Center School District is excited to welcome Adam Nichols as our new Head Football Coach. Coach Nichols has served at Center High School for more than 15 years as a PE teacher and coach and is a familiar face in our school community. He previously served as the Offensive Coordinator under Coach DeLong and most recently stepped away from football to assist Coach Mattson with the soccer program.
3 days ago, Center School District
CHS Head Football Coach Adam Nichols low fives CHS football player in #1 jersey.
Join us at the Center Middle School PTO Pancake Breakfast this weekend 🥞 🥞 🥞 Everyone is welcome! Invite a friend, come enjoy breakfast, and support CMS. We’ll see you there!
5 days ago, Center School District
CMS PTO Pancake Breakfast. Adults: $7 and kids: $5. CMS Cafeteria, February 21, 2026, 9-11 am.
It’s School Counselor Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible school counselors across Center School District!

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
15 days ago, Center School District
School pictures of the nine Center School District counselors.

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!

26 days ago, Center School District
Center #58 School District: Tuesday, January 27 will be an AMI day.

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!

28 days ago, Center School District
Center #58 School District: Monday, January 26 will be an AMI day.

🐝 Don't miss district Hive Night! 🏀 Pack the gym, wear BLUE, and bring the whole family.

📍 Thursday, January 22 at Center High School
🎟️ FREE admission for all Center students, staff, AND their families
Basketball games, student recognitions, games, giveaways, and our Mini Cheer Clinic performance at halftime of the Boys Varsity game 📣

4:00 – Girls JV & Boys JV vs. Odessa:
5:30 – C Game & Varsity Girls vs. Odessa:
7:00 – Boys Varsity vs. Odessa:

Let’s fill the stands and cheer on our Yellowjackets! 💙💛 #CenterProud

about 2 months ago, Center School District
Hive Night: Thursday, January 22 at Center High School. Free admission.
🎉 Congratulations, Ezra VanRiette! 🎉
Center High School senior Ezra VanRiette has earned the prestigious McAfee Scholarship from Park University, covering full tuition and fees for four years! Ezra plans to major in Business or Accounting and continue playing volleyball at Park. We are so proud of his hard work and incredible achievement! 💙🐝

#CenterProud #DreamBigExcelAlways
about 2 months ago, Center School District
Ezra Van Riette, his parents, sister, and Principal Mark Wiegers, stand in front of the college pennants at Center High School, with a scholarship representative from Park University.
📣 Calling all future Yellowjacket cheerleaders! 🐝💙💛 Join us for the CSD Mini Cheer Clinic & Performance—a fun tradition led by our Center High School Cheerleaders!

✨ 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.
about 2 months ago, Center School District
Join us for the CSD Mini Cheer Clinic and Performance.
🎉 Congratulations to our Yellowjackets of the Month!
This award celebrates CHS students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. This month, we’re proud to recognize two seniors in the top ten of their class:
✨ Logan Urias
✨ Jade Gray
Way to go, Yellowjackets! #CenterProud #CenterExcellence 💙 💛
2 months ago, Center School District
Superintendent Dr. Troy Hogg, student Jade Gray, student Logan Urias, and Board of Education Chair Marcie Calvin stand in a row at the front the boardroom.

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

2 months ago, Center School District
Call for Center School District School Board Candidates
This month we celebrated National Special Education Day! We want to thank the incredible educators and support staff who make a difference for our students every single day: our Special Education Leadership Team, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. We appreciate you all!

Drop a ✨ THANK YOU ✨ in the comments to show your appreciation!
#CenterProud #DreamBigExcelAlways #SpecialEducationDay 💛💙
2 months ago, Center School District
The Special Education Leadership Team stands in a huddle, smiling.
🎉 🐝 Congratulations to our Yellowjackets of the Month!
This award celebrates CHS students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. This month, we’re proud to recognize two seniors in the top ten of their class:
✨ Lachlan Riggs (pictured)
✨ Oscar Vargas Garcia
Way to go, Yellowjackets! #CenterProud #CenterExcellence 💙💛
3 months ago, Center School District
Superintendent Troy Hogg, CHS student Lachlan Riggs , and Board Chair Marcie Calvin.
The Heart of Center Award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to make a positive difference for students, colleagues, families, and the community. We are proud to honor our November 2025 Heart of Center recipients:
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 💙💛
3 months ago, Center School District
Rico Nimrod, Heart of Center recipient.
Anne Prosch, Heart of Center recipient.
Center #58 School District Alert: all schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to inclement weather and road conditions. Tuesday, Dec 2 will be a traditional snow day. Students and teachers are not required to login for virtual learning, and staff are not required to report to work. Please be safe!
3 months ago, Center School District
Center #58 School District will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025

🎉🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL JAMBOREE 🏀🎉
Join us as Center High School hosts a jamboree TONIGHT featuring Barstow, St. Teresa’s Academy, and University Academy. Bring your school spirit, and let’s show everyone what it means to be Center Proud! 💙💛🐝

📍 Center High School — Blue Gym & Gold Gym
📅 Tuesday, Nov 18
⏰ Action starts at 5 PM!

#CenterProud #StingEm #ProtectTheHive

3 months ago, Center School District
🎉🏀 BOYS BASKETBALL JAMBOREE TONIGHT! 🏀🎉
Join us as Center High School hosts an exciting jamboree featuring Grandview, Ray South, and St. Michaels. Come cheer loud, support our athletes, and fill the Hive with energy!

📍 Center High School — Blue Gym & Gold Gym
📅 Monday, Nov 17
⏰ Action starts at 5 PM!
Show your Yellowjacket pride! 💙💛🐝
3 months ago, Center School District
🎭 Center High School presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
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! 🐝🎶
3 months ago, Center School District
25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee
This is National School Psychologist Week, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on Center’s School Psychologists, Amelia Stern and Coryn Logue. Amelia and Coryn work with students that need extra support in academics, behavior, and social emotional development. We’re so glad they are part of our team!
4 months ago, Center School District
Two school psychologists stand smiling in a hallway.

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.

4 months ago, Center School District

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! 🐝

4 months ago, Center School District