We hope everyone is safe after the heavy rain moved through the area.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Central Office located at 301 North Clark will be closed to the public tomorrow (June 9) as we clean up our office. Our staff will be here working, but we won't be able to have people coming and going while we work to get things back in order.
All of our summer school locations will be open and ready for students. Have a great evening, and thank you for your time!
We wanted to share some of the exciting things that happened in our CGPS cafeterias during the 2025–2026 school year! This year, thanks to the Local Food for Schools grant, we were able to support 11 local Missouri farmers and bring their fresh products straight to our students.
Here are the farms we partnered with and the items they provided:
Apple Ridge Orchard — strawberries
Beggs Berry World — strawberries
Essner’s Custom Butchering — beef
Fritsche Hill Farms — pure maple syrup
Gihring Farms — pure maple syrup
Green’s Garden — strawberries, peppers
Inland Rice — brown rice
Menard Farms — asparagus, sweet potatoes, green onions, strawberries, spring mix
River Bend Honey — pure honey
South Side Farms — spinach, spring mix, radishes, Japanese salad turnips, collard greens, carrots
Twisted Carrot Farm — watermelon
This partnership has been an incredible way to support local farmers and bring our students fresh, nutrient‑dense foods they truly get excited about. We love seeing their faces light up when they try something grown right here in Missouri.
Here are the farms we partnered with and the items they provided:
Apple Ridge Orchard — strawberries
Beggs Berry World — strawberries
Essner’s Custom Butchering — beef
Fritsche Hill Farms — pure maple syrup
Gihring Farms — pure maple syrup
Green’s Garden — strawberries, peppers
Inland Rice — brown rice
Menard Farms — asparagus, sweet potatoes, green onions, strawberries, spring mix
River Bend Honey — pure honey
South Side Farms — spinach, spring mix, radishes, Japanese salad turnips, collard greens, carrots
Twisted Carrot Farm — watermelon
This partnership has been an incredible way to support local farmers and bring our students fresh, nutrient‑dense foods they truly get excited about. We love seeing their faces light up when they try something grown right here in Missouri.
📚🧡🖤 Today we celebrate an incredible chapter and an even more incredible person. 🖤🧡📚
After years of inspiring readers, encouraging curiosity, and creating a place where every child felt welcome, we are wishing a heartfelt congratulations to our librarian, Tracy Fetterhoff, on her retirement.
Since joining the Franklin family as our Library & Media Teacher in 2011, Mrs. Fetterhoff has helped countless students discover a love of books, learning, and imagination. Her kindness, patience, and steady presence have left a lasting mark on our school and in the hearts of so many students and staff.
Thank you for every story shared, every child encouraged, and every life touched along the way.
We will miss you more than words can say, but we are so excited for your next chapter.
Congratulations, Mrs. Fetterhoff! Thank you for being such a special part of Franklin Elementary! 📖✨🍎
After years of inspiring readers, encouraging curiosity, and creating a place where every child felt welcome, we are wishing a heartfelt congratulations to our librarian, Tracy Fetterhoff, on her retirement.
Since joining the Franklin family as our Library & Media Teacher in 2011, Mrs. Fetterhoff has helped countless students discover a love of books, learning, and imagination. Her kindness, patience, and steady presence have left a lasting mark on our school and in the hearts of so many students and staff.
Thank you for every story shared, every child encouraged, and every life touched along the way.
We will miss you more than words can say, but we are so excited for your next chapter.
Congratulations, Mrs. Fetterhoff! Thank you for being such a special part of Franklin Elementary! 📖✨🍎
Attention Families!
Youth Baseball Camp opportunities are coming up!
Youth Baseball Camp opportunities are coming up!
Attention Franklin Families! Please come out and support our school!
Attention Families! Our last day of school is May 21st! Students will be dismissed at noon!
Reminder!
Youth Football Camp
May 5th, May 6th, and May 7th from 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Indoor Facility at Cape Central High School
For Grades 1st-6th - Bring Tennis shoes or cleats
Free T-shirt for campers who attend all 3 days
This is a free camp - No registration required
The camp will be run by high school players and staff
Youth Football Camp
May 5th, May 6th, and May 7th from 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Indoor Facility at Cape Central High School
For Grades 1st-6th - Bring Tennis shoes or cleats
Free T-shirt for campers who attend all 3 days
This is a free camp - No registration required
The camp will be run by high school players and staff
PLAY DAY 2026!
Date: May 8th
Location: Upper Playground
Times:
Kindergarten: 8:45-10:15
1st Grade: 9:15-10:45
2nd Grade: 9:45-11:15
3rd Grade: 10:15-11:15
4th Grade: 8:45-9:45
Reminders:
- Field activites, bounce houses, and other stations are for the Franklin Elemenatry Students only. Siblings and families are welcome to watch and cheer from the sidelines.
-Please do not bring outside food/drinks for students.
-Please enter from the gate on Louisiana Street.
We can't wait to see you there!
Date: May 8th
Location: Upper Playground
Times:
Kindergarten: 8:45-10:15
1st Grade: 9:15-10:45
2nd Grade: 9:45-11:15
3rd Grade: 10:15-11:15
4th Grade: 8:45-9:45
Reminders:
- Field activites, bounce houses, and other stations are for the Franklin Elemenatry Students only. Siblings and families are welcome to watch and cheer from the sidelines.
-Please do not bring outside food/drinks for students.
-Please enter from the gate on Louisiana Street.
We can't wait to see you there!
PLAY DAY 2026!
Date: May 8th
Location: Upper Playground
Times:
Kindergarten: 8:45-10:15
1st Grade: 9:15-10:45
2nd Grade: 9:45-11:15
3rd Grade: 10:15-11:15
4th Grade: 8:45-9:45
Reminders:
- Field activites, bounce houses, and other stations are for the Franklin Elemenatry Students only. Siblings and families are welcome to watch and cheer from the sidelines.
-Please do not bring outside food/drinks for students.
-Please enter from the gate on Louisiana Street.
We can't wait to see you there!
Date: May 8th
Location: Upper Playground
Times:
Kindergarten: 8:45-10:15
1st Grade: 9:15-10:45
2nd Grade: 9:45-11:15
3rd Grade: 10:15-11:15
4th Grade: 8:45-9:45
Reminders:
- Field activites, bounce houses, and other stations are for the Franklin Elemenatry Students only. Siblings and families are welcome to watch and cheer from the sidelines.
-Please do not bring outside food/drinks for students.
-Please enter from the gate on Louisiana Street.
We can't wait to see you there!
Youth Football Camp
May 5th, May 6th, and May 7th from 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Indoor Facility at Cape Central High School
For Grades 1st-6th - Bring Tennis shoes or cleats
Free T-shirt for campers who attend all 3 days
This is a free camp - No registration required
The camp will be run by high school players and staff
Dear CGPS Staff and Families,
We are sending this urgent alert regarding schedule changes due to the forecast for today, Monday, April 27, 2026.
As you may already know, the National Weather Service has placed Cape Girardeau under a severe weather threat for this evening.
To ensure the safety of our students, please note these important changes:
-All evening competitions have been canceled today, Monday, April 27, 2026.
-After-school practices and Cub Club will continue as planned.
-The school board meeting is being rescheduled to Monday, May 4, 2026.
Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation. Please be sure to review a weather-safety plan with your family and stay up to date on the latest local weather information.
-CGPS
Attention Franklin Families!!
Our Spring Family Picnic has been cancelled for tomorrow due to the incoming rain and thunderstorms! We apologize for any inconvenience!
🌸Attention Franklin Families! 🌸
Our Spring Family Picnics are this Friday, during your child's normal lunch time.
Lunch Times :
Kindergarten - 12:00-12:40
1st Grade - 10:50-11:30
2nd Grade - 11:30-12:10
3rd Grade - 11:30-12:10
4th Grade - 10:50-11:30
Families are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair, along with lunch! Each student will be given a school lunch. All families will enter the playground gate from Louisiana Street.
In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled.
We can't wait to see you there!
Our Spring Family Picnics are this Friday, during your child's normal lunch time.
Lunch Times :
Kindergarten - 12:00-12:40
1st Grade - 10:50-11:30
2nd Grade - 11:30-12:10
3rd Grade - 11:30-12:10
4th Grade - 10:50-11:30
Families are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair, along with lunch! Each student will be given a school lunch. All families will enter the playground gate from Louisiana Street.
In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled.
We can't wait to see you there!
🍝Greetings Franklin Families!! 🐕
Reminder that Puppies & Pawsta is THIS WEDNESDAY!!!
We'd love for you to join us at our annual Puppies & PAWsta Literacy Night event on Wednesday, April 15th from 5-6pm. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your student's education, have your student practice Math and Literacy skills in a fun and memorable way, and engage with many of our outstanding community partners. Some highlights of this popular event include:
FREE Spaghetti Dinners for the whole family (Carry-Out or Dine-In)
Pet-Themed LITERACY & MATH Activities, Games, and Arts & Crafts
Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy Adoptions
Animal Interactions
Opportunities to learn about the training and roles of Service animals in our community
Photo Opportunities, Door Prizes, & Lots of FUN!!!
Please enter at our building's main entrance to sign in before heading up for the festivities, food, & FUN.
Reminder that Puppies & Pawsta is THIS WEDNESDAY!!!
We'd love for you to join us at our annual Puppies & PAWsta Literacy Night event on Wednesday, April 15th from 5-6pm. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your student's education, have your student practice Math and Literacy skills in a fun and memorable way, and engage with many of our outstanding community partners. Some highlights of this popular event include:
FREE Spaghetti Dinners for the whole family (Carry-Out or Dine-In)
Pet-Themed LITERACY & MATH Activities, Games, and Arts & Crafts
Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy Adoptions
Animal Interactions
Opportunities to learn about the training and roles of Service animals in our community
Photo Opportunities, Door Prizes, & Lots of FUN!!!
Please enter at our building's main entrance to sign in before heading up for the festivities, food, & FUN.
🍝Greetings Franklin Families!! 🐕
We'd love for you to join us at our annual Puppies & PAWsta Literacy Night event on Wednesday, April 15th from 5-6pm. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your student's education, have your student practice Math and Literacy skills in a fun and memorable way, and engage with many of our outstanding community partners. Some highlights of this popular event include:
FREE Spaghetti Dinners for the whole family (Carry-Out or Dine-In)
Pet-Themed LITERACY & MATH Activities, Games, and Arts & Crafts
Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy Adoptions
Animal Interactions
Opportunities to learn about the training and roles of Service animals in our community
Photo Opportunities, Door Prizes, & Lots of FUN!!!
Please enter at our building's main entrance to sign in before heading up for the festivities, food, & FUN.
We'd love for you to join us at our annual Puppies & PAWsta Literacy Night event on Wednesday, April 15th from 5-6pm. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your student's education, have your student practice Math and Literacy skills in a fun and memorable way, and engage with many of our outstanding community partners. Some highlights of this popular event include:
FREE Spaghetti Dinners for the whole family (Carry-Out or Dine-In)
Pet-Themed LITERACY & MATH Activities, Games, and Arts & Crafts
Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy Adoptions
Animal Interactions
Opportunities to learn about the training and roles of Service animals in our community
Photo Opportunities, Door Prizes, & Lots of FUN!!!
Please enter at our building's main entrance to sign in before heading up for the festivities, food, & FUN.
🌸Attention Franklin Families! 🌸
Our Spring Family Picnics are coming up soon!
We can't wait to see you there!
Our Spring Family Picnics are coming up soon!
We can't wait to see you there!
🍝Greetings Franklin Families!! 🍝
We'd love for you to join us at our annual Puppies & PAWsta Literacy Night event on Wednesday, April 15th from 5-6pm. This is a great opportunity to get involved in your student's education, have your student practice Math and Literacy skills in a fun and memorable way, and engage with many of our outstanding community partners.
Some highlights of this popular event include:
-FREE Spaghetti Dinners for the whole family (Carry-Out or Dine-In)
-Pet-Themed LITERACY & MATH Activities, Games, and Arts & Crafts
-Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy Adoptions
-Animal Interactions
-Opportunities to learn about the training and roles of Service animals in our community
-Photo Opportunities, Door Prizes, & Lots of FUN!!!
Please enter at our building's main entrance to sign in before heading up for the festivities, food, & FUN.
Reminder! Next Wednesday begins our Spring Break!
We will be hosting an informational meeting about the projects outlined in Proposition Tigers on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Cape Central Middle School.
This is open to the public. We hope to see you there.
Franklin Families!
Reminder that there is No School this Friday, March 20th!
Reminder that there is No School this Friday, March 20th!
