🚨 Center families: We need your registration today! 🚨If you haven't registered your student for the 2026–27 school year, please do it now. We can't finalize class schedules, bus routes, staffing, or send important back-to-school information until all students are registered.
⏰ Friday is the LAST DAY to register and be entered to win an iPad!
Register now!
Thank you for helping us get every Yellowjacket ready for a great first day of school!
🎉 Center families, you're invited to kick off the new school year at our Back to School Bash!
Saturday, August 8
10 am to 1 pm
Center High School
✨ Meet your principal
💉 Visit the FREE immunization clinic
🚌 Get registration and transportation help
🌭 Enjoy a free lunch, games, prizes, and more!
All Center School District PK–12 students and families are welcome. 💙💛
#CenterProud #Yellowjackets
Center families: Registering now is the most important thing you can do to get ready for the first day of school. Complete your registration today! center.k12.mo.us/register
We need every student to register so we can create schedules, plan bus routes, and prepare for a successful school year. We can’t do it without you!
Help us spread the word! 💙💛
Center School District is hiring teachers, school nurses, paraprofessionals, and custodians to join our team.
Working at Center is more than a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students every single day. Our staff are the heart of our schools, and we're proud to be a supportive, caring community where everyone belongs.
If you know someone looking for a rewarding career, please tag them or share this post!
Join our team!
#CenterProud #NowHiring
Center School District families: Complete your registration today! All students registered by the end of the day, July 15, will automatically receive three entries into the drawing for an iPad.
All new and returning students must complete online registration before the start of the school year. Please make time to register as soon as possible! center.k12.mo.us/register
⌚ Doors open around 9:30 am on July 10
📍Line begins behind Center High School – 8715 Holmes Rd.
First come, first served — open to ANYONE, including staff!
Spread the word and swing by if you could use a hand. 💙💛
Center families: all new and returning students must complete online registration by August 1.
Register early to help us confirm schedules, bus routes, and share important back-to-school information. Plus, every student registered by August 1 is entered to win 1 of 5 iPads! 🎉 Register by July 15 and each student's entry is automatically tripled for three chances to win.
Please don't wait! Register today and help us get ready for an amazing school year! 💙💛
www.center.k12.mo.us/register
Please join us in welcoming Jack Cunningham into his new role as the Chief Operations Officer.
Mr. Cunningham comes from a background in mechanical, construction, and emergency services. Serving 12 years in the fire and EMS service, over 20 years in construction and grounds trades, and seven years as a diagnostic mechanic on Class 8 vehicles.
He and his wife Carrie have been married 13 years and are the proud parents of Ava (6) and Jace (3). Outside of work he enjoys hunting and fishing, working on cars, racing, and spending time with family.
“I am truly honored to move into this new roll at the Center #58 school district,” said Cunningham. “I truly believe that the district is dedicated to excellence for all students and staff alike. I look forward to continuing to help build the relationship with the community, staff, and students to dream big, excel always, and be Center proud!”
Ms. Riley is a proud Center School District alumna and mother of three boys, all of whom have attended Center Schools. With a background in social work and a passion for serving others, she has dedicated much of her life to advocating for young adults and giving back through community service. Ieshia is honored and excited to return home to her Center family and contribute to shaping the future of the next generation.
CHS students: are you looking for a free way to stay active this summer? 💪☀️
Teens ages 14–19 can work out for FREE at Planet Fitness through August 31 with the High School Summer Pass® program.
Whether you're training for a sport, building healthy habits, or just looking for something fun to do this summer, this is a great opportunity to stay active.
Registration is open now!
1. Use the Chick-fil-A mobile app to place a mobile dine-in, drive-thru, or carry out order.
2. Select "YES" when prompted at checkout and enter the code "CHEER" (all caps, case sensitive)
3. Enjoy & raise money for your CHS Cheerleaders!
Thank you for supporting our students! 💙💛
Today is Graduation Day for Center High School seniors! 🎓 Families and friends, if you aren’t able to join us for the ceremony, you can watch the livestream courtesy of HiveTV.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your hard work, perseverance, and growth have led to this important milestone. Tonight we celebrate all you have achieved! We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to see where your future takes you.
Once a Yellowjacket, always a Yellowjacket. 💙💛 #CenterProud
Andre Bailey
Babacar Balde
Cameron Brigham
Icysis Buckle
Yolanda Ekuase
Brennan Eubank
Imara Gayhardt
Mikaylah Hill
Camden Lewis
Omar Nemah
Theodore Noel
Damariyon Pruett
Lachlan Riggs
Imani Rivera
Gabriel Thompson
Logan Urias
Allison Van Horn
Ezra VanRiette
Oscar Vargas Garcia
Lucas Westring
A+ students are eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of tuition and general fees while attending a Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school on a full-time basis.
These students have met a high standard of criteria including 95% high school attendance, at least 50 hours of tutoring, good citizenship, and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Well done A+ seniors! We are #CenterProud of you!
These scholarships and honors recognize leadership, academic achievement, service, and the positive impact these students have made on our school and community. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Angela Pearson Scholarship: Laila Kind & Yolanda Ekuase
John T. Belcher Scholarship: Aiyana Martin
Dr. Beth Heide Principal’s Volition Award: Kennady Lingle
Sharon & Donald Goff Scholarship: Mikaylah Hill
Dr. Robert E. Bartman Superintendent’s Leadership Award: Lyrica Porter & Dwayne Irvin
Male & Female Athlete of the Year: Jayde Minor & Ra’heym Ansley
Booster Club Scholarship: Niveah Bell, Jayde Minor, Andy Peterson, Lyrica Porter, Allison Van Horn, Ezra VanRiette & Lucas Westring
Renee Art Memorial Scholarship: Icysis Buckle
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award: Icysis Buckle & Marlee Rush
King Merit Scholarship: Geneva Martinez & Ava Raper
King Legacy Scholarship: Icysis Buckle
We are so proud of these outstanding Yellowjackets and all they have accomplished. 👏✨ #CenterProud
Department Awards are selected by CHS teachers and recognize seniors who have excelled in their subject areas. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Woodshop & Skilled Trades: Robin Newell
Business: Rex Taylor
Hive TV: Icysis Buckle, Damariyon Pruett & Phallon Beach
PLTW Engineering Pathway: Oscar Vargas Garcia, Ezra VanRiette, Mya Trentadue & Babacar Balde
Art: Gabriela Olivares
ELA: Ava Raper & Lachlan Riggs
Science: Jade Gray, Ava Raper & Jacob Mekonen
Math: Oscar Vargas Garcia
Social Studies: Ja’Kobe Brooks & Theodore Noel
Physical Education: Phallon Beach & Sir Shelton
International Language: Natalia Rodriguez & Allison Van Horn
Culinary Arts: Geneva Martinez & Natalia Rodriguez
Design: Rachel Beargie
DECA: Dixon Alvarez
Golden Jacket Distinction of Growth Award: Rachawn Barber
💙💛 #Center Proud
