Four Center students are going to DECA INTERNATIONALS!!!
DECA is a national program to help high school students learn and practice skills that can be used in business management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. In addition to skills learned in the classroom, part of the program is competition in a variety of program areas. Our team of 28 members participated earlier this spring in regional competition, with 8 members qualifying for the State level. Four of those earned the opportunity to travel to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) later this spring in Anaheim, California!
Josephine Mosby & Emma Willard competed in Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making. For competition they were required to take a 100-question exam where Josie Mosby was awarded the top test score in this category. After the exam, they competed in a Business Law & Ethics Scenario Role Play in front of a Business Professional. Their combined scores gave them a 4th place finish and a qualification to Internationals.
Susan Besong & Scholar Besong competed in the Independent Business Plan, where they developed a written business plan, business investment pitch deck, and prototyped their product. Their incredible idea and presentation received 3rd place at MO DECA State conference and also a qualification to ICDC.
Congratulations to all of our business students and best of luck at the next level!
Center Schools are hiring!! Check out the job fair at Center Middle School on March 16 from 8am to noon. Lots of great positions open. Work with great kids, great teachers, and a great community!!
KCUR is publishing a series of articles on School Board elections in the KC area. Check out the article about the Center candidates -
https://www.kcur.org/education/2024-03-06/2024-election-meet-the-center-school-district-board-of-education-candidates
Last weekend our elementary and middle school mathletes participated in the 10th annual PREP-KC Junior Math Relays Competition, hosted by the Hickman Mills School District. We had some great results, including:
5th Grade Amazing Race - 1st place, Red Bridge Elementary
6th Grade Amazing Race - 1st place, Center Middle School
7th Grade Super Medley - 1st place, Center Middle School
Overall Placement -
Boone Elementary - Bronze
Center Elementary - Bronze
Indian Creek Elementary - Bronze
Red Bridge Elementary - Gold
Center Middle School - Silver
Congrats to all the scholars and teachers who participated!!
The Center High School Scholar Bowl team culminated an outstanding Missouri River Valley Conference season with CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP!!
The JV team entered the tournament as a 3rd seed. They won easily their three Preliminary games and entered the Final 4 up against Pleasant Hill JV. They had a strong match and won 290-160 to go into the Championship. In the final they came up a little short against a very strong Lafayette Co team. They finished runner up. Dimitri Miller took 3rd individual overall and Vi took 4th overall. The team ended conference play with a record of 13-3 and 18-7 on the year with one more tournament left.
The Varsity team entered the tournament as a 2nd seed. They had a difficult match to start off at Warrensburg HS but were able to win by a thin 50-point margin. Then after a bye, the easily won their next Prelim to advance to the Final 4. In the final, they were up against their only Conference team to beat the Jackets this year, Carrollton HS. Well, this game had 8 lead changes and 9 ties in 22 questions - including the 22nd and final question. So, it went into Sudden Death (Golden Goal) overtime. First team to answer one question correct, wins. The topic was literature and AnneMarie knew the answer, Huckleberry Finn! Thus, the Jackets advanced to the final.
In the final against Oak Grove the Jackets took a slim 20 point lead into the final question and were able to hold on for the victory in a razor thin final match!
Your Varsity team is the 2024 MRVC Conference Tournament Champions!
Avery Bennekin ended in 8th place overall.
The team ended conference play with a 16-1 record and a 48-23 Overall record. We have two more tournaments and then Districts on April 13.
Great Day for the Yellowjackets.
They are back in action at the Maple Woods Scholar Bowl on Tuesday, March 5.
Check out the March Community Newsletter for the Center School District. School Board election information, Fentanyl awareness, and much more.
https://www.smore.com/n/1c7xp-center-community-news
Monthly food pantry is this Friday, March 8th. Volunteers needed. Sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFA929A6F58-48345127-friday#/
The next meeting of the Center Board of Education will be a Work Session meeting on Monday, March 4th at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held at Indian Creek Elementary and can also be viewed via livestream.
Click below to see the agenda and the link for joining virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14921
Center School District is looking for Substitute Teachers! This is a great way to support our students and our teachers while making some extra money! We are having an Open House at Center Middle School on March 20th & 21st. See the flyer below for details!
The Center Board of Education will hold a regular session meeting on Monday, February 26th at Indian Creek Elementary starting at 7:00pm.
Click below to see the agenda and the link to view the meeting virtually.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14715
Center High School is proud to host a Community Panel Discussion on Fentanyl Awareness this Thursday evening, Feb. 22nd. The co-sponsors are US Representatives Emmanuel Cleaver and Mark Alford. A wide range of panelists will help our community learn about the dangers of Fentanyl to help us protect our community. Doors open at 6pm, program starts at 7pm. No charge to attend. All are welcome.
Check out this video made by fourth grade students at Indian Creek Elementary about the story of Emmitt Till, as part of their study of Black History.
https://youtu.be/F5CkICssj8c
#BlackHistoryMonth
Dr. Cargile will host her monthly virtual Coffee Chat this Friday, February 16 at 7:30am. This is an opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Cargile about what's going on at Center and to share issues of interest to you.
To get a link to join, contact Stephanie Archie at sarchie@center.k12.mo.us.
Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs on winning the Super Bowl AGAIN! What a great accomplishment for the team and Kansas City!
Here's the schedule for the week for the Center School District:
Monday - School will be held AS SCHEDULED. We know everyone is excited, but it is really important that we have excellent attendance and focus as we get back to the business of unlocking potential and igniting minds!
Tuesday - School will be held as scheduled.
Wednesday - PARADE DAY!! Center Schools will be CLOSED for all staff and students to celebrate with our Chiefs and our community. We are using our LAST snow day for this event. Celebrate enthusiastically, but safely so that on --
Thursday - we are back in school and learning!
Friday - No School for students as this is a Professional Development day for staff.
Special note - the MRVC Choir Event on Wednesday evening WILL take place as scheduled.
Also, remember that Monday, February 19th is the President's Day holiday and we will have no school that day.
The staff and students at Boone Elementary are ready for Super Bowl weekend, forming a KC arrowhead on the playground on Friday!
Go Chiefs!!!
The Center Board of Education will hold a Work Session meeting on Monday, February 12 at 6:30pm at Indian Creek Elementary School. Click below to see the agenda and instructions for viewing the meeting via livestream.
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=229&MID=14696
Support the Center High School Junior Class with a wonderful meal at Torchy's Tacos from 10am to 9pm on February 20th. Great class, great business partner, and great food!
This Friday is Food Pantry day - sponsored by the Center Education Foundation and LINC. Volunteers needed! Click below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AFA929A6F58-47790265-friday
Lacy Hubbard, a paraprofessional at the Yellowjacket Early Learning Center (YELC), is the January Hive Society Employee of the Month for the Center School District. She exemplifies the Core Value of Lifetime, community and family centric relationships.
Lacy has prioritized the wellness and mental health of our whole YELC community. Last year, Lacy established a YELC Yoga club, and she leads yoga at our school every Wednesday afternoon at the end of our workday. This year Lacy has initiated a 'Staying Hydrated' YELC Water Bottle challenge and is currently corralling YELC staff to attend CSD Yoga Tuesdays. Lacy has also taken on the leadership of YELC's Culture Committee. In this capacity, Lacy works collaboratively with colleagues to lift our YELC community. Lacy often states that we need to 'refill our cups' so that we can care for the needs of our littles at YELC to ensure their learning and growth. Lacy often asks me, "Mary, I hope you are taking some time for yourself." Lacy is truly a caring, collaborative staff member.
Thank you for your work, Lacy, and congratulations on winning this award!
The Center School District Community Newsletter has been published for February. Check it out at the link below.
https://www.smore.com/xdh6w
