It's almost Polar Plunge time again! The Center Student Government Association will make their annual trek to Longview Lake to plunge into freezing waters on Saturday, January 27th. It's all to raise money for Special Olympics and our kids (and some staff members) LOVE it! You can help (without getting wet) by sponsoring our team. Here's the link - https://support.somo.org/team/535051
Once we get an exact time, we'll share it so you can come out and cheer them on! Let's go Yellowjackets - getting wet and frozen for a great cause!
The Center High School National Honor Society induction, which was cancelled last week due to weather issues, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 31st at 7pm at Center High School. Please join us as we recognize an outstanding group of student leaders.
You are invited to join Center Superintendent, Dr. Yolanda Cargile, for a virtual Coffee Chat this Friday at 7:30am. No specific agenda. This is your opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts with Dr. Cargile.
If you would like to receive a link to join the meeting, please send an email to Stephanie Archie at sarchie@center.k12.mo.us.
We look forward to seeing you!
Due to forecasted very low temperatures and wind chills, Center wil have a Virtual Learning or AMI Day tomorrow, January 16th.
This means that students will NOT report to school, but will have assignements to complete virtually from home. Staff members will have AMI assignments posted no later than 9am tomorrow.
Click the link below and scroll to CSD Inclment Weather Plan for details on expectations for students and staff.
https://www.center.k12.mo.us/page/inclement-weather-updates
As always, stay safe and warm!
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Let the work and words of Dr. King inspire us to continue to make our schools, our communities, and our world more equitable for ALL.
Looking ahead to warmer days...
Center High School will be hosting a debate tournament next Wednesday afternoon, January 17th and we need volunteer judges to help. No experience needed. This is a great chance to support our kids and listen to some really great student debaters. Need judges for two rounds - first round judges will be there from about 3:45 to 5:00pm and second round from about 5pm to 6:30. If you are interested, contact Kamela Bates as kbates@center.k12.mo.us for more information and to sign up.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Due to freezing precipitation, we are closing all Center Schools today, Friday, January 12th. This will be a snow day with no academic work required for students or staff. We apologize for the late notice.
Due to poor road conditions, Center Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 10th. This will be a "snow" day with no academic expectations for students or staff.
Stay safe and stay warm!!
Due to poor weather conditions, Center School District schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 9th. This will be a "snow" day with no academic expectations for students or staff. 12-month employees will have a late start at 10am unless otherwise notified.
Happy New Year!!
I hope you are enjoying a wonderful winter break.
Click below to read the January edition of the Center Community Newsletter.
https://www.smore.com/smgqe
A special meeting of the Board of Education to review the annual audit report will be held on Wednesday, December 27th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be virtual.
Click the link 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=14497
We are pleased to announce that Gary Guider of the district technology team has been recognized at the Hive Society Employee of the Month for December.
Mr. Guider exemplifies our core value of safe and respectful schools. Mr. Guider helps make Center School District a place where students and staff are free to be themselves and further discover who they actually are. He helps everyone around him feel safe, not only physically but also emotionally. Mr. Guider is respectful of everyone – no matter the circumstance.
While Gary's nomination was written by her human colleagues, Blondie (the CHS facility dog), wants to share her gratitude to Gary for the walks, love, and extra treats as well.
Congratulations and thanks to Mr. Gary Guider!!
The Board of Education is an essential part of what makes Center a great school district. For nearly 70 years, the community has supported our students and community through the school district and the education it provides for our kids. The Board of Education is a group of dedicated community members who guide the Superintendent and leadership team in providing the high quality education that our community wants and needs.
There are two seats up for election at the upcoming April 2nd election. We need at least two people to raise their hand and sign up to run for those seats. It's not an easy job; education in 2023 is full of challenges. But, the rewards are amazing. It is an opportunity to be part of a seven-member team that can have a profound influence on the health of our schools and our community.
Please consider volunteering to run or sharing this with someone you think would be a great Board member. Click below to learn the details to sign up. The deadline is December 26th.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2952/CSD/3768994/Public_Notice_of_Filing_Election_April_2024__Updated.pdf
This weekend, our Center High School Girls Wrestling Team got a chance to prove that last week was not a fluke. We were in the tough Raytown South Holiday Tournament. Several tough matches in all brackets. But our ladies didn't back down from the challenge. They went out and proved what it means to be Yellowjacket Strong! We ended the day with a 3rd Place team finish with 120 points! Just 3.5 point behind 2nd place, 30 out of 1st. Very proud of these girls and awesome job, Coach Ali!
For the 4th consecutive year, the Center High School Boys basketball team are the MRVC pre-season tournament champions! An amazing overtime victory over Harrisonville to claim the trophy! Congrats to Coach Wooten and the entire team.
As you may know, Center High School and Center Middle School started using “cashless” ticketing for athletic events and activities at the start of this school year. The response from our fans has been wonderful. Lines to get in the games move much faster, giving our fans more time to enjoy the game with less time waiting in line.
Effective January 1, 2024 we are going to start going exclusively cashless for all events where admission is charged (football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, and school plays).
For details on the procedures, please click the link below.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2952/CSD/3826222/Sports_Ticketing_Procedure_Change_-_2024-01.pdf
The Center School District Board of Education will meet in Regular Session on Monday, December 18th at 7pm. Location of the meeting is at Indian Creek Elementary School, 9801 Grand Avenue. Click below to view the agenda for the meeting as well as the link to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14399
Most parents that lose a child to a hidden heart condition say they had no idea. Thanks to My HeartCheck that is no longer a concern. The Center School District is pleased to partner with HeartCheck and Strive for Life to offer FREE heart screenings for Center students (and siblings) on the evening of January 10th at Center High School.
Often, hidden heart conditions have no symptoms. They strike when we least expect and when we are least prepared. Don't miss this opportunity to have your child's heart checked. We put the power in your hands to protect your child from things they can't feel, and you can't see.
Go to https://myheartcheck.org/center/ to sign up for a time. You MUST pre-register to participate. Times are available starting at 5pm until 8pm.
Kansas City Chiefs safety, Justin Reid, visited with Center High School students in the Elevate program this afternoon. Mr. Reid's charitable organization, JReid InDeed, is hosting a six-session program for Elevate on the topics of character building, goal setting, nutrition, technology, and athletics. Mr. Reid presented the first session himself today on the topic of character building. Over 90 Center High School and Center Middle School are involved in the program that focuses on leadership development.
Monthly food pantry at our warehouse at 8700 Troost is this Friday morning. Volunteers needed to serve our families in need. Click below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFA929A6F58-46580897-friday#/
