Center High School

The application process for Herndon Career Center and SouthlandCAPS is now open. The priority deadline for applications is February 16, 2021. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, our typical presentations and tours aren't possible this year. However, Herndon & SouthlandCAPS has put together three evening opportunities to get a lot of information about their programs.

 The first of these events is next Monday, November 23 at 7:00pm. This meeting will be hosted over Zoom. You can click on the date in the attached flyer, or simply follow this link HERE. 

 There will also be an opportunity to hear from each program instructor during December and January. See the attached dates in the flyer. All sessions will be recorded, and the videos uploaded to the Herndon Career Center and SouthlandCAPS websites. 

 If you have any questions about these events you can reach Herndon Career Center School Counselor Nate Zier at nate.zier@raytownschools.org.

October 2020 Principal's Newsletter (PDF)
or use this link: https://www.smore.com/30mzg

September 2020 Principal's Newsletter (PDF)
or use this link:  https://www.smore.com/6cn4b

CHS Student Websites

Center Library Media Center
Kathy Britt
816-349-3351
kbritt@center.k12.mo.us

Click here to go to High School Site

Read the November Library News here! 

High School Menu

Transcripts may only be ordered online. Please do not call or visit the school to request a transcript.

CHS Senior Guide for the Class of 2021 (PDF)
https://www.smore.com/5kanr

Information on Graduation Requirements and ASVAB Testing: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTQXgq31It4&feature=youtu.be

Senior Class Meeting from 10/21/20 (Link)

Jostens had a virtual class meeting with Seniors during Yellowjacket Success Time on October 21st. They presented information about purchasing cap & gown, graduation announcements, and most importantly, senior hoodies and sweats.

To order online:

To place your order online, please use this link: https://union.thegraduationcenter.com/home?school_id=9

If you order online, hoodies and other products will be shipped to you, or you can pick them up from the Josten’s office.

If you have any questions concerning graduation orders, please contact Stephanie Parrish with Jostens directly.  She can be reached at   Stephanie.Parrish@jostens.com

Academic Banquet 

The Center High School Academic Banquet is a time-honored tradition of Center School District.  Each year the district recognizes those students ranked academically in the top 10% of each cohort at the high school level with a medal ceremony followed by a catered dinner.  The top 10%  of the senior class are individually spotlighted in both the program and the ceremony.

Center boasts a long history of students who have gone on to make positive changes in the world and we invite you to review some of our past leaders.

Academic Banquet Program for 2019-2020 (PDF)

Academic Banquet Program for 2018-2019 (PDF)

Academic Banquet Program for 2017-2018 (PDF)

Academic Banquet Program for 2016-2017 (PDF)

Academic Banquet Program for 2015-2016 (PDF)

Academic Banquet Program for 2014-2015 (PDF)

Get Involved: Center High School Yellowjacket Booster Club

Club Overview

In order for CHS students to attend a school sponsored field trip, this form will need to be completed by the parent/guardian.  If the school does not receive the form, the student will NOT be able to attend the field trip.

This form should come from school with the top portion already completed.

It is Center High School’s position that school is a student’s first, and most important job.  While we understand that many students need to be employed outside of school hours, we feel this outside employment should not be at the expense of grades and attendance.  

To that end, if a student is required by an employer to have a work permit filled out by the school, authorization will only be given if all of the student’s grades are at a C or higher, and their attendance rate is at 93% or better.  

Administration reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis for students who are close this this threshold.  The work permit may be signed provisionally with the understanding that the student has 2 weeks to improve their grades or the work permit authorization will be rescinded, and cancelation notices sent to the Department of Labor and the student’s employer. 

Link for Student Work Permit for school year (PDF)

Link for Student Work Permit for summer (PDF)

CHS Parent University - November 2020 - Real World Learning

If you missed the November edition of Parent University, never fear!  You can see the recorded meeting here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vw9QYV3rpbImVZKOqomhXDIi18izbePA/view?usp=sharing

UPDATE: 

At this time, RideKC expects fares to be suspended indefinitely. This means our students who received bus passes through the RideKC bus pass efforts will not need passes through at least the first semester. Students may ride the bus at no cost, due to the fact that the fares are suspended.

Center School District High School students have access to a valuable new transportation benefit.

Center high school students are eligible for an all-access RideKC bus pass — at no cost to the students.

The unlimited bus service is and partnership between Center Schools and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.

• The Bus Pass, will provide high school students with free, unlimited access to all RideKC transit, including bus service operated by KCATA, Johnson County Transit and Independence. it also covers the MetroFlex service offered by KCATA and Johnson County Transit.
• The Ride KC Free Pass does not cover the K-10 route to Lawrence and the Share-A-Fare program for paratransit riders.
• For more information, please visit: http://ridekc.org/fares/student-pass

Student Bus Pass FAQ English (PDF)

Student Bus Pass FAQ Spanish (PDF)

RideKC Parent Permission update   (PDF)

All parents must fill out a permission slip prior to students having access to the bus pass.

Please fill out the permission slip and send to :

Center High School:
Donna Vennera
dvennera@center.k12.mo.us
816-349-3335
 

Center Alternative School :
Audrey Harris
aharris@center.k12.mo.us
816-349-3435