As a result of Sam Cook's resignation, there is an opening on the Center Board of Education. The Board is accepting applications from qualified patrons to fill the seat until the next regular Board election (April 2025). At that time, the public will elect a candidate for a one-year term through April 2026 to complete the unexpired term.
Interested individuals need to file a request with Board Secretary, Stephanie Archie (sarchie@center.k12.mo.us or 816-349-3310), no later than 4:30pm on May 6th.
A Remembrance Gathering for Center Middle School teacher Bill Langholz will be held this Saturday afternoon. Click the link below to read the obituary, which has details on Saturday's event.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kansas-city-mo/william-langholz-11760276
The Kansas City Police Department Helicopter unit will be visiting Center High School today (Tuesday) around midday. They are NOT here for any emergency, but to visit with the students in the First Responder class taught by Ms. Roxanne Glover. Everyone is excited to learn about the important work of the KCPD helicopter!! (Photo courtesy of Northeast News).
The annual Kindergarten Round-Up will be on May 9th from 5:30 - 6:30pm at all elementary schools in the Center School District. Incoming students must be 5 years old by August 1st to enroll in kindergarten. Learn about the wonderful adventures your child will enjoy! Call Sarah Hunter at 816-349- 3300 if you are not sure which school you will attend.
The Center School District Board of Education will hold a Regular Session meeting on Monday, April 22nd. The meeting will be held at Indian Creek Elementary starting at 7pm.
Click below to read the agenda and the link to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14924
Hello, Yellowjackets!
Our Center High School Volleyball Team is hosting a kids' Volleyball Camp on May 18th. See the attached flyer for more details.
Sign up using the QR code or with this link: https://gofan.co/event/1492114
The Kansas City Police Department Helicopter unit will be visiting Center High School today (Thursday) around midday. They are NOT here for any emergency, but to visit with the students in the First Responder class taught by Ms. Roxanne Glover. Everyone is excited to learn about the important work of the KCPD helicopter!!
Kansas City Police are hosting a FREE Block Party on June 15th for families. Check out the flyer below for details.
Monthly food pantry this Friday. Volunteers needed. Sign up at the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFA929A6F58-48996415-friday#/
The Center Board of Education held their annual reorganization meeting this evening. Thanks to retiring members Katie Ramel and Bryce Shields. Welcome to new members Mariah Roady and Michael Sarver. Congratulations to President, Ira Boydston and Vice President, Marcie Calvin.
The 90.7% solar eclipse was enjoyed by students & staff throughout the Center School District. Thanks to a donation from ALPLA, everyone had eclipse glasses to enjoy the spectacle safely! Photos below from Red Bridge, Center Elementary, Center High School and Middle School.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that longtime Center Middle School teacher, Mr. Bill Langholz, passed away last night after battling cancer. Mr. Langholz was a teacher for the past 36 years, 25 of that in the Center School District.
Bill was a quiet man, but one whose impact has been felt by staff, students, parents, and community members far and wide. The Center Middle School staff organized a recognition event for Bill last Wednesday that was held at the KC Hospice House, where he spent his final days. The stories that were told had a common theme - Bill was a man who changed the world; one colleague, one student, one parent at a time. He was a source of inspiration and encouragement, especially for young teachers who struggled to learn the wonderful, but incredibly difficult, art and science of teaching. He helped students see and understand their world in new and exciting ways, especially with his regular spring break trips to New York City that opened the world for his fellow travelers.
Bill will be sorely missed, but his memory and impact will live on through the people he touched.
Center High School's facility dog, Blondie, is featured in a video produced by Operation Schoolhouse, the program that trained and gave us Blondie!
View the video here - https://vimeo.com/926601890/d489a59dcc?share=copy
An election was held this past Tuesday to elect two new members of the Center School District Board of Education. Congratulations to Mariah Roady and Michael Sarver who were the top two candidates in the final results. Thanks also to Da'Jion Lymore who ran a good campaign - we look forward to working with Da'Jion as he continues to be a leader in our community.
Thanks also to Katie Ramel and Bryce Shields who will be leaving the Board. Both have devoted many hours serving our community and we thank them for their service.
The new Board members will be sworn in at the annual Board Reorganization meeting on Monday, April 8th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Indian Creek Elementary at 9801 Grand. Following that short meeting for the old Board, the new Board will convene for a second short meeting to elect their new officers.
Finally, after the second meeting there will be a reception to welcome the new Board members and thank the retiring members.
Click below to see the agendas and link to view the meetings online.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=229
Congrats to our Center Middle School cheerleaders who brought home a 1st place in Walkthrough, 1st place in Sideline Cheer, 2nd place Dance and 3rd in the KCPS MS Interscholastic League Cheer and Dance competition the Saturday prior to Spring Break! The cheerleaders that participated were Dai'vyonna Perry, Ryleigh Lewis, Lynai Clardy, Brianna Porter, Kamiyah Khalifah, Farrah Fritz and Norah Evans. Way to go!!!! A huge shout out to Mr. Prewitt as well for his leadership and coaching of our Cheerleaders!
Our Cheer team won four awards at the 2024 KCPS Middle School Championships!!!! Way to go! Thank you Mr. Prewitt for your leadership and coaching of this team!
Due to forecast severe weather, all after-school activities at all Center schools are cancelled for today, Monday, April 1st. Students will be on buses or should be picked up at the end of the regular school day.
Check out the April Community Newsletter. Elections, student performances, and a Gala for the Center Education Foundation!
https://www.smore.com/n/k0avd
The Live Auction for the Center Education Foundation is open for bidding! Check it out at the link below. Hint - items from Swift, Kelce, Mahomes, Pacheco...
https://centereducationfoundation.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/center-stage-2024?fbclid=IwAR0hj_0-yfW6suKz-plFfN5GDgabT4oxqghdeKej4ZPJZcXhU-_eF2P-ULY_aem_AW7TPkvTweteQk-puv_VFcVY9NqaztbK4xSwyYRthocYNpCzfL2SSXuHyf2uX5mheeU2oN6MNfl9XxKicF3ERiTo
Congratulations to Boone Elementary teacher Inger Lillis for being named the Blue KC Sporting Samaritan of the Month for March. The program was established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City along with Sporting KC to recognize Kansas Citians who serve our community. Inger was nominated for the outstanding work she has done as a teacher at Boone for the last 8 years. Click below to read the story.
https://www.sportingkc.com/news/inger-lillis-named-blue-kc-sporting-samaritan-for-march
