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August 25, 2023
Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) welcomed over 4200 students back to school for the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday, August 22nd. It was a great start to the new year! ...
August 25, 2023
Jefferson Park on the campus of Jefferson Elementary is now open. The playground will be used by students at Jefferson Elementary during the school day and open to the public outs...
August 24, 2023
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Dear Tiger Families,
We hope everyone is having a great first week of school. It’s been wonderful having our students back and we appreciate your p...
August 8, 2023
If you drive around Cape Girardeau, you will likely catch a glimpse of some incredible artwork created by five of our brilliant Cape Central High students. Caitlin Hill, Jada Gord...
July 10, 2023
We are looking forward to the 2023-2024 school year! We would like to remind families and students that the first day of school is set for Tuesday, August 22nd. The Academic Cale...
May 26, 2023
All children 18 years and younger can participate in our Summer Meals Program meaning they eat for FREE. They do NOT have to be a student to participate.
We are an equa...
May 25, 2023
The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board is asking for community feedback as it prepares to create a new Community Engagement Plan. The Board will host two listening sessions at 30...
April 26, 2023
Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) is excited to announce the hiring of Derek Gohn as the new athletic director for Cape Central High School (CHS). Gohn comes to CHS from Jackso...
April 17, 2023
As Missouri hunters hope for a successful hunt this spring turkey season, a Cape Central sophomore has already called in a big trophy. Chase Roberts recently won runner-up in the ...
April 5, 2023
Pre-K students from across the school district are enjoying the new pool at the Jefferson Community Center by taking swim lessons from Dayna Powell, legendary CHS Swim Coach. The...
March 31, 2023
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Tyson Moyers, our district athletic director, has been recognized by the NIAAA ...
March 28, 2023
Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) has announced changes to the District’s leadership team that will allow for more academic support at the building level. Dr. Howard Benyon, th...
March 8, 2023
Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) didn’t have to look far to find the District’s new superintendent. The CGPS Board is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Howard Benyon, the ...
February 28, 2023
Cape Girardeau Public Schools will host Kindergarten Screenings March 28th - 31st for all children who will be attending kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. To be eligible...
February 24, 2023
The Cape Central High Girls Swimming & Diving team stormed the state meet, bringing home a third-place finish and a new state record. The Tigers' 400-meter Freestyle Relay made u...
February 24, 2023
The Cape Girardeau CTC is an official Registered Youth Apprenticeship school. The program will allow our students (and sending schools) the opportunity to participate in a structu...
February 17, 2023
The Cape Girardeau Public Schools (CGPS) Board of Education will host interviews on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 for the position of superintendent of schools
“We are very excite...
January 9, 2023
Drew Church, Cape Central High Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, won his 300th game Saturday in the Tigers' 84-54 win over Jennings. Congratulations, Coach!
January 4, 2023
Franklin Elementary Principal April Garner wasn't so sure about allowing a bearded dragon on campus as a class pet. The truth is, Mrs. Garner was a little intimated by the thought....
December 12, 2022
Cape Central High’s Cheer team clinched a second-place finish at the MCCA State Cheer Competition! Adeline Cook was named All-State in both tumbling and jumps. Kayden Barry wa...