The mobile pantry is held the second Friday of every month and is open to anyone who could use a little extra assistance, including staff. Pantry distribution begins around 9:30–10 am, depending on the arrival time of the Harvester’s truck.
📍 Location: Center School District Warehouse (behind Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd)
🚙 Line begins at the top of the hill by the bus gate
🛒 First come, first served
Please help spread the word and stop by if you could use a hand. 💙💛
Megan is joining our Human Resources team as an Administrative Assistant and brings valuable HR experience from Joplin Schools and Pepsi. We’re excited to have her on the team! 💙💛
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education members for their commitment to the success of our Yellowjackets! 🐝
(Pictured L-R) Gayla Smith, Cecelia Ball, Dr. Ronald Fritz, Board President Marcie Calvin, Mike Sarver, Board Vice President Mariah Roady, and Ira Boydston IV.
📅 Tuesday, March 17: Jackson County Public Health is bringing student vaccine clinics directly to CMS & CHS to make required immunizations quick and convenient for families.
Students entering 8th or 12th grade may need vaccines for the upcoming school year.
Register by Thursday, March 12 at 8 am using the link sent to families via email.
Getting this done early helps families beat the summer back-to-school rush!
Both were honored at the February 23, 2026 Board of Education meeting for going above and beyond in their roles. Congratulations, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Young — your hard work is seen and appreciated! 🌟
#HeartOfCenter #TeacherExcellence
Our counselors play a critical role in supporting students’ academic success, well-being, and growth, and their impact is BIG. Join us in thanking our school counselors for the meaningful difference they make every day for our students, and staff too. 💙💛🐝
#CenterProud #TeamCenter58
Center #58 School District: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 will be an AMI day. All schools will be closed due to road conditions and chance of refreezing. See the AMI Plan webpage for expectations and assignments. Please be safe and stay warm!
Center #58 School District: Monday, January 26, 2026 will be an AMI day. All schools will be closed due to extreme weather. See the AMI Plan webpage for expectations and assignments. Please be safe and stay warm!
✨ Clinic: Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
✨ Performance: January 22, 2026 at CSD District Night
📍 Center High School
💵 Cost: $30 (includes t-shirt + pom poms or megaphone!)
See the flyer for registration information.
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
Drop a ✨ THANK YOU ✨ in the comments to show your appreciation!
#CenterProud #DreamBigExcelAlways #SpecialEducationDay 💛💙
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 💙💛
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! 🐝🎶
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.
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! 🐝
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
#CenterProud 💙 💛 🐝
