Centura Public Schools (CPS), which sees students returning to its halls this Thursday, welcomed a new elementary principal this academic year: Janet Brown. Hired following an interview in March, Brown had begun her move in June, before officially starting with Centura on July 3rd.

STUDENTS across Howard County were scheduled to return to class this week, with school starting in Elba on Tuesday and at St. Paul and Centura on Thursday. Last Thursday, in preparation for the upcoming year, the Elba School community held its annual Back-to-School Bash. The event, which featured a pot-luck meal, also included numerous games and activities for students. Above, kids work to build a Jenga tower during the event. At left, Dylan Brittain participates in one of the many games while also enjoying a frozen treat.