First home football game of the season tonight! Come join us!
3 days ago, Cape Central High School
Purchase tickets
tailgate
security protocols
DND Club meetings in September will be the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
5 days ago, Cape Central High School
DND meeting schedule

​Friday, August 22, 2025

​Happy Friday, Tigers!

We hope you had a fantastic first week. We're so glad to have everyone back!

We’re excited to launch something new: CT Friday Fab 3.

Each week, we’ll highlight three great things happening in our school family in a short video. This idea has been brought to life by Jas Dickey, a former Cape Central High Tiger, SkillsUSA Nationals medalist, and now our video intern. 🎥 You may have seen her on a billboard around town for her SkillsUSA medal!

🌟 CT Friday Fab 3

1. Welcome Back!
Thank you to everyone for making our first week a success.

2. Exploring Careers with Scouting America
A new partnership gives students hands-on opportunities through field trips and the Exploring Program, connecting them with real-world careers.

3. Advanced Welding at CTC
Our new state-of-the-art welding facility lets students train locally in Welding I, II, and Advanced Welding—no long drives required! Explore more programs in the CTC Opportunity Catalog.

​WATCH THIS WEEK'S CT​ FRIDAY FAB 3​

📢 Important Reminders

Football Jamboree Tonight | 6:00 PM
Please review our Event Safety Protocols. Clear bags only.

Using Rooms
Trouble logging in? Fill out the R​ooms Support​ for Families Form.

Thank you for supporting our schools. We’re looking forward to a great year! Go Tigers!
– Cape Girardeau Public Schools

17 days ago, Kristin Tallent
safety protocols for events
Want to try out for the Esports team? See the attached information and remember that Esports has moved to the Board Office! Contact Coach Morton or Coach Leimer for details.
19 days ago, Cape Central High School
Details on esports tryouts
transportation and location information
Central High School will have their Back-to-School night this Thursday from 6 - 7:30 pm. Come meet your child's teachers!
19 days ago, Cape Central High School
Back to School Night

Cape Girardeau Public School District No. 63 Tax Rate Hearing Notice

A hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., August 25, 2025 at 301 North Clark, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Cape Girardeau School Board of Education, a political subdivision. Please refer to the image attached to this story or go to DEPARTMENTS on capetigers.com, look for FINANCE, and click on TAX RATE HEARING NOTICE. A downloadable PDF document is available there.

21 days ago, Kristin Tallent
Tax Rate Hearing Notice information
🛑 Reminder: Students are back on the roads Tuesday, August 19th! Be alert, stop for buses, and drive with care.
21 days ago, Kristin Tallent
Slow down for buses and watch for students walking!
Congratulations to Michael Harrer (Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High) and Joseph Moore (Clippard Elementary) on receiving 2025 Missouri Retired Teachers Association grants! Former CGPS principal Mark Cook delivered the exciting news in person. Thank you, MRTA, for supporting our teachers, students, and schools!
24 days ago, Kristin Tallent
Mr. Harrer pictured with Mr. Cook
Mr. Cook pictured with Mr. Moore
Friday we welcomed freshman to CHS! To the class of 2029, we enjoyed meeting you!
27 days ago, Cape Central High School
Students signed in and updated their demographics information.
Students spoke with coaches and club sponsors at the Club Fair.
FBLA officers attended the Club Fair to recruit members.
Mrs. Vines discusses her organization with students.
Upper grade students manned many tables to help answer questions.
Student Senate members were a great help at orientation.
Robotics showed off their robots.
The Thespian society had a table at the club fair for freshman.
Students collect information on graduation requirements.
Today is the day and you only have an hour left! Support the Football Moms who support our football players.
30 days ago, Cape Central High School
Football moms fundraiser
Big shout out to Jon Daniels for all of his hard work to plan and deliver our biggest Senior Paint Party ever. Although it was very hot, It was a wonderful night and great to see our senior students and their families. Also thank you also to Justin Pullen for all of the cool pictures.
about 1 month ago, Cape Central High School
View from top of the high school
Always good to have a little help from family
Making memories
Student getting help from dad.
student works on artwork on his parking spot
Student's family helps with painting
Administrators and Mr. Daniel's supervise activities
Marching band senior works on her spot.
Senior girls
students take a break

We are counting down to the first day of school! The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar is here, so now is the perfect time to mark those important dates. From the first day of class to holiday breaks and graduation, you'll find everything you need to plan ahead for a successful school year. For a downloadable version, click here.

about 1 month ago, Kristin Tallent
25-26 Academic Calendar
The Tiger softball team is enjoying the view from the stands in brand-new seating made possible by a generous donation from The Rhodes Family through the Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation. These beautiful, comfortable seats will be a welcome upgrade for the families of our softball and baseball players throughout the season. We're so grateful for the continued support that helps our students and school community thrive!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Tallent
The softball team enjoys sitting in the new bleachers
A picture of the new bleachers
Southeast Missouri State is hosting substitute training sessions in September. These trainings will be held at the Show Me Center on September 16th, 17th, and 18th. To register, email metraxel@semo.edu.
about 1 month ago, Kristin Tallent
Sub training September
🎓 Academic Excellence Worth Celebrating! 🎓

We are proud to recognize ten Cape Central High School seniors who are entering the 2025–2026 school year with an ACT composite score of 30 or above.

This places them among the top 5% of test-takers nationwide, a remarkable achievement that reflects their academic talent!

Congratulations to these outstanding students. We are excited to see where their hard work will take them next.
about 1 month ago, Kristin Tallent
30 and above club
We’re so proud to celebrate our fall and winter sports teams for earning MSHSAA Academic Achievement honors! These student-athletes are proving that hard work pays off in every arena — not just in competition, but in the classroom too. Way to go, Tigers! You're setting the standard for all!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Tallent
MSHAA academic award winners for fall and winner sports
Dr. Smentkowski accompanied a couple of his orchestra students to his festival in Italy. Lena Hart (sophomore starting in the fall) and Isaiah Dunavan (incoming freshman) have been participating in it! He said "They’ve been handling the trip and all their responsibilities like rock stars and they’re making friends every day." What an amazing experience for our students.
about 1 month ago, Cape Central High School
Student performance
Students perform
Dr. Smentkowski and his students
We’re thrilled to celebrate five incredibly talented students who were selected to perform in the prestigious Missouri Honor Choir for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, showcasing the top young vocalists in the state!

Representing Cape Girardeau Public Schools:
Elliana Swaboda – Central Middle School
Allison Lieser – Clippard Elementary
Samantha Baker – Central Middle School
Gracie Brockmire – Central Middle School
Isaac Smoot – Central Middle School

These students performed live at the ACDA Summer Conference in Springfield, Missouri, leaving the audience in awe with their beautiful harmonies. 🎼
A special shoutout to Cape Central High’s Choir Director, Mr. Jake White, who served as the accompanist for the evening! Also, a huge congratulations to Mr. Joseph Moore, our incredible middle school after-school choir director!

We’re so proud of these students and their dedication to the arts. Keep shining, Tigers!
about 2 months ago, Kristin Tallent
Cape students pose for a picture
Here is the current student supply list for Cape Central High School.
about 2 months ago, Cape Central High School
Supply list
Here is your chance to support the CHS Cheerleader Squad!
about 2 months ago, Cape Central High School
Cheerleader fundraiser