Cape Girardeau Public Schools - Every student…every day!

Cape Girardeau Public Schools encourages anyone interested in running for school board to file to be a candidate. There are three positions available with three-year terms for the April 7, 2026, election. Filing begins December 9th between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Filing ends December 30, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In between, candidates may file by appointment only. Please contact Brian Payne at 573-335-1867 or payneb@capetigers.com to make an appointment. More information can be found in the Public Notice found in District Information and School Board, or click here.

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*Weather Update for Tonight*

Due to the potential winter weather moving in this evening, all district activities on our campuses will end by 6 PM tonight.

-This allows after-school Cub Club and practices to continue as scheduled.
-All activities after 6 PM—including CTC night classes, youth practices, and any school events—are canceled.

Everyone stay safe and warm!

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Good morning, CGPS staff and families. The City of Cape Girardeau has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for a large portion of the city until 9:15 a.m. on Friday, November 21st unless otherwise notified. All of our school buildings are within that precautionary boil water advisory area EXCEPT for Alma Schrader and Blanchard. Those two school buildings are currently not in the advisory zone.

We wanted to let families know that we have closed the drinking fountains throughout the District, and are in the process of delivering bottled water for drinking water.

Our nutrition services staff members will follow the recommended precautions provided for food preparation until the advisory is lifted.

More information can be found on the City’s website.

Thank you for your time and have a great day!
-CGPS

Our community supports families in need by providing a number of food pantries and free meals throughout the year. Please find an updated list of this week's events. This list was not compiled by Cape Girardeau Public Schools and we may not be notified if there are changes to the schedule.

Monday November 10th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12- 1 PM
JMA Food Pantry
9-11 AM & 1-3 PM
Apostolic Promise Church
TAP into Recovery
Meal 6:30 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday November 11th
Salvation Army
Pantry: 9 AM to 12 PM
Rock of Cape
Pantry 9-11 AM
Cape First Church of The Nazarene
Pantry 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Red Star Pantry
Pantry 5:30 PM
Catholic Social Ministries
Pantry 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM

Wednesday November 12th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12- 1 PM
Centenary Methodist
Community Meal 5:30 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday November 13th
Christ Episcopal Church
Pantry 10-11:30 AM
JMA Food Pantry
1 PM - 3 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
The Hub
Meal 12-1 PM

Friday November 14th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12 - 1 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM- 11:30 AM
Red Star Pantry
Pantry 5:30 PM

Saturday November 15th
Catholic Social Ministries
Pantry 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM

Sunday November 16th
Lake Girardeau Assembly of God
Pantry 2-4 PM
Christ Episcopal Church
Pantry Noon - 1 PM


Locations & Contacts
Red Star Pantry
361 Country Club Drive
573-200-1565

Crossroads Church
4400 East Jackson Blvd
(573) 471-1818

Apostolic Promise Church
750 N. Mount Auburn Rd

Gospel Life Church Cape
817 Broadway St.
573-271-8501

St. Andrew Lutheran Church
804 N Cape Rock Drive

The Hub
The Neighborhub at CPSEMO, 40 South Sprigg (rear parking lot entrance). Meals provided by St. Andrew Lutheran Church

Lighthouse United Church
710 Southern Expressway

FISH Food Pantry (Call First)
106 S. Sprigg St.
573-334-0207

Christ Episcopal Church
101 N. Foundation St.
(573) 335- 2997

Centenary Methodist
300 N. Ellis Street
Cape First Church of The Nazarene
2601 Independence
(573) 335-6767

The Bridge
428 S Fredrick

Trinity Lutheran Church
100 N. Fredrick St.

Revival Center Pantry
914 Old Cape Road

Trinity Lutheran Church
100 N. Fredrick ( meal on Broadway under church sign)

House of Prayer
1 N. Sprigg St.

Salvation Army
701 Good Hope St
(573)335-7000

Fruitland Community Church ( Call First)
6040 Highway 61 North
573-204-0724

Lake Girardeau Assembly of God
4581 State Highway U Whitewater, MO 63785
(573) 282-0398

First Baptist Church
1289 Lexington Ave

Rock of Cape ( Call First)
4250 State Highway K
573-339-1811

Vincent’s Vittles
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1913 Ritter Dr

New Bethel Missionary Baptist
1029 Benton
(573) 979-9358

Catholic Social Ministries
141 S. Frederick St.
(573) 335-9347

Jackson Ministerial Alliance (JMA) Food Pantry
417 Washington

Important Message for Families - CAO Closed to Public 10/16 & 10/17
The CGPS Central Administrative Office Building will be closed to the public on October 16 and 17. On these two days, Ameren will be working on the power for the building. Because of this, the power will be off in many areas, and we will not be able to help visitors inside the building. We’ll be happy to help you when the power is back on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding! -CGPS

September 29, 2025
Dear CGPS Families,

We want to make you aware that this afternoon’s bus routes may run a little later than usual due to several drivers being out unexpectedly. Our transportation team has made adjustments to ensure all students get home safely.

The bus routes below will most likely be running late:
ECC/PreK – All ECC and PreK routes
Alma Schrader Elementary– All routes
Franklin Elementary– Route 8
Jefferson Elementary– Route 11 and Route 16
Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High– Route 8

We understand that these changes may cause minor delays, and we sincerely apologize for the short notice. Please know that our top priority is to get every student home as quickly and safely as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,
CGPS

We are hosting free developmental screenings on October 10th, November 21st, February 20th, and April 10th. Children ages six months to 34 months who reside in our school district's attendance zone can attend. Families will have to sign up for the screenings by following the directions here.

Transition Fair – September 20

Families of children with disabilities are invited to join us for the Transition Fair! This is a great opportunity to connect with local agencies and providers from Cape County, ask questions, and explore the options and supports available for your child’s future.

We hope you'll attend this valuable event!