The mobile pantry is held the second Friday of every month and is open to anyone who could use a little extra assistance, including staff. Pantry distribution begins around 9:30–10 am, depending on the arrival time of the Harvester’s truck.
📍 Location: Center School District Warehouse (behind Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd)
🚙 Line begins at the top of the hill by the bus gate
🛒 First come, first served
Please help spread the word and stop by if you could use a hand. 💙💛
Megan is joining our Human Resources team as an Administrative Assistant and brings valuable HR experience from Joplin Schools and Pepsi. We’re excited to have her on the team! 💙💛
Four candidates have filed to run for the Center School District Board of Education in the April 7, 2026 election: Melissa Bellante, Ira Boydston IV, Marsha Brown, and Kristin Stokely.
The League of Women Voters of Kansas City will host a virtual candidate forum on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 pm.
The forum is free and open to the public. Learn more, register to attend, and submit questions for the candidates here.
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education members for their commitment to the success of our Yellowjackets! 🐝
(Pictured L-R) Gayla Smith, Cecelia Ball, Dr. Ronald Fritz, Board President Marcie Calvin, Mike Sarver, Board Vice President Mariah Roady, and Ira Boydston IV.
📅 Tuesday, March 17: Jackson County Public Health is bringing student vaccine clinics directly to CMS & CHS to make required immunizations quick and convenient for families.
Students entering 8th or 12th grade may need vaccines for the upcoming school year.
Register by Thursday, March 12 at 8 am using the link sent to families via email.
Getting this done early helps families beat the summer back-to-school rush!
The Yellowjacket of the Month award celebrates outstanding academic achievement at Center High School. Icysis and Lucas exemplify the hard work, dedication, and determination that define academic excellence at CHS. Their commitment to success is an inspiration to us all. Congratulations, Icysis and Lucas!
Both were honored at the February 23, 2026 Board of Education meeting for going above and beyond in their roles. Congratulations, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Young — your hard work is seen and appreciated! 🌟
#HeartOfCenter #TeacherExcellence
Our counselors play a critical role in supporting students’ academic success, well-being, and growth, and their impact is BIG. Join us in thanking our school counselors for the meaningful difference they make every day for our students, and staff too. 💙💛🐝
#CenterProud #TeamCenter58
📚 Celebrate Missouri Read‑In Day With Us! 🎉
Our elementary schools are excited to welcome you into our classrooms on March 13 for a special day of reading!
We’re inviting parents, grandparents, neighbors, business partners, and friends to sign up for a time to read a book to a classroom. Your voice, your favorite story, and just a few minutes of your day can spark a lifelong love of reading for our students. Sign up here.
Center #58 School District: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 will be an AMI day. All schools will be closed due to road conditions and chance of refreezing. See the AMI Plan webpage for expectations and assignments. Please be safe and stay warm!
Center #58 School District: Monday, January 26, 2026 will be an AMI day. All schools will be closed due to extreme weather. See the AMI Plan webpage for expectations and assignments. Please be safe and stay warm!
🐝 Don't miss district Hive Night! 🏀 Pack the gym, wear BLUE, and bring the whole family.
📍 Thursday, January 22 at Center High School
🎟️ FREE admission for all Center students, staff, AND their families
Basketball games, student recognitions, games, giveaways, and our Mini Cheer Clinic performance at halftime of the Boys Varsity game 📣
4:00 – Girls JV & Boys JV vs. Odessa:
5:30 – C Game & Varsity Girls vs. Odessa:
7:00 – Boys Varsity vs. Odessa:
Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our Yellowjackets! 💙💛 #CenterProud
Center High School senior Ezra VanRiette has earned the prestigious McAfee Scholarship from Park University, covering full tuition and fees for four years! Ezra plans to major in Business or Accounting and continue playing volleyball at Park. We are so proud of his hard work and incredible achievement! 💙🐝
#CenterProud #DreamBigExcelAlways
✨ Clinic: Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
✨ Performance: January 22, 2026 at CSD District Night
📍 Center High School
💵 Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt + pom poms or megaphone!)
See the flyer for registration information.
This fall, Ms. Westhoff and Center Middle School staff started a Giving Tree to raise money to pay students' lunch balances. The idea has truly snowballed! ☃️ The Giving Tree sparked interest from a Center Middle School family, who is raising additional funds, and this week, those efforts caught a donor's attention. We are truly feeling the holiday spirit across the district this week! ✨
KSHB visited Center Middle School to tell the story.
This award celebrates CHS students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. This month, we’re proud to recognize two seniors in the top ten of their class:
✨ Logan Urias
✨ Jade Gray
Way to go, Yellowjackets! #CenterProud #CenterExcellence 💙 💛
Jackie Williamson, Accounts Payable at Central Office
Jeanette Giangrosso, “Ms. G,” Special Education Teacher at Center High School
These two exemplify the Heart of Center. Please join us in celebrating them! #CenterProud 💙💛
Center School District will have three open Board of Education seats on the April 7, 2026 ballot. Board members serve three-year terms and play a vital role in district leadership, accountability, and community engagement.
Interested in filing?
Apply in person at Central Office (8434 Paseo Blvd) by Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
Visit our School Board Candidate Information page for filing dates, hours, and qualifications.
https://www.center.k12.mo.us/page/school-board-candidates
