I want to thank the Marion County Sheriff's Department for their quick response to our school yesterday, even though it was a false alarm. A person in our building who was trying to call another classroom accidentally entered the code for an intruder alert, which goes directly to the sheriff's office and sets off an alarm in the school. After a quick check, the person said they hit the wrong number and set it off. Even though we called them and said it was a false alarm, they came anyway just to be sure everything was okay. I can't compliment Sheriff Jeff Soyez and his department enough for the support they give us at Centre. They are always willing to help when needed and work with us to ensure we are as safe as possible. Thank you for your response yesterday and your continued support. And thank you Terri Bina for the picture!
Congrats to our Junior High Track Team who had a phenomenal season this year! We are proud of ALL of our athletes this year!
At the Wheat State League Track Meet last week we had some awesome performers!
Aaron Carlson set the new WSL meet record in the 100M Hurdles.
Our 6th and 7th Grade Girls took 2nd Place in the WSL for the 7th Grade Girls Division. They also took 2nd out of 20 teams at the Goessel Invitational. This team included Danielle Young, Vada Cobb, Malina Perez, Isabel Antoszyk, Evan Makovec, Zoey Svoboda, Makenna Kaiser-Smith, Michaela Hinkson, and Faith Braren (not pictured)
Our 8th Grade Boys placed 2nd with our four boys at the Wheat State League Meet. The team included Scott Hinkson, Ayden Britton, Colby Diepenbrock, and Jace Helmer.
We are so proud of our Junior High Track Team this year!
Photo Credit: Olivia Carlson
Congratualtions to Easton Glessner who is headed to State Golf for a second time! We are so proud of Easton! Good Luck at Dodge City next week!
The 8th grade promotion and 6-8 awards night is still planned for 7:00 tonight. I have talked with Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, and they feel we will be fine to go ahead even though we are in a tornado watch. Marion County will have Lester here with his command vehicle in case we need to monitor the weather more closely. Please pay attention to the instructions before the event tonight so you can know what to do in the unlikely event we need to proceed to the safe rooms. We know this is an important event for our students, but we also want to be as safe as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
This is a reminder the Centre Grades 3-5 will have their field trip tomorrow to the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita. The bus will leave promptly at 8:15 so please be sure your child is on time to school tomorrow. There is a gift shop available for students, but we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Pease send a sack lunch with your child unless they signed up for one provided by the school. Have them wear either their blue or red Centre shirt to school tomorrow. Also please do not send electronics or phones with your student.
Reminder: sports physicals will be available at the school on Monday, May 19. The cost is $25. Checks should be made to Mosier Medical Clinic. Please have the necessary paperwork filled out beforehand.
Just a reminder that the Field Day and Record Breaking Day will be held this afternoon at 1:00 at the Centre football field area. Please remember to practice good sportsmanship and please help us make this a positive activity for everyone involved. Thank you for your cooperation.
Centre Grade 3-5 Academic Awards assembly Tuesday, May 13th at 3:15 in the main gym.
Activities for the week.
A special thanks to the Centre PTO for helping celebrate teacher appreciation week. PTO supplied meals, snacks, and drinks during the week to help celebrate all the educators at Centre.
We are so appreciative of our Cougar Cub Day Care ladies and the great job they do with our little ones every day. Thank you for all you do!
Centre is accepting applications for JH Volleyball Assistant Coach. Practices for JH take place during the school day, beginning at 1:30 and ending at 3:15. If interested, please contact Mr. Siebert at tsiebert@usd397.com or by calling the school office.
Please see the summer reading opportunity at the Herington library.
Cougar Cubs Daycare at Centre USD 397 is taking applications for lead and assistant teachers. Previous childcare experience is preferred but not required. This is a year-round position and availability before/after school, and on no school days is required.
Please contact Janine at jfoth@usd397.com for more information. A link to the USD 397 application is below.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/419084/Classified_Application_-_Blank__2_.pdf
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day and I want to take the time to thank all the great teachers and staff at Centre USDE #397. They are truly a great bunch of educators that work hard to offer our students the best educational opportunities they can. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Sports physical forms will be sent home today with 5th-11th grade students. If your child does not receive one, they can stop by the office to get a form. Centre will host physicals at the school on May 19. If this date does not work, physicals can be done anytime throughout the summer. All forms need to completed and signed before practices begin next fall.
The Artful Eye Show, presenting the art work from Grades 3-5, is happening this Friday, May 9th, in the small gymnasium. Students should arrive by 6:30pm, when the doors open for viewing the displays. At 7pm a brief program begins, showcasing the students' best work, and presenting Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for each grade, and announcing Artist of the Year. The program is followed by a reception of cookies and punch.
Great concert tonight by the Centre Jr/Sr High Music Department tonight. Proud of all the students who performed solos, and the group numbers were fun and well done. Centre students are led by Amy Harms,
Hello Everyone!
It’s time for our Annual PAT ZOO TRIP to the Sedgwick County Zoo on May 10th! We will have a table set up outside the main entrance from 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Look for the PAT sign) where we will check you in. You will pay us for your tickets to the Zoo and then you can go in and enjoy the Zoo with your family.
Couple of things to know…
· We can take CASH ONLY! We are NOT able to accept checks or credit cards!
· The cost to get into the zoo will be $6/person for anyone ages 3 and up
· Please have everyone in your group with you at check-in
· Once you get your ticket and enter the zoo, you can leave and come back if your hand is
stamped or you have your ticket stub
· You can bring your own strollers, wagons, food and drinks into the zoo
· We will have a goodie bag and snack for your child at the check-in table
Looking forward to seeing you there!
NOTE: CHANGE IN BOE MEETING FROM MAY 12 TO MAY 5, 2025
