Registration is now open for the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 10th! It will be held at Center High School (8715 Holmes Rd, Kansas City MO). Doors will open at 5:30pm for the welcome reception in the south lobby. A light supper will be available starting at 6:00pm in the lobby. The program will start at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Admission is FREE, but we do ask that you register in advance so that we have a count for food. Here's the link to register -
https://gofan.co/app/events/989872?schoolId=MO18161
Please share this with friends and family! We hope to see you on June 10th as we welcome these outstanding athletes and teams into the Hall of Fame.
Click this link to see the full list of inductees - https://www.center.k12.mo.us/o/chs/page/athletic-hall-of-fame
The administration building at 8701 Holmes (also known as the Center "White House") will be demolished in early June after nearly 100 years of use. About 57 of those years saw the house serve as administrative offices for the school district.
We are hosting a farewell event on Monday, May 22 from 4pm to 7pm. This is an open house event where you can come when you want and stay as long as you want. We will NOT be able to offer tours of the building due to safety issues, but we will have refreshments, a table with yearbooks to look through, a history of the original chicken farmhouse, a place to write your favorite stories, and an opportunity to take photos.
Click the link to read the details of the decision to demolish the building - https://www.center.k12.mo.us/article/1104102
Click this link to let us know that you are attending - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2TjmEx8ymQ0JdvqFk9iP4AAQ06xLnKAJJtoRF9uHtXsznJw/viewform?usp=share_link
Looking for a job that pays well and supports our community? Center School District is hiring! Maintenance and custodians needed now.
https://www.center.k12.mo.us/working-in-center/employment
Center's Hive Society presented the Employee of the Month award to Red Bridge Behavior Interventionist, Monica Briones for demonstrating High Expectations for Student Success. The Red Bridge team gathered in the cafeteria to surprise and congratulate Ms. Briones on her award.
The monthly Coffee Chat with Dr. Cargile is this Friday at 7:30am. Join us virtually to ask Dr. Cargile questions about Center Schools and share your thoughts with the Superintendent!
Contact Stephanie Archie at sarchie@center.k12.mo.us to get the link to join.
Monthly Food Pantry is this Friday. See the link below to sign up as a volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday15
Check out the April Community Newsletter! Read about the newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame, a racial equity panel discussion, and "A Center Celebration" with the Center Education Foundation!
https://mailchi.mp/center/center-newsletter-13878810
The Center Board of Education annual Reorganization Meeting will take place at 6pm on Monday, April 10th at Indian Creek Elementary School.
There will actually be two meetings -
The first will be the final meeting of the current Board of Education. Recognition will be given to Danielle Quinn who is leaving the Board. That meeting will then adjourn.
The second meeting will be the first meeting of the new Board of Education. New members Marcie Calvin and Ira Boydston IV will be given the oath of office and then officers (President & Vice President) will be elected. Then that meeting will be adjourned and a reception for old and new members will be held.
Here's the link to view the agenda and the link to view the meeting virtually - https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=12770
Do you have a child interested in high quality pre-school for the 2023-24 school year? Check out the Yellowjacket Early Learning Center! Head Start applications being accepted now at https://marcheadstart.org/.
Lob & Learn is a national program of community based tennis instruction for kids that was started right here in the Center School District by a CHS alum! This spring's program will run from April 10 - May 17 at Center Middle School. See the attached flyer for details.
The final event in Dr. Cargile’s community book study on the topic of Improving Racial Equity for Black & Brown Boys will take place on April 11th at Center High School. This session will be a panel discussion featuring adults and students who have lived this topic personally. They will share what they have learned over the years through their personal experiences so that our community can take concrete action steps to improve equity.
The panel will be facilitated by Mr. Cornell Ellis, Co-Founder/CEO of Brothers Liberating our Communities. Mr. Ellis and his organization have a simple goal; increasing the number of Black, male educators in the Kansas City area both through improved recruitment and retention.
Other panelists include:
Dr. Vashawn Smith, Grandview Middle School Principal
Merrell Bennekin, Center School District Parent and former Board of Education President
Manny Abarca, Jackson County Legislator
Garrett Webster, Youth Guidance Executive Director
Dr. Troy Nash, Financial Analyst and Urban Planner
Several Center High School students will also participate on the panel.
The panel discussion will take place in the Center High School Cafeteria at 8715 Holmes Rd starting at 5:00pm and running until approximately 7:00pm. In addition to comments from the panelists, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences as well.
The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 20th at 7pm at Indian Creek Elementary.
Click the link below to see the agenda and the link to watch virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=12657
Excited to have a visit from Jackson County Executive Frank White to read to kids at Indian Creek Elementary as part of the Missouri Read-In Day! Thank you, Mr. White.
We've gotten requests about streaming tomorrow's basketball game. MSHSAA TV is NOT streaming it. However, our HIVE TV has received permission to stream if we can make it work. We are going to make an attempt to connect to the network at the arena and see if we can do a livestream. We expect to know by around 3pm tomorrow. IF we can make it work, we'll post a link here and on the Center Athletics 58 pages. There will be a charge, but you won't need to pay until we know it is going to work. Stay tuned!
Details are in for the State Quarterfinal game for the Boys Basketball team this Friday. The opponent is St. Joseph Lafayette High School. The location is State Fair Community College in Sedalia, and the start time is 4:00pm. Tickets are $8.00 and must be purchased online in advance at this link - https://mshsaa.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1792
Your ticket also covers admission to the Class 5 and 6 games later that same evening.
Let's support our Yellowjackets!!!
The monthly food pantry is this Friday starting at 10:00am at the Center Warehouse. Volunteers are needed to help serve our community members in need. Here's the link to sign up to help - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F48ADA82FA6FD0-friday14
It’s time to celebrate National School Social Work Week! Center School District is fortunate to have the support of eight school social workers, and each of them is committed to making a difference in the Center community. School social workers are trained mental health professionals who bring their unique knowledge and skills to our schools. They are essential to achieving student success, as they are the link between the home, school, and community in providing direct and indirect services to students, families, and school personnel. Their specialized training allows them to assist with mental health concerns, attendance concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavior support, academic and classroom support, and consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Thanks to the following special individuals serving our students, staff, and families.
Emily Kellerman – Yellowjacket Early Learning Center,
Jenny Morris – Boone Elementary School,
Roslyn Christopher – Center Elementary School,
Megan Fernholz – Indian Creek Elementary School,
Megan Levika – Red Bridge Elementary School,
Michelle Gibson – Center Academy for Success,
Kathleen Eaton – Center Middle School,
Hannah O’Donnell – Center High School.
The March 6th Board of Education Work Session has been canceled so that staff and Board members can attend the Boys Basketball State Tournament game in Liberty. The topics scheduled for discussion during the Work Session will be covered in the March 20th regular session meeting.
Center Yellowjackets Boys Basketball team starts State Tournament play on Monday evening, taking on Barstow. Game starts at 6pm at William Jewell College in Liberty. Go to https://www.mshsaa.org/CMSPages/Tickets.aspx and click on Boys Basketball to purchase tickets. No ticket sales at the gate, must be purchased online. Hope to see you there!
Center Yellowjackets Boys basketball team is the Class 4, District 14 champion for 2023! A 69-52 win over Southeast tonight moves the Jackets to the State tournament. They will face Barstow at 6pm on Monday, March 6th at William Jewell College.
