Last week, teams from CMS and CAS joined together for some incredible training that will make our school communities stronger!


Online registration for the 2024-2025 school year is NOW OPEN.
Go to the link below to get started. You will need to provide verification of residency to complete the registration process. Once your registration is approved, it will be forwarded to the schools to complete enrollment.
https://www.center.k12.mo.us/o/csd/page/registration

Free breakfasts and lunches are available for Center residents Monday - Friday through June 21st at Center High School and Boone Elementary School. See the image below for details.

Save the Date - August 10 - for the annual Back to School Bash! Immunizations, Sports Physicals, Games, Resource Fair and More! 10am to 2pm at Center High School.

Fox4 News featured the Center School District and our partners at LINC in a "Pay it Forward" segment earlier this week. Thanks to all the folks at LINC who do so much for our kids and families! Thanks also to Michelle Kruse who submitted the nomination.
https://fox4kc.com/news/pay-it-forward/volunteers-are-the-linc-to-mobile-food-pantry/
Happy Summer! We have finished another amazing year in the Center School District. Congratulations to all of our seniors and their families who graduated this year and best wishes for all your future endeavors. Remember, Once A Yellowjacket, Always A Yellowjacket!
For those will be returning for the 2024-2025 school year, online registration will open on July 1st. Please save that date and be sure to get signed up as soon as possible to allow our staff to get your kid(s) setup in the system for the start of the year. School starts on August 19th.
Have a great summer and we'll see you soon!

PBIS zoo trip part 3!


PBIS zoo trip part 2!










PBIS trip to the zoo!










8th graders made masks to wear at their Masquerade Ball that took place this past Saturday. Thank you Ms. Mackender for leading this project!

8th grade dance was a success!










Celebrating the diligent work of our 8th graders with a car show and Kona Ice!










8th grade students showing off the masks they made with Ms. Mackender in preparation for the Masquerade Ball tomorrow!

Principal's Honor Roll breakfast this morning! Way to raise the bar Yellowjackets!






The Center Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, May 20th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at Indian Creek Elementary School at 9801 Grand Ave.
Click the link below to see the agenda as well as the link to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=15346

It was a packed house tonight as we honored our amazing students. Family even came from New Jersey and were able to celebrate the achievements of this amazing young man!

Congrats to all of our 2023-2024 students who were recognized for their academic achievement this evening! Raise the Bar!!!







The Center Professional Development Committee, the Center Education Foundation, and members of the leadership team toured the district on May 9th to present the building and district level awards for Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Member of the Year.
Seventeen staff members were recognized after a process of peer nominations and voting on building level winners and PDC and community member selection of the district level winners.
District level winners:
Elementary Teacher of the Year - Patrice Carter, Center Elementary First Grade Teacher
Secondary Teacher of the Year - Jonathan Dandurand, Center High School Fine Arts Teacher
Support Staff Member of the Year - Elizabeth Cunningham, Center Elementary Building Secretary
Building winners are:
Boone - Jessica Hodges, teacher; Keith Schallon, support staff
Center Academy for Success - Christine Adam, teacher; Raymond Franks, support staff
Center Elementary - Patrice Carter, teacher; Elizabeth Cunningham, support staff
Center Middle School - Bret Eubank, teacher; Katina Jone, support staff
Center High School - Jon Dandurand, teacher; Brian Bates, support staff
Indian Creek - Shelby Curfman, teacher; Megan Fernholz, support staff
Red Bridge - Paige Eisenhauer, teacher; Monica Briones, support staff
Yellowjacket Early Learning - Mary Jane Baker, teacher; Lacy Hubbard support staff
Central Office - Dave Murray, support staff










There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education this evening, May 9th at 7pm, to interview candidates to fill the vacancy on the Board. This meeting will be conducted virtually.
Click below to view the agenda and get the link to view the meeting.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=15399

The Yellowjacket Early Learning Center offers Head Start services to families who qualify based on income. See the attached photos for details.
Call 816-841-3382, email marcheadstart@marc.org, or visit www.marcheadstart.org for more information.


