The administration building at 8701 Holmes (also known as the Center "White House") will be demolished in early June after nearly 100 years of use. About 57 of those years saw the house serve as administrative offices for the school district.
We are hosting a farewell event on Monday, May 22 from 4pm to 7pm. This is an open house event where you can come when you want and stay as long as you want. We will NOT be able to offer tours of the building due to safety issues, but we will have refreshments, a table with yearbooks to look through, a history of the original chicken farmhouse, a place to write your favorite stories, and an opportunity to take photos.
Click the link to read the details of the decision to demolish the building - https://www.center.k12.mo.us/article/1104102
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One of our favorite events of the year is Cookies with Kindergartners at Center Elementary School. During the last few weeks, students each created their own Alphabet Books, with drawings of items that start with each letter of the alphabet. Today, the students share their books with parents, staff, and community members. After they read, everyone enjoyed wonderful cookies served by the teachers.
Our favorite letter/picture combination today?
"Q" is for "?" (Question mark).
Center Middle School in action today at CHS.
Time is running out to order your high school yearbook and place your senior tribute ads. See the images below for details.
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/.
