Don't forget to join us for the Saguache County Resource Fair this Saturday, starting at 10:00 am at the Mountain Valley Football field in Saguache! We will have food, entertainment, great family resources, and fun for all! Transportation will be provided from Center Schools starting at 10:00 am and running every hour until 2:00 pm. Don't miss out!
Center Schools would like to recognize each member of our transportation department on National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thanks to Miriam Gonzalez, Tony Garcia, Randy Martinez, Debra Lujan, Arnold Lujan, Robin James, Dulce Gonzalez, Mike and Carol Phillips, and Joann Clutter! You are the best team around. Thanks for keeping our kids safe and for keeping the wheels on the bus going round and round!
Center Schools Families/ Centro Escuelas Familias,
We conducted a **DRILL Fire DRILL** today. Students and staff did a great job.
Go Vikings!
Hoy realizamos un **simulacro de incendio**. Los estudiantes y el personal hicieron un gran trabajo.
¡Vamos, Vikings!
We conducted a **DRILL Fire DRILL** today. Students and staff did a great job.
Go Vikings!
Hoy realizamos un **simulacro de incendio**. Los estudiantes y el personal hicieron un gran trabajo.
¡Vamos, Vikings!
The boys HS baseball game against North Fork originally scheduled for 4/18 has been moved to 4/30 and will be played in Gunnison at 1pm and 3pm
Due to lack of players, the middle school baseball game scheduled for today against Centauri has been cancelled. There will not be a makeup.
Center Consolidated School District Board of Education Selects Superintendent Finalists
The Center Consolidated School District 26JT has selected three finalists in its search for the next District Superintendent: Benjamin Dutton, Andrew Hawkins, and Roxanne Vigil.
As part of the selection process, the three finalists will spend a day in the district on Thursday, May 7. The day will include tours of the schools and community, and time to meet with staff and students. Parents, families, and community members will also have an opportunity to meet the candidates in a public session in the evening.
All interested district employees, families, parents, and community members are invited to attend the sessions, which will be held on May 7, from 6:15-8:30 p.m. in the new Building X, Room 105. Each finalist will introduce themselves and answer questions during their individual 45-minute session. A representative from the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) will be present for the evening as well.
All Center School District staff, students, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to share their feedback with the Board throughout these days using an online form, accessible via a provided link and QR code. The Board values and appreciates everyone’s input as it informs this important decision. Final interviews with each candidate will be conducted by the Board on the evening of May 7, with deliberations following the interviews. The Board intends to name the next Center Consolidated School District superintendent on the evening of May 7, 2026 following their deliberations.
Below are details on each of the finalists:
https://aptg.co/nhxHV9
The Center Consolidated School District 26JT has selected three finalists in its search for the next District Superintendent: Benjamin Dutton, Andrew Hawkins, and Roxanne Vigil.
As part of the selection process, the three finalists will spend a day in the district on Thursday, May 7. The day will include tours of the schools and community, and time to meet with staff and students. Parents, families, and community members will also have an opportunity to meet the candidates in a public session in the evening.
All interested district employees, families, parents, and community members are invited to attend the sessions, which will be held on May 7, from 6:15-8:30 p.m. in the new Building X, Room 105. Each finalist will introduce themselves and answer questions during their individual 45-minute session. A representative from the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) will be present for the evening as well.
All Center School District staff, students, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to share their feedback with the Board throughout these days using an online form, accessible via a provided link and QR code. The Board values and appreciates everyone’s input as it informs this important decision. Final interviews with each candidate will be conducted by the Board on the evening of May 7, with deliberations following the interviews. The Board intends to name the next Center Consolidated School District superintendent on the evening of May 7, 2026 following their deliberations.
Below are details on each of the finalists:
https://aptg.co/nhxHV9
Center Schools had another fantastic week- Prom, published student authors, strong parent involvement, and fabulous opportunities for our students- thanks to our amazing staff!
Take a moment to check it out at www.center-of-focus.com. Have a great last week of April!
Take a moment to check it out at www.center-of-focus.com. Have a great last week of April!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing Center Viking Team!
Brenda and Agnes at Haskin, Debra and Rosa at the middle/high, and Raul and Roseann at the District Office- We have the best team around! We appreciate all you do to keep our Viking ship afloat, and we couldn't do it without you! We appreciate you every day- but we celebrate you today! THANK YOU!!!
Brenda and Agnes at Haskin, Debra and Rosa at the middle/high, and Raul and Roseann at the District Office- We have the best team around! We appreciate all you do to keep our Viking ship afloat, and we couldn't do it without you! We appreciate you every day- but we celebrate you today! THANK YOU!!!
Comunidad de Center,
El Administrador de Emergencias nos ha informado que el Condado de Saguache no formará parte del apagón programado por Xcel Energy. Como resultado, tendremos un horario escolar regular el miércoles y jueves.
Aunque no se esperan cortes de energía, se pronostican vientos fuertes. En caso de una interrupción inesperada, nuestro generador de respaldo puede mantener en funcionamiento el edificio principal.
Por favor, tengan precaución al viajar y manténganse seguros.
Gracias.
El Administrador de Emergencias nos ha informado que el Condado de Saguache no formará parte del apagón programado por Xcel Energy. Como resultado, tendremos un horario escolar regular el miércoles y jueves.
Aunque no se esperan cortes de energía, se pronostican vientos fuertes. En caso de una interrupción inesperada, nuestro generador de respaldo puede mantener en funcionamiento el edificio principal.
Por favor, tengan precaución al viajar y manténganse seguros.
Gracias.
Center Community,
Saguache County will not be included in the Xcel Energy scheduled power outage. As a result, we will follow a regular school schedule on Wednesday, April 22nd, and Thursday, April 23rd.
Although we are not expecting outages, high winds are forecasted. In the event of an unexpected power disruption, our generator backup system can support the main building.
Please use caution when traveling, and stay safe. The Center School District will operate on a regular schedule.
Thank you.
Saguache County will not be included in the Xcel Energy scheduled power outage. As a result, we will follow a regular school schedule on Wednesday, April 22nd, and Thursday, April 23rd.
Although we are not expecting outages, high winds are forecasted. In the event of an unexpected power disruption, our generator backup system can support the main building.
Please use caution when traveling, and stay safe. The Center School District will operate on a regular schedule.
Thank you.
Come check out the Upcoming Art Show
Ya hemos llegado a la mitad de nuestro último trimestre del año escolar, ¡y los Center Vikings brillan con luz propia en todo lo que hacen! Entérense de las últimas novedades en www.center-of-focus.com. ¡Que tengan una excelente semana!
We are halfway through our last quarter for the school year, and Center Vikings are shining bright in all they do! See the latest @ www.center-of-focus.com.
Congratulations to Norma Slade our Educator of the Year! Congratulations to Agnes Salazar our Support Staff of the Year! You both are amazing members of our team!!
Congratulations to Norma Slade our Educator of the Year! Congratulations to Agnes Salazar our Support Staff of the Year! You both are amazing members of our team!!
Kindergarten Round-Up
Center Community- Join us for the Saguache County Resource Fair on May 2nd. Transportation will be provided by the Center School District.
Dear Parents, The April Elementary School newsletter is now available. Please take a moment to review it for important updates, upcoming events, and helpful information for you and your student.
Estimados padres:
El boletín informativo de abril de la escuela primaria ya está disponible. Les invitamos a tomarse un momento para revisarlo, ya que contiene actualizaciones importantes, próximos eventos e información útil tanto para ustedes como para sus hijos.
Pongámonos al día: esto es lo que sucede en las escuelas de Center esta semana — www.center-of-focus.com
Let's get you caught up- here's what's happening at Center Schools this week- www.center-of-focus.com.
Dear Parents, The April Middle School & High School newsletter is now available. Please take a moment to review it for important updates, upcoming events, and helpful information for you and your student.
Estimados padres, El boletín de abril de la escuela secundaria y preparatoria ya está disponible. Por favor, tómense un momento para revisarlo y conocer las actualizaciones importantes, los próximos eventos y la información útil para usted y su estudiante.
https://app.smore.com/n/1khws English
https://app.smore.com/n/2kdy9 Spanish
Estimados padres, El boletín de abril de la escuela secundaria y preparatoria ya está disponible. Por favor, tómense un momento para revisarlo y conocer las actualizaciones importantes, los próximos eventos y la información útil para usted y su estudiante.
https://app.smore.com/n/1khws English
https://app.smore.com/n/2kdy9 Spanish
VAA MEETING TONIGHT AT 6:30 IN THE COMMONS