Central USD 462

08/27/2026

Wear light blue tomorrow Raider Nation and join us at home for the HS Volleyball Jamboree.

08/25/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! Paraprofessional – Central Elementary (USD 462) 🌟

🍎 Do you love working with children?
❤️ Are you dependable, caring, and ready to make a difference every day?

Central Elementary is looking for an enthusiastic Paraprofessional to join our amazing team! If you enjoy encouraging students, supporting teachers, and helping children succeed, we'd love to meet you!

🌟 We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

✅ Dependable & reliable
❤️ Caring, patient, and compassionate
😊 Positive, encouraging, and energetic
🤝 A team player who enjoys collaborating with others
🌱 Flexible and willing to help wherever needed
🔒 Professional and able to maintain confidentiality
📚 Passionate about helping every child learn and grow

🍎 What You'll Do:

📖 Support students in the classroom and small groups
✏️ Assist teachers with daily instruction and classroom activities
🎉 Encourage positive behavior and celebrate student success
💙 Build meaningful relationships with students
🏫 Help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment

💥 Why Central Elementary?

At Central Elementary, we believe every child deserves someone who believes in them. Our paraprofessionals are an essential part of our school family and make a lasting impact on students every single day.

✨ If you have a heart for kids and a passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

📍 Central Elementary – USD 462
❤️ Growing Learners • Building Leaders • Inspiring Success

📢 Apply today

08/23/2026

We've been asked by a group of students to share the following:

"For Her & For Each Other 💛

Please join us Wednesday morning at Central High School as we come together to remember Shyann, support one another, and share a little hope during a really difficult time.

Pastor Ryan Nichols, Cowley County FCA Leader, will be joining us as we gather for a time of faith, encouragement, and support.

You don’t have to know exactly what to say or do—just come. Bring a friend, bring your family, and let’s show up for each other.

Wednesday, Aug. 26 • 7:15 AM
Central High School Courtyard • Burden, KS

Everyone is welcome. 💛"

08/23/2026

Central Elementary Bits and Bites Newsletter for the Week of August 24th-27th. Link:

Central Elementary Bits and Bites

08/23/2026

Raider Athletic Update for August 24 - 29.

08/23/2026

Central Jr/Sr High School Raider Family Weekly Update -

Raider Family Weekly Update

08/21/2026

It's Back to School Week for USD 462 Students and Staff! We would like celebrate by recognizing our hardworking staff of Central Schools throughout the week! Many are previous staff, some have changed roles and we have a handful of new staff faces to share and welcome! Please help us in recognizing and celebrating the wonderful people that show up every day for our students and families!