Principal

Welcome to the Cyclone Family!

We are proud to welcome you to the Center Cyclone Community — a place where students, families, and staff come together to create a supportive, joyful, and inspiring environment for learning and growth, every day of the year.

At Center Elementary, every child is valued, every voice is heard, and every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Whether your family is new to our school or has been part of our community for years, we are honored to partner with you in your child’s educational journey.

Our dedicated staff is committed to creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences and fostering a culture of belonging where all students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

As a school community, we are devoted to:

• Building strong, positive partnerships with families
• Creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environments
• Celebrating growth, effort, and character in every student

We encourage you to stay connected and involved throughout the year — from classroom activities to family events and school celebrations. Together, we make Center Elementary a vibrant and caring community.

We look forward to learning, growing, and celebrating together all year long!

Kate Rateno

Principal, Center Elementary School

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The Center Elementary Team strives to provide clear, consistent communication through a variety of sources for our families.

School and district information is available on our Center website.

For information about student grades, emergency contact information, and lunch accounts, please visit the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.