Center High School Senior, Joe Vick, was interviewed today by KSHB about the impact of two Black starting quarterbacks in the Super Bowl. Joe, has been the Yellowjackets starting QB for the past two years. Interview will be part of the KSHB pregame coverage on Sunday morning.
Leaders of the CHS Black Student Union are having lunch with State Rep Ashley Bland-Manlove. Learning how the legislature works behind the scenes.
Happy Red Friday!!!
We are so excited about the Kansas City Chiefs heading to the Super Bowl on Sunday! We wanted to let everyone know that Center Schools will be OPEN on Monday, February 13, following the Super Bowl, win or lose.
If the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl (as we hope they do), the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade will occur on Wednesday, February 15th (weather permitting). CENTER SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED on the day of the Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade so that students and staff can attend the parade and celebrate.
Let’s go Chiefs!
The Center Board of Education will hold a Work Session meeting on Monday, February 13 at 6pm at Indian Creek Elementary School. Click the link below to view the agenda and for instructions on how to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=12444
Due to snow and very poor road conditions, all Center Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 9th. This is a snow day with no academic requirements.
Stay safe and have a great day.
CHS student Je'kwon Serrell presenting to a crowd of over 500 business & education leaders about Real World Learning.
Monthly Food Pantry is this Friday, February 10th. New Start Time is 10am. Volunteers needed. The original link for volunteer signup did not work - use this one - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday13
Monthly Food Pantry is this Friday, February 10th. NEW START time - 10:00 for food distribution. Volunteers appreciated - sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday13
Help support our community!
The Citizen's Association along with several area community organizations is hosting a Candidate Forum for the upcoming City Council elections on April 4th. The first one - with candidates from 4th & 6th district at-large and 6th district in-district candidates is tomorrow evening at Colonial Prebyterian Church. See the attached flyer for details.
Check out the February Community Newsletter, featuring stories about students swimming in ice cold lakes, using power tools, displaying artwork, and building community gardens!
Here's the link to read the newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/center/center-newsletter-13865666
Congrats to CHS Yellowjacket student Tayianha Preutt, the Spectrum Sports HyVee Athelete of the week!
https://fb.watch/ivoe8oJvep/
Proud of six of our Yellowjacket football seniors who signed letters of intent for college -
Dirac Tsafak - Missouri Science & Technology
Devean Frazier - Washburn
Joseph Vick - Missouri Southern
Armand Russel - Central Missouri
Jayden Latham - William Jewell
Rontrel Gates - William Jewell
Great effort last night by our Lady Yellowjacket basketball team. Tough first quarter with a 20-point deficit. Dominated the rest of the game but couldn't quite get the lead.
Center was represented in the Groundhog Day Run benefiting AbilityKC at the Hunt Midwest Subtropolis this morning. Center staff members participating included Michelle Kruse, Holly Messner, Myla Mitchell, Emily Anker, and D'Anthony Davis! Well done runners!
Here's the video of the CHS Student Government Association Polar Plunge today at Longview Lake. Water temperature was 28 degrees. The staff group was a bit slower than the students, but they were unified! Over $3,100 raised for Special Olympics!
https://youtu.be/AcuAgWAFdPE
At the 2023 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. 28 students and staff from SGA raised nearly $3,000! Video soon.
Check out this video produced by KSHB-TV about Indian Creek Elementary teacher Ms. Curfman using the Chiefs as a way to teach reading, writing, and art to her kindergarten class. Hint - today's letter today is "J" - who is the featured Chief's player?
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/how-indian-creek-elementary-is-using-chiefs-to-inspire-students
Chiefs mania is taking over Center Schools!!!
KSHB TV, Channel 41, visited Indian Creek Elementary School this morning to film Kindergarten teacher Shelby Curfman as she taught about the letter "J" using pictures and film of Chiefs receiver Ju Ju Smith-Schuster. The story is scheduled to air on KSHB news tomorrow morning at 5, 6, and 7am. Guaranteed to be adorable!
Meanwhile, teachers at Boone elementary are showing their Chiefs spirit with themed clothing. Pictured below are Boone teacher Rachel Franks and her team of paraprofessionals!
Due to poor weather conditions, Center School District will be closed today, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023. This is a "snow" day and no instruction will be required. Stay safe and have a great day.
Members of the Center High School Student Government Association are jumping into Longview Lake this Saturday (yes, the forecast is freezing).
It's all to raise funds for a great cause, Special Olympics Missouri!
You can help by donating to one or more members of the SGA Polar Plunge team at this link - https://support.somo.org/team/458622. Click on members and then select one or more to support!
For the "back story" on SGA and the Polar Plunge, click here to read the full news article - https://www.center.k12.mo.us/article/972564
