Superintendent's Corner:
Center of Focus

Enfoque en lo fabuloso Nuestros dos equipos de baloncesto lucharon duro en las regionales y se han asegurado una sólida posición de cara a la primera ronda del torneo estatal. Nuestros chicos Viking lograron una impresionante victoria sobre los Centennial Rams el viernes por la noche, ganando por más de 20 puntos. El sábado, lucharon duro contra los Crested Butte Titans, pero se quedaron a las puertas con una dura derrota por 39-43. El equipo demostró su garra y resistencia y

March 1, 2026   Focus on the Fabulous Both of our basketball teams fought hard at Regionals and have secured solid positioning heading into the first round of the state tournament. Our Viking men earned an impressive victory over Centennial Rams on Friday night, winning by more than 20 points. On Saturday, they battled hard against Crested Butte Titans but came up just short in a tough 39–43 loss. The team showed grit and resilience and is ready to carry that momentum into st

23 de febrero de 2026 Enfoque en lo fabuloso Michael Archuleta representó excepcionalmente bien a nuestro distrito en la Competencia Estatal de Lucha Libre, luchando valientemente y obteniendo un impresionante tercer lugar. Competir como el único atleta que representa a nuestra escuela conlleva su propio nivel de presión, pero Michael se comportó con clase, coraje y determinación durante todo el torneo. Él realmente encarna nuestro perfil vikingo: trabajador, colaborador y co

February 23, 2026   Focus on the Fabulous Michael Archuleta represented our district exceptionally well at the State Wrestling Competition, battling valiantly and earning an impressive 3rd-place finish. Competing as the lone athlete representing our school brings its own level of pressure, yet Michael carried himself with class, grit, and determination throughout the tournament. He truly embodies our Viking Profile-hardworking, contributing, and forward-thinking. Congratulati

16 de febrero de 2026 Enfoque en lo fabuloso Nuestros luchadores Viking trabajaron duro en la competencia regional, y nuestro joven equipo tuvo un buen desempeño, obteniendo una valiosa experiencia que continuará fortaleciendo nuestro programa.  ¡Felicidades a Michael Archuleta, que quedó en primer lugar en las regionales este fin de semana y representará a Centro en las estatales! Michael, estamos orgullosos de todo tu esfuerzo este año y de este logro excepcional. Sabemos q

February 16, 2026   Focus on the Fabulous   Our Viking wrestlers worked hard at the regional competition, and our young team performed well, gaining valuable experience that will continue to strengthen our program. Congratulations to Michael Archuleta, who placed 1st at Regionals this weekend and will be representing Center at State! Michael, we are proud of all your hard work this year and this outstanding accomplishment. We know you will represent Center well. Congratulatio

February 8, 2026   Focus on the Fabulous Center School District is Out of this World!! Our students, staff, and families are truly stellar, and we had an out-of-this-world week across our district! Our incredible 1st grade team launched learning to new heights as they celebrated Space Week. Students explored the solar system, learned about astronauts, and discovered how astronauts survive and thrive in space. They even had the opportunity to sample space food and then put the

January 24, 2026   Focus on the Fabulous Winter Fest was a blast! A huge thank you to Miss Hays and the Student Council for putting together a fun-filled week of dress-up days and activities to celebrate the season. Our students showed up in a big way, and we love the creativity and support of our parents and families, who help make these days extra special. Monday was Anything But a Backpack day, and it delivered! We saw suitcases galore, a grocery cart, coolers, all kinds o

January 18, 2026   Focus on the Fabulous Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr . , whose vision of equality, justice, and service continues to inspire us. As we reflect on his message, we are reminded of the importance of kindness, respect, and standing up for what is right. May we continue to serve our communities and work together to create a more just and inclusive future for all. We are proud of our very own Drake Chavez, who is getting out into

11 de enero, 2026 ¡Es un año nuevo y mi primer  Centro de Enfoque  para 2026! Hemos comenzado oficialmente el segundo semestre y ha sido un comienzo emocionante. Comenzamos el Año Nuevo prolongando la alegría navideña con una segunda ronda de celebraciones. El Grinch hizo una visita especial y entregó regalos a todos nuestros estudiantes gracias a las generosas donaciones de Toys for Tots. Muchísimas gracias a nuestra directora de la guardería del personal y de PICS, Lucía Mi

Center of Focus January 11, 2026   Focus on the Fabulous It’s a brand-new year and my first Center of Focus  for 2026! We’ve officially launched into the second semester, and it has been an exciting start. We kicked off the New Year by extending the holiday cheer with a second round of celebrations. The Grinch made a special visit, delivering gifts to all of our students thanks to the generous donations from Toys for Tots. A huge thank-you to our Staff Daycare and PICS Direct

December 21 st , 2025   Focus on the Fabulous It’s remarkable how much can be accomplished in the final four days of the semester, and our staff truly made the most of that time to close out the calendar year. Across the district, staff created a joyful, festive atmosphere that brought holiday cheer to our students and the broader community. Center Vikings worked hard to ensure that families were supported over the holidays. Ms. Banning continued her annual Sharing Christmas

14 de diciembre de 2025 Enfoque en lo fabuloso La temporada navideña tuvo un comienzo maravilloso el lunes por la noche con el Concierto de Invierno de la Banda del Centro. Los estudiantes desde quinto grado hasta la escuela secundaria llenaron el gimnasio auxiliar con melodías festivas que hicieron que los pies se movieran y los ánimos se elevaran. Elliot Cardoza y Jairo Lino fueron los maestros de ceremonias e hicieron un trabajo excepcional al presentar cada actuación. Es

December 14 th , 2025   Focus on the Fabulous The holiday season got off to a wonderful start on Monday night with the Center Band Winter Concert. Students from 5th grade through high school filled the auxiliary gym with festive holiday tunes that had toes tapping and spirits soaring. Elliot Cardoza and Jairo Lino served as Masters of Ceremony and did an outstanding job introducing each performance. It is truly impressive to reflect on the fact that Mr. Noriega has taught eve

7 de diciembre   2025 Centrémonos en lo fabuloso Nos complace dar la bienvenida al Sr. Eddie Wilson y a la Sra. Amanda García a la Junta Escolar del Centro. Ambos miembros prestaron juramento la semana pasada y asistirán a su primera reunión de la Junta de Educación durante la reunión organizativa de esta semana, en la que se elegirán las funciones de los miembros. Esperamos con interés comenzar este nuevo capítulo con nuestra Junta y continuar con el impulso positivo estable

December 7 th , 2025   Focus on the Fabulous We are pleased to welcome Mr. Eddie Wilson and Mrs. Amanda Garcia to the Center School Board. Both members were sworn in this past week and will attend their first Board of Education meeting during this week’s Organizational Meeting, where member roles will be elected. We look forward to beginning this new chapter with our Board and continuing the positive momentum established over the past eight years. Our district has been instru

25 de noviembre de 2025 Enfoquémonos en lo fabuloso A medida que se acerca el día de Acción de Gracias, es el momento perfecto para reflexionar sobre todo aquello por lo que estamos agradecidos en nuestro mundo, nuestra comunidad y nuestro distrito. Tenemos la suerte de vivir en una gran nación con libertades y recursos que enriquecen nuestras vidas. Tenemos la suerte de formar parte de una comunidad y un distrito escolar fuertes y solidarios que se unen constantemente para a

November 25th, 2025   Focus on the Fabulous   As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a perfect time to reflect on all that we are grateful for in our world, our community, and our district. We are fortunate to live in a great nation with freedoms and resources that enrich our lives. We are lucky to be part of a strong, supportive community and school district that consistently comes together to help one another and ensure our students succeed. This past week provided s

16 de noviembre de 2025 Enfoque en lo fabuloso Gracias a nuestros increíbles miembros de la junta escolar que acaban de terminar una década de servicio en las escuelas de Centro. El martes por la noche, honramos a dos de nuestros destacados miembros salientes de la junta: la vicepresidenta Misty Palacios y el director y ex presidente de la junta Lyn Bogle. Misty Palacios fue elegida por primera vez en 2015, con un mandato inicial de dos años, y luego fue reelegida tanto en 20

November 16 th , 2025   Focus on the Fabulous Thanks to our amazing school board members who just finished up a decade of service to Center Schools.  On Tuesday night, we honored two of our outstanding, outgoing Board Members- Vice President Misty Palacios and Director and past Board President Lyn Bogle. Misty Palacios was first elected in 2015, serving an initial two-year term, and was then re-elected in both 2017 and 2021. A proud Center graduate from the ARC, Misty is a sh