Cape Central High School -

We are hosting free developmental screenings on November 15th for children who reside in the Cape Girardeau Public Schools attendance zone ages 12 months to 5 years (and who have not entered kindergarten). To attend a screening, complete the Google form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMbAKGWyu9skIhx5VNA8AwJ0YlimDlDcVXHhErxn4jPwzjug/viewform.

Scan the QR code to purchase tickets for Friday night's District Semi-Final Game against Poplar Bluff. No passes will be accepted. You must purchase a ticket to attend. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m.

Aimee Caldwell has been accepted into the Missouri All-State Sight Singing Bee for 2025. Students must obtain a perfect score on the theory and sight reading portion of their all-district audition to earn a spot. Aimee is the fifth student in CHS history to be honored with this distinction. Congratulations, Aimee!

Speech & Debate sponsors have announced their meeting dates for this year. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Crenshaw or Ms. Hull.

Congratulations to the CHS Cheer Team on its 2nd-place finish at the Missouri State Cheerleading Competition in Columbia! Adeline Cook was also named All-State in Jumps. Way to go, Tigers! We are proud of you!

Cape Central High's Emily Marriott qualified for the Class 4 State Cross Country Meet after a 13th-place finish at Districts. Emily will run at Gans Creek in Columbia on Saturday, November 9th.

Ms. Mayberry’s class made models with M&Ms to identify the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atom.

On Saturday November 2nd the NAACP awarded Ms. Nita Dubose, counselor at Cape Central High School, the Dr. Spicer Excellence in Education Award for all her work helping students be successful. She was a long time teacher before becoming a counselor. She is also one of the sponsors of Student Senate. Students can count her her to always be there to help them and do her very best for each of them. Congratulations Ms. Dubose, very much deserved!

Congratulations to the Cape Central Cheer team that took 2nd place in State in Class 4A Small! Also congratulations to Addi Cook who won All State in Jumps!

Mrs. Fuehne's Art 1 class has been studying Prehistoric art the past couple of weeks. The students have made cave art and masks for Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. In the picture below, the students are making mummies for Ancient Egyptian period. Come look at the art display at the end of C South hallway.

On Thursday, Mrs. Strothman took over 60 juniors and seniors to Southeast Missouri State University for a tour and their big college fair. Students reported it was a great learning experience and they had the opportunity to speak to representatives from schools they were considering and a few they had not thought about.

Mr. Essner’s Earth Science class has been testing minerals for Mineral Identifications.

Thursday evening the CHS Choirs performed their fall concert and introduced those who made District Choir. Congratulations to all!

Every year members of our special education department organize a prom for our functional kids along with kids from Jackson and Perryville. The money we raise will help to make it the best night possible for them. All items will be delivered straight to your house in time for the holidays. https://onlineorders.mrsfieldsfundraising.com/specialprom/shiphome?a=17

Ms. Edwards’ English 2 classes did a gallery walk today after reading a short story.

We promote local events in the Virtual Backpack that are free of charge or sponsored by official school district partners. You can always find that information by clicking on the families tab, or by visiting this link: https://www.capetigers.com/page/virtual-backpack.

We celebrated our custodians this week on National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do for CHS! #weareCT

Mrs. Ulrich's classes made a school spirit board to support all the athletic teams today!

Ms. Mayberry's Fundamentals of Science was busy doing labs today! They had a collection of items that could all be identified as white power, such as flour and powdered sugar. The substances were exposed to heat and different chemicals in order to identify them.

Congratulations to our CHS students selected to be in the Southeast Missouri All-District Choir. Mark your calendars for November 9, 4pm. #wearect