Due to inclement weather, school is canceled today for Centre.
04/20/2021
SAVE THE DATE: THE ARTFUL EYE SHOW
The Artful Eye Show is happening on Friday, May 7th at 7:00 PM in the north gymnasium at Centre School. Parents of students in grades 3, 4, and 5 should expect to receive a personal invitation soon. Please mark this down on your calendars, as it is always exciting to see what Pat and Jess help our students to create!
The track meet scheduled for Tuesday 04/20/2022 has been rescheduled for tomorrow, 04/19/2021, at Halstead due to weather.
Dear Parents,
Please fill out the survey using the link below if you would be interested in your child receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. This vaccine is the only one available for ages 16 and up at this time. If you are not interested in your child receiving the vaccine, you do not need to complete the survey. We do not yet know when our county will have availability to provide this vaccine at our school, but we anticipate sharing that information with you as soon as we know. Your response will be kept confidential and will only be shared with the health department and/or Kay's Pharmacy.
Thank you.
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Yesterday Elias Jirak competed in a varsity golf meet at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. He placed 17th with a score of 91. Good job Elias!
Dane Davis reading, Dan and His Brothers. So proud of Dane reading a book of 105 words.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
SAVE THE DATE...
Centre Elementary Record Breaking day and Field Day will be on May 19th.
Record Breaking Day is for the 4th and 5th graders. It will begin at 12:30 PM.
Field Day is for Preschool thru 3rd grade. It will begin at 1:00 PM.
Each senior needs to bring in one of their senior pictures for the senior panel in the commons area. Please bring to Mrs. Bina in the office no later than May 3rd.
- close up photos are the best
- must be wallet sized
- do not send an email. It must be the real photo.
- make sure it is school appropriate - no hunting rifles or anything that cannot be shared at school
Yesterday the JV boys golf team participated in a scramble at Herington. Sam Woods and Matt Basore combined for a score of 52, good for 4th place!
Members of the Centre Board of Education will discuss the Covid-19 mask mandate on Monday night at the regularly scheduled board meeting. For the board to create a policy best-representing community views, board members are seeking your input. The survey will be on our website and Facebook page. Please complete and submit the survey by 12:00 pm on Monday, April 12th, 2021.
There will be a special board meeting on Friday, April 9th, 2021. The agenda is attached below.
All seniors need to bring in a wallet sized senior picture for the senior panel in the commons area.
- It must be wallet sized
- It must be the real thing, no emailed photos
- It must be school appropriate with no hunting rifles or anything that would not be allowed at school
Please bring to Mrs. Bina in the office no later than May 3rd.
Centre School will have an early release day on Wednesday, April 7th. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled professional development day.
There will be no school at Centre USD 397 on Friday, April 2nd or on Monday, April 5th. Enjoy your four day weekend and we will see you back at school on Tuesday, April 6th.
School pictures are coming up on Thursday, April 1st. We will begin taking photos at 8:30 AM. Students were sent home with two photo packets that were stapled together. The first one is for individual photos, and the second one is for a class photo. If you choose to purchase both, please send back both packets with payment included. You may write one check, but please staple it and both forms together to insure that you get both items. We will be taking photos of each individual class, even seniors.
COVID vaccine eligibility information is attached in the flyer.
The best thing in the world today at Centre.......Emil Godinez Vinduska scored a 33 on his FIRST ACT test! A 36 is perfect.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Proud of all the girls who participated in Marion's Inaugural Swim Meet yesterday! Great job ladies! Members of the team from Centre include: Paige Barton-Whitcomb, Brooklyn Smith, and Leah Brunner
The Junior Class and their parents are invited to attend a Prom meeting on Tuesday, March 30th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Ag building in Mr. Meyer's room.
School pictures are coming up next week on Thursday, April 1st. We will begin taking photos at 8:30 AM. Students were sent home with two photo packets that were stapled together. The first one is for individual photos, and the second one is for a class photo. If you choose to purchase both, please send back both packets with payment included. You may write one check, but please staple it and both forms together to insure that you get both items. We will be taking photos of each individual class, even seniors.
Centre School will dismiss students early on Friday, March 12th. Students will be released at 1:00 PM. This is the official start to our Spring Break. School will not be in session the week of March 15th thru 19th. Have a safe and fun spring break! We will see you back in school on Monday, March 22nd.
Centre School will have an early release day on Wednesday, March 3rd. School will get out at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled staff development day. In addition, Centre School will also have an early release day on Friday, March 5th. School will get out Friday at 2:00 PM. This is the end of the third quarter.
Tonight's girls basketball game will be available for viewing on the Centre K-12 Schools Facebook page instead of the NFHS Network.
As per the 2020-2021 Centre USD 397 Student/Parent Handbook (page 10, paragraph 2):
If a student has three excused absences in a row, a doctor's note is required. If a student has five excused medical absences in a semester, a doctor's note is required for each additional day of absence. If a student has seven or more medical absences during the year, a doctor's note is required for each additional day of the absence.
Notes should be turned into the office before the student returns to school.
A representative from Butler County Community College will be at Centre on Tuesday, March 2nd at 2:00 pm to discuss college class enrollment for the 21-22 school year. If you are a current sophomore or junior who is interested in taking classes classes next year, please plan on attending this meeting. Parents: if you have questions, please contact Mr. Venable.
Centre USD 397l would like to remind you that if you are interested in having your child take driver's ed this summer, the student must be signed up and fees paid by the end of February. The fees are $102.00 and must be paid in cash. We will not accept checks or cards. Please bring payment to the school office. Students must be 14 years old before May 1st in order to take driver's ed this summer.
School pictures, which were scheduled for Friday, February 19th, have been postponed. When a new date is scheduled, we will let you know. There will be no school pictures tomorrow.
Centre USD 397 is going to stick with the school calendar and have parent/teacher conferences this evening. They will go on as scheduled from 4:00 - 7:00. If there is a particular teacher that you would like to visit with, please feel free to email them to set up a time. Emails are found on the school website.
Southwest Power Pool Upgrades
Energy Emergency Alert to a Level 3
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has upgraded the Energy Emergency Alert to a Level 3.
The Level 3 declaration requires the SPP to direct its member companies to prepare to implement controlled interruptions of service if necessary.
Flint Hills REC has been notified that we will experience controlled service interruptions. Currently, we do not know the length or frequency of these interruptions.
Flint Hills REC is asking their members to conserve energy wherever possible and safe to do so to prevent worsening system conditions that could impact a broader area or have longer-lasting effects.
Flint Hills REC will communicate more information as it becomes available via email and our Facebook page.
Please see the image below for ideas on how you can help during this Energy Emergency.
Due to extreme weather and the energy crisis resulting in power outages and challenges impacting families and staff, classes are canceled for the remainder of the day. Additionally, Centre schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 02/17/2021, and classes will be canceled.
HS BB Games against Wakefield have been POSTPONED to Monday, February 22nd.
Here is the schedule:
4:45 (Main Gym) ½ JV Girls
6:00 (Main Gym) Varsity Girls followed by Varsity Boys
ONLY TWO fans per participant
It will be streamed live on the Centre K-12 Facebook Page
There will be a special board meeting on Thursday, February 18th, 2021.
The agenda is attached below.
Centre School will be switching to the remote learning model on Monday, February 15th, and Tuesday, February 16th. This is due to the anticipated severe weather conditions that will be impacted by ice, snow, and extremely low temperatures. Students are being sent home today with their computers, ipads, and any materials that they will need for those two days of remote learning. Teachers have provided students with zoom links to their classes. Students are expected to remote into their classes on time, as these will be counted as two regular school days even though they are at home. Please stay warm, stay, safe, and use extreme caution in the anticipated severe weather. Please watch for additional information we will send out concerning the date next week when students may return to the school building.
NEW GUIDELINES FOR REMOTE LEARNING MODEL - EFFECTIVE 2-11-21
Bundle up and dress warmly for school today. Beware that some buses may be later than usual.
Centre USD 397 will be close on Monday, February 8th. This is a scheduled "no school" day. Please enjoy your three day weekend and we will see you back in school on Tuesday, February 9th.
Here are schedule for events and games tomorrow vs Herington:
Girls Varsity at 6:00 PM
1/2 Boys JV at 6:00 PM
Boys Varsity at 7:30 PM
Homecoming will occur at Halftime of the Boys Game.
Varsity Games will be streamed on NFHS Network Centre Page
Homecoming Ceremonies will be streamed on Facebook Live on Centre K-12 Facebook Page
Centre USD 397 will have an early release day on Wednesday, February 3rd. Students will be released at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled early release day for staff development.
Centre USD 397 will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, February 3rd. School will let out at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled early release for staff development.
Boys fall to Peabody-Burns 53-68
Girls fall to Rural Vista 29-45. Boys are down 33-38 to Peabody Burns at half.
Math basketball!
This message is for the Pilsen/Lincolnville bus route:
The bus will pick up and drop off at the regular time beginning tomorrow.
This message is for Burdick, Lincolnville, and Pilsen bus routes for Wednesday and Thursday:
Alternate drivers will be picking students up and bring them home, so normal times may vary.
Due to inclement weather, Herington has cancelled the JH basketball games scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, January 25th. We are working to reschedule, so a date will be announced once finalized.
Centre USD 397 will not be in session on Monday, January 25th. This is a regularly scheduled Staff Development Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 26th.
The USD 397 Board of Education has announced the selection of Larry Geist as Superintendent/PreK-5 Principal. Larry will take the reins on July 1, 2021 after the retirement of his current position at Natoma/Paradise.
There is a special board meeting tonight January 18th, 2021. The agenda is posted below.
The High School Boy's basketball team will have practice this Saturday, January 16th, at 7:00 AM.
There is a special board meeting tomorrow January 15th, 2021. The agenda is posted below.
There is a special board meeting tomorrow January 14th, 2021. The agenda is posted below.
The high school basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 15, have been rescheduled for January 30.
Special Board Meeting Announcement
Centre school will have an early release day on Wednesday, January 6th. Classes will dismiss at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled early release for staff development.
Basketball practices for JH and HS will be starting on Monday. Please make sure to bring any equipment that will be needed.
Parents/Guardians
The Centre Administration would like to remind parents/guardians that Preschool through 12th-grade classes resume Monday, January 4th in the building. If there are any changes to this plan, the district will provide further communication.
Greetings, Students, Parents, and Centre Staff:
Thank you for your continued support of our students, our staff, and our school community during this fall semester. We hope this message finds you doing well, and we wanted to take a moment to reiterate our collective “Thank You!” for everything you have done, are doing, and will continue to do to help our students and our school.
Before we begin the upcoming Holiday Break, we wanted to take a moment to share the following information and reminders:
● Colder weather, more time inside, and the onset of cold and flu season are upon us. The CDC has provided this guidance for winter holidays, which include continuing to practice social distancing (at least 6 feet), frequent handwashing, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing a mask.
● If you or your family members do not feel well at any time over the break, we have included this graphic that shares which symptoms are most commonly associated with the cold, the flu, and COVID-19.
● If anyone you know is interested in serving as a substitute teacher in our school during the spring semester, please review and/or share the information provided in this link to review the qualifying criteria provided by the Kansas State Department of Education. If you have any questions, please let me know.
We will miss seeing and working with our students during this upcoming break. Stay warm, stay safe, and please know how much we appreciate everything that you are doing to focus on the health and success of our students, staff members, and community!
Sincerely,
Susan Beeson
Superintendent/PreK- Principal
Centre USD 397
The Centre BOE will hold a special board meeting tonight, December 4th, 2020.
The agenda and Zoom link are below.
Topic: Special Board Meeting - December 4th, 2020
Time: Dec 4, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 747 1063 9316
Passcode: 4XQVnU
December 2020 Food Service Menu
Please complete the following form for children in your household to receive breakfast and lunch provided by the school district. Any child age 1-18 may receive meals, free of charge, to be picked up in your community or delivered to rural addresses within school district boundaries. The daily meal delivery will include lunch for the day and breakfast for the following day. The Food Service will be provided Monday, December 7, 2020, thru Friday, December 18th, 2020.
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Good evening Centre Parents and Students:
The USD 397 Board of Education met in a special board meeting this evening to discuss recent Covid-19 positive cases and possible exposure impacting Centre School. To ensure the well-being of all students and staff, the board voted to move PreK-5 classes to remote learning beginning Monday, December 7th thru December 18th. There will be no school Thursday and Friday, December 3rd and 4th for grades PreK-5. Students in grades 6-12 will continue to remote into their classes as scheduled. Additional information will come from your student's teacher detailing the remote learning process.
Based on what we know today, the plan is for students in all grades, PreK-12, to return to the school facility to receive in-person instruction on Monday, January 4th, 2021. Any changes to this plan will be communicated before January 4th.
Please contact Susan Beeson, PreK-5 Principal, at email address: sbeeson@usd397 or 6-12 Principal, Trevor Siebert at email address tsiebert@usd397.com for additional assistance.
Thank you.
Susan Beeson
The Centre BOE will hold a special board meeting tonight, December 2nd, 2020.
The agenda and Zoom link are posted below.
Topic: Special Board Meeting - 12/02/2020
Time: Dec 2, 2020 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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The Centre BOE will hold a special board meeting on December 4th, 2020, at 5:30. The agenda is posted below, and the Zoom link will be posted Friday.
The Centre BOE met tonight and voted 7-0 for students grades 6-12 to continue remote learning for the remainder of this week.
Have a great evening.
Centre School will have an early release day on Wednesday, December 2nd. School will let out at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled staff development day.
Reminder! If interested in any Centre Basketball or regular Centre gear please place your order by November 30th! There is no required gear! The store closes in three days so grab your gear now!
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/SwwB5dV2cj
Reminder: USD 397 Board of education would like to remind you to participate in part of the superintendent search process conducted by KASB at the community building on November 23 at 5:30 p.m.
The Marion County Health Department is requesting your participation in the survey listed to inform us in county planning for a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available and to understand the factors that will influence your decision in obtaining a vaccine or not.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCKCOVID19
Completing this survey is voluntary and will take approximate 5 to 10 minutes. No identifiable information will be collected about you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Ablah, PhD, MPH at eablah@kumc.edu For questions about the rights of research participants, you may contact the KUMC Institutional Review Board (IRB) at 913-588-1240.
Please respond to the attached survey for Paw Prints.
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The Winter Team Shop is open for basketball and regular Centre Cougar gear. The shop will close on November 30th. Basketball players are not required to get any gear. These are only options for regular wear. Lots of great options are available to order!
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/SwwB5dV2cj
Special Board Meeting Notice
Centre's Junior High and High School students orr parents who are not currently in quarantine, can come up to the school at any time today to pick up supplies, homework, books, and instruments for the next couple weeks. Teachers and staff have worked hard this morning to gather up everything that we think that your student will need in the next couple weeks of remote learning. Please either call when you drive up to the school or ring the doorbell, and we will be glad to bring the supplies to you. Students who are not currently in quarantine will be allowed to come into the building and clean out their gym lockers if they have one.
If your student at Centre is learning remotely, they are still eligible for free breakfast and lunch. They will sign up remotely with their first hour class as they remote in for the day. We are unable to deliver meals at this time, as our school waiver does not provide for that service. Meals can be picked up curbside at 11:45 each morning. We ask that if you do sign up, please make sure to pick up the meals so that food does not go to waste.
This is the Centre class bell schedule for 6th thru 12th grades. As students remote in, please remind them to be prompt. They are expected to remote in each and every class period.
Athletic practices and games are cancelled until students return to school.
November 12, 2020 – This message pertains to students in Grades 6-12
Centre Parents and Students:
A special Centre Board meeting was held this evening concerning the increase in Covid-19 symptoms experienced among our students. In our effort to provide safety to all and gain time to mitigate the spread of virus, the Centre Board of Education voted to move JH/HS classes to a remote learning delivery model, beginning on Monday, November 16th thru November 30th, 2020. Tomorrow, Friday, November 13th, will be a non-school day for 6th -12th grade.
Mrs. Terri Bina will contact students to get a list of items, books, supplies, and resources needed for learning. At that time, Mrs. Bina will also provide a time for parents/students to pick-up the items at curbside in front of the school.
The board will reconvene on Monday, November 30th, to re-assess the level of risk for students.
Elementary classes, grades PreK-5, will continue face to face instruction at Centre School.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and wish you good health.
Please contact Mr. Siebert, High School Principal, at tsiebert@usd397.com or at 785-983-4321 and or Mrs. Beeson at sbeeson@usd397.com or at 785-983-4321.
Thank you and have a good evening!
Mrs. Beeson & Mr. Siebert
Information on Remote learning and responsibilities.
There will be a special board meeting tonight, November 12th, 2020, at 5 pm.
In an effort to keep everyone safe, Centre Jr./Sr. High School has decided to limit fans to only two fans per player and coach this basketball season. Tickets will also be handed out to students. In order to attend the game, you must have a ticket. Please see the below revisions for indoor fan attendance.
Due to fans being limited, games in the Main Gym will be streamed on NFHS Network.
Here is the website: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/centre-high-school-lost-springs-ks.
Subscriptions cost $10.99 per month in order to stream any Cougar event that takes place in the Main Gym. You can also choose a yearly subscription for $64.99. Game schedules may look a little different from previous years to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For instance, the JH boys will be playing in the Main Gym on November 16, and the girls will use the Main Gym on November 23. The schedule may also change due to a lack of officials because of the pandemic. Make sure to check back for more information on the school website and Facebook page.
School picture retakes at Centre are on Friday, November 13th. We will begin at 8:30 in the morning. If you need a picture packet for your student, please call the school office at 785-983-4321 or have your student stop by tomorrow and pick one up.
The Josten's representative will be at Centre on Thursday, November 12th to take orders for Sophomore Class rings and Senior graduation products. This time to order will take place at 12:30 PM. Please make sure that your students have their order form and payment with them. This will be the only time where class rings and senior products can be ordered at school with the representative here to help you. Order forms were sent home with students last week.
If you have a student who is in quarantine and will be remoting in for the next two weeks, we are gathering up their books and supplies so that they can have it to remote from home. Their items will be available to be picked up between 2:00 and 4:00 today. Please call and let us know that you are outside the door and we will bring the items to you.
Centre Parents and Students:
Today, we have learned 2 Centre High School students received confirmed positive Covid-19 results. Due to this information, 25 students are identified as direct contacts and will move to remote learning for 14 days. Parents of those students will be contacted today.
If you are someone who did not receive a contact today from an administrator or office personnel, your student is allowed to return to Centre School for face to face classes tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Buses will run the regular routes.
Our Food Service Program is now an option for remote learning students, and meals can be available as early as tomorrow. The process used to order lunch for the current day and breakfast for the following morning: the regular homeroom teacher will take lunch count during the first-hour class, and lunch will be available for pick up curbside outside the school's front door at 11:45 AM the same day.
TRANSPORTATION will be needed as we have a waiver for on-site pick-up, only at this time.
Thanks to all for your patience with our precautionary efforts to provide safety to all! Your flexibility and cooperation are vital to our navigation through this time of unknowns.
Thank you.
Susan Beeson
sbeeson@usd397.com
Due to a parental report of a confirmed positive case of Covid-19, of a High School student who went home ill on Friday, we are canceling face to face classes and expecting students to remote into classes throughout the day on Monday.
We will seek guidance from Diedre Serene, RN at the Marion County Health Dept., tomorrow to guide our planning for the remaining days of the week. Last week, Diedre advised me, "a direct contact is anyone who is in contact with a positive individual, 2 days prior to the day of the positive result". Meaning - Count forward 2 days prior to the day of the positive result to determine who may be a direct contact requiring quarantine.
As we gain additional information, I will keep you informed as to how we will progress.
Good evening Centre students and parents. I am contacting you to inform you that junior high and high school face-to-face classes are canceled tomorrow, Monday, November 9th, 2020.
Students are expected to remote into each class throughout the day.
We will be in contact about classes for the rest of the week.
Pre-K through 5 classes will continue as usual.
The Fall Athletic Banquet will be done in a visual format therefore there will be no banquet at the school! More information to come soon!
Please respond to the survey about your access to Internet at home.
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Patron Letter - Superintendent Search
What you can do to keep your child and school safe during a pandemic.
Centre USD 397 will release early on Wednesday, November 4th. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled early release day.
Lots of artistic talent at Centre - Elementary students decorating pumpkins for the Halloween Holiday!
Trunk or Treat and Costume Parade at Centre - Thank you, thank you for the amazing participation of parents, grandparents, and community members today. Thank you for making the the event so joyful for our Elementary students. Students love to display their costumes and are so happy when you ooh and ahh over them! Thank you for your huge generosity as each student received a load of treats. You are so appreciated !!!
The Trunk or Treat activity scheduled for this afternoon at 2:15 has been moved to the school parking lot instead of around the track. We will have an area set up directly in front of the gym where you can park with your decorated vehicles. In addition, the first row of parking will be available for family and community members. Again, we ask that you do not enter the school building. Thank you so much for supporting our students during this Halloween activity.
Centre USD 397 will be closed on Friday, October 30th. This is a scheduled no school day. Please have a safe and fun Halloween weekend.
Centre School will be releasing students at 11:15 AM due to worsening road conditions.
Lady Cougars are moving on to the championship game vs Hutch-Central Christian! They defeated Elyria 26-24, 25-17.
The bonfire that was scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week! Please see the attachment for information about our dress up days.
Due to low numbers, the high school football game for this Friday has been canceled.
Centre JH/HS Parents,
Parent/Teacher Conferences are going to be conducted a little differently this year. Conferences will be held in a virtual format on October 26 and 27 from 4:00-8:00. Since it will be in a virtual setting, the times to meet with teachers will need to be scheduled. If you have certain teachers that you would like to meet with, please email them directly to set up a time. The teachers will then set up a Zoom link to meet with you or place a phone call at that time.
Please use the following emails to contact the teachers of your son or daughter.
Janis Peterson - petersonj@usd397.com
Tim Vinduska - tvinduska@usd397.com
Tana Riffel - triffel@usd397.com
Sherri Hudson - shudson@usd397.com
Mary Miller - mmiller@usd397.com
Laura Klenda - lklenda@usd397.com
Kelly Steiner - ksteiner@usd397.com
Karen Nickel - knickel@usd397.com
Jon Meyer - jmeyer@usd397.com
Angela Basore - abasore@usd397.com
Phil Duerksen - pduerksen@usd397.com
Amy Harms - aharms@usd397.com
Amy Pagenkopf - apagenkopf@usd397.com
Bruce Rhodes - brhodes@usd397.com
Joseph Kvas - jkvas@usd397.com
Centre School will be dismissing early on Friday, October 23rd. Dismissal time will be at 2:00 PM. This is the end of the 1st quarter of school.
Parent/Teacher conferences for Preschool through 5th grade will be done virtually or by phone this year. These will take place on Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 from 4-8 pm. Parents can schedule a conference at their preferred time through Skyward Family Access. On the left side of the screen there is a Conferences tab. Once you click on that tab, click on All Conferences and Select a Time. If you have questions, please call the school.
The Kansas Association of School Boards in accordance with the Centre School District is conducting an online survey to seek input on desired characteristics for the new superintendent. The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/USD397
Trick or Treat around the track, Thursday, October 29th at 2:15
Reminder that Spirit Week starts tomorrow! Tomorrow will be Space Day!
Please wash your child's mask daily. Don't reuse masks. It can cause major health concerns.
The following is information about tonight's game at Wakefield.
Wakefield After Prom will be serving a meal at the Football game on Friday night, October 16th! The cost is $5 per plate. Meal includes: soup (we will have a variety), crackers and a cinnamon roll! We will begin serving at 6 pm. Game starts at 7 pm. There will be a concession stand selling drinks.
Half the cash tickets will also be for sale. $1 each or 6 for $5. Winner gets half the cash!
This week is National 4H week. Pictured are most of the Centre students who are in 4H and community involvement. Burdick Hustlers, Tampa Triple T's, Lincolnville Wide Awake Club are represented.
Reminder to parents--If you haven't signed and returned the Parent Assurance document for remote learning that was mailed to you, please get it turned in. If you've lost it, please contact the school for a replacement.
Cecilia Rziha is going to state for golf! State will be next Monday and Tuesday in Cheney.
The game against Lebo this Friday at Centre has been canceled due to low numbers.
UPDATED VB SCHEDULE:
Thursday @ Herington - 4 guests per player
HS Gym
Order of Play:
4:00 Herington vs. Centre (JV) 2 games
4:45 Wakefield vs Centre (JV) 2 games
5:30 Herington vs. Wakefield (JV) 2 games
6:15 Herington vs. Wakefield (V)
7:15 Centre vs Wakefield (V)
8:15 Herington vs Centre (V)
Friday @ Centre - 4 guests per player
Schedule:
● Centre vs Goessel (Main Gym) 4:00 PM (Varsity Only)
● Centre vs Elyria (Main Gym) 5:00 PM (JV)
● Centre vs. Elyria (Main Gym) 6:00 PM (Varsity)
Monday @ White City - 3 guests per player (MUST have ticket)
4:00 p.m. Rural Vista vs Centre (Varsity) - Best of 5
5:00 p.m. Rural Vista vs Centre (JV) - 2 sets
Tuesday @ STERLING ) - no fan limits
Format:
Primary Gym Ora Shields (Varsity)
Sterling vs. Centre (5:00) –
Centre vs. Sedgwick (6:00) –
Sterling vs. Sedgwick (7:00)
Secondary Gym South Gym (JV)
Sterling vs. Sedgwick (5:00) –
Sterling vs. Centre (6:00) –
Sedgwick vs. Centre (7:00)
Centre School will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday October 7th. Students will be released at 1:00 PM. This is a scheduled early release day due to staff professional development.
Junior High Cougar football team with the win 32-22 vs Goessel. Season record stands at 3-2!
Event Guidelines for the Game at Goessel:
For Spectators
This event is open to the public at this time. Temperature checks will be conducted for all entering the buildings and anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be allowed through the admission area. Masks are required for entry and expected to remain on as well as physical distancing of family groups is expected. Hand sanitizer is available at every entry point. Every other row of bleachers will be labeled to remind attendees to keep six feet of space between family groups.
Spectators will be expected to leave the facility once the event is over for the child they are there to support and should not congregate with the players. Players will leave the playing surface when finished and go directly to the locker room and then exit the building if no further matches/games are scheduled for the team.
All children through eighth grade must remain with their parents indoors. Students and fans should refrain from loud vocalization or yelling..
Concessions items may or may not be available depending on availability of workers. If available, we will be serving only prepackaged items. Masks are required in the concession areas and restrooms.
Payment
Credit cards will be accepted at indoor admission tables. Cash only for concessions and outdoor events. Exact change is encouraged for cash sales.
Thank you for your adherence to these practices and taking the extra hygiene precautions in order to increase the opportunities that our students will have to compete this fall.
JH Livestream Link:JH Football Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf_r3ogMKeI
High School Students and Parents: On October 5th and 6th, KACRAO will be hosting a virtual college fair in the morning. Please view the attachment and sign up for any of the colleges you are interested in. Contact Mr. Venable with questions! Students, check your email if the registration links do not work through this attachment.
Today Centre Schools were notified that a student tested positive for Covid-19. Parents of students who were considered to be a close contact were notified and students were placed in self-quarantine. All other students are free to return to school. Please remain vigilant with wearing your masks and social distancing. To protect the privacy of our students and staff, personal information regarding cases will not be shared.
Centre's Fall Homecoming Crowning has been pushed up to this Friday, September 25th. The ceremony will take place at 6:30 PM, right before the Centre vs. Rural Vista football game. Because of the uncertain times that we are living in, we decided to push the ceremony up so that we can make sure that the students have the chance to enjoy this experience. We will plan to still have our fun homecoming activities on the week of October 5th - 9th. We have no limit on those who attend the Homecoming Ceremony and the football game, however; we do ask that you wear your masks and maintain social distancing in order to stay as safe as possible.
Due to possible covid exposure at Hope High School, our Centre High School Volleyball team will not be traveling this evening. Our concern is with the health of our athletes, and we strive to keep them as safe as possible.
Parents As Teachers Zoo Field Trip
Please see the following announcement for some clarifications.
We're excited for the first day of the new school year tomorrow!
There will be no football this week for the Cougars. The JH Game has been cancelled because Peabody-Burns does not have enough to play. The High School Game at Valley Falls has been cancelled due to low numbers.
Cougars have another busy week with school starting on Wednesday!
The Centre Golf team traveled to Emporia for their first meet yesterday. Cecilia Rziha played very well and shot her personal best score! Next week the girls will play at West Franklin.
Good luck to the Lady Cougars in action today! Golf will be competing in Emporia, while HS volleyball will be at home against Canton-Galva. The volleyball matches will be available to view on Facebook Live via the Centre Schools page.
Here is a schedule of the events that will be going on for Centre students this week.
ATTENTION ATHLETICS PARENTS: There will be a Zoom Meeting tomorrow to go over regulations for athletic events. There will also be time to answer questions. The meeting will be tomorrow August 31 at 8:00 pm. If you are unable to attend please let Mr. Vinduska know if you have any questions or would like to schedule a separate time to meet! Here is the Zoom Link:
Topic: Sports Information Meeting
Time: Aug 31, 2020 08:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71779048337?pwd=ZzFxU1lNYVhCM0tCbTRneDBPb1gyUT09
Meeting ID: 717 7904 8337
Passcode: irn8Z8
Parent Guide for Remote Learning.
See How Remote Learning is different from Continuous Learning and what was acceptable at schools from March 2020 thru May 2020!
Centre will be hosting several activities next week. Attached are spectator guidelines for indoor and outdoor sporting events.
Parents of students who will attend school in the building and also remotely, please remember to pay your school fees on or before the first day of school. These fees will need to be paid so that we can hand out technology to your students. The student fee sheet was on the printable documents on your online enrollment. If you are having problems figuring your students fees, please call the office at 785-983-4321 and we will be happy to help you out. School starts at Centre on September 9th.
WELCOME BACK, Elementary Open House!
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Next week's HS VB games will be at Centre against Canton-Galva instead of at Inman. This will be a Double Dual. Here is the schedule
4:00-JV
5:00-Varsity
6:00-Varsity
Parents Night will also occur on the first week of games. Parents/Senior Night for volleyball will occur after the 6:00 Varsity Game.
For fall outdoor athletes, which includes football, girls golf, and cross country, Parents Night Ceremonies will begin at 6:30 PM at Bud Peterson Field.
As directed by KSHSAA, the Football Jamboree scheduled on Friday, August 28 2020 at Centre has been canceled.
Seniors and Parents: Class of 2021, please check your email for initial information and resources regarding scholarships. Contact Mr. Venable with any questions!
Please see the following schedule for fall sports practice times.
Girls golfers: Reminder, if you have not completed the google form in your email from yesterday please complete it today.
Fall sports athletes: reminder that practices start on Monday, August 17. A physical form must be turned in before you are able to participate. Along with this, you need to submit the concussion and consent to treat forms. Please join us on Friday, August 14 at 5:00 in the Main Gym to watch the concussion and heat protocol videos. This is a requirement for all athletes. Masks will be required when entering the building. If you are not able to attend this meeting, you will have to complete the videos at another time.
Centre's reopen plan is now available at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mG4P-rF8HY-Xzsu0Ru9xj-ZZXUpAXxEu/view?usp=sharing
High School girls interested in playing golf this fall. Please fill out the Google Form sent to your student email. If you have questions, contact Mr. Venable
Centre enrollment is now open for preschool through twelfth grades. Please go onto your Skyward account to enroll your students. If you have forgotten your Skyward login and password, please call the school office at 785-983-4321 and we can help you. Enrollment is open until Thursday, August 13th.
If you have chosen to have your student in our remote option, go ahead and enroll on Skyward as you normally would, but please call the office to let us know that this will be the option that you choose.
Reminder no practices this week! Just weights this week on M, W, F mornings! Practices will begin Aug 17. All forms need to be in order to participate in practice!
Juniors and Seniors/Parents: The start date for Butler County Classes has been moved to September 9th to align with the start of school at CHS. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Venable.
Reminder: Both volleyball and football camps will run this coming week from 7:00 to 9:00 in the evening, this is for high school and middle school. Please bring your own waterbottle. If you are thinking about participating in either of these sports this season, please plan to attend camp. Thank you!
The Facebook Live session for Friday at 12pm-1pm is canceled. Please view the video posted to our Facebook page for information concerning the 2020-2021 reopen plan. Thank you!
JOIN our CENTRE FACEBOOK LIVE MEETINGS:
LOG IN: THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020, TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
LOG IN: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020, TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Centre Reopening: A Short Guide to Reopening
REMINDERS: Weights and practices restart tomorrow. See the original practice schedule for details. Also get orders in to the online store are due tomorrow. This will be your only chance to get in orders!
Centre Athletic
To our Centre Cougar Sports Family,
Throughout this pandemic, it has been unpredictable in both our school and community. This summer has looked extremely different from what other summers have previously looked like. One thing has remained constant keeping students and staff safe.
The recent delay has caused people to possibly wonder why we delayed practices and weights. This was due to waiting to see what the Governor and State Board of Education would say about restarting school along with activities. In conjunction with cases rising in Marion County the idea was to keep all stakeholders safe. On Wednesday, July 22 KSHSAA came out with various guidelines on how to conduct a sports season with the pandemic. All of these considerations will be difficult to institute throughout the fall sports season. KSHSAA will be surveying superintendents to see when start dates of school will be so they can possibly adjust their schedule accordingly. Our administrative team will also be meeting to help determine what is best for students and staff in regards to protocols for athletics. The status of the fall sports season seems to change each day.
As of now, the fall sports season will be occurring but it will look extremely different than in years past. For now, practices and weights will be reopening on Monday July 27 to help prepare student athletes for the upcoming fall season. Football and volleyball camps for middle and high school will also be occuring on August 3-7 in the evenings. All rules and regulations will be followed and enforced. Practices are still scheduled to begin on August 17th. As your students return to athletics please know the risk that exists for the student in contracting the virus whether at a game or practice. Please also make sure to get your physical, consent to treat, and concussion forms in by August 17th if planning to participate. Please email if you have any questions!
Thank You for your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
Mr. Timothy Vinduska, Athletic Director
The Centre Board of Education and Superintendent, Mrs. Beeson recognize the amazing efforts of school leaders, educators, health professionals, transportation directors, food service personnel and many other experts spread across Kansas who gave their time, expertise, and effort to create the Navigating Change Guide for reopening Kansas schools. We look forward to the full mitigation of COVID-19 when we can bring Kansas kids back to Kansas schools.
Due to the Governor's Announcement, workouts and weights will be postponed until further notice including this evening. We will be waiting to hear what the Governor and KSHSAA has to say before proceeding forward with weights and practices. At the press conference Governor Kelly stated that practices will be delayed. Thank you for your understanding.
Centre Schools Football and Volleyball Sports Shop
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/wLNZQDxxmC?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=pdf&utm_campaign=store_shop&utm_content=store_link
Practice Schedule
Physicals Reminder
Centre Athletics
To: All Parents and Guardians of upcoming 6th-12th graders
Subject: Reminder About Physicals
This letter is to remind everyone about the physicals happening at St. Luke Health Clinic this Friday, July 17th from 9:00 AM-11:30 AM. As the pandemic in Kansas has worsened we have been in contact with St. Luke and they have instituted the following guidelines.
Masks MUST be worn while in the clinic. Students will need to bring their own masks. If you need a mask please email Mr. Vinduska and we will try to get you a mask before the physical.
Please do not come to the clinic if you are feeling sick. It is important that we keep everyone at the clinic safe. Stay home and reschedule the physical at a later date if you are sick.
Here are a few reminders about the physical:
The cost is $15.00 and checks can be made out to Centre High School.
Transportation to and from the clinic will not be provided by the school. You will need to provide your own transportation for your child.
Please make sure that all parent signatures are filled out BEFORE coming into the clinic. Once the physicals are done they will be given to the school.
You may come at any time between 9:00-11:30 AM however make sure there is space out in the waiting room.
The physical form is due on August 17th 2020 which is the first day of practice. If the student does not have the physical in by this time then the student will not be able to practice.
If you have any questions or need another physical sheet please contact the school office at 785-983-4304 or email tvinduska@usd397.com. THANK YOU!
Cougar Fan Shop is now open!
Find items that I've picked out specifically for our team.
There is also spiritwear available for your family and friends.
Check out the shop details below.
OUR SHOP DETAILS
- Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/R4eGojnUWr
- Store Open From: July 8 - July 22, 2020
Please fill out the back to school survey.
Centre USD 397 Staff Return to School Survey
https://forms.gle/8CfRrfyuwdt4Kn7C8
Please fill out the back to school survey.
Centre USD 397 Return to School Parent Survey
https://forms.gle/3dW7uCys6axCRmg99
Check out Centre's 2020 High School Graduation video by following the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJdZmKfAKf0sZl8nQpWiGe8yWmf-mC30/view?usp=sharing
Coaches, Parents, and Athletes: Please remember to bring your facemasks tomorrow. You will need to have them in order to participate! Thanks so much!
Senior Video! http://somup.com/cYifFbQGzu
Centre Administration will comply with Executive Order #20-52 issued by Governor Kelly on 7-2-2020 and require attendees of Centre High School Graduation to wear masks.
Centre Athletic and Drivers Ed Program
Reminder that there is no weights on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning this week. Weight room will still be open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 6:30-7:30 AM and 6:30-7:30 PM. Thanks!
***IMPORTANT SUMMER ACTIVITY INFORMATION PLEASE READ THE LINK*** Summer Activities will start on June 1st.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iK1ucxDE6jEqLjvgUxwHCbydJSGfyamnot2i8fIptco/edit?usp=sharing
Centre USD 397 wants to congratulate @TabathaRosproy on being named the 2020 National Teacher of the Year. @ksdehq @CCSSO #NTOY20
Important Driver's Education Information
Snow Cone and Drop Off Event
Snow Cone and Drop Off Event
If you are a parent or guardian, please respond to the End of Year Parent Survey attached below. Thank you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMZYvEpkkwk7iBkOxLNI5p_O1IDx0nhzFwon7yyhdD8dtBJA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
If you are a student, please respond to the End of Year Student Feedback Survey attached below. Thank you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc_Hi6ho0FCKw6MlozF4aJOv2y1pnuOJ7SnYJCalSsarFn7Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Congratulations to the following students on receiving the 2020 KSHSAA Citizenship Award!
Kelsey Hett
Braxton Smith
Alexandria Stuchlik
Karsen Kroupa
This award is given to one graduating senior boy and girl, and one 8th grade boy and girl! Congratulations to our recipients!
Please use the link below to access the 2020-2021 Sports Physical Forms.
https://5il.co/g2w9
Please follow the link below for information on Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds during COVID-19 from the CDC.
https://5il.co/g2vg
Kansas Food Assistance Program
End of Meal Delivery
Please view email from Mrs. Bina that was sent out on May 8th. I need information from you regarding your graduation plans. I need parent names, school or job you plan to go to after high school. Major if applicable. I must have by Wednesday if possible. Thank you!
CDBG-CV Applications
Press Release Governor Kelly
7th Grade Students: Please look for an email from Mr. Venable with a Google Form link. Use this to select your classes for next school year.
Students who plan on taking Butler County College classes in the fall: If you have not completed your applications or update forms online, please complete them soon. Look for an email from BCC and Mr. Venable for information about online paperwork.
What we have all been waiting for....the 2020 Artful Eye Show!
5th Grade: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14v5QWMVpKLx17u-5WpkrI2BSfmrgp-gm/view?usp=sharing
The shows are also available on Facebook.
What we have all been waiting for...the 2020 Artful Eye Show!
4th Grade: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tE-WJTPxRbIakARdgmZmqfXJp3tIDRdn/view?usp=sharing
Also available on Facebook.
What we have all been waiting for...the 2020 Artful Eye Show!
3rd Grade: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tZx0Lh8WYxzQICEWRyFk-6UtuGx7ur0h/view?usp=sharing
Also available on Facebook
The final trailer for the Artful Eye Show.
The Artful Eye Show will be online tonight beginning at 6:00pm.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ottPtYfFV9bV7PK8PMnQa_WVf1TRBB5d/view?usp=sharing
Another fun trailer about the upcoming Artful Eye Show!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dJ2jvYvyuAysFsZX_4vdOOjEeUpz44Ku/view?usp=sharing
Screening Student Reading and Math Skills using our Online Fastbridge Tool.
Click here to see the first trailer for the upcoming Artful Eye Show!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nv9nWCAbBoBWdzOzAT5dp5vJelYOG6L9/view?usp=sharing
Congrats, Braxton! Way to represent your senior class, Centre High School, and the communities of Centre! Proud of you! More than 60 Kansas high schools seniors have been selected to help their peers navigate through this uncharted territory. For more info by KSDE bit.ly/2YcGVQW.
Kansas State Department of Education
Students selected to serve on
Senior Leaders Conversation group
https://www.ksde.org/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/students-selected-to-serve-on-senior-leaders-conversation-group-1
Check out the senior slide show by following the link below.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BHVsxpaWBwxprDuj56C0-nVjxaTB6H_VKW1fw9a03rE
High School Students and Parents: Please take a look at the high school page on USD 397's remote learning site for information regarding virtual college visits and financial aid. Please contact Mr. Venable with questions. Thank you!
Tonight at Bud Peterson Field the football lights will be turned on at 8:20 pm to honor Centre's Seniors class of 2020. The lights will be on for 20 minutes and 20 seconds! Centre will do this every Friday night until May 15!
Topic: April 16, 2020 Special Board Meeting
Time: Apr 16, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74629579940?pwd=bnBpenlpLzVVZmJiQ21mK2Q0TzdMdz09
Meeting ID: 746 2957 9940
Password: 9qRfQv
Guidance Documents from KDEM
Restaurant and Bar Guidance
https://5il.co/f5j5
29-16 Statements Guidance
https://5il.co/f5j4
Sophomores/Juniors & Parents: If you plan on taking Butler County College classes in the fall, please watch the video sent to your email today from Mr. Venable. If you have questions please contact me.
Topic: April 13, BOE Public Meeting
Time: Apr 13, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6928031460?pwd=RnlGclFOMlNpNWpNdGVSZWRQVHJaUT09
Meeting ID: 692 803 1460
Password: 436633
JUNIORS and Junior Parents: April 20-23 will be a FREE virtual college exploration week hosted by StriveScan. There will be 96 virtual sessions available over college fit, essay writing, visits (on-campus and virtual) and in-state vs. out of state.
http://strivescan.com/virtual
Complete the 2020 Census - it is important to your local community and school district.
Big Shout out of THANKS to Centre parents who are partnering with teachers to provide continuous learning to their children! GO COUGARS!
Please visit the cleaning link on KDHE's website periodically for updates.
http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/COVID-19_Resource_Center.htm#undefined
Visit the link below for information on Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility from the CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/disinfecting-building-facility.html
There will be a special board meeting tomorrow, March 31st, 2020, at 5:00 pm. The link for the Zoom Meeting is included below.
Time: Mar 31, 2020 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/962980660
Meeting ID: 962 980 660
As established today, March 28, 2020, in Governor Kelly's declaration of Executive Order 20-16, school business will remain consistent with the order given on March 17, 2020. Meals will continue to be delivered to Centre students and Centre's Remote Learning will begin on March 30, 2020. Thank you.
Pick up parade
Students and Parents, Here is the link to Centre USD 397 Remote Learning Platform! https://sites.google.com/usd397.com/chsremotelearningsite/home Students & parents please get familiar with the site, classes resume remotely on Monday, March 30th.
Public Parent Communication 3.21.2020
For clarification, the grab and go meals will begin on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020. The deliveries will start at 11:00 am and should be completed by 1:00 pm spanning all of the communities included in the district.
Family Letter - School closure announcement 3.17.20 from Susan Beeson
COVID-19 update from Susan Beeson. 3/14/20
Letter from Susan Beeson regarding COVID-19.
Food Service - Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 all meals, food items, and milk products will be served at the food service line by food service staff. Food carts will be removed until further guidance. Thank you.
Students and staff who travel outside of Kansas, please notify the district secretary when returning to school.
Due to the cancellation of the Awards ceremony for Anna Godinez Vinduska at Rollings Hills Zoo, the 5th grade field trip scheduled for March 26, 2020 is cancelled at this time.
March 26, 2020 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Rolling Hills Zoo in honor of Anna Godinez Vinduska's award celebration as State Winner of the Forester's Poster Contest!
Please see the attached information on COVID-19.
Following is the link of the COVID-19 USD Briefing held today:
https://mediastream.ksde.org/Media/CoMmissioner/KSDEUSDCOVID-19Briefing.mp4
Enjoyed spending this morning at the IKE Museum with our sophomores and seniors learning about WW2 and President Eisenhower!
Anna Godinez Vinduska, State Winner of the Forester's and Poster Contest
Jr Hi QB bring home hardware again!
8th & 7th each won all but one round and placed 2nd at B Academy meet tonight.
Elementary literacy night
Parents: Please fill out our family engagement survey. This is a 15 question survey. Your input is greatly appreciated. Use the link provided to take the survey.
https://districttools.org/centresurvey
Centre FFA had another successful day at our South Central District Selection Day. Jensen Riffel won his district proficiency award in Ag Services! Tanner Stuchlik was named the South Central District Greenhand Star Farmer! Way to go Cougars!
We will have a 1:00 PM dismissal on Wednesday, March 4th to allow for Staff Development. In addition, school will let out at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 6th for the end of the third nine weeks.
Sophomore and Junior Parents: Tomorrow during 6th hour Butler County Community College will be here to talk about college classes for the 20-21 school year. If your student is interested, please encourage them to attend the meeting. Thank you.
Junior and Senior Parents: Tomorrow after the Literacy/STEM night, there will be a presentation about college financial aid and the FAFSA process. The presentation starts at 7 in Mrs. Nickel's room. Please attend if you are interested in learning more about this process!
Lady Cougars fall to Little River 38-52.
Lady Cougars down 13-20 to Little River at Halftime.
Cougars trail Little River 19-31 at halftime.
Congratulations to Jensen Riffel on signing with Ottawa University and Coach Stuart! You are getting a great kid!
The Girls Semi-Final Time has been set for 7:30 PM tomorrow. Come support our girls as they play Little River at Goessel tomorrow evening!
Boys will play tomorrow at 6:00 against Little River at Goessel! Come out and support the team!
Center junior high Quiz Bowl wins again! Tonight at Peabody.
Seventh grade was undefeated in pool play, and placed second at the meet. Eighth grade made it first out of pool play, and won the meet! Go Cougars!
Centre will be hosting a STEM and Literacy Night on Tuesday, March 3rd from 5-7pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Kindergarten Students reading to Ms. Barlow and Mrs. Beeson
Lady Cougars fall to Chase Co 44-35.
“Camp Out With a Good Book”
Family Literacy Night
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 5-7 pm Centre North Gym
Centre will host High School Class 1A Quarterfinal Basketball games on Monday, February 24th and Tuesday, February 25th.
Monday, February 24th, the Centre High School boys will take on Rural Vista at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, February 25th, the Centre High School girls will take on Solomon at 7:00 PM.
NO PASSES ALLOWED AT THE QUARTERFINAL GAMES.
Students - $5.00
Adults - $7.00
Please come out and support our high school basketball teams as they advance to quarterfinals.
Today, our seniors participated in mock interviews at Centre School! This was a 3 round process with a chance to win a scholarship to further their education! Thank You to all of our sponsors/donors and interviewers! #RealWorldExperience #Scholarships
Boys lose to the Eagles 37-60.
Lady Cougars defeat the Lady Eagles 54-36!
Lady Cougars defeat Wichita Classical 35-20.
Congratulations to Centre’s winter homecoming candidates and to our 2020 king, Braxton Smith and our queen, Kelsey Hett!!
The tailgate meal at this evening's basketball games will be hosted by the After Prom Committee. They will be selling walking tacos, dessert, and drink for $5.00.
Games start at 6:00 PM.
Homecoming Ceremony is between the girls and boys varsity games - approximately 7:20.
Please come out and support our Cougar basketball teams, see who is crowned Homecoming King and Queen, and enjoy a good meal!
Congratulations to our Spring 2020 Cast:
Gracie Luna, 12
Dakota Gardner, 11
Anthony Rziha, 11
Cecilia Rziha, 11
Samantha Engler, 11
Keegan August, 10
Matthew Basore, 9
Paige Barton, 8
Hailey Barton, 7
Kaitlynn Bina, 7
SM: Lacey Wingerd, 11
ASM: Tyler Nickel, 11
Spring school pictures will be taken on Thursday, February 20th, beginning at 8:15 AM. We will also be taking classroom pictures at this time.
Some VERY creative Valentine's Day boxes in 6th grade!
Boys lose to Little River 24-41.
Lady Cougars up 42-38 against Little River at the end of the 3rd Qtr!
Centre High School Winter Homecoming Finalist: for the ladies we have Emma David, Kelsey Hett, and Gracie Luna. The gentleman are Jacob Hird, Braxton Smith, and Aidan Svoboda! Congratulations to the final 6. The king and queen will be 👑 Friday night between the varsity games!!
GAME TOMORROW: The HS Games against Little River will still be happening tomorrow evening. Girls Varsity will start at 5:00 pm. Boys Varsity will be at 6:30 pm. There will be no JV games. Bus will leave at 2:10 from the school. The bus will not stop afterwards.
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Centre School will be closed tomorrow, February 13, 2020. Stay safe. Thank you. Mrs Beeson
USD 397: Dear parents, parent teacher conference that are schedule for Thursday Feb 13 have been postponed one week. Conference will now be held on Thursday Feb 20 from 4-8pm. We are making this change to accommodate our teachers, parents, and athletes traveling to Little River for make up basketball games. If you have questions please call the main office. Thank you.
USD 397: Tonight’s games vs Gossel will tip off at 6:00 pm! Centre’s PTO will be serving Sloppy Joe’s, Chips, drink, and a dessert for $5!! #CougarsPr1de
Junior High Quiz Bowl is off to a great start! In the Tescott Invitational (14 schools with each having an 8th and 7th grade team), both Centre teams advanced from pool play to compete in the finals! Seventh graders place fourth and the Eighth graders earned second place.
Centre Quiz Bowl finished their season at Regionals going 3 and 3 in pool play. All 6 members scored! Each set of judges and moderators complemented us on our good vibe and sense of humor!
Centre Homecoming Week Activities!
JH Girls are getting ready to play Goessel in the 3red Place Game!!
BB GAME RESCHEDULED: The HS BB Game against Wichita Classical has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb 17 at 6:00 PM Girls Varsity/Boys JV. Varsity Boys start at 7:30. Hope to see you there!
Thank you to Chris Hernandez and Julie Deines from Edward Jones in Marion, KS for speaking to our seniors about the interview process and finding their passion and purpose in life!
Centre JH Girls ADVANCE in the WSL JH Basketball Tourney with a win against Herington. They will play at 1:00 on Saturday! Congrats to the JH Girls!
Reminder about the HS BB game on Feb 11 is at HOME against Goessel and not an away game! See you there!
The After Prom Snowball Dinner will be held this Saturday, February 8th, at the Lincolnville Community Center. It will be held between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Bring your tickets and an empty stomach!
USD 397: Tomorrow night's games vs Solomon will tip off at 5:45 pm with varsity girls and JV Boys. We will then have an exhibition 5th grade vs Solomon game approximately 7:00pm, then the varsity boys will follow. GO COUGARS!
Centre FFA had another successful day at the Meats Judging/Farm Management CDE. Our Greenhands competed in both CDEs and placed 4th as a team in Farm Management and placed 5th as a team in Meats with Julia Brunner placing 8th individually in Meats. In the Senior Division the Farm Management team placed 1st with Tyler Nickel placing 3rd overall! Way to go Cougars!
Plant and Soil science is reviewing their common, restricted, and noxious weeds by playing a form of Family Feud!
Cougars win 47-30 over Rural Vista
Lady Cougars fall to the Lady Heat 30-52.
Centre Boys win 55-34 against Peabody-Burns!
Centre Girls beat PB Girls 61-34.
Shout out to our students of the week!
Ryan Carlson
McKenna Kaiser-Smith
Zoey Svoboda
Evan Klenda
Aleyna Veit
Micah Carlson
Owen Wingard
USD 397: There will be a 7th/8th grade on Friday Feb 7th starting at 9:15 pm/following the conclusion of the basketball games. This event will be put on by our senior class (2020). Admission is free, school appropriate casual dress, and the dance will run until 11:00 pm.
Brooke Wallace, Miss Rodeo USA, visited Centre today for 4th grade Kansas Day presentations!
Brooke Wallace, Miss Rodeo USA, visited Centre today for 4th grade Kansas Day presentations!
Leader In Me Habit 6 Synergize Mingle BINGO!
K-3 Cougar Connection Kansas Jeopardy! Hostess Mrs. Methvin!
K-3 Cougar Connection Kansas Jeopardy! Hostess Mrs. Methvin!
The 4th Grade Kansas Day Presentations have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Thursday, January 30th. They will be held in the music room and starting promptly at 1:45pm. Hope to see you there!
HS BB VS LITTLE RIVER RESCHEDULED: The game against Little River has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 13. Times are still to be determined.
Answering math questions while shooting baskets.
Due to freezing temperatures and road conditions, Centre School is closed today, Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
High School basketball this evening has been cancelled due to bad weather. Wichita Classical has been experiencing freezing rain for several hours now.
Scholars bowl competed at Inman, won two out of five rounds.
Scholars bowl competed at Inman, won two out of five rounds.
I want to give shout outs to the elementary students of the week for the last 2 weeks!
Jayda Raymer
Benjamin Rziha
Vada Cobb
Luke Idleman
Aaron Carlson
Rhett Noeth
Bella Angerame
Lacey Handcock
Derrick Harms
Noah Brunner
Kelbie Kidd
Anna Godinez Vinduska
Devin Felpel
Spencer Hancock
Congratulations!!
Lady Cougars won over Marion Warriors 44-43 in a very intense game! Lady Cougars place 3rd!
Super Bowl Spirit Week January 27th - 31st
Cougar Classic Day Two Brackets
Congratulations to Dillon Knepp with a 10th place finish in the Spot Breed Class at the Junior Market Swine Show at the 2020 National Western Stock Show!
Due to continuing heavy snow, Centre Schools will be closed today.
Centre School Closed today!
Anatomy and Physiology Class finished their Muscle Modeling Activity today.
Games will still be happening tomorrow at 3PM against Peabody!
Centre USD 397 closed today. Friday activities cancelled.
Leader in Me Habit 1 - New Years Eve party to set Resolutions (Goals) and steps to proactively achieve success.
Centre FFA has some results from our district speech contest. In the Junior Division Dillon Knepp placed 7th and Tyler Nickel placed 6th! Way to go Cougars!
AFTER PROM SNOWBALL DINNER ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th IS POSTPONED!
Due to the make-up basketball games on Saturday and lack of workers available, we are having to postpone the After Prom Snowball Dinner. We are planning to reschedule it for sometime in February. As soon as we know which date that will be, we will let you know. Your tickets will be good for the February date, so please hang onto them.
We are sorry for any inconvenience that this has caused. We look forward to dining with you in February! More information will come as soon as it is available....
Centre Boys lose to Herington 23-32
Lady Cougars fall to the Lady Railers 33-37.
HS BASKETBALL RESCHEDULED: Games have been rescheduled to 3:00 on Saturday, January 18 vs Peabody-Burns. Varsity Girls/JV Boys at 3:00 and Varsity Boys at 4:30.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the preschool through 12th grade music concert scheduled for Wednesday, January 15 has been cancelled. The practice that will be held tomorrow will be recorded and shown on Facebook for all to see.
Congratulations to our Students of the Week 1/6-10!
Isabella Felpel
Michaela Hinkson
Annalee Meyer
Addison Kitzmiller
Judah Richard
Alexandra Maples
Sivert VanHorn
Scholars bowl had a great time at the Wheat State league meet tonight, close rounds but didn’t place.
Due to the weather, school will be dismissed at 12:30 today, Friday, January 10. All basketball games for tonight have been cancelled.
Due to the weather, school will be dismissed at 12:30 today, Friday, January 10. All basketball games for tonight have been cancelled.
Game times for tonight's games (Friday, January 10) have been moved up due to weather. JV Boys and Varsity Girls will be played at 4:30. Varsity Boys will be played at 6:00.
The boys JV basketball tournament scheduled for Saturday, January 11 has been cancelled due to weather.
JH Girls win in 2OT by 3!
Congrats to our junior high spelling bee finalists. Olivia Carlson, Kaitlynn Bina and Daniel Rziha (alternate).
Please Join us at our
PreK-12th Grade Winter Concert
January 15, 2019 at 7:00pm
Students should dress their holiday concert best! Band Students should arrive at 6:30 pm (band room) and Elementary and Choir students should be seated at 6:45 pm. Let the season of joy continue!
Good morning! Reminder today is early release, school dismisses at 1:00pm. Also, it is WOW Wednesday! Dress for success!
JH B Team girls beat Herington 30-18!
JH A team girls get the win!
Cougars Boys won 32-31 over Herington!
Two Scholars’ Bowl meets this week:
Wednesday @ Sedgwick
Thursday @ SE Saline
MS Boys B-team wins 24-12 tonight vs Herington!!
Christmas Caroling at Parkside Nursing Home in Hillsboro (followed by lunch at Wendy's)!
Snowman crafts made by 6th graders for the senior citizens at Parkside Nursing Home in Hillsboro
Centre FFA has some major success from several CDEs that they attended during the Fall Semester. In October the Centre FFA Officer Team competed in Ritual Contest and made finals and placed 4th as Team. During the Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE Dillon Knepp placed 4th overall. At the District Ag Sales Contest the Senior Team Placed 2nd Overall with 2 individuals placing in the top 10. In the Employability Skills LDE Centre had Cailey Barney make finals and placed 5th overall! Way to go Cougars! Centre FFA is ready for the Spring Semester!!!
Centre School’s horticulture class has some Christmas Poinsettias left! Come by the school to get your! $7.00
‘‘Twas the night before Christmas” performed by Jordy, Jymer, and Anna during the Community Christmas Connections!
Good evening. Due to frozen, snow packed road conditions, Centre School will close through tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The Winter Concert scheduled for Tuesday evening is postponed. Stay in and keep warm. Thank you.
Good evening from Centre Schools. Due to current and anticipated inclement weather conditions, Centre School will be closed, Monday, December 16, 2019. Thank you.
SCHEDULE CHANGE! Due to us playing at the same times the Boys game has been moved to 2:00 in HS Gym. Girls will play at 3:30 in Elementary Gym. Please take note of the change!
Lady Cougars will play tomorrow in the Elementary Gym at 3:30. Cougars will play at 3:30 in the HS Gym. Both at Herington!
Cougars win 50-42!!!
Here we go! Herington vs Centre!
Congrats to the Lady Cougars on a 50-40 OT victory!
See Facebook - AD ASTRA Radio recording of Centre High School Band Christmas Wishes. Listen for the recording of the Band playing Dec 24th & 25th on one of the AD ASTRA Radio Stations.
Today the MS/HS performed for our Centre Elementary a Living Wax Museum! The students did a great job, and here are some of the top costumes!
Elementary Students of the Week!
Jerry Hassler
Lucas Klaipeda
Aaron Carlson
Scott Hinkson
Sarah Barlow
Samual Rziha
Sydney Smith
Centre JH Boys Basketball A and B teams pick up victories at Goessel! C team fell to the Bluebirds!
Centre JH Girls A team beats Goessel 24-17!
Girls down to Chase County 16-46 at the end of the 3rd
A study continued.... in grade 5.
A study in capturing images. A study in concentration.
A study in capturing images. A study in concentration.
3rd graders sketching a friend in Art today!
We are full of Christmas spirit here at Centre
Congratulations to Dillon Knepp on being the Masonic Lodge Florence Essay winner! Don’t spend your winnings all in one place!!
PreK-6 listening to Trooper Ben and Buster the Bus about school bus safety!
The Cougar B team picks up win #4 tonight vs Wakefield 22-16! #4-0
Tune in to CBS Sports tonight to watch Centre Alumni, Tanner Brunner (2011), in the 1st Round of the NFR, starting at 9 PM central time! He is contestant #106! #COUGAR4LIFE
Bus safety with @TrooperBenKHP and Buster the Bus!!
A Brain Break stop! Looking good Quiz Bowl team.
When you are pretty sure someone should know the answer..... Quiz Bowl at Tescott
HS BB at Bennington: Games will start at 6:00pm with Girls Varsity, Boys JV. The Girls JV will follow the Girls Varsity and the Boys Varsity game will be at 7:30 PM. JV Games are in the west gym and V Games will be in the east gym.
Elementary Cougar Connection Time!
Elementary Cougar Connection Time!
Poems and Pie with the Kindergarteners!
Chet Kuplan from Sports in Kansas speaking to Centre 6-12th grade students about the Power of Social Media!
Centre's Community Christmas Connection: Calling all grandparents and senior citizens of the Centre Community! Please join us for a a Christmas Dinner and enjoy a short program! Please RSVP to Terri Bina in the office @785-983-432. Please share!
Cougars Win!!!!!!!!!’ 29-26!!!!!! Cougars win, Cougars Win!!!
Today seniors participated in Automotive Life Skill, with the help of Kevin Krch from Krch Automotive. Students learned to change a tire, check tire pressure and proper inflation, check the engine oil and other fluids, and how to properly connect jumper cables! #lifeskills
It has been a busy few days in Kindergarten. Kiddos made costumes and helped cook our Thanksgiving feast! We had so much fun!
A representative from K-State will be at CHS to talk with students during lunch and Cougar Connections tomorrow!
Congrats to the Cougar Students of the Week!
Cannon Schafer
Clayton Kraemer
Rhett Noeth
Natalie Axelrod
Jaycee Stika
Jonah Svitak
Football Send Off!! Let’s Go Cougars!
Virtual Reality Night 5-7 pm(7-12th): This is an opportunity for students to engage in VR Gaming, & for parents to see the educational side of VR & how it can be implemented in the 21st century classroom. Parents of younger student and want to check it out, then please do!
Football Send-off: Friday at 12:40 pm we will be having a send-off for the football team here at Centre School. We will be forming a fan tunnel from the locker room to the busses. If you would like to be a part of this send off please come and join us! #COUGARSRISEUP
Centre is looking at taking a pep bus to Axtell this Friday afternoon for the Sectional Football Game. Students & parents can sign up for a seat by filling out this Google Form. Patrons riding will need to pay for their own admissions & food. https://forms.gle/6FRC9395SNanhJvFA
It was a joy to join our local Veteran's, their family members, Centre students and staff together, today, in attendance of our celebration program for Veteran's Day. We appreciate you, our Veteran's, and your service to our country on behalf of the freedoms we enjoy in America, today. Our thanks to you for allowing Centre students to honor you through song and music. Thanks to all and God Bless America!
These students had Perfect Attendance for the first quarter of school!
Fall Buffer week starts tomorrow and runs until Sunday the 17. HIgh School Athletes are not allowed to use the school facilities for conditioning, weight lifting, shooting or anything related to the upcoming seasons outside of the normal school day. The football team is permitted to continue as normal!
The Cougars will be on the road next week at Axtell for the Sectional Round. The game will start at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 15! Hope you can all make it up there for the game!
The Fall Athletic Banquet will be RESCHEDULED for the Spring. We are unable to have it this week because the football team is still playing and will have a game next week! Thanks!
Centre Cougars are your Regional Champions!! #WinandAdvance!
Let’s Go Cougars!!
Congrats to the following students for being selected as student of the week!
Mason Combs
Lucas Klapper
Malina Perez
Isabel Antoszyk
Wylie Meyer
Sophie Espinoza
Aliah Branson
Judah Richard
Kelbie Kidd
Koltin Steiner
Trinity Espinoza
#relationships
November 11th is Veterans' Day! Centre School's Music Department will be having a Music Program dedicated to to all of our Veterans starting at 9:00 am on Monday Nov 11th! Please join us as we recognize and celebrate all of those that have served! #WeR1, #Together, #THANKYOU
3rd graders are picking out supplies for Button Art today with Pat & Jess!
Gameday Reminder: Kickoff is at 7:00 pm, $7.00 for adults, $5.00 students. The first 50 students will be free, Thank You to our game sponsors! We will have chili and cinnamon rolls in the concession stands while supplies last!! #GreatdaytobeaCougar!
Kindergarten student, Benjamin Rziha reading a book to Mrs. Beeson! 92 words, so proud of Benji!!!!
Centre would like to thank our sponsors for Friday nights game vs Colony Crest. iServe, Tampa State Bank, Cottonwood Valley Bank, and Diepenbrock Farms! The first 50 students (k-12) will be free to the game. Students must enter through the west entrance.
Marion County - Education on "VAPING"
5th grade Scientists making edible cells!
Kansas Honor Scholars!! Congratulations to Jensen and Kelsey!!
The Centre Cougars Football team will host Colony Crest, Friday Night at 7:00 pm! This is now an official KSHSAA playoff game and no passes are accepted. KSHSAA sets the ticket prices at $5.00 for students and $7.00 for adults.
Happy Halloween from Fifth Grade!
TRUNK OR TREAT!!!! WANT TO SEND A HUGE THANKS TO THOSE WHO CAME OUT TO TREAT CENTRE STUDENTS TODAY! YOU ARE THE BEST!
Happy Halloween! Centre's Football team host Altoona Midway tomorrow night at Bud Peterson Field at 6:00 pm! Come join us after Trick/Treating and warm up with a Bowl of Scary Chili or Spooky Vegetable Soup! $3.00 per bowl, this will save you time and cleaning! #WINNER
10-12 Grade Students: If you are interested in taking a Butler County Community College class in the spring, a representative will be at the school on Monday the 4th to do enrollment and testing. Contact Mr. Venable with questions.
Parents, please fill out the attached survey. The MRA survey will help Centre with "The Leader In Me" planning. Contact Mr. Venable with questions.
https://mra.leaderinme.net/survey/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=827926&token=6e39a179bb56daccf948c90b7df36a5c&lang=en&newtest=Y
SENIORS and Parents, please visit the attached link for some great information on scholarships.
https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-college-scholarships
The Cougars next football game will be on Thursday October 31 at 6:00pm against Altoona Midway! Hope to see everyone there fore the first game of playoffs!
The Cougar Football team will be hosting Altoona Midway this Thursday night at 6:00 pm at Bud Peterson Field! #winandadvance!
KSHSAA Award of Excellence recipients for their ongoing sportsmanship and support for all Kshsaa and Centre activities!
Touchdown Cougars!! Aidan Svoboda with the 35 yards run! 2 pt conversion good! 32-0 Cougars
Touchdown Jensen Riffle, and two point Conversion by Dalton Stika!! 16-0
Opening drive touchdown for the Cougars! 8-0!
Senior Night! Thank you seniors!now let’s go win this district championship!!
High School Boys Basketball players the BSN Velocity 1/4 Zip Pullover will be the game day team basketball jacket. This worn on game days as a team. Please order this jacket. Let Coach Idleman, Coach Duerksen, or Mr. Raymer know if this is an issue. Thank You Coach Idleman
Friday Night Lights vs MDCV at 7:00 pm. Senior night will take place prior to the game at 6:45 pm! Come join us celebrating these seniors! Come early for a Walking Taco at the Centre After Prom Tailgate, $5.00 for a meal! Bundle up, this game is for the District Championship!
Parents Night Ceremonies will begin at 6:45 which is 15 minutes before the start of the game. Underclassmen parents will be recognized first and then seniors and their parents will be recognized on the field.
National School Bus Safety Week! Thank you to Centre School’s bus drivers Woody, Ryan, Jennifer, and Nanette! #Safety1st!!
The Lady Cougars fall to Burlingame in two sets.
Cougars win 2nd set 25-12 and advance to play Burlingame in the semi finals with a chance to advance next week to sub state!! Approximate game time 6:00 pm!
Lady Cougars win the first set 25-13!
Good afternoon, tomorrow is picture retake at Centre Schools. If you wish to have your school picture pictures re-taken, then please bring back the original picture packet. Re-Takes will start at 8:20 am. Call Teri Bina if you have any questions. Thank You!
Let Centre After Prom cook dinner tomorrow night while you watch the Cougar Volleyball team! Meal Deal is $6 for Chick-Fil-A sandwich, chips, and a drink!
Winners of a Movie Party for the 5th & Kindergarten classes!
Winners of an Ice cream Party for their class!
Proud of both JH Volleyball and Football on great season! JH Volleyball went undefeated in league and football went 3-3 in league play! Both are improvements from last year!
Regional Volleyball: This Tuesday come out and support the Cougar Volleyball team play in the regional tournament! ($6.00 Entry per KSHSAA) The tournament starts at 3:00 pm with match #1. The Cougars play Match #2 vs Solomon. Come support and let us cook dinner for you!
First Grade Success learning Math facts to 100.
The 6th grade "PE" class (non-sports students) take advantage of the beautiful fall weather to walk the track. After walking 1/2 mile each day, so far this year they have walked about 224 miles (collectively)!
6th Grade Engineers are using Tinkercad to design earthquake proof buildings. They will then build and test their designs!
Centre FFA had a great day at the SCD Entomology contest! In the Junior High Division Karsen Kroupa Placed 1st individually! In the Greenhand Division they took 1st place as a team with David Adam placing 10th, Lili Espinoza placing 3rd, Bradley Alexander placing 2nd, and Julia Brunner placing 1st individually! And our Senior Team placed 2nd overall with Emma David placing 7th, and Tanner Stuchlik placing 3rd individually!!! Way to go Cougars!!!
Student Leaders teaching a new program to other students. Exploring Tinkercad.
The winter Cougar Sports Shop is now open! Click on the attached link and get your 2020 Team Basketball Gear, Cougar Gear and other fine merchandise! https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/BBCENTRE19?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=pdf&utm_campaign=store_shop&utm_content=store_link
Centre School will be dismissed at 2:30 on Tuesday, October 22nd. We will be hosting the regional volleyball tournament at Centre on that day. Games will be starting at 3:00.
Seniors are you 18? If so, do not forget to register to vote. Voter Registration Deadline is October 15th. To register online go to vote.org/state/kansas it only takes a couple of minutes to register.
Fall Homecoming Court
All decked out in blue for Spirit Week! Great school spirit 5th grade!
Fifth graders feeling groovy! It is Hippie Day for Spirit Week!
A study in concentration....Friday Art with Pat and Jess
As always, parking is available in the parking lot and you may walk around to the stadium and cheer from the stands!
Parking for tonight’s game information: Please be aware we have standing water in the normal football parking area. We ask that you follow the white line and drive close to the tree line and park on the north side of the press box. Thank you.
We have been using the 3D printers nonstop. Check out what our students have created.
Dear Parents, as the weather has started to shift to colder temperatures, please remind your students to bring a coat to school each day. This year we are making it a point to get fresh air as long as the weather is acceptable. Thank you!
Reminder notice: Homecoming Ceremony at 6:45 pm, game starts at 7:00 pm, flag football at halftime vs Wakefield, and chili and chicken noodle soup as the tailgate meal to help keep you warm! Finally wear you blue! Go Cougars!
HS Volleyball Update: The HS JV Volleyball game at Herington tonight has been canceled because of low numbers. The varsity games will start at 6:00 pm.
Clara Noeth got 3rd place last night!!!! She made 2 miles in 15:58! One more meet to go!
Twin Day for Homecoming Week!
SENIORS and SENIOR PARENTS. Just a reminder about the financial aid presentation tomorrow night at 6:00 at CHS. Mr. Venable will present about FAFSA, scholarships, and post-secondary opportunities. Mr. Raymer will present about the graduate exemplar portfolio.
Homecoming festivities information: This Friday, Centre will crown the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen prior to the start of the football game. Crowing Ceremony will take place at 6:45 pm at Bud Peterson Field! Then warm up with some chili or chicken noodle soup!
3rd graders worked so hard on painting Zinnias today in Art!
Forecast for Friday Nights Homecoming game is... 47 degrees. Still a great night for football and some Chili or Chicken Noodle Soup! Come out and support the Centre After Prom and Centre's FBLA! A bowl is just $3.00!
JUNIORS and SENIORS taking the ACT. We will test on Tuesday, October 15th. The cost this year is $45.50. If you are interested in learning about fee waivers, please see Mr. Venable.
Homecoming Dress Up Themes:
Monday- My College Day (Wear favorite college shirt)
Tuesday- Twin Day
Wednesday- Hippie Day
Thursday- Class Color Day
Seniors, Pre K, & K -Red
Juniors, 1,& 2-Black
Sophs, 3 & 4-White
Freshman, 5, & 6-Blue
7th and 8th- Orange
Friday- Formal Friday
Cougars score on the opening drive of the game! 8-0 Cougars!!
Pizza with the Principal!
These 3 girls showed determination and worked extremely hard last night at the 3rd to last cross country meet.
All 3 cross country girls earned medals last night!
Clara Noeth got 11th place with a PR mile time of 6:54!!!
Mariah Brasch got 18th place with a PR 2 mile time of 17:06!!!
Michelle Brasch got 21st with a 2 mile time of 20:38!!!
JH Parents Night:Volleyball parents night will take place between the JV and Varsity matches around 5:15-5:30 pm. The Varsity match begins at 4:30pm. Football Parents night will occur before the kickoff of the football game at 6:00pm. Please be ready at 5:45pm by the press box!
On senior night, the Lady Cougars with the first set win 25-16 over Solomon!
Big Kindergarten THANK YOU to ISERVE. YOU TAKE CARE OF US!
This is a quick reminder tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 is an early release day at Centre USD 397. School will be dismissed at 1:00pm. Thank you!
Ms. Barlow's Kindergarten Lesson: Look and Listen
Using her Shifty eyes and Big ears
SENIOR Parents: Next Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00 PM, Mr. Raymer and Mr. Venable will be presenting information about financial aid and the graduate exemplars. Please be in attendance as this pertains to graduation and post-secondary success.
Kindergarten went to Herington Pizza Hut yesterday. We got to make our own pizza, toured the restaurant, and ate our pizza there for lunch! We had so much fun!! 🙂
Thank you to the Centre Junior Cougars Flag Football team for singing the National Anthem at tonight’s game! Center Cougars won 50-0 over the Hartford Jaguars!
Congratulations to Kelsey Hett and Jensen Riffel for being a Kansas Honor Scholar!
Yesterday the CHS golfers competed in Council Grove. Cecilia Rziha shot a personal best 55! The team travels to Clay Center next week.
Kansas Honor Scholars
Good evening! Sorry for the late notice, but the high school football game schedule for tomorrow night vs Hartford will now kickoff at 5:30 pm due to the potential weather moving through the area. After Prom will still have the tailgate starting at 5:15 pm. $6 meal deals!!
2nd graders took our Reading MTSS outside today.
Clara Noeth took home a 2nd place medal with a 2 mile time of 15:33!!!! Way to go!!
Game, set, match!! Cougars win game two 25-17!
Centre MS Cougars won the first “set” 25-9!
Juniors and Seniors. If you are taking the ACT on October 15th, please take a look at the following link. It has information about what to expect and access to practice test materials.
http://www.act.org/info-for-examinees
A representative from the Air Force will be at CHS on Friday to talk with students. Be looking for him during lunch!
Morgan, an Admissions Counselor from Hesston College will be at CHS during lunch and CC today!
Our students and staff learned about our new 3D printers today.
Preschoolers sharing with the residents at Legacy in Herington.
Friday Night Light's tailgate! Cougars vs Jaguars! 6:15 pm tailgate will start, with the football game to start at 7:00 pm! Meal deal includes burger or brat, bean or pasta salad, chips, drink, and dessert!! Come out and support After Prom! #GREATDAY2BEACOUGAR!
Over the next few days parents should be receiving a personal letter from their son or daughter informing them on what they have been learning at school, goals for the school year, and something heartfelt! We also learned how to address a letter! Have a Happy Tuesday!
Attending the KAMSA Conference today, keynote speaker Gerry Brooks!
Cougar Flag Football!
Cougar Flag Football taking place this morning!
Good luck to the Cougar Volleyball team today at the Marion Spikefest tournament!!
Final score from Cantan-Galva, 48-0 Eagles over the Cougars...🙁
5th graders worked hard testing a hypothesis in science. They had to make an educated guess on what side of a penny will hold more water and then test to see if they were correct. The lab included data collection and graphing, too!
Kindergarten Class - "Showing My Pet Day" Pictures & Live
So proud of all three CC girls tonight! Clara Noeth got 2nd place with a time of 15:02!!! Mariah Brasch got 10th place with a time of 18:07!!! Michelle Brasch got 12th place with a time of 20:30!!!
Garden Help!
When some of the 6th grade non-sports students volunteer to help in the school garden...THAT is what synergy is all about! So proud of their efforts to help Mrs. Klenda today! :)
Second grade is in the building process of their STEM Project.
In our Leader in Me lesson for the day 3rd graders are designing a t-shirt to promote doing your best!
SSG McDonald from the National Guard will be at CHS tomorrow during lunch.
Second Grade started a STEM project. They were given the task to make a model of some type of holder to organize our art supplies. They are in the planning and design stage.
62-6 Centre Cougars over the Herington Raiders!
Reminder tonight’s football game starts at 7:00 pm. Chick-Fil-a tailgate starts at 6:15! Meal deal $6, sandwich only $5
Pep rally!!
Second Grade worked on learning about themselves as leaders today during our Leader in Me Lesson.
We are 3D printing our first object today!
CHS Girls Golf at West Franklin! The team travels to Osage City next Thursday. GO COUGARS!
Clara Noeth took home a medal and placed 10th at the CC meet today!!! She has a new PR at 7:23!!!
This Friday night let Centre's STUCO serve you dinner! Come join us for our pregame tailgate @ Bud Peterson Field for an original chicken sandwich from Chick-Fil-A! Get your meal deal for $6.00! Tailgate starts at 6:15 pm, Kickoff @ 7! GO COUGARS!
:38 seconds left, Cougars ball, 3rd down Cougars down down 26-24... suspense is killing everyone!!!
Make that 26-24 Peabody... 4:31 left
24-20 Centre Cougars with 6:44 to go! This is a good game!
10:27 left in the 4th quarter Peabody 20-16. ☹️
Cougars lead 8-6 at halftime here at Peabody burns !
An Admission Counselor from Emporia State University will be at CHS on Wednesday 9/11/2019 during lunch and Cougar Connections!
Clara Noeth placed 13th at the first CC meet of the year!
She finished with a personal best time of 7:54!!!!!
Middle school Centre Cougars football team falls 26-24!
Centre Junior High Volleyball team with the 2-0 sweep tonight vs Herington!
Thank you Coach Steiner for the invite to be a part of the HS Weights class this morning! Great to work along side these great student-Athletes! #CougarStrong #Work2Gether! #CougarPride
Second grade has been busy creating art for the elementary hallway!
In Ag Business today our students are starting to learn more about record keeping and decision making through an activity called Candy Harvest!
Congrats to the Lady Cougars who went 1-1 at Canton Galva last night! Both games were hard fought and went to three matches! Proud of everyone involved!
Yearbook Staff will attend a workshop on September 10th in Salina.
The Centre Cougar Football team participated in the KSHSAA jamboree last night and it was a huge success! The team led by Head Coach Kelly Steiner and these five seniors came to play! The whole team played really well! #GameWeek #TeamCougars!
Congratulations to Centre's Jacob Hird and the winner of the Bethany College/Jostens $20,000 senior scholarship to attend Bethany College next fall! #OPPORTUNITY!
Bill Cordes: "How yo approach Senior year Matters!"
School Attendance Proclamation is available in the document center and the district app.
Good evening! This is Mr Raymer reminding sophomore and senior students about the Jostens event tomorrow. The bus leaves at 7:30 am, please be early so the bus can leave on time. Additionally, a lunch is provided at the event. Thank you and have a good evening.
New Cougar Bus has arrived!!! Up next: Final inspections, then on the road.
Centre Cougars USD 397: We are now live on the App Store for both Apple and Google, please go to the App Store and download the Centre Cougar App!
2019 Football Jamboree will take place this year at Flint Hills Rosalia this Friday night at 6:30 pm! There will be no admission cost and there will be no concession stand. Please plan accordingly!
We are excited to announce that our 5th and 6th grade classes will be using Chromebooks this school year.
Congratulations to Xavier Espinoza on his 2nd place finish in the 1A 100 meter dash! His time of 11.14 is also the new Centre School record!
