Center Consolidated School District 26JT

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

After a hard-fought weekend at the CHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Michael Archuleta battled back and earned a 3rd place finish in the state at 120 lbs! 💪 Proud of the grit, heart, and determination he showed all tournament long. Way to represent and finish on the podium! GO VIKINGS! — ¡Después de un fin de semana muy competitivo en el CHSAA State Wrestling Championships, Michael Archuleta luchó con todo y obtuvo el 3er lugar en el estado en las 120 libras! 💪 ¡Orgullosos de la garra, el corazón y la determinación que demostró durante todo el torneo! ¡Gran representación en el podio!

After a tough loss in the semi-finals last night, Michael Archuleta bounced back in a big way this morning! 💪 He picked up a huge win in his 3rd place semi-final match and is now set to wrestle for 3rd place later this morning! Let’s keep the momentum rolling — GO VIKINGS! 🔥🤼‍♂️ ⸻ ¡Después de una dura derrota en las semifinales anoche, Michael Archuleta regresó con todo esta mañana! 💪 ¡Consiguió una gran victoria en su semifinal por el 3er lugar y ahora luchará por el 3er lugar más tarde esta mañana! ¡Sigamos con el impulso — VAMOS VIKINGS! 🔥🤼‍♂️

Due to incoming weather, tomorrow’s Girls Basketball game against Mancos has been canceled. A makeup date has not yet been scheduled. We will inform everyone as soon as a new date has been set. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! Debido al clima que se aproxima, el partido de baloncesto femenino de mañana contra Mancos ha sido cancelado. Aún no se ha programado una nueva fecha. Les informaremos tan pronto como se haya establecido una nueva fecha. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo!

Day 1 update from the CHSAA State Wrestling Tournament: At 120 pounds, Michael Archuleta went 2-0 on the day and has advanced to the semifinals tomorrow morning. With a win, Michael will punch his ticket to the State Championship match on Saturday evening! Let’s keep it rolling 💪🏼🤼‍♂️

🔥 STATE WRESTLING UPDATE 🔥 At 120 lbs, Michael Archuleta gets it done with a tech fall over Jaymen Lopez from Burlington in the 2nd round! He advances to the quarterfinals where he’ll face Tracer White out of Mancos later this afternoon. Keep it rolling, Michael! 💪🤼‍♂️

Asegúrese de leer el Centro de Enfoque de esta semana para obtener actualizaciones y aspectos destacados de todo el distrito en www.center-of-focus.com.

🏀🔥 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🔥🏀

The much anticipated matchup against Hoehne FINALLY has a date!

📅 Tomorrow – February 19, 2026

We are excited to host this long-awaited game and can’t wait to see our gym packed and rocking! Our athletes are ready — now we need YOU there!

Let’s make it loud. Let’s make it electric.
Let’s defend our home court!

See you tomorrow!

#GoVikings

🏀🔥 ¡LA ESPERA TERMINÓ! 🔥🏀

¡El tan esperado enfrentamiento contra Hoehne FINALMENTE tiene fecha!

📅 Mañana – 19 de febrero de 2026

Estamos muy emocionados por este esperado partido y queremos ver el gimnasio lleno y con mucha energía. Nuestros atletas están listos — ¡ahora los necesitamos a ustedes!

Hagamos ruido.
Defendamos nuestra casa.

¡Nos vemos mañana!

#VamosVikings

Due to weather and high winds, tonight’s basketball game against Hoehne has been postponed. The game has been rescheduled for Monday at 4:30 PM at the House of Blue (Center). Please help spread the word. If anything changes, we will send out an update as soon as possible. Debido al clima y los fuertes vientos, el partido de baloncesto de esta noche contra Hoehne ha sido pospuesto. El partido ha sido reprogramado para el lunes a las 4:30 PM en el House of Blue (Center). Por favor ayúdenos a correr la voz. Si hay algún cambio, enviaremos una actualización lo antes posible.