?feature=share

Mardi Gras Holidays!
February 16-18, 2026.
Students return on Thursday, February 19th.

All CCSS schools and offices will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Due to the uncertain weather conditions, all Central Community Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Reminder!
All CCSS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Mark your calendar!

CCSS Christmas Holidays
December 22, 2025 - January 6, 2026

Early Dismissal Days December 18th & 19th

*Students return on January 7, 2026

Mark your calendar!
CCSS Thanksgiving Holidays are November 24 - 28, 2025.
Students return on Monday, December 1st.

The Central Community School System will livestream tonight’s School Board meeting through YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Please use the following link to view the live stream:
https://youtube.com/live/2oc0jLETsI0?feature=share

Have a safe and happy Halloween, Wildcats!

Big thanks to Central Raising Cane’s for helping us stuff the bus and support our students! We are so grateful for awesome community partners like you!

Mark Your Calendar! 🍂

CCSS Fall Break will be October 20–22, 2025.

Parent/Teacher Conference Day is Wednesday, October 22nd.

Enjoy the long weekend, Wildcats!

The Central Community School System will livestream tonight’s School Board meeting through YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Please use the following link to view the live stream:
https://youtube.com/live/fV6Z3fcZOyk?feature=share

Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, October 10, 2025.

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