It's time for the first Coffee Chat of the year! This Friday, from 7:30 to 8:00am, Dr. Cargile will host a virtual chat with anyone interested in sharing thoughts about Center, the start of the school year, or any other topic of interest.
RSVP to Stephanie Archie at sarchie@center.k12.mo.us to get the virtual link to join.
The Marlborough Community Fair is today starting at noon. Food, Kona Ice (only until 1), activities, games, and lots of information. At Center Elementary School (85th & Euclid). We will be there! Come join the fun. Noon to 5pm.
Monthly Food Pantry is this Friday morning. Volunteers needed to help serve our neighbors in need. Sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFA929A6F58-friday
Check out the September Community Newsletter from the Center School District. Back to School photos, new assessment information, and a message from our Board of Education.
https://mailchi.mp/center/center-newsletter-13902945
Parents and kids in the Yellowjacket Early Learning Center and Parents As Teachers programs enjoyed "Popsicles on the Playground" this afternoon. Beautiful weather, great conversations, wonderful playground, and yummy popsicles!
It's Random Acts of Kindness Day! Center High School staff members greeted parents with a smile and a LaMar's glazed donut as they dropped their students off for school this morning. Do something kind for someone else today!
CHS Football this Friday is at Lincoln Prep. 7:00 game time, purchase tickets at the gate. Park at Lincoln Middle School at 2012 E. 23rd St.
Go Yellowjackets!!
Center School District continues to hire substitute teachers to fill in when needed. It's a great way to support our teachers and students without having to work full time. Check it out at this link - https://ess.com/
Center High School football tonight - game time is 8pm. Gates will open at 7:20pm. Buy tickets in advance - https://gofan.co/app/school/MO18161.
The Center Board of Education will hold a regular session meeting on Monday, August 28th at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at Indian Creek Elementary School and also available to view online.
Click below to see the agenda as well as the link to view online.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=13358
Huge THANK YOU to the members and supporters of Blue Bicycle Fitness in the Red Bridge Shopping Center. Over the last few weeks, they have collected a van-ful of school supplies for our students! Photo below is owner Janet Schmidt and member Louis Simpson loading supplies for distribution to our schools.
Our staff and students appreciate your support!!
Due to excessive heat this week, the Center High School football game this Friday night is being moved back to 8:00pm. The location of the game is Yellowjacket Stadium at Center High School and the opponent is St. Joe Lafayette.
As a reminder, Center is moving to online ticketing for all sports activities this year. You must buy your tickets in advance and show them on your phone for admission. Here's the pricing:
Tickets are required for all games, all sports
Football - $7.00
Other sports - $5.00
Non-Center students and Senior Citizens - $5.00
Center students get in free with Student ID
Elementary or Middle school must be accompanied by parent or guardian
Center staff are free with ID
Season pass is $50 for admission to all fall sports Each Season will have a pass. Note that MSHSAA run playoff games are not included in the Season Pass.
If you plan to attend multiple sports during the fall, the Season Pass is a great deal. $50 for admission to all fall sporting events.
To purchase tickets or the fall Season Pass, Click Below to go to our online ticketing app. If this is your first visit to the ticketing site, you'll need to sign up for a free account.
https://gofan.co/app/school/MO18161
Center will host a public hearing of the Jackson County Legislature Budget Committee regarding proposed legislation to give relief to seniors on property tax increases.
The hearing will be on Tuesday, August 22 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Center High School (8715 Holmes).
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!
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
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
