Exciting news, Vikings fans! It's our FIRST HOME game of the year! Join us tonight as our middle school basketball teams take on Marmaton Valley. The first games begin at 4:30 PM! Let’s cheer loud for the Vikings!
Let's give a big cheer to our Viking middle school wrestlers! They're heading to Jayhawk Linn for an exciting meet today! Let's wish them the best of luck! Go get 'em, Vikings!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent photos of our Veterans to Mrs. Hinrichs! Our students are working hard to create special buttons for our students to wear on Veterans Day in support of our local heroes. There's still time to share your photos! Please send them to Mrs. Hinrichs at khinrichs@usd288.org by Friday, November 8th.
Congratulations to the following middle school students selected for the coveted ECKMEA Middle-Level Honor Band!
Tate Smith - Tuba, 4th Chair
Tristen McRoberts - Alto Saxophone, 8th Chair
Arlen Underwood - Euphonium, Alternate
Willis Miller - Percussion, 4th Chair
They will play with other top students in the East Central District in a mass performance on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The rehearsal and performance will be at Blue Valley High School in the Main Gym. The Concert will start at 1:00 PM.
Congrats on this amazing achievement!
It was a big night for middle school wrestling. Congratulations, Vikings!
1st grade thinks voting is cool!
Good luck to the middle school wrestling team as they travel to Burlington today! Let's Go Vikings!
We are looking for you!
The annual CH Friends of the FFA Auction is quickly approaching. Attached is the sale bill. Hope to see everyone come out and support the kids. Money raised from shop projects is used for FFA activities and FFA travel expenses. The money raised from the business donated items is used for senior FFA scholarships. We are still accepting donations up until the sale day.
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More 1st grade Halloween fun at the nursing home!
1st grade visited the nursing home for Halloween!
The Central Heights Middle School basketball season tips off tonight! The boys and girls teams are heading to Uniontown for the season opener at 5:30 PM. Let’s go, Vikings!
There is no school tomorrow, but we’re gearing up for an exciting week! Let’s make it another great one at Central Heights!
Our boys and girls Cross Country team will be arriving back to school around 4:20 to 4:30! Come on out and show them your support! Girls fought hard and finished 5th and boys are STATE CHAMPS! Come welcome them home!!
Our MS Leadership Class was tasked with hosting a Halloween Party for their Pre-K Lunch Buddies. The girls took this challenge and ran with it! They created games, goodie bags, and activities to give their buddies the best Halloween party. It is so special to watch the kids bond, and learn to lead the young students.
These 5 girls are tremendous role models, and always help our buddies make the right decisions. Thank you so much to Mr. Wheat and Ms. Roehl for allowing us to be honorary pre-k students.
🏈 It's game day, Vikings! Tonight, Central Heights is hosting a first-round playoff game against St. Mary's! Join us to support our Central Heights Vikings Football team! Kick-off is at 7 PM, so let’s go blue and gold! 💙💛
Students, keep the Halloween spirit alive by wearing your pajamas from today’s dress-up day! The student section theme is PJ's, but be ready to cheer loud and proud! Let's show up and make some noise!
4A Pickleball Tournament in PE!
🔦Our Middle School Lighthouse Team handed out glow sticks to our students today to help them stay safe and visible tonight. We hope everyone has a great Halloween! Bring on PJ day tomorrow! Save some Reese's for your principal! 😁🧟
🕸️We know it's Halloween, but there's nothing SCARY👻 about writing an essay when you're in Mrs. Horstick's 8th Grade ELA class!
🧟Students worked together to write their thesis statements, making sure everyone was heard, was accurate, and everyone had one that was meaningful to them. Now that this crucial groundwork has been laid, no written assignment will haunt them again! 🫠☠️
Happy Halloween! 🎃
🥳️ We are thrilled to round-out our building administration appreciation posts by introducing you to a woman who needs no introduction (but we're going to give you one, anyway!)...our incredible elementary principal, Hope Lickteig!
With her passion for education and dedication to our students, Mrs. Lickteig has transformed our school community. Her innovative approach to learning and unwavering support for both students and staff create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. She is always looking for ways to include the community, celebrate everyone, and is always seen lending help wherever it is needed!
*Professional Background:*
I graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2008 and taught in the Spring Hill School District for 6 years and taught 2nd grade and 4th grade. In 2013 I earned my Masters Degree in Technology Integration from Pittsburg State University. I began working at Central Heights as a Kindergarten teacher in 2014, I also taught 3rd grade for 3 years and then returned to Kindergarten while earning my Leadership Certification from Pittsburg State University in 2022.
*Fun fact, hidden talent, or something students would be surprised to know about you?*
I have a pretty wicked witch cackle that the students make me do often. But something most find CRAZY weird is that I don't like ice cream or chocolate!
*What do you love about your job and being a Viking?*
I have never looked at my time in education as a job. I absolutely love working in education whether that be teaching or now an administrator. Getting to work with children and help share their love for learning is so important to me. I love learning something new everyday and bettering myself so teaching students to be able to feel the same way is an incredible feeling. I love building connections with our community and families. Being a Viking means leading with strength, resilience and a strong sense of teamwork. That's what I see in all Vikings and why I love being one.
Hope believes in the power of collaboration and encourages creativity in every classroom. Her leadership inspires our students to reach their full potential and fosters a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
What do YOU love about Mrs. Lickteig? Share in the comments below!
