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CHS Gamer Places Third in the Country, Makes School History Trevor Kneezle is among the top video game players in the country. The Cape Central High student placed 3rd nationally in Fall Fortnite, bringing home the first ever Esports trophy to CHS. Kneezle entered the season with more than 300 players from across the country.…

Jason Aldean, Greenway Equipment team up to benefit food banks Sikeston, MO – For the third consecutive year, Greenway Equipment and Jason Aldean are teaming up for an equipment giveaway as a fundraiser to benefit Southeast Missouri Food Bank and two Arkansas food banks. The promotion will run until April 9 when the drawing is…

Circle Fiber Names President Big River Communications announced that Chris Simmons, Vice President of Operations, will be the President of its new entity, Circle Fiber.   Chris has been with Big River for 20 years and has been instrumental in the growth of the company and its operations.  His expertise in the industry will set the…

Strickland Engineering Adds New Employee and Engineering Service Strickland Engineering has excelled for more than 40 years, at helping clients overcome a variety of mechanical, electrical, civic and industrial engineering challenges, as well as provided surveying services. Strickland Engineering has now added a Structural Engineering department to their lineup of offerings. “We are proud to…

Virtual Volunteers Needed From All Career Paths We are seeking volunteers to record a short 3-5 min. video highlighting their education and career experience with middle and high school students.

CGPS Hires Proven Leader as Principal at Jefferson Elementary Cape Girardeau Public Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Tracy Haggerty as principal of Jefferson Elementary. Haggerty has proven to be a strong and steady administrator, serving as an assistant principal at Cape Central High for the last four years. She is certified in…

Save the Date for Project C.A.P.E. Coming in 2021, Project C.A.P.E., Connecting Area Partners for Employment! More details to come, stay tuned!

Penguin Party The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation will offer in-person and at-home options for this year’s Penguin Party. The Penguin Party is the Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, which helps support the students and staff of Cape Girardeau Public Schools. The Foundation helped provide meals to over 500 families in need during the…

UWSEMO Blood Drive January is National Blood Donor Month and we are helping our Partner, the American Red Cross, by hosting and promoting a Blood Drive on January 21st! Anyone interested in donating can sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=UnitedWaySEMO   Date: 1/21/2021 Location: 20 South Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau MO 63703 Additional notes: Ends at…

Glenn Earns Elite Facilitator Status with True Colors International Tracey Glenn, President of GlennView, has earned the status of Elite Facilitator with the True Colors International organization. Glenn is one of only 12 Elite Facilitators in the United States and one of only 14 in the world for the International organization. In addition to the…