In honor of School Board Recognition month, we’re recognizing the dedicated members of the Center School District Board of Education. Serving on a school board is a commitment of time, leadership, and heart, and we are grateful for the individuals who step forward to serve. 💙💛

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.
8 months ago, Center School District
Center School District Board of Education stands in the front of the boardroom at Indian Creek Elementary School.

📅 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!

8 months ago, Center School District
Immunization clinics will be at CMS & CHS on March 17
👏 We're proud to recognize the February Yellowjackets of the Month: Icysis Buckle and Lucas Westring! 🌟

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!
8 months ago, Center School District
Superintendent Troy Hogg, CHS student Lucas Westring, CHS student Icysis Buckle, and Board Chair Marcie Calvin smile in front of the board dias.
"🎉 Join us in celebrating two amazing individuals! The February 2026 Heart of Center Award recognizes Principal Secretary Nina Taylor of Center Middle School and 2nd Grade Teacher Gabrielle Young of Red Bridge Elementary for their dedication to making a positive impact on students, colleagues, families, and the community. 🏅

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
8 months ago, Center School District
Ms. Nina Taylor and members of the Center Middle School team pose with Superintendent Troy Hogg and Board Chair Marcie Calvin.
Ms. Gabrielle Young, her family, and members of the Red Bridge Elementary team pose with Superintendent Dr. Troy Hogg and Board Chair Marcie Calvin.
Center School District is excited to welcome Adam Nichols as our new Head Football Coach. Coach Nichols has served at Center High School for more than 15 years as a PE teacher and coach and is a familiar face in our school community. He previously served as the Offensive Coordinator under Coach DeLong and most recently stepped away from football to assist Coach Mattson with the soccer program.
8 months ago, Center School District
CHS Head Football Coach Adam Nichols low fives CHS football player in #1 jersey.
Join us at the Center Middle School PTO Pancake Breakfast this weekend 🥞 🥞 🥞 Everyone is welcome! Invite a friend, come enjoy breakfast, and support CMS. We’ll see you there!
8 months ago, Center School District
CMS PTO Pancake Breakfast. Adults: $7 and kids: $5. CMS Cafeteria, February 21, 2026, 9-11 am.
It’s School Counselor Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible school counselors across Center School District!

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
9 months ago, Center School District
School pictures of the nine Center School District counselors.

📚 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.

9 months ago, Center School District

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!

9 months ago, Center School District
Center #58 School District: Tuesday, January 27 will be an AMI day.

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!

9 months ago, Center School District
Center #58 School District: Monday, January 26 will be an AMI day.

🐝 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

10 months ago, Center School District
Hive Night: Thursday, January 22 at Center High School. Free admission.
🎉 Congratulations, Ezra VanRiette! 🎉
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
10 months ago, Center School District
Ezra Van Riette, his parents, sister, and Principal Mark Wiegers, stand in front of the college pennants at Center High School, with a scholarship representative from Park University.
📣 Calling all future Yellowjacket cheerleaders! 🐝💙💛 Join us for the CSD Mini Cheer Clinic & Performance—a fun tradition led by our Center High School Cheerleaders!

✨ 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.
10 months ago, Center School District
Join us for the CSD Mini Cheer Clinic and Performance.

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.

10 months ago, Center School District
Exterior view of Center Middle School showing the main entrance and school name on the building.
🎉 Congratulations to our Yellowjackets of the Month!
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 💙 💛
10 months ago, Center School District
Superintendent Dr. Troy Hogg, student Jade Gray, student Logan Urias, and Board of Education Chair Marcie Calvin stand in a row at the front the boardroom.
The Heart of Center Award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to make a positive difference for students, colleagues, families, and the community. We are proud to honor our December 2025 Heart of Center recipients:
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 💙💛
10 months ago, Center School District
Superintendent Dr. Troy Hogg stands with Heart of Center award winner Jackie Williamson, her family, and Board of Education Chair Marcie Calvin.
Superintendent Dr. Troy Hogg stands with Heart of Center award winner Ms. G, her student, the parent who nominated her for the award, and Board of Education Chair Marcie Calvin.

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

11 months ago, Center School District
Call for Center School District School Board Candidates
This month we celebrated National Special Education Day! We want to thank the incredible educators and support staff who make a difference for our students every single day: our Special Education Leadership Team, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. We appreciate you all!

Drop a ✨ THANK YOU ✨ in the comments to show your appreciation!
#CenterProud #DreamBigExcelAlways #SpecialEducationDay 💛💙
11 months ago, Center School District
The Special Education Leadership Team stands in a huddle, smiling.
🎉 🐝 Congratulations to our Yellowjackets of the Month!
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:
✨ Lachlan Riggs (pictured)
✨ Oscar Vargas Garcia
Way to go, Yellowjackets! #CenterProud #CenterExcellence 💙💛
11 months ago, Center School District
Superintendent Troy Hogg, CHS student Lachlan Riggs , and Board Chair Marcie Calvin.
The Heart of Center Award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to make a positive difference for students, colleagues, families, and the community. We are proud to honor our November 2025 Heart of Center recipients:
Rico Nimrod, Center High School Custodian
Anne Prosch, Center Middle School Special Education Teacher

These two exemplify the Heart of Center. Please join us in celebrating them! #CenterProud 💙💛
11 months ago, Center School District
Rico Nimrod, Heart of Center recipient.
Anne Prosch, Heart of Center recipient.