CGPS is hosting free developmental screenings for children ages six months to 34 months on February 20th and April 10th. Screenings help parents understand if their child is developing within the normal range for his/her age. To attend a screening, please click here to fill out a screening form.
Important CGPS Update - Jan 25, 2026
Due to unsafe road conditions and extreme cold, schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day for students and staff. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s well-being. Please stay safe.
-CGPS
Join us for a continued celebration of 31 years of supporting education, students, and staff!
🕔 5:00 p.m. – Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
🕖 7:00 p.m. – Music by DJ Two Fingers Up
Bring a friend, enjoy great company, and celebrate with us! 🧡🖤🎶
Join us as the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation celebrates 31 years of supporting public education with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony!
📍 301 N. Clark
🕙 Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
We invite our community supporters and alumni to help us celebrate this milestone and the impact made possible through your continued support. We hope to see you there! 🧡🖤✂️
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.
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation! 🎉🎄
We’re incredibly grateful for donors who believe in our students and support their passions.
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.
As the holiday season kicks off and shoppers fill stores, you can make a real difference right here in our community through #GivingTuesday!
The Cape Public Schools Foundation is proud to participate in this global day of generosity, and we invite YOU to join us.
Your support—whether through a donation or volunteering—helps fund the programs and resources that directly impact students across our district, from Innovative Teaching Grants to classroom materials that inspire learning every day.
✨ Every gift matters. Every act of kindness helps our students thrive. ✨
🐯 Every student… every day! 🐯
Be part of something bigger. Invest in the future of our students and our community this #GivingTuesday!
🧡 To give text 41444 – CGPS or visit our website at https://foundation.capetigers.com/🖤
*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!
This holiday season, we are taking a moment to reflect on all that we are thankful for; especially our incredible students, staff, supporters, and community who make our work possible. May your day be filled with family, friends, and plenty of gratitude.
From our office to your home, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving! 💛
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #CapePublicSchoolsFoundation #Thankful
