We hope to see you tonight from 5-8pm as we welcome our 6th-8th grade students to CMS!
Center welcomed back over 400 staff members at Convocation 2023. Staff worked with their building to learn a new cheer, had a great breakfast, enjoyed music from Big Time Entertainment, recognized outstanding staff, and heard wisdom from our leaders!
The Center School District is excited to announce a new member of our leadership team as we welcome Dr. Amy Casey who joins Center as the Assistant Superintendent of Accelerated Learning.
Dr. Casey is a long-time educator in the Kansas City area. She started her career as an Elementary Music teacher in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Casey also served students in St. Joseph and North Kansas City, Missouri teaching music and 5th grade. She spent 18 years as an administrator In North Kansas City holding Assistant Principal and Principal positions at three different schools.
Areas of expertise include PBIS, MTSS, and Professional Learning Communities. Dr. Casey has also been extensively involved in equity work, both in district leadership roles and as an internal trainer for the North Kansas City schools.
Dr. Casey shares that “I am thrilled to be a part of the Center family! I look forward to serving our community through heartfelt connections, high-quality and real-world learning experiences for all, always keeping our students at the heart of our mission.”
The Center School District is also proud to announce that Ms. Megan Fisher has accepted a new assignment as the Coordinator of Accelerated Learning. Ms. Fisher has been with Center for 4 years and is excited to move into this important role.
Ms. Fisher started her education career teaching elementary students in the Raytown School District. She became part of the staff at Center Elementary in 2019 and has served as a 5th Grade Teacher and Teacher Leader. She has served the past two years as an Instructional Coach at Indian Creek Elementary. She has extensive experience in data analysis, curriculum design, instructional coaching, and student assessment.
Ms. Fisher shares, “I am excited to continue to serve Center School District students and staff as the Coordinator of Accelerated Learning. I am looking forward to partnering with each of you to ensure student success.”
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Casey and Ms. Fisher in their new positions supporting student learning!
Volleyball and Football practices are starting today! Football at 4:00-6:00 at the Middle School Football Field. Volleyball at 4:00-5:30 at Center Middle School Gold Gym. Cross Country will start August 22nd after school. Please check our athletic social media for more information.
Back to School Bash is underway! Come join us! FREE food, games, immunizations, community resource fair, meet your Principals. At Center High School until 2pm. Thanks to our supporters. @fancyflowerfarmer
The Board of Education Work Session on Monday, August 14 has been changed to a virtual-only meeting starting at 7:00pm. Click below to see the agenda and the link to view the meeting via livestream.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=13533
Sign up to volunteer at the Yellowjacket Welcome event on Thursday, August 17th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8A829A7FFC52-yellowjacket
One of our great community partners, Blue Bicycle Health & Fitness at Red Bridge Shopping Center, is collecting school supplies for Center kids in need. You can help by bringing supplies to Blue Bicycle on the east side of the shopping center between now and August 18th.
Here's a link with details, including a list of needed supply items - https://5il.co/21hoz
The next Center Board of Education meeting will be a work session on Monday, August 14 at 6pm. Location is Indian Creek Elementary, or you can watch online.
See the link below to view the meeting agenda and to see the link to view online.
The next Board Meeting will be a work session on Monday, August 14 at 6pm. The meeting location is Indian Creek Elementary School at 9801 Grand, or you can watch online.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=13533
Monthly Food Pantry is this Friday! Volunteers needed to help serve our families in need. Sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday19
Back to School Bash is this Saturday! Free food, immunizations, games for all, DJ, and community resources. FREE to all families with Center students. Center High School, Saturday August 12, 10am to 2pm. See you there!!
Are you ready CMS students??? Get pumped!
Check out the welcome letter from new CMS Principal, Dr. Rachel McCarthy. Getting ready for a great new school year!
https://5il.co/20yb8
CMS Yellowjackets, please join us on August 17th from 5-8pm.
Check out the August community newsletter with info about Back to School Bash, new district leaders, and jobs!
https://mailchi.mp/center/center-newsletter-13897673
Interested in playing football for CMS?
Interested in being part of the family of staff supporting our children in the Center School District? ESS, our partner for substitute staff, is hosting a hiring event on Friday, August 11th at the main district office at 8434 Paseo Blvd. Time is 10am to noon or 1pm to 3pm. They will also be at the Back to School Bash on August 12th at Center High School from 10am to 2pm. Check it out!
Mark your calendars for our Center Middle School Welcome Back event! This event will be held on Thursday, August 17th from 5-8pm!
Back to School Bash is coming soon! Free food, games, DJ, immunizations, and lots of school and community service providers to answer your questions about helpful resources.
Saturday, August 12th, 10am - 2pm, Center High School, 8715 Holmes Rd.
Free to all Center families!
This is a great event sponsored by our 5th District City Councilwoman Parks-Shaw! Great opportunity to get backpacks and other school supplies. Arrive early for the best selection! Note the entry location is 67th & Swope Parkway, not the main park entrance.
