Central Elementary Fall Carnival Aims to Unite the Community for a Good Cause

Dubberly, La – Central Elementary’s annual Fall Carnival will be from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 24. This carnival has a history of uniting the school and community. This year is different from carnivals in the past because this year all profits will benefit St. Jude Children’s research hospital.

“Central is a great school, and a large part of that is the level of community/parental involvement we have,” Principal, Daniel Lee, emphasized. “This is an opportunity for members of the community to be actively involved with their child’s school in a non-academic setting. The importance of our school to the community is not something we take lightly. It is our goal to do all we can to give back as much as the community has given to us.”

The Fall Carnival has a legacy that spans generations.

“My Mama and Daddy, Mr. & Mrs. O.M. McLemore were always big supporters and volunteers at whatever school my sister and I attended,” Darlene Couch said. “My mother jumped right in volunteering as a teacher’s helper. She also organized the first yearbook, PTA and the first Halloween Carnival (the name of the original carnival). The money raised at the carnival was to purchase window air conditioner units for classrooms and big fans for the old gym which was located across the street at the time.”

Mrs. Couch has a daughter who teaches at Central and a grandchild who attends as well. In addition to new games and activities, Central will have fan favorites such as bingo, the cake walk, the haunted house and, of course, the hamburger dinner. Bracelets and tickets for activities are available for presale and hamburger plate until October 22nd.

Central has volunteer opportunities available as well. Please call 318.377-2591 for further inquiries. Any donation made allows for more of the monies raised to go to support St. Jude. These donations can be dropped off at the office.

Last year, the turnout was dampened by the rain. This year, rain or shine, Central plans on food, fun, and families for a great cause and they want the carnival to be bigger and better than ever.