Looking for a job that pays well and supports our community? Center School District is hiring! Maintenance and custodians needed now.
https://www.center.k12.mo.us/working-in-center/employment
Center's Hive Society presented the Employee of the Month award to Red Bridge Behavior Interventionist, Monica Briones for demonstrating High Expectations for Student Success. The Red Bridge team gathered in the cafeteria to surprise and congratulate Ms. Briones on her award.
Student leaders from the Seven Day Foundation sharing ideas about how to practice kindness at Center Middle School. Followed by a Kindness walk on the track.
#kindness
Center Elementary has a new Book vending machine! Students can earn the right to "purchase" a book by redeeming points from the SOARR expectations (being Safe, Orderly, having a Positive Attitude, being Responsible and Respectful). The first group of students to get books earned them by doing a great job during the MAP test assembly!
The monthly Coffee Chat with Dr. Cargile is this Friday at 7:30am. Join us virtually to ask Dr. Cargile questions about Center Schools and share your thoughts with the Superintendent!
Contact Stephanie Archie at sarchie@center.k12.mo.us to get the link to join.
Center High School opened the "Zen Room" today. Funded by a teacher retention grant from DESE, the room is intended as a place for staff members to relax and improve their personal mental health. The supplies and equipment in the room were chosen by CHS staff.
Congratulations to Barton Edgerton - recognized as a Distinguished Alumni by the Center Education Foundation.
Enjoying the Yellowjacket family at A Center Celebration for the Center Education Foundation. Supporting our teachers and students.
Center Middle School students hearing from former USA boxing champion Cam Awesome about championship mindset and Attitude of Graditude! "I believe in setting goals so big I have to fail before I can reach them."
Monthly Food Pantry is this Friday. See the link below to sign up as a volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday15
Our own coach Bryan DeLong on the news talking about the NFL draft and a couple of Yellowjackets in the NFL!
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kc-on-the-clock/2023-nfl-draft-in-kansas-city-could-inspire-young-athletes-to-dream-big
Center High School is hosting a panel discussion on the topic of Improving Racial Equity for Black and Brown Boys and Men. Thanks to the panelists and moderator Cornell Ellis.
Congratulations to our new Board of Education members Ira Boydston IV and Marcie Calvin! Thanks to retiring Board member Danielle Quinn. Dr. Ron Fritz has been elected as Board President and Sam Cook as Vice President.
Check out the April Community Newsletter! Read about the newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame, a racial equity panel discussion, and "A Center Celebration" with the Center Education Foundation!
https://mailchi.mp/center/center-newsletter-13878810
The Center Board of Education annual Reorganization Meeting will take place at 6pm on Monday, April 10th at Indian Creek Elementary School.
There will actually be two meetings -
The first will be the final meeting of the current Board of Education. Recognition will be given to Danielle Quinn who is leaving the Board. That meeting will then adjourn.
The second meeting will be the first meeting of the new Board of Education. New members Marcie Calvin and Ira Boydston IV will be given the oath of office and then officers (President & Vice President) will be elected. Then that meeting will be adjourned and a reception for old and new members will be held.
Here's the link to view the agenda and the link to view the meeting virtually - https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=12770
Do you have a child interested in high quality pre-school for the 2023-24 school year? Check out the Yellowjacket Early Learning Center! Head Start applications being accepted now at https://marcheadstart.org/.
The Center School District is working with 56 districts across the state of Missouri on an initiative called Success Ready Student Network to develop new ways to assess student academic performance. The goal is to develop assessment systems that provide more valuable information to help students and teachers learn and teach more effectively, provide timely information to parents, and help community and district leaders understand what is working well and what needs improvement in the operation of our public schools.
Please take 5 minutes to view a video from Center Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Yolanda Cargile, to learn how this process will impact you and your students. Here's the link to the video - https://youtu.be/9GvihvZDA84
After you view the video, please help us by completing a three-question survey with your thoughts. Here's the link to the survey - https://forms.gle/tif9t1ZWf15w4MtV9
Thank you for your time.
Center High School is hosting a career fair today. Over organizations sharing opportunities with Juniors & Seniors.
Lob & Learn is a national program of community based tennis instruction for kids that was started right here in the Center School District by a CHS alum! This spring's program will run from April 10 - May 17 at Center Middle School. See the attached flyer for details.
The final event in Dr. Cargile’s community book study on the topic of Improving Racial Equity for Black & Brown Boys will take place on April 11th at Center High School. This session will be a panel discussion featuring adults and students who have lived this topic personally. They will share what they have learned over the years through their personal experiences so that our community can take concrete action steps to improve equity.
The panel will be facilitated by Mr. Cornell Ellis, Co-Founder/CEO of Brothers Liberating our Communities. Mr. Ellis and his organization have a simple goal; increasing the number of Black, male educators in the Kansas City area both through improved recruitment and retention.
Other panelists include:
Dr. Vashawn Smith, Grandview Middle School Principal
Merrell Bennekin, Center School District Parent and former Board of Education President
Manny Abarca, Jackson County Legislator
Garrett Webster, Youth Guidance Executive Director
Dr. Troy Nash, Financial Analyst and Urban Planner
Several Center High School students will also participate on the panel.
The panel discussion will take place in the Center High School Cafeteria at 8715 Holmes Rd starting at 5:00pm and running until approximately 7:00pm. In addition to comments from the panelists, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences as well.
