Foundation

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! View our 2025 Graduation Ceremony on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ZUk2Djhpy3g?si=BKbzjn2g8ESdmiSi.

Congratulations to our May Terrific Tigers, who were celebrated at our monthly board meeting. These outstanding individuals are shining examples of the wonderful students who walk our hallways each day. We are so proud of you!

We know we just wrapped up our 2024-2025 school year, but you can view our 2025-2026 calendar at this link: https://www.capetigers.com/documents/district-information/district-calendar/329617. The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is Tuesday, August 19th!

FREE events or events sponsored by the City of Cape or an official partner of the school district can be found in the Virtual Backpack: https://www.capetigers.com/page/virtual-backpack.

Remember that we serve free breakfast and lunch to any child during summer school. They do not have to be enrolled in summer school to dine with us! Please check the dates and times as they vary, and help us spread the word.

Say cheese, Class of 2025! 📸🎉 We’re excited to debut our new roaming Photo Booth—designed to enhance our students’ experiences, capture special moments, and help make memories that last a lifetime. 🧡✨ Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2025—we loved celebrating with you at the Senior Picnic! 🎓🧺🎈 #CapeFoundation #ClassOf2025 #SeniorPicnic #MakingMemories #CapeTigers 🐯

🍎🍊🍓 Congratulations to our incredible staff who crushed the Step Challenge!🧡🖤 Cape Public School District Food & Nutrition Services hosted a month-long wellness step challenge in April, and we’re proud to celebrate the winners! The Cape Public Schools Foundation was happy to support staff gifts with Healthy Fresh and Smoothie King gift cards. A special shoutout to our overall stepper, who walked an amazing 382 miles in April and received an Academy Sports gift card! 👟💪 Way to go, team! 🖤🧡 #TigerPride #WellnessChallenge #CapeSchoolsStrong

🎉 We had a great day presenting to the Let’s Taco ‘Bout Community partners with the Perry County Community Foundation! We shared the impact of our long-standing partnership with the Cape Area Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, which began in 2011. Since then, they've awarded 11 grants totaling $84,975 to support Cape Girardeau Public Schools! From mental health services to career exploration and COVID-19 relief, this partnership has been essential in helping us better serve students across the district. 🧡🖤 #CapePublicSchoolsFoundation #CommunityImpact #PartnershipInAction #CFOzarks #CapeAreaCommunityFoundation #PublicSchoolsMatter

We want to know how you think we should prepare our buildings and campuses for the future. Help us with our Long-Range Facilities Plan! We are hosting two community meetings on Thursday, May 15th at the Cape Central Middle School Cafe. The first meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m., with the second meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you! Thank you to everyone who has already filled out a survey!

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is thinking about starting a new school to help students who are getting better after using drugs or alcohol. This new school would give them a safe and caring place to learn and grow. We want to hear what you think! We are inviting all people in Cape Girardeau to take our short survey. It only takes about 5–10 minutes. The survey closes on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. Click the link to take the survey:🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CGPS63-RHS

🦅 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 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 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