Center Consolidated School District 26JT

Comunidad del Centro - Les recordamos que nuestros Grupos de Enfoque para la Búsqueda de Superintendente se llevarán a cabo hoy y mañana en la Sala Comunitaria. Les invitamos a unirse hoy a las 14:00, 16:15 o 18:00. No es necesario registrarse, ¡solo vengan y compartan sus comentarios!

Los grupos de enfoque se realizarán en inglés y español. ¡Únanse!

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one of our recent graduates, Heavenleigh Angel Duran. It was a sincere honor for our faculty to witness her growth and graduation in 2024. She didn't just complete the curriculum; she enriched our ARC/CVA classroom with her intellect and her spirit. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

Funeral Services for Heavenleigh Angel Duran, will be on March 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Valley Church of the Nazarene 228 Madison St, Monte Vista, Colorado. She will be laid to rest at the Center Assembly of God Cemetery 75 La Garita Ranchettes, Del Norte Colorado. The dinner will be at the Center High school Cafeteria following interment

Attention Parents & Students!

Join us tonight at 6:00 PM in the school cafeteria for an important Infinite Campus Parent Night!

- Parents will learn how to create and use their Infinite Campus account.
- Reminder: Parents must have an Infinite Campus account to enroll students for the upcoming school year.

Student Incentive!
If a parent or guardian attends:

- MS & HS students will receive 500 Viking Points
- Elementary students will receive 150 Viking Points

Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready for enrollment and earn rewards! We hope to see you there! 懶

#VikingPride #ParentNight #FamilyEngagement


¡Atención Padres y Estudiantes!

Los invitamos esta noche a las 6:00 PM en la cafeteria de la escuela a una importante Noche de Padres sobre Infinite Campus.

 Los padres aprenderán cómo crear y usar su cuenta de Infinite Campus.
 Recuerden: Los padres deben tener una cuenta de Infinite Campus para poder inscribir a sus estudiantes para el próximo año escolar.

 ¡Incentivo para los estudiantes!
Si un padre o tutor asiste:

 Estudiantes de Middle School y High School recibirán 500 Puntos Vikingos
 Estudiantes de Primaria recibirán 150 Puntos Vikingos

¡No falten! Es una gran oportunidad para prepararse para la inscripción y ganar recompensas. 懶

#OrgulloVikingo #NocheDePadres #ParticipaciónDePadres

Dalia Molina
Secondary Parent Engagement Coordinator
Center Consolidated School District 26 JT

REMINDER!!!! VAA MEETING TONIGHT AT 6pm IN THE COMMONS! ¡RECORDATORIO! ¡REUNIÓN DE VAA ESTA NOCHE A LAS 6 PM EN EL ÁREA COMÚN!

¡Feliz marzo! Consulte el Center of Focus de esta semana y todas las excelentes cosas que están sucediendo en las Escuelas de Center en www.center-of-focus.com
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Thank you to everyone who supported the ARC/CVA fundraiser! We submitted all orders and are currently waiting to receive the Domino’s cards.

As soon as the cards arrive, the person who collected your payment will deliver your card directly to you.

If you have any questions, please contact ARC at 719-754-2859.

Thank you again for your continued support!



Gracias a todos los que apoyaron nuestra recaudación de fondos ARC/CVA! Ya enviamos todos los pedidos y actualmente estamos esperando recibir las tarjetas de Domino’s.

En lo que lleguen las tarjetas, la persona que recolectó su pago se encargará de entregarle su tarjeta directamente.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese al ARC 719-754-2859.

Gracias nuevamente por su apoyo continuo!

Here's to another great week at Center Schools! Welcome to March! Check everything out @ www.center-of-focus.com.

¡Nos gustaría saber de usted! Por favor, asista a uno de los grupos de discusión organizados por HYA, nuestra firma de búsqueda de superintendentes. Los grupos de discusión están programados para el 4 y 5 de Marzo. Visite https://www.center.k12.co.us/page/superintendent-search para ver el programa completo.

We want to hear from you! Please plan to attend one of the focus groups hosted by HYA, our superintendent search firm. Focus groups are scheduled for March 4th and 5th. Visit https://www.center.k12.co.us/page/superintendent-search to view the full schedule.

⚾ Skoglund Middle School is Hiring a Baseball Coach! ⚾ Skoglund Middle School is looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to lead our Baseball Program! All interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to: Athletic Director Adam Sperandio 📧 asperandio@center.k12.co.us Come help us build something special with our Viking student-athletes! #GoVikings 💙💛 ⸻ ⚾ ¡Skoglund Middle School está buscando entrenador de béisbol! ⚾ Skoglund Middle School está buscando una persona dedicada y motivada para dirigir nuestro programa de béisbol. Todos los candidatos interesados deben enviar una carta de interés y su currículum a: Director Atlético Adam Sperandio 📧 asperandio@center.k12.co.us ¡Ven y sé parte de algo especial con nuestros estudiantes atletas Vikings! #VamosVikings 💙💛

🏀 SPL Tournament – Round 2 is HERE, Viking Fans! 🏀 Both of our Viking squads hit the court tomorrow night with something big on the line! 🔥 Lady Vikings are on the road taking on Sanford with a spot in the Championship Game up for grabs! 🕔 Tip-off: 5:00 PM 💪 Boys Vikings will be HOME hosting Centennial as they battle for a chance to play for Consolation! 🕕 Tip-off: 6:00 PM Let’s pack the stands at home and show out on the road — your Vikings need you now more than ever! #GoVikings 💙💛 ⸻ 🏀 Torneo SPL – ¡Segunda Ronda YA ESTÁ AQUÍ, Afición Vikinga! 🏀 ¡Nuestros equipos Vikings salen a la cancha mañana por la noche con mucho en juego! 🔥 Lady Vikings jugarán como visitantes contra Sanford con un lugar en el Campeonato en juego. 🕔 Inicio: 5:00 PM 💪 Vikings varonil jugarán EN CASA contra Centennial peleando por avanzar al juego de Consolación. 🕕 Inicio: 6:00 PM ¡Llenemos las gradas en casa y apoyemos fuerte como visitantes — nuestros Vikings necesitan todo nuestro apoyo! #VamosVikings 💙💛

Acompáñenos esta noche 25 de febrero a la reunión de PICS vía zoom a las 6pm a la capacitación de prevención de suicidio recibirá un certificado válido por un año. siga el enlace.

Join us tonight, February 25th to the PICS meeting via Zoom at 6 pm for suicide prevention training. You will receive a certificate valid for a year. Follow the link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83575185684?pwd=oUX0ARwZwRmaL2NEdF8L25PgukydKL.1

All Clear for the Fire Drill @ 3:25 pm. Great job to the staff and students in following through with safety protocols!

As part of our ongoing safety efforts at Center Schools, we are currently conducting a practice fire drill- February 24, 2026 @ 3:20 pm.

Parents & Guardians:

You are invited to register for upcoming Suicide Prevention Trainings. Families are welcome to attend one or all sessions.

• QPR (Bilingual) – February 25
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RirJqNa0jUAEdaestzlq9Zie_e0cvvEO/view?usp=sharing
• safeTALK – March 6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5eCyXatRUc4JJNaj9l-j2RDQzDYDCb3/view?usp=sharing
• ASIST – March 26–27
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WYZZWjCTr9b_fdttziWbPPXDHYyh6ZsB/view?usp=sharing

These trainings provide practical tools for recognizing warning signs and supporting others.


Padres y Tutores,
Están invitados a registrarse para las próximas Capacitaciones de Prevención del Suicidio. Las familias pueden asistir a una o a todas las sesiones.

• QPR (Bilingüe) – 25 de Febrero
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RirJqNa0jUAEdaestzlq9Zie_e0cvvEO/view?usp=sharing
• safeTALK – 6 de Marzo
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5eCyXatRUc4JJNaj9l-j2RDQzDYDCb3/view?usp=sharing
• ASIST – 26–27 de Marzo
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WYZZWjCTr9b_fdttziWbPPXDHYyh6ZsB/view?usp=sharing

Estas capacitaciones ofrecen herramientas prácticas para reconocer señales de alerta y apoyar a otras personas.

Happy Monday and last week of the month! Check out all things Center Vikings @ www.center-of-focus.com. Have a great week!

📢 AD's Corner: The Winter Post-Season Edition! Welcome Back, Viking Nation! Buckle up, Vikings! We are officially hitting that high-octane part of the year where the winter chill meets the heat of post-season competition. The energy in the halls is buzzing, the stakes are rising, and the passion of our athletes is on full display. We had a BIG WEEKEND, and the fireworks are just getting started. I have some incredible news to share, so settle in—it’s about to get exciting! 🤼 A State Medalist and New Beginnings 🥉 All Hail the Champ! A massive, Viking-sized Congratulations to Michael Archuleta! After claiming the Regional Championship in Akron, Michael went on to secure a 3rd Place podium finish at State this past weekend! Michael’s success is no accident; it is the direct result of relentless hard work and a refusal to back down when the lights were brightest. He has represented Center with elite class and grit. I’ve said it to him personally, and I’ll say it to the world: You are the baddest man on the planet, Michael! We are so proud of you. > Special Event: We will be holding a special celebration for Michael between the Boys and Girls basketball games this Tuesday night. Come out and show him the appreciation he deserves! > 🏀 Basketball: The Road to Glory Begins Now! Our High School Basketball programs are charging into District play with the SLV League Tournament this week! Both our Boys and Girls teams secured a solid 4th place seed, which means playoff basketball is coming to our home court. The Stage is Set for Tuesday Night: * Girls: 5:00 PM vs. the Trinidad Miners * Boys: 6:30 PM vs. Custer County This is more than just a game—it’s a battle for survival. These contests are high-stakes, "win-or-go-home" drama! A victory on Tuesday propels us into Sanford on Thursday night, and big wins this weekend are crucial for our seeding as we look toward Regionals. We need every single fan in those bleachers. Let’s make the gym roar and show everyone what home-court advantage really looks like! 💪💪 Middle School Wrestling Starts NOW! As one chapter closes, another begins! Middle School Wrestling kicks off this week. We have a fantastic group of young athletes ready to hit the mat, with our first tournaments taking place this weekend. The future of our wrestling program is bright, and the enthusiasm surrounding this group is contagious! 🏈 THE WAIT IS OVER: Meet Your New Football Coaches! After a meticulous and lengthy search, I am thrilled to announce that we have found our leaders for the gridiron! Please join me in giving a massive welcome to our Viking Athletic Family: * Head Coach: Zaire Banner * Head Assistant Coach: Cole Webb This is a monumental step forward for our football program as we transition into this new era. We will be officially introducing Coach Banner and Coach Webb to the community during the break between the Girls and Boys basketball games on Tuesday. Come meet the men who will be leading our Vikings on Friday nights! We are also working to have them available for the next VAA Meeting taking place the first Monday in March. (HINT! HINT! PLEASE JOIN US AT THE VAA MEETING!) 👟 Spring is in the Air Even as we wrap up the winter, the cycle of excellence continues. High School Baseball and Track & Field practices begin this week! There is nothing like the first crack of the bat or the first time cleats hit the track. We are looking forward to an awesome spring season filled with personal bests and championship runs. A Heartfelt Wrap-Up A quick shout-out to our Middle School Girls Basketball program led by Coach Whalen and her staff. They did a fantastic job this season, and the growth we saw in those young athletes was truly inspiring. While we would have loved to finish with every team fully intact, the "injury bug" and some eligibility hurdles played a role—but that’s sports. It builds character, and these girls showed plenty of it. 🌟 The AD's Closing Thought As we head into this pivotal week, remember that champions aren't just made by the trophies they hold, but by the resilience they show when the pressure is on. Whether you're on the court, the mat, the field, or in the stands supporting your peers—give it everything you've got. > "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill > Have a great week, Viking Nation! It is an honor and a pleasure to serve as your Athletic Director! Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose! Adam Sperandio Athletic Director