The Lady Wildcat softball team drew a #21 seed in the state playoffs and traveled to Byrd High School in Shreveport Tuesday for the first round game. The Wildcats, who threatened throughout the game, had two of their three
hits in the eighth inning and scored 2 runs on a throwing error by the Lady Jackets to break the 0-0 pitchers duel. Shelbee Rodgers threw a two hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead the Lady Wildcats in the circle. The regional
round will be at Wildcat field, Saturday 12:00 PM against the Cougars of St. Thomas More. A win will put the Lady Wildcats back in the State Tournament for the second consecutive year.

Total number of single homes in Central (not including apartments) — 8,656

Average home in Central assessed at $123,140

Passing both millage propositions (No. 2 & No. 3) would cost less than 31-cents per day to the average Central homeowner.

Did You Know?

More than 80 percent of all homeowners in Central pay property taxes. Those homeowners completely covered by the $75,000 homestead exemption in Central include a large number of senior citizens who have qualified for “freeze forms,” which do not allow the assessed value of their homes to increase because of their age and incomes.

For more information, including a table showing about how much you will pay in taxes as a result of these propositions follow this link: Property Taxes

On Monday, the Central High baseball team faced off against Catholic High at home. The game went a full 10 innings on Monday before being postponed due to darkness. The score will read 4-4 as the two teams start up the game again this afternoon at the top of the 11th inning for the conclusion of the extra-inning showdown.

Central took time out from playing against Catholic on Tuesday to beat Woodlawn High School 5-2. Central currently stands at 7-3 in district play, and the Wildcats hope to improve that record as they finish their extra inning game vs. Catholic today at 3:30.

Payments from EBR Parish School System:

The courts may rule that EBR Parish Schools should pay the Central Community School District for monies paid by Central residents for school construction projects, which never happened. There is no guarantee these funds will ever be awarded, and if they are, they will NOT fully cover the school district’s needs for capital outlay.

School Board members have pledged to use any funds gained from this court battle to pay down construction costs early, thereby reducing millages more quickly and saving taxpayers.

Summer weightlifting at Central High School will begin on June first. It will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8-11 AMthrough June 16.  The cost for summer weightlifting is $100. Pride Leader testing is mandatory and will be held July 27-29. Each player will be required to make 15 of the 18 workouts. To learn more about summer weightlifting, contact Coach Blanchard at hblanchard@centralcss.org.

Tryouts for the CHS volleyball team will be held May 26-29 from 5 PM tp 7 PM at Central High School. These tryouts are for incoming freshmen and transfer students only. Players must have a LHSAA physical in order to try out. Players who make the team will be required to participate in the summer league games. These games will take place on Monday and Thursday afternoons during the month of June at Denham Springs High School. For more information about tryouts, email Coach Blanchard at hblanchard@centralcss.org.

The Central Wildcat softball team has finished regular season play tied for second with Denham Springs in District 5A. The Lady Wildcats currently hold a record of 16-13, 7-3 in district. The Wildcats will travel to Byrd High School in Shreveport on Tuesday for the first round of the state playoffs where they will face the #12 seed Jackets of C.E. Byrd. Central, who has drawn the #21 seed, will play their first playoff game at 4:30 on Tuesday.

Central School Tax Election: Who Made This Decision?

•PBK Engineering Firm

Complete and independent assessment of existing facilities to prioritize repair and construction needs and costs 

Community Steering Committee 

Held a series of meetings with engineers, financial consultants, and educators to review priorities, cost estimates and implementation schedules 

General Public Meetings 

Incorporated community feedback into plan 

School Board 

weighed needs and costs, presented dedicated options 

Last Thursday, Central became the first team to beat Denham Springs in district play. Central defeated the then third ranked Yellow Jackets 5-1. Kory Keowen pitched the successful game for the Wildcats. This win puts Central’s overall record at 16-11-1, 6-3 in district games. The next game for the Wildcats is a home game against Woodlawn tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4 PM.