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Would you like to learn more about protecting your child in the digital world? Attend the FREE event on Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence (SEMO-NASV). The guest speaker is private investigator and social justice advocate Melissa J. Straub who will be educating families on how to keep their kids safe online. For more information, visit the link below: https://semonasv.org/event/a-parents-road-map-to-protecting-their-children-in-the-digital-world/

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The Foundation was proud to provide prizes for staff as CGPS welcomed employees back hosting its annual Opening Day at Kinder Hall on the Cape Central High campus. This year's theme was Willy Wonka with Dr. Glass, the district's superintendent, dressed as the main character. The Oompa Loompas, Veruca Salt and Augustus Gloop were all in on the fun! Things got a little sticky when the games kicked off, which included a race to feed Augustus the most items dipped in chocolate syrup! Participants won cash, gift cards and other items. This year's event featured Dr. Ed Leoni as the guest speaker and wrapped up with a staff karaoke contest. It was a fun day and we are ready for an awesome year with our students!

BIG NEWS, TIGER FAMILY! Cape Central High Swimming and Diving Head Coach Dayna Powell has been named the Missouri Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association's (MISCA) 2021-2022 Girls Class 1 Coach of the Year! Congratulations, Coach Powell! We are so proud of you! #WeareCT

Thank you to the PORCH for donating to the Cape Public Schools Foundation to help sponsor our girls mentoring at Cape Central High School and Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High.

Every job within our school district is crucial to the health and success of our students. Without cafeteria staff, we cannot feed our children. As you likely know, a number of our students depend on the school to provide two nutritious meals a day because their home situation does not provide this for them. Some of our students only eat while they are at school. Let that sink in. If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back, please consider applying to work in one of our cafeterias. YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! We need your help! Apply today: https://capegirardeau.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=80

COMING SOON! The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation is working on a fun, exciting way to kick off the new school year. Stay tuned for more information on an event that will provide FREE fun for the whole family!

We are providing school supplies to families in need again this year. If your family needs help purchasing school supplies, please take a moment to fill out our school supply assistance form by following the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco9qjmrRHHwryrWk5drgPnzkY_ygA44wfv7l3rvhA45Y4Tpw/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Cape Career & Technology Center squad had an outstanding showing at Skills USA Nationals in Atlanta. We saw a record number 13 competitors this year. Results are below! Congratulations to these students, their families and our awesome CTC instructors! Marissa Tankersley & Brandon Thurm 4th place finish (Post-secondary Television Video Production) Mariah Griffith (Cape Central HS) - 4th place finish (Secondary Early Childhood Education) Dylan Jordan - 16th place finish (Post-secondary Electrical Construction Wiring) Noah McRaven & Anwyn Suhr (both of Cape Central HS) - Awaiting results (Secondary Digital Cinema Production) Zander Stewart (Cape Central HS) - 22nd place finish (Secondary Internet-working) Marcus Caruso & Jayden Butcher - Awaiting results (Post-secondary Digital Cinema Production) Toby Sloan (Woodland HS) & Lani Bleil (Cape Central HS) - Secondary EMT Ren Asmus (Jackson HS) & Emilia Petot (Jackson HS) - Top 10 finish (Secondary Audio Radio Production)

Our websites are currently under construction! We LOVE celebrating students and staff, which is why we're excited to share that we are working hard on improving our website. Please be patient with us over the summer as we continue to update pages and make our website easier for you to use.

Cape Central High's Air Force JROTC has been selected to receive the Distinguished Unit Award. The award is granted to teams ranked in the top 25% of the country based on their co-curricular teams, Corps activities, and community service. We are proud of our cadets for working so hard and representing us well!

Cape Girardeau Public Schools offered a cool, new opportunity for middle school students this summer. For the first time ever, summer school included courses at the District's Career & Technology Center. KFVS stopped by to learn more about this awesome new program that we hope to expand next summer! https://www.kfvs12.com/video/2022/06/17/summer-school-projects-display-cape-girardeau/

Tracy Retherford, the CGPS English Learner Chair and English Learner Specialist, was honored as one of the finalists for the Southeast Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of Mrs. Retherford and thankful for all that she does for our students, their families, and our CGPS staff. She makes us all better!

We need you! We are looking to hire teacher assistants for the 2022-2023 school year. These are full-time positions and include benefits. You must pass a background check. Pay increases with years of experience. If you love working with children, this is a great opportunity for you. Starting pay: $15.45 with 0 years of experience with a BS or MA/MS degree $13.45 with 0 years of experience with 60 college credit hours or associate degree $12.35 with 0 years of experience and fewer than 60 college credit hours ***This includes a very competitive benefits package!*** Apply today at: https://capegirardeau.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx