When the PTO first began we realized the school did not have a mascot that would motivate the students. The PTO put together a voting contest to choose a mascot and then a contest to name the mascot.

The children of the Central School voted from several examples of stuffed animals on loan from Build-A-Bear Workshop. The winner was a stuffed lion that needed a name. The PTO sponsored a naming contest and asked students to submit entries. The winner was voted on by parents in attendance at a general meeting. Julia Clifford, (then a first grade student) at the Central School submitted the winning name; C.H.E.S.T.E.R.

Julia submitted an essay that explained how she came up with the name. The name stands for the seven qualities that support our school.

Here is what every student should strive to be like: Compassion, Honesty, Enthusiasm, Self Esteem, Teamwork, Encouragement, and Respect.

The PTO received hundreds of wonderful entries and the winner was announced at our first Family Night.

C.H.E.S.T.E.R. continues to inspire the students at the Central School in many ways including during lunch period each day.