Ms. Heard is a Social Studies and American History Teacher and Coach at Center Middle School. She's known for her dedication to students, high expectations, and commitment to helping every student succeed.
Her students say it best: “She keeps us on track and doesn’t give up on us. You can tell she cares about all of us.”
Congratulations, Ms. Heard! We are proud to have you on the Center team! 🐝
The 14th Annual Center Education Foundation 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is coming up Saturday, October 10!
Run, walk, bring the family or grab some coworkers and make a team. You can even "Sleep-In for the Foundation!" 😴
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 5K: 9 am & 1-Mile: 9:05 am
📍 Red Bridge Shopping Center
🎉 Followed by the South KC Block Party!
💙 Current Center students participate FREE!
👕 All participants receive a t-shirt and finisher medal.
Every registration supports the Center Education Foundation. Let’s show up, Center!
Register today.
Center School District students in Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to the Mini Cheer Clinic at Center High School!
Saturday, October 17
10 am–12:30 pm
Center High School
$30 registration includes a T-shirt and pompoms or a megaphone
Participants will also get to perform at the CHS Hive Night football game on Friday, October 23! Hive Night is FREE for all families.
👉 Register here: https://shorturl.at/C4Syv
💵 Pay through CashApp: $CHSJACKETSCHEER
Go Jackets! 💙💛
Our Food Pantry Friday distribution is happening tomorrow, September 11, with free food and pantry items available to anyone in our community while supplies last.
⏰ Opens around 9:30 am
📍 Line begins behind Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd.
💙 Open to everyone, including Center staff
🚗 First come, first served
No registration needed , just stop by! Please share with a friend, neighbor or family member who could benefit.
This Friday, September 4 will be an early release day for all Center School District schools for staff professional development. Please review the academic calendars and important dates to help your family plan for the school year.
Early release times are:
Elementary Schools: 1:15 pm
Center Middle School: 11:50 am
Center Academy for Success: 12:30 pm
Center High School: 12:15 pm
Freshman Orientation has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, at 6 pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 💙💛
A big thank you to Dr. April Sutherland for generously donating the tickets and giving one of our newest Yellowjackets a fun way to kick off the school year.
Welcome to Center, Lainey!
We’re excited to welcome our new staff to the Center School District team. We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait to see all the ways you’ll make a difference for our students and families.
Welcome to the hive! 🐝 #CenterProud
Stop by on Friday, August 14 for free food and pantry items while supplies last.
⏰ Opens around 9:30 am
📍 Line begins behind Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd.
💙 Open to EVERYONE — including Center staff
🚗 First come, first served
Know someone who could benefit? Please share and help us spread the word!
Back to School Bash is TOMORROW, and we can’t wait to see you! Join us for a morning of fun, food, freebies, and everything you need to get ready for a great school year.
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 10 am–1 pm
📍 Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
All Center School District students and families (PK–12) are welcome. Come have some fun and get ready to start the school year strong!
See you tomorrow! 💙💛
🚨 Center families: We need your registration today! 🚨If you haven't registered your student for the 2026–27 school year, please do it now. We can't finalize class schedules, bus routes, staffing, or send important back-to-school information until all students are registered.
⏰ Friday is the LAST DAY to register and be entered to win an iPad!
Register now!
Thank you for helping us get every Yellowjacket ready for a great first day of school!
🎉 Center families, you're invited to kick off the new school year at our Back to School Bash!
Saturday, August 8
10 am to 1 pm
Center High School
✨ Meet your principal
💉 Visit the FREE immunization clinic
🚌 Get registration and transportation help
🌭 Enjoy a free lunch, games, prizes, and more!
All Center School District PK–12 students and families are welcome. 💙💛
#CenterProud #Yellowjackets
Center families: Registering now is the most important thing you can do to get ready for the first day of school. Complete your registration today! center.k12.mo.us/register
We need every student to register so we can create schedules, plan bus routes, and prepare for a successful school year. We can’t do it without you!
Help us spread the word! 💙💛
Center School District is hiring teachers, school nurses, paraprofessionals, and custodians to join our team.
Working at Center is more than a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every single day. Our staff are the heart of our schools, and we're proud to be a supportive, caring community where everyone belongs.
If you know someone looking for a rewarding career, please tag them or share this post!
Join our team!
#CenterProud #NowHiring
Center School District families: Complete your registration today! All students registered by the end of the day, July 15, will automatically receive three entries into the drawing for an iPad.
All new and returning students must complete online registration before the start of the school year. Please make time to register as soon as possible! center.k12.mo.us/register
⌚ Doors open around 9:30 am on July 10
📍Line begins behind Center High School – 8715 Holmes Rd.
First come, first served — open to ANYONE, including staff!
Spread the word and swing by if you could use a hand. 💙💛
