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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
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.
Thanks to Billie's Juicery and Center Communities that Care, our scholars at Center Middle School who demonstrated great character through the PBIS program received a FREE bottle of juice (cleverly named the Center Yellowjacket). The fresh juice is tasty and healty with pear, orange, and a bit of ginger to give it some "zing". Thanks for your support!
Wrestling tonight at CMS! Yellowjackets are taking care of business tonight!
Come on out to CHS and cheer on our boys basketball teams! And how about our Yellowjacket cheerleaders?!
Congratulations to our scholars who were recognized by receiving our Achievement Award! Keep raising the bar!!
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#/
Check out the Center School District Comnunity Newsletter for December! Scholarships, School Board elections, Math Relays winners and more!
https://www.smore.com/smu94
Please join the students and staff at Center Middle School for a holiday musical celebration, Sounds of the Season at 7pm on December 7th. The program will feature the CMS band and choirs performing holiday music. No admission charge - we'd love to see you there!
Our Achievement Awards are coming up next week! We are so excited to celebrate these deserving scholars!
Basketball season is underway! Varsity boys will be playing Central at home on Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm. The Center High School Student Government Assocation is holding a 50/50 raffle at the game. You can start purchasing tickets at the door at 6pm until the end of the first half of the varsity game. If your ticket is pulled during halftime, you will win 50% of the money collected. Tickets are one for $1, 7 for $5 and 15 for $10. Exact change only, and you must be present to win. Please attend the game on Tuesday, December 5th, and help support our SGA students at state!
The Center School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Session meeting on Monday, November 27th at 7pm. The meeting will take place at Indian Creek Elementary School at 9801 Grand beginning at 7pm. Click the link below to view the agenda and also get the link to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14188
Thanks to Ward Parkway Shopping Center, the Boone Elementary Choir, and the Center High School band for a wonderful evening of music and celebration last Friday. The kids sang beautifully, the band rocked the holiday spirit, and the tree was spectacular. Lots of families and Center community members turned out to enjoy the evening.
