
Cape Girardeau Public School District No. 63 Tax Rate Hearing Notice
A hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., August 25, 2025 at 301 North Clark, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rates proposed to be set by the Cape Girardeau School Board of Education, a political subdivision. Please refer to the image attached to this story or go to DEPARTMENTS on capetigers.com, look for FINANCE, and click on TAX RATE HEARING NOTICE. A downloadable PDF document is available there.




We’re so grateful for partners like you who care deeply about making a difference. 🙌
#ThankYou #CommunitySupport #BackToSchool #VizientCares #Gratitude #SchoolSupplies #MakingADifference 🧡




We are counting down to the first day of school! The 2025-2026 Academic Calendar is here, so now is the perfect time to mark those important dates. From the first day of class to holiday breaks and graduation, you'll find everything you need to plan ahead for a successful school year. For a downloadable version, click here.







We are proud to recognize ten Cape Central High School seniors who are entering the 2025–2026 school year with an ACT composite score of 30 or above.
This places them among the top 5% of test-takers nationwide, a remarkable achievement that reflects their academic talent!
Congratulations to these outstanding students. We are excited to see where their hard work will take them next.




Penguin Party 2026
February 14, 2026 • Cooler weather will be here before you know it!
Join us for a Valentine’s celebration like no other, with two amazing bands, including Awkward Timing & The Remedies, a plated meal, and an unforgettable night of fun — all while supporting a great cause!
❤️ Dinner. Dancing. Doing Good. ❤️


Representing Cape Girardeau Public Schools:
Elliana Swaboda – Central Middle School
Allison Lieser – Clippard Elementary
Samantha Baker – Central Middle School
Gracie Brockmire – Central Middle School
Isaac Smoot – Central Middle School
These students performed live at the ACDA Summer Conference in Springfield, Missouri, leaving the audience in awe with their beautiful harmonies. 🎼
A special shoutout to Cape Central High’s Choir Director, Mr. Jake White, who served as the accompanist for the evening! Also, a huge congratulations to Mr. Joseph Moore, our incredible middle school after-school choir director!
We’re so proud of these students and their dedication to the arts. Keep shining, Tigers!


🎓 Cape Central graduate Dulina Dias continues to shine! Recognized nationally, statewide, and locally for academic excellence and service, he’s earned over $35,000 in scholarships and will be studying biomedical engineering at Mizzou. 🧪🐯
The Cape Public Schools Foundation was proud to award Dulina a recurring scholarship from the Dr. Jon Johnson Memorial Endowment Fund. We were honored to introduce him to Joseph Johnson, who established the fund in memory of his brother, at our recent Tiger Alumni Mix and Mingle.
📖 Read more in the Southeast Missourian: click here
#LegacyGift #CapeCentralAlumni #StudentSuccess #ScholarshipSupport #CapeFoundation


If you need help buying school supplies for this school year, please fill out the School Supplies Help Form.
We feel very fortunate to be able to provide school supplies assistance to families in need thanks to the generous donations of our wonderful community partners.



Our incredible softball team hosted Pizza in the Park - a fun night filled with music, laughter, and lots of pizza - to connect with our future Tigers in grades 1-8!
From cheering on our rec league teams to serving up 32 pizzas and good vibes, our student-athletes showed what leadership and community are all about!
Shoutout to the amazing players who donated their time - some even coaching teams this year - along with Coach Compas!
Shoutout to the amazing players who donated their time - some even coaching teams this year, along with Coach Compas!


















