Dr. Cargile's monthly Coffee Chat (virtually) is this Friday morning at 7:30 am. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts with the Superintendent! Send an email to Stephanie Archie (sarchie@center.k12.mo.us) for an invitation to the virtual chat.
Center football is moving on to the State quarterfinals. Next game is on SATURDAY afternoon at 1pm at Smithville High School. See map below for parking. Admission is $8.00 and tickets must be purchased online, in advance. We'll post the link when it is active at www.MSHSAA.org.
Lead to Read KC supports our District by providing reading mentors in some of our 1st -3rd grade classrooms. With your help, our partner, Lead to Read KC could receive a $25,000 Country Club Plaza Centennial Grant and have the potential to help more of our students.
Just VOTE HERE https://countryclubplaza.com/grant-vote/ by November 18! Scroll to the bottom and select Lead to Read KC, enter your email address, check “I agree,” and click “Cast Your Vote.” It’s that easy!
Only one vote per person, so forward this email to friends and family who support our organization and improve our chances!
Let’s get Reading Mentors in more classrooms!
Thank you for your continued support,
The Lead to Read KC Team
Today we salute our neighbors at the Veteran's Community Project. Happy Veteran's Day and thank you for your ongoing service! The work you do for our local veterans is truly amazing!
Congrats to our friends at the Children's Services Fund of Jackson County for passing the renewal of the tax to support our kids by a 75% margin! Thanks to our School Social Workers who use those funds to improve the mental health of our students.
Monthly Food pantry is this Friday. We also can use volunteers. Click the link to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday10
Thanks for supporting our families!
Information update for this Friday's District championship game vs Nevada - ticketing will be advance purchase only. Here's the info from MSHSAA on purchasing tickets -
Navigate to our website to purchase tickets, www.mshsaa.org and click on the blue TICKETS button. Select the football image tile, then class 4, then “Get Tickets” next to your event. You may also download the free Hometown Fan app to manage their purchases and tickets. There will not be a cash option at the gate.
The Center Yellowjackets will take on Carl Junction this evening at 7pm in the semi-final game of the Class 4, District 7 tournament. The game WILL BE PLAYED. If there is lightning in the area, we may have a delay, but we will get the game in this evening.
If you want to watch on TV, the broadcast will be exclusively on MSHAA TV. Here's the link to watch - https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/ppv/454006
There is a $10 fee to purchase access.
Go Yellowjackets!!!
The Center School District Board of Education will meet on Monday, November 7th at 6pm at Indian Creek Elementary School.
The agenda, along with a link to view the meeting virtually, can be found by clicking this link - https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=11968
Congrats to our Center High School Student Government Association. Winners of the Presidency of the Trails West District for 2023-24! We are thrilled to be the hosts of the District convention next fall!!!
We are getting ready to start the Center Friends program again - giving members of the community opportunities to support our students and teachers by volunteering in the schools. We are hiring a part-time coordinator to administer the program. A great chance for parents or community members to work up to 12 hours per week to help our schools. If you are interested, click on the link to learn more and apply - https://center.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=699
October’s Hive Society CSD Employee of the Month exemplifies our core value of safe and respectful schools.
October’s nominee helps make Center School District a place where students and staff are free to be themselves and further discover who they actually are. This person helps everyone around them feel safe not only physically but also emotionally. This is someone who is respectful of everyone – no matter the circumstance.
Hive Society is proud to present this award to Mr. Tyvell Kelly, Custodian at Indian Creek. Congratulations, Mr. Kelly!
Mr. Kelly's IC colleagues had the following to say about him:
"Mr. Kelley has been pivotal this year at Indian Creek. I see him at school at all hours of the day. He's been there at 6pm when I leave and is smiling at 7am, when I walk in. He is always willing to help teachers and students even though I know he has a lot on the to do list. I feel he has done a lot for our building, including giving staff motivational notes when needed. He also has great relationships with the students and is always helping when needed."
The Center School District Board of Education will hold a regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 24th at 7:00pm at Indian Creek Elementary School (9801 Grand). The meeting is open to the public in person or via livestream. Use the link below to view the agenda and get the link to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=11877
Due to a last minute cancellation by another group, the KCMO Health Department will be at Center High School today (October 20th) from 3-5pm with COVID vaccines (and boosters) and flu vaccine. This is open to all staff, families, and community members who wish to receive a vaccine. They will have adult and child doses. A consent form is required for adults and children. Forms will be available at the clinic.
Join Dr. Cargile for a Coffee Chat this Friday morning at 7:30am. Share your thoughts on Center with other community members. Email Stephanie Archie at sarchie@center.k12.mo.us for details and an invitation!
Glow night is on Friday, October 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 at Colonial Presbyterian Church. Face-painting, trunk or treat and much more! All FREE!
Monthly food pantry is this Friday morning. Volunteers needed. Sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday9
This Saturday is the Boone Carnival! Rides, games, auctions, raffle and much more. 1 - 5pm at Boone Elementary School. 89th & Wornall.
Lob & Learn is a national program to introduce tennis to young people that was started right here in the Center School District. Great, low cost opportunity for our kids. Check it out!
The Center Foundation 5K is this Saturday! Still time to register - center5k.com. Check out the awards created by CHS students using 3D printing is Ms. Chandler's class!! #RealWorldLearning
