Mr. Essner's Earth Science students worked on a Map Reading Activity on Thursday!
September 13, 2024
Dear Tiger Families,
We have been made aware of a social media post with a threatening message directed at our high school. The Cape Police Department and our School Resource Officers are currently investigating. Because our students at the high school go through weapons detection each morning, it was determined that our students are safer being held in the building at this time.
Cape PD will also be providing extra support to us throughout the District, and will have a presence at other CGPS buildings and campuses.
Unfortunately, other schools around the area and nation are experiencing similar threats. We are committed to ensuring that our buildings and campuses are safe, and will continue to take any message containing threatening language very seriously. The individual or individuals responsible will face serious charges.
We will keep you updated as we receive more information.
Thank you for your time and attention to this message.
-CGPS
Mrs. Ward and her students decorated a display case in the library and a bulletin board for Hispanic History Month.
Since Miss Matlock and her students were not around on 9/11, she asked other teachers that lived it to come talk to her students about their experience and memories of the tragic day.
Little Fans Cheer Clinic sponsored by Cape Central High School Cheerleaders will be September 13, 2024. It is created for fans in Kindergarten through 6th grade and practice will begin at 4:00 pm in the Central High School Gym. Please wear tennis shoes and black shorts/skirt. $30 cost includes dinner, t-shirt, poms and game admission.
Little Fans will head to the Stadium around 6:30 pm, Cape plays Sikeston that night. Click the link for more information and to sign up. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TX38FPXVzpNF6Tiwy4JRyEzESkxWbC_6XX0o5uYGjC0/edit?usp=sharing
The Jefferson Elementary Community Center has a beautiful, family-friendly pool with zero depth entry, sprinkle play features and a Nemo slide. It's a great place for families to visit or host birthday parties. View the schedule: https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org/departments/parks___recreation/aquatics/jefferson_pool
FOR SUNBUCKS: This information is being shared on behalf of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Food and Nutrition Services Department. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Social Services by calling 855-373-4636.
Missouri has been approved to provide money to families eligible for critical nutrition benefits. Families can apply to receive this support by submitting the application by Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Families with children who meet the criteria will receive an EBT card by mail, or the benefit will be added to their existing EBT card. Criteria for automatic eligibility includes:
The household already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance; including extended eligible household members, or
The child is age 7-17 and in foster care, homeless, a migrant, or
The child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and the household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.
Again, if you have any questions about this program, please call 855-373-4636.
Cape Central senior Dulina Dias received the Leaders of Hope Award, presented by Baker Implement. The Leaders of Hope Award recognizes students for their community service.
We are so excited to introduce our new staff members at CHS! Welcome one and all!
Cape Central High School will host Back-to-School Night Thursday Aug. 22nd
Reminder that bags and purses are not allowed at special events.
The District will be hosting a tax rate hearing at the August 26, 2024 Board Meeting at Central Office, located at 301 N. Clark at 6:00 p.m. More information can be found on the District's Finance page.
CHS teachers spent time last week learning about everything from campus safety to setting up gradebooks. They also spent a few minutes creating a puzzle with everyone's purpose. And today they will be getting their rooms ready so we can welcome our students on Tuesday!
Last year’s NHS raffle brought in more than $2000. As such, the officers decided to donate $1000 to the women’s safe house and $1000 to Special Olympics. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the raffle.
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is hosting a drive-thru immunization clinic on August 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The clinic will offer immunizations required for students entering Kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12th grade. For more information, please visit the CGCPH website: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/calendarDetail.php?BTS-Drive-Thru-Clinic-Kindergarten-8th-12th-100
CHS Student Senate and FBLA members are volunteering at the KFVS Summer Blood Drive being held at the Jr high gym. The blood drive continues on Friday the 16th and the students encourage you to come donate and see them at work.
Welcome to CHS all our new teachers!
If you missed orientation last week, come on Monday!
We are so thankful to all of our community partners for making it possible for us to provide school supply assistance to families in need this school year. Because of your support, our students will start the year with the supplies they need to be successful in the classroom. No child should have to worry about going to school on the first day without the same tools as their classmates. Our community is taking care of our kids yet again, eliminating that concern! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we are CT!
For security purposes, no bags or purses are allowed at orientation. You may bring a wallet, cell phone etc. School day backpack policy is the same as last year
Cape Girardeau Public Schools is proud to welcome its new teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. New teacher training was held Monday, August 5, 2024 at the District's Central Office. We are so excited to have these individuals join our team! We are CT!