McClure Named Director of Advancement for Central Schools
Former Central High School athletic standout Tanna McClure has been named Director of Advancement for the Central Community School System to improve the system’s fundraising and endowment efforts, according to Superintendent Jason Fountain.
Fountain said the district created the new position to improve its alumni relations, program fundraising and public relations opportunities. McClure will work closely with key volunteers, coordinating external and internal marketing efforts and initiatives that support programs of the school system.
“The primary purpose of Mr. McClure’s job will be to promote the Central Community School System to former students, parents, grandparents, local businesses and the community at large to build a stronger foundation of support for our programs,” Fountain said. “It’s important that we put an emphasis on creating and supporting a culture of philanthropy that can sustain and strengthen our system.”
McClure will be responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the district’s fundraising initiatives, which will include annual giving efforts, major gifts and fundraising events. He will also work to engage volunteers in district efforts.
McClure formerly worked for Marucci’s Team Sales Division, where he helped the company grow into one of the world’s leading baseball manufacturers, which was purchased by Compass Diversified for $572 million.
While with Marucci, McClure helped to organize the Marucci World Series that brings nearly 150 teams from 17 states and three countries to Baton Rouge to compete. The series boasts a $12.4 million economic impact on Baton Rouge.
McClure also helped to start the local Pelican Baseball Club with his brother, Trey McClure, in 2017. The club currently has 19 teams based out of the Central Community.
McClure was a three-sport letterman in baseball, basketball and football at Central High School. He received a scholarship to play baseball at LSU for legendary Coach Skip Bertman. Later, he transferred to Delgado Community College and then received a scholarship to play for Southeastern Louisiana University.
McClure and his wife Kaley live in Central with their three children – Owen (11), Reece (10) and Camryn (3).
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The Central Community School System will livestream tonight’s School Board meeting through YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please use the following link to view the live stream.
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Happy 4th of July!
Alternative Center Opening for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Apply today at https://www.applitrack.com/Centralcommunity/OnlineApp/default.aspx?all=1 or email asanders@centralcss.org for more information.
Child Nutrition Openings for the 2024-2025 School Year!
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School Nurse Openings for the 2024-2025 School Year!
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The Central Community School System will livestream tonight’s School Board meeting through YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please use the following link to view the live stream.
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SpEd Openings for the 2024-2025 School Year!
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Twenty-nine Central educators attended the 2024 Teacher Leader Summit this week in New Orleans. They are excited to bring their new learning to the students!
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
Kindergarten Roundup will be Wednesday, June 5th from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Bellingrath Hills Elementary School.
Children enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 30, 2024.
Please visit https://www.centralcss.org/page/registration-page-604421 for the required documentation needed for registering a student.
Central Community School System K-12 online registration for the 2024-2025 school year is available until Friday, June 28, 2024.
Pre-K CANNOT register online and MUST register at Bellingrath Hills Elementary.
Visit https://www.centralcss.org/page/registration-page-604421 for more information.
Congratulations to Central's Very Own Louisiana Principal of the Year Finalist, Brandon LaGroue!
Nine principals were named Louisiana Principal of the Year finalists live during the opening ceremony at the 2024 Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit. These principals represent school systems across the state. We are so proud of Mr. LaGroue!
Join us in congratulating Mr. LaGroue!
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
Reminder!
Early dismissal days are Tuesday, May 21st & Wednesday, May 22nd.
Wednesday, May 22nd is the last day for students.
The Central Community School System will livestream tonight’s School Board meeting through YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please use the following link to view the live stream. https://youtube.com/live/9a1lMetFvbM?feature=share
Are you or do you know someone looking for work that matters? Kelly Education is now hiring Substitute Teachers, Substitute Paraprofessionals, and Substitute Child Nutrition Employees for Central Community School System. Kelly Education offers weekly pay, free training and steady work or flexible schedule options for these positions. This is an opportunity for you or people you know who may be interested in positively impacting our students to do work they can feel good about within our own community.
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Happy School Lunch Hero Day to all of our cafeteria workers! We appreciate all you do!
Thank you to all of our bus drivers! We appreciate you!
Early Voting begins tomorrow, Saturday, for this important tax renewal. Early voting ends on Saturday, April 20th. Early voting is available at the Central Branch Library on Joor Road.
You can watch a short video about the tax renewal by clicking the link below.
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Thank you to our friends at Firmin Construction Corporation for sponsoring our staff treat! We love our community sponsors!
