Superintendent's Corner:
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15 de junio de 2026 Enfoquémonos en lo Fabuloso Aunque las actividades se reducen un poco durante las vacaciones de verano, ¡nuestros estudiantes y personal continúan logrando cosas extraordinarias! Nuestros estudiantes de FFA, acompañados por la directora de CHS, la Sra. Nicole Neufeld, asistieron a la 98.ª Convención Estatal Anual de Future Farmers of America (FFA), celebrada en CSU Pueblo del 1 al 4 de junio. Este evento marcó un importante logro para nuestro distrito, ya

June 15th, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous Even though things slow down a bit for summer break, our students and staff are still out there accomplishing fabulous things! Our FFA students, accompanied by CHS Principal Mrs. Nicole Neufeld, attended the 98th Annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Convention at CSU Pueblo from June 1-4. This marked an important milestone for our district, as it was the first time our newly established FFA chapter participated in the state conv

June 7th, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous On Saturday, students from the Academic Recovery Center (ARC) and the Center Virtual Academy (CVA) celebrated an important milestone as they graduated and completed their educational journeys. Three students graduated from the ARC, four students graduated from CVA, and two individuals successfully earned their GEDs. Congratulations to these students for their perseverance, dedication, and commitment to seeing their goals through to complet

1 de junio de 2026 Enfoquémonos en lo fabuloso ¡Lo logramos! ¡Qué semana tan increíble hemos tenido! Hubo muchas ceremonias y celebraciones durante toda la semana. Comenzamos con la Graduación de Kindergarten el martes por la noche, seguida por la Ceremonia de Continuación de 8.º grado el miércoles, la Graduación de Preescolar el jueves y culminamos con una excelente Graduación de CHS el sábado por la mañana. Felicitaciones a todos nuestros estudiantes Vikingos por alcanzar e

June 1st, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous We did it! What a week it’s been! There were many ceremonies and celebrations throughout the week! We kicked things off with Kindergarten Graduation on Tuesday evening, followed by 8th Grade Continuation on Wednesday, Preschool Graduation on Thursday, and culminated with an outstanding CHS Graduation on Saturday morning. Congratulations to all of our Viking students on reaching these important milestones. It was a great way to close out

May 25, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous Our seniors wrapped up their academic year this past week with some truly amazing activities and celebrations. On Tuesday, seniors presented their ePortfolios during their exit interviews. These impressive collections highlight the culmination of some of the most meaningful and impactful work completed throughout their high school careers. Students shared personal projects, Capstone work, community service experiences, honors and awards, c

May 18, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous Monday night, the band held its end-of-the-year concert celebrating some of the greatest hits from the 1960s. Fifth graders kicked off the evening with the “Mickey Mouse Medley,” while middle school students performed several timeless favorites, including “Stand By Me” and Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl.” The high school band sounded fantastic and featured an impressive solo by Elijah Swanson. The evening concluded with one of my favorites,

11 de mayo de 2026 Enfoque en lo Fabuloso Felicitaciones nuevamente a nuestra Educadora del Año del Valle de San Luis (SLV), Norma Slade, y a nuestra Empleada de Apoyo del Año, Agnes Salazar. Estas increíbles mujeres fueron reconocidas en el banquete anual de Educadores del SLV. Son personas extraordinarias y nos sentimos muy afortunados de contar con ellas en nuestro distrito. Nos estamos acercando al final del año escolar y preparándonos para la graduación y los próximos pa

May 11, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous Congratulations again to our SLV Educator of the Year, Norma Slade, and our Support Staff of the Year, Agnes Salazar. These ladies were honored at the annual SLV Educator Banquet. You are amazing ladies, and we are fortunate to have you in our district. We are nearing the end of the school year and preparing for graduation and the next steps. Our seniors have been especially busy completing final assignments, organizing portfolios, an

May 3, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous This week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and we are incredibly grateful for the outstanding instructional team we have here in Center. Our teachers are committed to their profession and work tirelessly to ensure that every student receives the best possible educational experience. Thank you, teachers, for your dedication, passion, and the impact you make each day. You truly are the best, and we are proud to have you as part of our

26 de abril de 2026 Enfocados en lo Fabuloso El sábado por la noche, la preparatoria celebró su baile de graduación anual, transportando a los estudiantes a los Años 20 para una velada inolvidable. Fue una noche fantástica llena de música, baile y entretenimiento. Nuestros estudiantes lucieron increíbles con sus atuendos formales, y fue maravilloso verlos disfrutar en un ambiente divertido y seguro. La clase de tercer año hizo un trabajo sobresaliente transformando el gimnasi

April 26, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous Saturday night, CHS hosted its annual prom, taking students back to the Roaring 20s for an evening to remember. It was a fantastic night filled with music, dancing, and entertainment. Our students looked incredible in their formal attire, and it was great to see them enjoying themselves in a fun and safe environment. The junior class did an outstanding job transforming the auxiliary gym into a 1920s-themed venue, and the After Prom offere

April 19, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous We are thrilled to announce our Educator and Staff Support Positions of the Year for Center Schools! Congratulations to Norma Slade, who is our Educator of the Year, and Agnes Salazar, who is our Support Staff of the Year! Norma serves as our elementary literacy interventionist, providing essential reading support through 1:1 and small group instruction. Norma’s classroom is a welcome space for students to receive the targeted, tiered supp

April 12, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous Center staff and students successfully completed the first round of state assessments last week. The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assess student growth and performance in math, literacy, and science for grades 3–11, providing an important opportunity for students to demonstrate the learning that has taken place throughout the year. Testing will continue this week, with Haskin Elementary completing additional assessments a

March 29, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous We had Center Vikings doing great things throughout the week and shining bright on many stages. Several of our basketball players were named to the SPL All-League Team. Anjel Palma and Yanixan Padilla earned First Team honors, while Jaiden Martinez and Ivan Guaderrama were recognized as Honorable Mention. On the girls’ side, Emiliana Valdez was selected to the First Team, and Analicia Villagomez received Honorable Mention honors. I

March 22, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous Over Spring Break, Lucia Miranda partnered with EF Tours to provide a group of high school students with an unforgettable seven-day journey to Costa Rica. Nayeli Pablo, Yarely Villa, Andrea Maldonado, Yanixan Padilla, Angel Baca, Ximena Miranda, Camila Miranda, Karyme Chavez, Leticia Baca, and Gabriela Aguilar all had the opportunity to participate in this incredible experience. Students explored the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica while

March 8, 2026 Focus on the Fabulous District Ownership Plan at Work Our District Ownership work is grounded in the belief that everyone in our district shares responsibility for our success. This past week, that spirit was evident in many ways across our schools. First, Tayler Kriss took the initiative to write a grant for classroom supplies and equipment. His grant was successfully funded for $1,000, allowing him to bring additional resources into his classroom to better

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

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