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

1 day 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 💛💙
2 days 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 💙💛
8 days 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 💙💛
9 days ago, Center School District
Rico Nimrod, Heart of Center recipient.
Anne Prosch, Heart of Center recipient.
Center #58 School District Alert: all schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to inclement weather and road conditions. Tuesday, Dec 2 will be a traditional snow day. Students and teachers are not required to login for virtual learning, and staff are not required to report to work. Please be safe!
12 days ago, Center School District
Center #58 School District will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Due to inclement weather, Monday, December 1, 2025, will be an early release day for all Center #58 School District schools. The early release schedule is:

YELC Pre-K: 12:15 pm
All Elementary Schools: 1:15 pm
Center Middle School: 11:55 am
Center Academy for Success: 12:30 pm
Center High School: 12:30 pm

Please stay safe!
12 days ago, Center School District

🎉🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL JAMBOREE 🏀🎉
Join us as Center High School hosts a jamboree TONIGHT featuring Barstow, St. Teresa’s Academy, and University Academy. Bring your school spirit, and let’s show everyone what it means to be Center Proud! 💙💛🐝

📍 Center High School — Blue Gym & Gold Gym
📅 Tuesday, Nov 18
⏰ Action starts at 5 PM!

#CenterProud #StingEm #ProtectTheHive

25 days ago, Center School District
🎉🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL JAMBOREE TONIGHT! 🏀🎉
Join us as Center High School hosts an exciting jamboree featuring Grandview, Ray South, and St. Michaels. Come cheer loud, support our athletes, and fill the Hive with energy!

📍 Center High School — Blue Gym & Gold Gym
📅 Monday, Nov 17
⏰ Action starts at 5 PM!
Show your Yellowjacket pride! 💙💛🐝
26 days ago, Center School District
🎭 Center High School presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Get ready to laugh, sing, and spell your way through one of the most delightfully quirky musicals ever! Join our talented cast as six young contestants (and a few unexpected guests) compete for the ultimate title in this hilarious and heartwarming show.

📅 Showtimes:
Thursday, Nov 13 & Friday, Nov 14 at 7 pm
Saturday, Nov 15 at 2 pm
📍 Center High School Auditorium
Tickets are $7 at the door. Students and adults 65+ are free.

Come cheer on your favorite spellers and enjoy an evening of fun, music, and unforgettable characters! 🐝🎶
about 1 month ago, Center School District
25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee
This is National School Psychologist Week, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on Center’s School Psychologists, Amelia Stern and Coryn Logue. Amelia and Coryn work with students that need extra support in academics, behavior, and social emotional development. We’re so glad they are part of our team!
about 1 month ago, Center School District
Two school psychologists stand smiling in a hallway.

Students & families: we know the government shutdown and loss of SNAP benefits may be creating challenges for families in our community. Please know:

⭐ The National School Lunch program is still running. Anyone who has applied and been approved for SNAP will continue to get free breakfast/lunches at school during the government shutdown.
⭐ The Free and Reduced meal application (FRAM) is still available through the Center School District Parent Portal and is still being processed and approved by the district.
⭐ Please reach out to the social workers, counselors, and administrators at your school if you have questions or need assistance.

about 1 month ago, Center School District
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 October 2025 Heart of Center recipients:
Rayshun Scott, Paraprofessional at Center High School
Kyle Stern, Teaching and Learning Coach at Center Middle School

These two exemplify the Heart of Center. Join us in celebrating them! 💛💙 #CenterProud
about 1 month ago, Center School District
Large group of people stand in front of Center School District sign.
Large group of people stand in front of Center School District sign.

Reminder, Center families❗
There will be no school on Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday, Oct. 31, or Monday, Nov. 3 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences and staff professional development.
Classes resume Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back on Tuesday! 🐝

about 2 months ago, Center School District
📣 Center families, we want to hear from you!
The Parent Survey is open now— check your email for a link from Panorama Education. The survey takes 10–15 minutes, and your feedback helps us improve communication, support students, and strengthen our schools.
✅ The survey link was sent to your email on 10/27.
✅ Check your junk mail if you don’t see the email.

Thank you for helping make Center stronger! 💙 💛🐝 #CenterProud 
about 2 months ago, Center School District
🎉🐝 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 five of their class:
✨ Aiyana Martin
✨ Jacob Mekonen
Way to go, Yellowjackets! 💛💙 #CenterProud #CenterExcellence
about 2 months ago, Center School District
Five people stand in front of board dias.
Five people stand in front of board dias.
The Center School District Board of Education is inviting the community to share feedback on the most important qualifications for the next superintendent at the Superintendent Search Feedback Forum tonight. Students, staff, families, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend.

🗓 Tuesday, October 21, 2025
🕕 6–7 pm
📍 Center Middle School – LGIA Conference Room
No RSVP is required—we hope to see you there.
about 2 months ago, Center School District
October is National Principals Month, and we are celebrating our outstanding team of principals at Center School District! We are so grateful for the time, care, and expertise they pour into creating places where our students and staff belong and thrive.

#CenterProud 💙 💛 🐝
about 2 months ago, Center School District
Four women and one man stand in a row behind 3 women. hands on their knees with a green grassy field in the background.
🐾 Welcome to the Hive, Velcro!

We’re excited to introduce our newest facility dog, Velcro, to Center School District! KSHB stopped by Red Bridge Elementary to meet Velcro and learn more about how facility dogs are making a positive impact in schools. 🐶💙💛
2 months ago, Center School District
Blonde dog with black snout and black ears sits in the middle of a group of kids.
💙💛 Today we’re celebrating our incredible Teaching & Learning Coaches! 💛💙

Our TLCs are the go-to support for teachers, helping strengthen instruction, mentor new staff, and ultimately improving student learning across the district. They're making a difference in every classroom, every day!

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our wonderful TLC team for their expertise and daily dedication to our teachers and students.
2 months ago, Center School District
Seven school pictures of the Teaching and Learning Coaches.
Today we are celebrating our wonderful Human Resources team! This dedicated group supports every single staff member in Center School District and reminds us that people are at the center of everything we do.

To our HR team: thank you for your steadfast commitment, your kindness, and your passion for serving others. You make us #CenterProud 💙💛
2 months ago, Center School District
Four women in matching blue collared shirts and black pants stand in front of a brick building.