2025-26 UPDATE! Beginning August 2025, Center High School will start at 7:45 am and end at 2:45 pm, which is 20 minutes earlier than this year. Center Middle School will start at 7:20 am and end at 2:20 pm, which is 5 minutes earlier. YELC, Elementary, and CAS start times remain the same, see below.

Congratulations to the Center School District Class of 2025! It was an honor to watch you walk across the stage last night. Wishing each of you continued success and bright futures ahead!

🏆 HISTORY MADE! The CMS girls soccer team wins their first-ever tournament title after a shootout victory over Pioneer Ridge!

📢 Center School District Families!
Tomorrow is the big day—students are returning to school! 🎉 We can’t wait to see everyone back in the classroom!
❄️ Reminder: It’s going to be chilly, so be sure to wear layers and stay warm!
See you in the morning, Yellowjackets! 💛🐝

📢 Center School District Closed – Thursday, Feb. 20
Due to dangerously cold temperatures, Center School District is closed tomorrow, Feb. 20. This will NOT be an AMI day.
Stay safe and warm, and thank you for your understanding! ❄️

📢 Center School District Closed – Wednesday, Feb. 19
Due to dangerously cold wind chills, Center School District is closed. This will be our sixth and final AMI day.
Instructions have been emailed to families—please check your inbox for details. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day, and NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, February 18, for staff professional development.
We’ve also sent a message to parents regarding the anticipated weather this week—please check your emails!

📢 Weather Update: School Closure ❄️
All Center School District schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 13, due to dangerous temperatures and neighborhood road conditions. Central Office will remain open.
Stay safe and warm! #CenterSD #StaySafe

📢 Weather Alert: School Closure 📢
Due to the forecasted snowstorm, all Center School District schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12. ❄️ This is NOT an AMI day. Stay safe!

🐾 Meet Indian Creek Elementary’s newest friend! Last Friday, students had their first meeting with the school’s new emotional support dog, Frank! It was love at first sight! We’re excited for all the ways he’ll support our students.


Thank you to all the incredible vendors, professionals, and community leaders who made the CHS Black Excellence Business & Career Symposium a success! Your presence and knowledge helped inspire the next generation as we celebrate Black history & entrepreneurship!






A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Real World Learning Engagement Meeting! We had a great turnout and meaningful conversations. Your support and input are invaluable as we continue to create opportunities that connect learning to real-world experiences.




This week, we celebrate the incredible counselors at Center School District who support, guide, and inspire our students every day. Their dedication to academic success, emotional well-being, and future planning makes a lasting impact on our school community. 💙💛

This February, Center School District proudly celebrates Black History Month, honoring the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders, scholars, and trailblazers. We recognize the impact of Black history in shaping our community, our schools, and our world.

February is filled with exciting activities across Center School District! Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to join us as we celebrate, learn, and grow together. Check out our website for more events & details: https://www.center.k12.mo.us

The Center School Board proudly recognized the winners of the 15th Annual Prep KC Regional Math Relays 2024! These outstanding students showcased their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and dedication to academic excellence.

Join us for a Parent Engagement Meeting about Center School District’s Real World Learning Program!
📅 Date: February 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Center High School Cafeteria
Learn how this program prepares students for success beyond the classroom.

This week, we're spreading kindness! Students and staff across the district are participating in acts of kindness. Together, we can make kindness contagious!

Center families engage in community building and enjoy access to resources during our bi-annual ELL Family Night.
📢 School Closure Announcement
All Center School District schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, due to freezing and dangerous temperatures.
This will be a traditional snow day, and no AMI instruction will take place.
Stay safe and warm, Center families! ❄️

