Calling all runners, walkers, and anyone wanting to support our students and teachers!
The Center Education Foundation 5K is on Saturday, October 7th at 9:00 at Red Bridge Shopping Center. Beautiful course (very few hills) and a greeting from the CHS Marching Band at the finish line. And, of course, enjoy the South KC Block Party immediately following the race!
Register at www.center5k.com
We'll see you there!

Calling all runners, walkers, and anyone else wanting to support our students and teachers!
The Center Education Foundation 5K is on Saturday, October 7th at 9:00 at Red Bridge Shopping Center. Great course, greeting from the CHS Band at the finish line and a fun South KC Block Party following the race.
Register at www.center5k.com
See you there!

The HIVE attended their first game of what we hope to be a strong tradition at CMS. Thank you to Ms. Mangum and Mr. Gill for leading this endeavor.




Got trash? Bulky items, electronics, shredding, tires, household items????
Marlborough Community Coalition has you covered with a community clean up event on Saturday, September 16 at Center Academy for Success (8434 Paseo Blvd).
8am to Noon!
See you there!

The Center Education Foundation 5K/1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is Saturday, October 7th.
Why Join Us? We've got 423 + 2,073 REASONS why!
PROCEEDS benefit our 423 staff members and our 2,073 students by funding grants for special classroom projects!
We've got the best finish line in KC at the South Kansas City BLOCK PARTY at Red Bridge Shopping Center! Super soft race tee-shirt free for all participants.

It's time for the first Coffee Chat of the year! This Friday, from 7:30 to 8:00am, Dr. Cargile will host a virtual chat with anyone interested in sharing thoughts about Center, the start of the school year, or any other topic of interest.
RSVP to Stephanie Archie at sarchie@center.k12.mo.us to get the virtual link to join.

The Marlborough Community Fair is today starting at noon. Food, Kona Ice (only until 1), activities, games, and lots of information. At Center Elementary School (85th & Euclid). We will be there! Come join the fun. Noon to 5pm.

PBIS Kick-Off Assembly was today! Our scholars did a phenomenal job meeting expectations and Ms. Smith and Ms. Jones rocked that mic! Our band director, the Amazing Mr. Gill is building a band program that will be the strongest out there!






Thursday was all about the Chiefs. The Chiefs were represented strong throughout our halls. Here's Dr. McCarthy's pick for fan of the day! The shoelaces were awesome!

Students today continued interviews for roles in their class economy in Ms. Matthew’s class. Students took this seriously and came prepared for the challenge. Our scholars are Raising the Bar!!!

Monthly Food Pantry is this Friday morning. Volunteers needed to help serve our neighbors in need. Sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFA929A6F58-friday

Tonight from 5-7pm we will have our 6th grade sports parent meeting in the golf gym. Please come with your student athlete and bring a copy of their physical if you have one.
Check out the September Community Newsletter from the Center School District. Back to School photos, new assessment information, and a message from our Board of Education.
https://mailchi.mp/center/center-newsletter-13902945

It's Random Acts of Kindness Day! Center High School staff members greeted parents with a smile and a LaMar's glazed donut as they dropped their students off for school this morning. Do something kind for someone else today!



CHS Football this Friday is at Lincoln Prep. 7:00 game time, purchase tickets at the gate. Park at Lincoln Middle School at 2012 E. 23rd St.
Go Yellowjackets!!

Center School District continues to hire substitute teachers to fill in when needed. It's a great way to support our teachers and students without having to work full time. Check it out at this link - https://ess.com/

Center High School football tonight - game time is 8pm. Gates will open at 7:20pm. Buy tickets in advance - https://gofan.co/app/school/MO18161.

The Center Board of Education will hold a regular session meeting on Monday, August 28th at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at Indian Creek Elementary School and also available to view online.
Click below to see the agenda as well as the link to view online.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=13358

Due to excessive heat this week, the Center High School football game this Friday night is being moved back to 8:00pm. The location of the game is Yellowjacket Stadium at Center High School and the opponent is St. Joe Lafayette.
As a reminder, Center is moving to online ticketing for all sports activities this year. You must buy your tickets in advance and show them on your phone for admission. Here's the pricing:
Tickets are required for all games, all sports
Football - $7.00
Other sports - $5.00
Non-Center students and Senior Citizens - $5.00
Center students get in free with Student ID
Elementary or Middle school must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Center staff are free with ID
Season pass is $50 for admission to all fall sports Each Season will have a pass. Note that MSHSAA run playoff games are not included in the Season Pass.
If you plan to attend multiple sports during the fall, the Season Pass is a great deal. $50 for admission to all fall sporting events.
To purchase tickets or the fall Season Pass, Click Below to go to our online ticketing app. If this is your first visit to the ticketing site, you'll need to sign up for a free account.
https://gofan.co/app/school/MO18161

Center will host a public hearing of the Jackson County Legislature Budget Committee regarding proposed legislation to give relief to seniors on property tax increases.
The hearing will be on Tuesday, August 22 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Center High School (8715 Holmes).

