Happy New Year, Tigers!
We're excited to kick off 2026!
-Staff return Monday, January 5th, for a Teacher Work Day.
-Students are back in school on Tuesday, January 6th.
Kindergarten 9:00-9:30 AM
1st Grade 9:40-10:10 AM
2nd Grade 1:00-1:30 PM
3rd Grade 1:40-2:10 PM
4th Grade 2:20-2:50 PM
If you have students in multiple grade levels and are unable to attend the designated times of each of your students, please reach out to your classroom teacher — If given advanced notice, we may be able to make arrangements for you to build together during one of their sessions.
We're looking forward to building memories with YOU!!
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.
Reminder! School will not be in session from Decemeber 22nd through January 5th , for our Winter Break! Students will return to school on January 6th!
Today the 4th Grade students got a very special presentation!
Franklin Elementary welcomed several members of the SEMO Athletic Departement! These various professionals came and spoke to the students about careers related to athletics. They talked to the students about how these careers help our local athletes thrive and succeed.
Our speakers included:
Jeff Honza - Stategic Communications
Brooke Hengst - Athletic Advisor, Athlete Developement
TJ Bartels - Director of Tickets and Annual Fund
Kristen Jones - Assistant Athletic Trainer (XC/T&F)
Todd Riedel - Assistant Director of Sports Performance
Camryn Nielson - Social Media Strategist
& ROWDY!!
Thank you to all of our speakers for joining us today!
*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!
Starting on Thursday the students are welcome to join the teachers in our 12 Days of Winter Wonder!
Each day is completely optional! ❤️
Reminder! School will be closed on November 26th, 27th, & 28th for Thanksgiving Break!
Tomorrow we will be opening our school store for the first time! Students will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of fun and affordable items such as: fidgets, squishies, fun pens, pencils, and other novelty items. The prices will range from $0.25 to $1.00.
All proceeds from this store will go directly towards supporting acts of kindness carried out by our Kindness Club! These acts will benefit both our school community and the wider community, helping our students learn the value of giving, empathy, and service.
This school store will be open every Friday during these designated times.
If you have any questions please reach out!
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