Foundation

🦅 A heartfelt Thank You to Brockmiller Construction for being an Eagle Sponsor of the Cape Public Schools Foundation Golf Tournament! Your partnership plays a vital role in helping us support our students, both today and for the future. With your generosity, we can continue building strong educational opportunities that shape the next generation. We appreciate your commitment to our mission and your belief in the power of public education. 🧡🖤 #CapeFoundation #EagleSponsor #WeAreCT #BrockmillerConstruction #BuildingFutures #CommunitySupport #GolfForGood

🦅 A huge THANK YOU to Banterra Bank for being an Eagle Sponsor of the Cape Public Schools Foundation Golf Tournament! We’re grateful for your continued partnership and commitment to supporting our students, staff, and schools. Your generosity helps us fund innovative programs and create meaningful educational experiences across the district. We couldn’t do it without amazing community partners like you! 🧡🖤 #CapeFoundation #EagleSponsor #WeAreCT #BanterraBank #CommunitySupport #GolfForGood

⛳️ A big THANK YOU to KBSI FOX23 for stepping up as a Hole Sponsor for the Cape Public Schools Foundation Golf Tournament! Your generous support helps us continue to provide meaningful opportunities for our students and resources for our dedicated staff. We’re so grateful to have community partners like you who invest in education and make a difference. 🧡🖤 Thanks again for standing with us and supporting Cape Girardeau Public Schools! #CapeFoundation #WeAreCT #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #GolfForGood

🧡 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our April 3rd Alumni & Supporter Mix & Mingle! 🐯 We had a fantastic evening connecting with Cape Central alumni, friends, and Tiger supporters. Your stories, laughter, and shared pride in Cape Public Schools made the night truly special. A huge thank you to EBO MD for generously sponsoring the delicious appetizers and to Roost for hosting us in such a welcoming and vibrant space—we're so grateful for your continued support of our mission! We love seeing our Tiger community come together, and we can't wait to do it again. Stay tuned for more events and ways to get involved! hashtag#TigerPride hashtag#CapeCentralAlumni hashtag#CapePublicSchoolsFoundation hashtag#OnceATigerAlwaysATiger hashtag#CommunityConnections hashtag#ThankYou hashtag#CapeGirardeau

🚨 Innovative Grant Spotlight 🎓 Funded by Southeast Missouri State University Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Southeast Missouri State University, the Cape Public Schools Foundation awarded an Innovative Teaching Grant that brought AP Human Geography lessons to life! 👏 Jennifer Criblez, Cape Central High School teacher, wrote the grant and took her students on an unforgettable history and geography learning experience in St. Louis! 🌆 Students explored real-world examples of urban development by visiting the Cortex Innovation Community, touring historic neighborhoods like Mill Creek Valley and The Hill, and diving into topics like sustainable design, cultural identity, and the impact of urban renewal. 📚 This is what innovative education looks like—connecting the classroom to the world! #InnovativeGrants #CapeCentral #SEMO #RealWorldLearning #UrbanGeography #UrbanHistory #ThankATeacher

The AP Human Geography students from Cape Central High hit the road to explore urban development in St. Louis! They visited the Cortex Innovation Community, toured historic neighborhoods like Mill Creek Valley and The Hill, and learned firsthand about sustainable design, cultural identity, and the impact of urban renewal. What an incredible way to bring classroom lessons to life!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025- Due to the threat of severe weather moving into our area during normal dismissal times, we will be dismissing at noon. There will be no afternoon ECC/Pre-K or Cub Club. All activities for the afternoon are canceled.

📢 Reminder! Join us this Thursday from 4 to 7 PM for a Mix & Mingle at Roost! 🎉 Enjoy great conversation, fun, and fellowship with fellow Tiger supporters & alumni. 🐯💛 Appetizers are generously sponsored by EBO MD. 🥂🍽️ We can't wait to see you there! Tag a friend and spread the word! #TigerPride #MixAndMingle #CommunityConnections #I🧡PublicSchools

📢 Back from the 2025 National Association of Education Foundations Conference! Julia and Amy just returned from the National Association of Education Foundations 2025 National Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee! ✈️📚 We had a fantastic time learning from other school foundations, hearing from inspiring keynote and guest speakers, and exploring new ideas to strengthen and grow the CGPS Foundation. The connections we made will help us build even greater support for our students and schools! At the heart of every successful community is a STRONG PUBLIC SCHOOL, and we are incredibly grateful for our district administrators and staff who work tirelessly to support our students. Connections are vital to the success of our district, and we appreciate our amazing partners who help make a difference every day! 🧡🐯 #CGPSFoundation #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunities #BuildingConnections #I🧡PublicSchools

🎨✨ Bringing Creativity to Life! ✨🎨 Thanks to a generous Innovative Teaching Grant from the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation, Ms. Calleigh Ainsworth and her students at Blanchard Elementary are getting hands-on experience with a pottery wheel! 🏺 This exciting opportunity allows students to shape and mold clay into unique creations, turning abstract ideas into tangible works of art. Beyond creativity, the pottery wheel enhances fine motor skills, patience, and problem-solving—making art class even more enriching! We’re proud to support innovative learning experiences that inspire and engage students! #CGPSFoundation #InnovativeTeachingGrant #CreativeMinds #TigerPride #I🧡PublicSchools

Clippard Elementary's choir had the honor of performing at the send-off event for the Veterans' Honor Tour flight. They sang God Bless America at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. We are thankful to all of those who have served our country and are proud of these young Tigers for showing their support of these special people.

Congratulations to Dr. Brice Beck, CGPS Deputy Superintendent, for being named the Southeast Missouri Assistant Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Beck was honored at an awards ceremony at the Missouri Association of School Administrators conference.

At the March 24th Board Meeting we recognized a number of Tigers for being extraordinary. The Cape Central Girls Swimming team was honored for a third place showing at State despite having just four swimmers qualify this year. Coach Powell talked about their incredible performance at state! Cape Central Academy's Tracy Merickel was recognized for being named the Southeast Missouri Multi-Level Counselor of the Year. Cape Central students Cyrus Boxdofer and Emily Floyd were celebrated for earning the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of School Councils. This honor recognizes students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge based on the organization's criteria and evaluation procedures. Cape Central Choir Director Jake White introduced us to a number of the talented students how qualified to represent our school at the state level. Not all students were able to attend Monday's board meeting. We also celebrated our March Terrific Tigers! Congratulations to all of these outstanding students and staff members! We are so proud of you!

What makes CT so special? Our people! Meet Tina and Terri Wright, the incredible mother-daughter duo who help hold our district together! Tina Wright (CHS Class of 1982) began her journey with Cape Schools in 1999 as our first-ever parent liaison before becoming an administrative assistant at Franklin Elementary. Today, she serves as the District Registrar, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Terri Wright (CHS Class of 2001) started as a parent liaison at Franklin Elementary and also taught preschool before becoming an administrative assistant at CHS. The Wright family legacy runs deep—Tina’s four children are proud CHS graduates, and she’s had five grandchildren attend our schools. With her mother also being a Cape Central alum, that makes four generations of Tigers! Tina and Terri are known for their warm, friendly demeanors and unwavering Tiger pride—you’ll often see them at games and school events decked out in orange and black! We’re beyond grateful for these inspiring women who continue to call CT home. Now, we want to hear from you! Share your Tiger pride by emailing tallentk@capetigers.com with a picture in your Cape Tigers gear and tell us what you love about our school district. Parents, guardians, community members, staff, and alumni—everyone is welcome! Let’s celebrate the people who make our district exceptional!

Don't miss the makeup day for Kindergarten Screenings on Thursday, May 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Jenkin's Ecology class from Cape Central Academy took to the wetlands to learn about the different animal and plant life firsthand. Thank you to the amazing guides from the Cache Bayou Outfitters for taking these students on the water and sharing their passion for local wetlands. This learning activity was made possible thanks to the Cape Girardeau Public School Foundation. We would also like to thank EPIC for providing bags for the students to use out on the water. We love when learning comes to life and provides exciting experiences for students.

We know that our people make CT a family! Meet Steve Hemby, Transition Instructor at Cape Central Academy! He also coaches football and track, and you’ll often hear his voice on the mic at various events. Coach Hemby is known for his smile and positive attitude that brightens everyone's day. He always has something positive to say and cares deeply about his students and student-athletes. We’re so proud he chooses to call CT home! We want to hear from YOU! Tell us why YOU are CT! Email tallentk@capetigers.com with a picture in your Cape Tigers gear and share what you love about our school district! Parents, guardians, community members, staff, alumni—you’re all invited to share your CT pride! Let’s celebrate what makes our district so special! Be patient with us as we work through our list of entries each week. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us. We look forward to featuring you very soon!

A quick scheduling reminder - no school Friday, March 21, 2025 for Professional Development. We'll see students back on Monday, March 24th. We also have a board meeting that day starting at 6:00 p.m. at 301 N. Clark. Have a great weekend!

Students at Blanchard Elementary are getting their hands dirty in the best way possible—through hands-on learning with a pottery wheel. Ms. Calleigh Ainsworth's art class students have been introduced to the fundamentals of pottery, shaping and molding clay into unique creations. This experience allows them to see their lessons come to life, transforming abstract concepts into tangible works of art. The pottery wheel sparks creativity and enhances fine motor skills and patience, making art class an even more enriching experience. The pottery wheel was made possible thanks to a grant from the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation.

The ABCToday Network recently hosted the Entry Level Employment and Career Fair at Cape Central High School, connecting 900+ students with 30+ local employers. Students explored job opportunities for teens, high school graduates, those interested in trade programs, and college-bound students. This year’s event also provided valuable "how-to" resources on getting a driver's license, obtaining vital documents, and applying for a passport — helping students take the next step toward their future.