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.
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.
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
Two CGPS teachers have received grants from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation to start the new school year. Blanchard teachers Tara Bova and Calleigh Ainsworth were each awarded $500 to invest in their classrooms. Mrs. Bova will use the grant to take the Blanchard News Team to J-Day (Journalism Day) at SEMO. Mrs. Ainsworth will use the grant to purchase clay as students will learn about the origins of clay, the different functions of pottery throughout the Earth's history, focusing on Ancient Greek and Egyptian times. They'll also learn about the clay firing process and the steps that go into creating a piece of ceramic art.
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!
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!
Get ready for cool weather with your Cape Tigers spirit blanket being sold by the Alma Schrader PTO. Scan the QR code or follow the link to place your order.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCgiRaGMvf1xpi_elhJ-dsQOdm-XBsc6xotBIJUuGI5LlGEg/viewform
Check out the Back to School page for school supply lists, the school calendar, open house/orientation dates, and more! We look forward to seeing students on the first day, August 20th!
https://www.capetigers.com/page/back-to-school
Cheekwood Studios is looking to move to a digital system this school year. Cheekwood is the photography studio that takes our school photos each year. Unless families opt out, they will receive an email from Cheekwood through ImageQuix that will provide the opportunity to purchase school photos. The opt-out forms will be shared from school buildings. Families can also opt out through this link: https://form.jotform.com/241834917151053.
Our CGPS app keeps getting better and better! Parents/
guardians who have already created a Rooms account can
now access new app features like chat and class streams via
web and in the app.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3urh32X
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3yilKgL
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom
announcements in the CGPS app! With the addition of
Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/
guardians check your email/texts with instructions to sign up and
access new features.
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the CGPS app! The
same district app now offers class streams, class
announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your
personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our
app after June 21st.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3urh32X
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3yilKgL
Dear CGPS Families and Staff,
During our graduation ceremony today at the Show-Me Center, an altercation occurred forcing us to stop the ceremony and evacuate the building.
Fortunately, no students or staff members were injured and thanks to the assistance of staff members at the Show-Me Center, we were able to get everyone out of the building safely. We are thankful for the quick response of our school resource officers who were already at the Show-Me Center and for Cape Police Department officers who responded to the call.
We will be forced to reschedule the graduation ceremony at a later time. Please be patient with us as we work through this situation. We want to plan an event that celebrates our graduates the way they deserve, but our priority at this time is working with police to aid in their investigation of this situation.
Sincerely,
Dr. Howard Benyon, Superintendent
The Cape Central High Booster Club Golf Tournament is set for Friday, July 12, 2024. Currently, there are still slots open in both the morning and afternoon flights.
Cape Central High has received a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. According to Ms. Hayes, the librarian at CHS, the grant was written to specifically purchase graphic novels and manga to add to the high school's collection. What an awesome way to end the school year! We look forward to students enjoying the new books next school year.
Gary Forsee, Cape Central High Class of 1968, recently received the Kit Bond Citizen Leadership Award, an award established in 2018 to honor a regional or statewide leader who exemplifies the Hawthorn Foundation mission to promote the economic prosperity of all Missourians. Forsee had a successful 35-year career in telecommunications that included time as Chairman and CEO of Spring. He also served as the 22nd President of the University of Missouri. Mr. Forsee has been actively involved in community service, volunteering on several public and nonprofit boards.
Cape Central High students Celeste Gutierrez and Brandon Webb were awarded the Procter and Gamble and Your29 to pursue their studies in Engineering. Gutierrez and Webb were selected for their outstanding academic achievements, community and school involvement, and dedication to STEM excellence.
All CGPS afterschool activities are canceled today 5/8/24 because of the threat for severe weather in our area. Please make sure you stay updated on the latest weather conditions and have a severe weather plan in place for your family. We appreciate your time. Have a safe rest of your day.
All afterschool activities are canceled for today (4/18/24) due to the threat of severe weather. We will still have Cub Club.
