Elementary (K–5)

At Central Christian Elementary, it is our goal to develop academically prepared students through a Christ-centered education and to help them develop a Biblical worldview. The Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ are woven into the total educational program through grade-level curriculum.  Most, but not all, of our curriculum is from biblical worldview publishers.  Our worldview carries throughout our music and art program, physical education, weekly chapels, service-learning projects, etc.

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Teachers provide a nurturing environment for students while encouraging them toward our ultimate goal: the yielding of their lives to God and the development of a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Other things you might like to know about us:

  • Elementary chapels occur weekly and include praise and worship music followed by biblically-based teaching. This happens through guest speakers, skits, biblically-based lessons, PowerPoints, object lessons, etc.

  • Music programs are always a delight and are held at Christmas time and then again in the spring.

At Central we like to have fun in other ways too! Some of our elementary celebrations include the following:

  • Grandparents Day in September

  • Grades 2-5 Family Math Night in October or November

  • Operation Christmas Child in November

  • Thanksgiving class parties in November

  • Kindergarten Wannabe Day in November

  • Christmas class parties in December

  • Pre-K–Grade 1 Family Reading Night in January

  • Kansas Day celebration in January

  • 100 Days of School Celebration in January/February

  • Fourth Grade Wax Museum in February

  • Valentine's Day class parties in February

  • Read Across America Celebration in March

  • Kindergarten Exploration & First Grade Preview in March

  • First Grade Circus in March/April

  • Easter class parties in March/April

  • Awards Assembly at the end of the year

Because we value the parent-school partnership in each child’s education, we hold Parent-Teacher conferences twice a year, in October and in February. We do evening conferences as well as daytime conferences in order to accommodate our working families, but regular communication happens frequently during the school year as well.

100th Day of School

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Read Across America

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Glow Run

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A group of children joyfully standing in a dimly lit room, holding colorful glow sticks

4th Grade Wax Museum

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A young boy wearing a colorful clown mask and a playful hat

Grandparents Day

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K–2 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

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K–5th Grade Faculty

Judy Parsons

Judy Parsons

Elementary Principal

2015–Present

  • B.S. Elementary Education, Sterling College

  • Masters in School Leadership (MASL), Baker University

Susan Penner

Susan Penner

First Grade Teacher

1989–Present

  • B.S. Elementary Education, Bethel College

Rebekah McConnell

Rebekah McConnell

Third Grade Teacher

2022–Present

  • B.S. Elementary Education, Liberty University 

Shane Hines

Shane Hines

Fifth Grade Teacher

2022–Present

  • B.A Elementary Education, Emporia State University

April Basgall

April Basgall

Library Attendant

2015–Present

  • Child Development Associate Certificate, Johnson County Community College

Angela Huck

Angela Huck

Vocal Music Instructor

2012–Present

  • B.M.E. Music Education, Washburn University

  • M.M.E Music Education, Wichita State University

Stacy Nather

Stacy Nather

Literacy Services Specialist

2021–Present

  • Biblical Studies Certificate, Emmaus Bible College

  • Advanced Literacy Interventionist Specialist Course, Fundamental Learning Center

Misti Nixon

Misti Nixon

Kindergarten Teacher

  • B.S. in Education, Fort Hays State University

Julie Willis

Julie Willis

Second Grade Teacher

1990–Present

  • B.S. Elementary Education, Calvary Bible College

Kristin Spicer

Kristin Spicer

Fourth Grade Teacher

2011–Present

  • B.A. Elementary Education, Tabor College

Paige Carrillo

Paige Carrillo

PE Instructor

2021–Present

  • B.S. Exercise and Sports Science, Oklahoma Baptist University 

Erica Hayden

Erica Hayden

Art Instructor

2014–Present

  • B.S. Biology, Fort Hays State University

Charlene Reynolds

Charlene Reynolds

Instrumental Music Instructor

2024–Present