Cape Central High 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

Leaving a national convention with a single Top 10 finish would be amazing, but Cape Central's Beta Club earned 12 Top 10 awards! These awards are not in a single category but range from academics to fine arts to technology and teamwork. This is a true testament to the faculty at CHS and our community that support these students. National Champion Science 12th Grade - Anshula Vanteddu National Champion Performing Arts - Solo, Duo, Trio - Dance - Jackie Zhang 2nd Place Language Arts 9th Grade - Sophia Gant 2nd Place Lead Outside the Box - Avery Criblez, Kaleigh Fisher, Sophia Gant, Libby Gorman 2nd Place Poetry Division II - Avery Criblez 3rd Place Biomedical Health Science 12th Grade - Tristen Stovall 3rd Place Digital Art Division I - Kaleigh Fisher 4th Place Pottery Division II - Alexis Weibrecht 7th Place Create and Animate - Avery Criblez and Eliza Criblez 9th Place Biomedical Health Science 9th Grade - Cameron Watson 9th Place Drawing Division I - Jason Zhang 9th Place French 9th Grade - Yuliana Orellana Peralta Sponsors Mrs. Criblez and Mrs. Womack are incredibly proud of these Betas. Congratulations to each of you, CHS is very proud!

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.

Graduation pictures have arrived, pick them up at the high school office.

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

All finals are canceled!. If you have questions contact you teacher.

We have been overwhelmed by the love that we have felt from our school community over the last 24 hours. Words cannot express how much we appreciate all of your prayers, positive thoughts, and words of encouragement. You have truly made us feel loved and supported. We will never be able to thank you enough.

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

Wednesday afternoon Cape Central HS staff gathered to honor those who were leaving, retiring and to give some awards. Distinguished Faculty Classified Staff - Sarah Watson Distinguished Faculty Certified Staff - Col. Goodin Leadership Award - Mr. Hitt

This year's recipients of the 2024 P & G Scholarship (from CHS) were Celeste Guiterezz and Brandon Webb. Both Celeste and Brandon spoke highly about the programs at the CTC (PLTW and Welding) as part of their learning experience at Cape Central and how those programs were instrumental in their future plans to attend MO S&T. One other student, Noland Beussink, spoke about the CTC in his reception speech as well. This says a lot about the CTC and the instructors. These kids were top notch students, many with ACT scores over 30. Each student that received a scholarship also received an invitation to come back to P & G to work in management.

Mrs. Ward hosted an End of the Year party for all her students and to celebrate the seniors in the group. Good luck seniors!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers participated in destressing activities such as painting, laser tag and dance.

Ms. Allen's kids participated in this week's fun by dressing up for pj day and Dress Like a Teacher.

Central Light was a great night with art, poetry, and music. We may have had a small group, but they were some of CHS finest. I think this speaks to everyone who teaches these talented kids. Central Light Winners Paintings: 1st Place - Safera Archie 2nd Place - Kaleigh Fisher 3rd Place - Hannah Chase Pencil/Art 1st Place - Sophia Gant 2nd Place - Stephen Coryell Sculpture 1st Place - Elliotte Matrisotto Long Poetry 1st Place - Corryah Goodin 2nd Place - Jacqueline Epley Short Poetry 1st Place - Jacqueline Epley News Articles 1st Place - Isabella Pattengill 2nd Place - Jacqueline Epley Short Story 1st Place - Jennifer Morales 2nd Place - Ellana Hale 3rd Place - Luca Sosa Essay 1st Place - Caitlin Hill 2nd Place - Sophia Gant BEST IN SHOW Sophia Gant - Pencil/Art Live Performances Music 1st Place - Adrienne Wilson 2nd Place - Charles Adams 3rd Place - Ty’Zhonai Jenkins Live Performance (Poetry/Dance) 1st Place - Corryah Goodin

Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week began with fresh waffles and all the topics! They were enjoyed by all.

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.

Ms. Henson's Art 2 class took a field trip to the Crisp Museum on SEMO's river campus. Students had the opportunity to view SEMO graduating seniors' art exhibits, including an interactive exhibit. Students also had the opportunity to view the historical collection as well.

The Cape County Kiwanis Club awarded 15 local high school seniors each a $1500 scholarship. Winners from Cape Central are: DIANDRA GABRIEL—CAPE CENTRAL—SEMO-EDUCATION MARKEYCIAH EGSON—CC—CAPE CAREER TECH CENTER—NURSING AVERY KOEHLER—CAPE CENTRAL—CONCORDIA COLLEGE ANNALISE REINIER—CAPE CENTRAL—SEMO MADALYN SEABAUGH—CC—SEMO-INT DESIGN AALIYAH SOLIS—CAPE CENTRAL—UNIV MO-OBGYN PIERCE BISHER—CAPE CENTRAL-SEMO-CHIROPRACTOR GARRETT WALLACE—C C—SEMO-MICRO BIOLOGY GABRIELLA KNUPP—CC—MINERAL AREA-FILM BRENNAN BEARD—CC—UNIV MISSOURI-MARKETING Due to a conflict with CHS Evening of Excellence many missed the photo but shown here are: Markeyciah Egson, Avery Koehler, Madalyn Seabaugh, Aaliyah Solis, Garrett Wallace, and Gabriella Knupp.

Our cafeteria workers wore their green on Friday in support of Mental Health Awareness Month.