
Kay's Pharmacy in Herington will be giving out free school supplies. Please see flyer for more information.


There will be a football meeting held in the Band Room on July 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM. This will be a meeting to discuss 6-Man vs 8-Man Football competition for the upcoming seasons. There will also be a discussion on the possibility of co-oping with an area team for junior high football in the near future. Parents and guardians of students entering grades five through eleventh this year are invited to attend. Please use the north music room door for entrance to the meeting.


USD #397 Centre is still looking for a concession stand supervisor for the upcoming 23-24 school year. The supervisor will be in charge of ordering supplies for the concession stand as well as set-up before games. If interested, please contact the Central Office at 785-983-4304 or Mr. Geist at lgeist@usd297.com. USD #397 is an EOE.

USD #397 Centre is looking for individuals who may be interested in being a para educator for the Marion County Special Education Coop for the upcoming school year. Paras would help special education students at Centre School and are needed at the elementary and JH/SH level as well. Salaries start at $12 and can be increase depending on prior experience and education. Interested applicants should contact MCSEC at 620-382-2858 or online at www.mcsec.org USD #397 and MCSEC are EOE.

Special BOE Meeting, July 24, 2023 at 7 AM at the District Office


Hello Everyone!
Everyone is invited to a dedication for Hillsboro's Larry Paine Memorial Splash Pad! It will be on Friday, July 28th with a dedication starting at Noon followed by a hot dog cookout lunch. There will be popsicles, door prizes, and lots of splashing! NO RSVP needed! Hope to see you there!


There will be a football meeting held in the Band Room on July 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM. This will be a meeting to discuss 6-Man vs 8-Man Football. Please see below for details.


JH football camp will take place this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after morning weights from 8:00-9:30 a.m.

July 2023 BOE Agenda

Special BOE, July 6, 2023, 6:00 P.M.-Band Room


Special Board Meeting, June 28, 2023 7:00 A.M.-Band Room


Congratulations to the Centre Cheer Team on winning several awards at the Cheer Clinic in ElDorado over the last several days. The squad came home with awards for the Best Camp Routine and the Most Improved squad at the clinic along with earning the spirit stick and two blue ribbons for excellence in their performance. Seniors Addie Makovic and Jenaya Plett also both earned All-American Honors by competing solo in several areas. The team is coached by Katelyn Hageman. Congratulations to all the Centre Cheer Team!

JH Boys Basketball will have a scrimmage on Monday June 12 at Canton at 5:00 PM. There will be a vehicle available for transportation leaving the school at 3:50 PM. If you have questions please email Coach Raymer at draymer@usd397.com.

Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to invite all of you to POOL PARTY at the Hillsboro Aquatic Center on Friday evening, June 16th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. There will be FREE admission to families and parents can enjoy swimming, water safety instruction, and door prizes! Please give me an RSVP if you are planning on attending so I can make sure to have enough snacks ready. Thank you and can't wait to see you all there!


June 12, 2023 Board Agenda


Junior High Boys Basketball will have workouts after weights every Monday and Wednesday after weights at 8:30 AM.

June 5, 2023 Special Meeting


Summer Workouts begin tomorrow! Starting tomorrow we will have weights in the morning from 6:30-8:00 AM on M, T, W, Th, F. We will have evening weights from 6:30-8:00 PM on M, W, F. We look forward to seeing our athletes in the weight room! Also attached is the Summer Workout Schedule. Please contact coaches via email for any schedule changes.




Centre USD #397 is still looking for someone to run our concession stand for the upcoming school year. If you are interested, please contact the central office at 785-983-4304. USD #397 is an EOE.

Centre USD #397 is seeking sealed bids on a building project on their campus at 2374 310th Street, Lost Springs Kansas.
