Fabulous Firsts
Central Elementary first graders have received a total of 303 new hardcover books since 2003 and the Helena Education Foundation is looking forward to giving new books to the 2011 first graders in September.
Carnival Classic
Central students, staff and parents have been involved in the Carnival Classic since it began in 2002.
Leadership
Central Principal Merry Fahrman has been an active participant in the Helena Education Foundation’s Leadership Institutes and Trading Places programs.
Great Ideas Grants
Central Elementary has received a total of $8,052 from the Helena Education Foundation’s Great Ideas Grant program.
- 2003: “Camp to Capital”- Karen Sturm
- 2004: “Project Quest”- Karl Wolf
- 2007: “Second Grade Supper Club”- Jamie Stubblefield
- 2007: “Picture This!”- Susan Gunn
Celebration of Excellence
The Helena Education Foundation has honored the following Central Distinguished Educators at the annual Celebration of Excellence:
- Deb Johnson: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Charla Kempa: 2008, 2009
- Linda Lynch: 2006
- Joyce Nachtsheim: 2006, 2011
- Donna Turcott: 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009
- Tina Veroulis: 2004, 2005, 2006
- Karl Wolf: 2004, 2008
- Lynda Wolf: 2003, 2004
