One year ago, the Center School District was selected to participate in the System Design Zone of a statewide initiative, called Success-Ready Student Network (SRSN),. The purpose is to explore innovative ways to assess student learning to more effectively reflect the skills that help students be prepared for high school coursework and be college, career and workplace ready after graduation. Center has worked with 19 other districts across the state to develop growth-based assessments to replace MAP testing as the sole state measure of academic achievement for state accountability. Participating districts will continue to be required to give the MAP test unless a federal waiver request is approved. That waiver request is under development and will be submitted by participating districts and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to the United States Department of Education (USDE) upon completion.
Thanks to the hard work of our staff and the support of the Center Board of Education, Center has the opportunity to participate in this historic work to measure student academic achievement in new and more meaningful ways.
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https://www.center.k12.mo.us/article/1212247
Wrapped up the morning with gifts of cookies for the staff at each building, delivered by Dr. Cargile and members of the Central Office team! Special bonus at Red Bridge Elementary as we joined the (indoor) carnival in the gym.
The entrance to Boone Elementary is directly in the very warm morning sun. The staff endures the heat to greet their kiddos. Once inside, students grab their free breakfast before going to class.
Center Elementary staff wins the award for brightest colors! Welcome back!
Yellowjacket drumline greets students at Center High School! Welcome back!
Yellowjacket drumline greets students at Center High School! Welcome back!
New Center Middle School Principal, Dr. Rachel McCarthy, and her team welcome students back to school!
It's the first day of school in the Center School District!!Over 30 members of the Senior class welcome the year with the traditional Senior Sunrise!
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 High School is having Freshman Orientation tonight to welcome our newest Yellowjackets!
Center High School is having Freshman Orientation tonight to welcome our newest Yellowjackets!
New Principal Ms. Jill Rush and her staff greet families at Boone Elementary.
School Board member and Middle School parent Ira Boydston IV greeting families at Center Middle School.
Stop #2 for Back to School night is Center Middle School! Excited to welcome our new Principal, Dr. Rachel McCarthy. Lots of activities and community groups here for our scholars.
Stop #2 for Back to School night is Center Middle School! Excited to welcome our new Principal, Dr. Rachel McCarthy. Lots of activities and community groups here for our scholars.
It's Back to School night in the Center School District! First stop - Yellowjacket Early Learning Center. Welcome to Center!
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!
Center Elementary is learning their new school cheer at Convocation 2023!
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!
IMMUNIZATIONS ARE BACK ON!!! Should be ready to go by 11am.
