Congratulations to our 2025 Queen and King of Courts, Melaney Chrisjohn and Landon Lopez! You both made Central Heights proud!
A big shoutout to all of our winter royalty for representing us so well, and a special thanks to our adorable kindergarten attendants, RaeLynn Reed and Lawson Oram — you two stole the show!
Great job to everyone involved in tonight’s coronation. It was a night to remember!
The wait is over! It’s King and Queen of Courts night! 🏀 Join us at Central Heights as the Vikings face off against Anderson County.
The first games tip off at 4:30 p.m. The Winter Royalty crowning ceremony will happen during halftime of the varsity boys' game.
Don’t miss out — it’s going to be an unforgettable night! Let’s pack the stands and show that Viking pride!
Good luck to our Central Heights wrestlers competing at Anderson County today! Let's Go Vikings!
This past weekend, Central Heights proudly sent 15 students to Manhattan to participate in the 32nd Annual Kansas State Honor Band Clinic. Upon arrival on Friday, students competed against 600 other musicians from 60 different schools for chair placement in one of six bands, including the prestigious Top Band. All of our students achieved excellent chair placements, with two of them, Russell Reed and Alyssa Welch, earning spots in the Top Band!
Rehearsals began Friday evening for all bands, continued throughout the day and evening on Saturday, and concluded with a final rehearsal on the main stage Sunday morning. The weekend culminated in an incredible concert performance Sunday afternoon.
In addition to their hard work, the students enjoyed some classic Manhattan experiences, including a visit to Call Hall for ice cream, doughnuts from the Varsity Food Truck, and a delicious supper at Nico’s Little Italy in Aggieville. The weekend was filled with building friendships, creating lasting memories, and enhancing their musical skills.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!
Participating Students:
Russell Reed (Top Band), Alyssa Welch (Top Band), Riley Sprinkle, Paige Powell, Karley Davis, Alayna Fallis, Jenna Jumet, Arabella Dunbar, Hannah Matile, Benjamin Wuertz, Mathew Dunbar, Knox Cannady, Brooks Hamilton, Alyssa Powell, and Ebony Hughes
After cold weather and a snow packed playground, students in 4th grade were excited to finally get outside this week! After recess time, they enjoyed a little "snow" time...here are the results! 🤣❄️🧊
Good luck to our Viking wrestlers at Louisburg today! Compete strong and give it your all!
Good luck to our Viking basketball teams as they take on Osawatomie tonight!
We will be having an informational parent Driver Ed meeting on Parent Teacher conference nights 2/17 and 2/20 from 6:00-6:30 in Mr. Brown's room.
Classes will be Monday through Thursday starting on 6/2-6/25. There might be some driving on Fridays and after the 25th depending on the number of Students. If you can schedule vacations/camps around this we would appreciate it!
Questions can be emailed to: jbrown@usd288.org
Good luck to our MS Quizbowl team, competing in a virtual meet today! Let's Go Vikings!
It’s going to be a very busy week at Central Heights and an exciting one too! Let’s make it memorable, Vikings!
Reminder: Spirit Week kicks off tomorrow at Central Heights!
Here are the King and Queen of Courts Spirit Week themes for middle and high school:
Monday: Sweaters vs. Flannels
Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wednesday: Class Colors
Thursday: White Lies
Friday: School Colors – Wear your CH gear!
Get ready to show your Viking spirit all week long! Let’s make it a great one!
Great job to our Viking girl wrestlers at Eureka today! Julie Platt finished 3-1, taking 3rd place, and Landry Sparks went 2-2, earning 4th! Proud of you both—way to represent!
Good luck to our Viking wrestlers who are competing today at Eureka!
🎉🌟 Congratulations to Mr. Eric Reece! 🌟🎉
We are thrilled to share that our very own middle school science teacher, Mr. Eric Reece, has been recognized as one of the 32 state-wide WINNERS of the Kansas Horizon Teaching Award! 🏆 (He was nominated back in October)
This prestigious honor, given to only a handful of 2nd year teachers, is a testament to Mr. Reece’s dedication, passion for teaching and learning, and the incredible impact he has on our students every day. His innovative approach to science education sparks curiosity and inspires young minds to reach for the stars. 🌌🔬
Thank you, Mr. Reece, for your commitment to excellence and for making a difference in our school community. We are so proud to have you as part of our team! 💙
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Reece on this well-deserved achievement! 👏👏
Continue to "keep your fork", Mr. Reece! 🍽
Get ready, Vikings! ❄️ One of the most spirited weeks of the year is almost here—King and Queen of Courts is next week, and this year’s theme is Winter Wonderland!
Middle and high school students, show off your Viking pride with these fun dress-up days:
✨ Monday: Sweater vs. Flannel
✨ Tuesday: Pajama Day
✨ Wednesday: Class Colors
✨ Thursday: White Lies
✨ Friday: School Colors
The crowning ceremony will happen at halftime during the boys' basketball game on Thursday, January 30th.
The High School Winter Royalty Dance will follow the boys' varsity basketball game on Friday, January 31st.
Let’s bring the energy and make it an unforgettable week, Vikings! 💙❄️
Best of luck to our high school band members attending the Kansas State University Honor Band Festival this weekend! 🎶💜 We’re proud of you, Vikings!
Good luck to our Central Heights wrestlers as they compete at the Eureka meet today! Let’s go, Vikings!
A huge congratulations to Senior Russell Reed and Freshman Benjamin Wuertz for auditioning and being selected for the 1234A All-State Band! These two outstanding musicians earned their coveted spots by competing against the top 1234A students across the entire state of Kansas during live auditions in Salina this past weekend.
We are incredibly proud of all our students who dedicated themselves throughout the season to prepare for both District and State auditions.
Russell Reed, 4th Chair Trombone (Two-time All-State Trombone)
Benjamin Wuertz, 9th Chair Trumpet
Russell and Ben will perform with the 1234A All-State Band on Saturday, March 1st, at 3:00 PM in the Century II Concert Hall in Wichita, KS.
This is an extraordinary accomplishment! Please consider coming out to support them!
Link to the entire 1234A All-State Band Roster
https://ksmea.org/hsband/roster1234/
🎉 Our Middle School Quiz Bowl team just competed in their first VIRTUAL meet since 2020, and they absolutely crushed it! 💥💡 Not only did they show off their amazing knowledge, but they had a blast working together in teams! 🧠🤩 Here’s to many more fun, competitive meets ahead. Go, Quad-Town Quizzers! 🏆👏
King and Queen of Courts Schedule Update
We’ve made some changes to the schedule to ensure as many students as possible can participate in these special events:
👑 The Crowning Ceremony will take place Thursday during halftime of the boys’ basketball game against Anderson County instead of Friday’s game against Southeast Cherokee.
Our pep rally has also been moved to Thursday.
The Dance will still be held on Friday evening as planned.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility! 💙💛
