An election was held this past Tuesday to elect two new members of the Center School District Board of Education. Congratulations to Mariah Roady and Michael Sarver who were the top two candidates in the final results. Thanks also to Da'Jion Lymore who ran a good campaign - we look forward to working with Da'Jion as he continues to be a leader in our community.
Thanks also to Katie Ramel and Bryce Shields who will be leaving the Board. Both have devoted many hours serving our community and we thank them for their service.
The new Board members will be sworn in at the annual Board Reorganization meeting on Monday, April 8th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Indian Creek Elementary at 9801 Grand. Following that short meeting for the old Board, the new Board will convene for a second short meeting to elect their new officers.
Finally, after the second meeting there will be a reception to welcome the new Board members and thank the retiring members.
Click below to see the agendas and link to view the meetings online.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=229
Congrats to our Center Middle School cheerleaders who brought home a 1st place in Walkthrough, 1st place in Sideline Cheer, 2nd place Dance and 3rd in the KCPS MS Interscholastic League Cheer and Dance competition the Saturday prior to Spring Break! The cheerleaders that participated were Dai'vyonna Perry, Ryleigh Lewis, Lynai Clardy, Brianna Porter, Kamiyah Khalifah, Farrah Fritz and Norah Evans. Way to go!!!! A huge shout out to Mr. Prewitt as well for his leadership and coaching of our Cheerleaders!
Due to forecast severe weather, all after-school activities at all Center schools are cancelled for today, Monday, April 1st. Students will be on buses or should be picked up at the end of the regular school day.
Check out the April Community Newsletter. Elections, student performances, and a Gala for the Center Education Foundation!
https://www.smore.com/n/k0avd
The Live Auction for the Center Education Foundation is open for bidding! Check it out at the link below. Hint - items from Swift, Kelce, Mahomes, Pacheco...
https://centereducationfoundation.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/center-stage-2024?fbclid=IwAR0hj_0-yfW6suKz-plFfN5GDgabT4oxqghdeKej4ZPJZcXhU-_eF2P-ULY_aem_AW7TPkvTweteQk-puv_VFcVY9NqaztbK4xSwyYRthocYNpCzfL2SSXuHyf2uX5mheeU2oN6MNfl9XxKicF3ERiTo
Congratulations to Boone Elementary teacher Inger Lillis for being named the Blue KC Sporting Samaritan of the Month for March. The program was established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City along with Sporting KC to recognize Kansas Citians who serve our community. Inger was nominated for the outstanding work she has done as a teacher at Boone for the last 8 years. Click below to read the story.
https://www.sportingkc.com/news/inger-lillis-named-blue-kc-sporting-samaritan-for-march
Reminder that this evening's Center Board of Education meeting is in the cafeteria at CENTER HIGH SCHOOL, not Indian Creek.
Link to view the agenda or to join the meeting virtually is below.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14923
It's time to get a job helping kids learn in the Center School District! Hiring Fair this morning from 8am to noon at Center Middle School. 326 E 103rd St. Lots of jobs including bus drivers, substitutes, teachers, administrators, and much more.
It is Parade of Nations day at Indian Creek Elementary! Birth nations from across the globe represented by students and staff.
Registration is now open for the 2024 CHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 27th at Center High School. Help us welcome Dalton Presley, Aletha Penn, Wendy Jacobson, Janice Mackay, and the 1993 Boys Soccer team to the Hall of Fame. No charge for admission, but we do ask that you register so we can have enough food for everyone. Social hour with food starts at 6pm, program starts at 7pm. Click below to register.
https://gofan.co/event/1464138?schoolId=MO18161
The next meeting of the Center Board of Education will be on Monday, March 18th at 7:00pm. Note that this meeting will be held at Center High School in the cafeteria rather than the usual location at Indian Creek Elementary.
Click below to view the agenda and find the link to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14923
Dr. Anne Meeker, founder of Sing.Play.Love, is filming YELC kiddos for a video teaching safety and respect. Our kids are marvelous film stars, following the director's instructions wonderfully!
League of Women Voters candidate forum is this evening at 6:30. Get to know your School Board candidates. lwvkc.org to listen by live stream.
The Center School District Hiring Fair is THIS SATURDAY, March 16 from 8am to noon at Center Middle School. Lots of fantastic opportunities to serve our students and our community!
Check out this Special Edition of the Community Newsletter. Exciting news about our business students, a Job Fair, election updates, and the annual Center Education Foundation Gala!
https://www.smore.com/n/zqht9
The Center High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the Class of 2024 to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on April 27th. Inductees include:
Wendy Jacobson (1987); Track, Basketball, Volleyball
Janice Mackay (1982); Softball, Basketball
Aletha Penn (1994). Basketball
Dalton Presley (2011); Wrestling, Football
1993 Boys Soccer Team; State Runner-Up
Visit the Hall of Fame webpage below for details. Registration links for the induction event will be announced soon.
https://www.center.k12.mo.us/o/chs/page/athletic-hall-of-fame
Educational Surrogates play an important role for children whose parents are not available to make educational decisions on their behalf. If you are interested in learning how you can make a difference in the life of children as an Educational Surrogate, click the link below to learn about the program.
https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/compliance/educational-surrogate
Black Excellence Through the Ages.
Presented last night by the students of the Black Student Union at Center High School. An amazing performance. Created, directed, and performed 100% by students.
They spoke from the mind and they spoke from the heart. They talked of pride and they talked of struggle. They celebrated excellence and they called for equity. They sang, they danced, they drummed. They performed as a family.
Enjoy the photos. Video and more stories to come.
Center High School Black Student Union presents Black Excellence Through the Ages.
It's Missouri Read-in Day! Mr. Guider from our technology department is reading to Center Elementary students. Thanks to all our community readers at all our elementary schools today!
