Dear USD 288 Patrons:
As many of you may or may not know, Central Heights is a chartered Honor Flight hub. We applied for and received ’hub status’ in 2015. We have been taking local veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorials for the past eight years. What makes us unique is that we are one of only eight hubs in the United States that use our students as guardians.
Each year, we take 12 veterans on our trip. We have a selection process where our students apply to be guardians for veterans. It has been very rewarding to watch our students step up and agree to care for and serve their veterans on our two-day trip. In a small way, it has allowed our students and veterans to bridge the generational gap and, at the same time, instill in our students a sense of patriotism.
This trip comes at absolutely no cost to our veterans. Our selected students have been working hard to raise money to fund this trip. If you would like to partner with us by donating, we would be more than grateful!
You can donate by contacting the Central office and talking to Terrie Titus at 785-869-3455.
If you have any questions please contact Tom Horstick at 785-214-0242 or you may email thorstick@usd288.org. Or visit the link for the National office. https://www.honorflight.org/?#
Thank you for considering donating to Central Heights Honor Flight and for your continued support of our school.
It’s a Great Day to be a Viking!
JV Boys and Girls Wrestling teams head to Eureka today. Let's Go Vikings!
Congratulations to the following students in Mrs. Riemer's 5th grade ELA, for placing in the MLK essay contest. Way to go!!
1st place- Allie Hinrichs
2nd place- McKinley Smith
3rd place- Kenzzy Smith
Whoop!! Whoop!! I was on the BALL in P.E.
Big News from Central Heights!
For the first time in Central Heights history, not one, but TWO of our students have been selected for the prestigious 1234A All-State Band! A huge round of applause for Gabrial McMechan & Russell Reed! Gabrial secured the 3rd chair Horn, marking him as the 3rd best Horn in Kansas 1234A. Russell achieved 10th chair Trombone, placing him among the top ten Trombonists in the state.
And don't forget, in December we announced that Charli Smith is the first Central Heights student to make the All-State Mixed Choir!
These talented musicians will perform at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita on February 24 for the All-State concert series. Charli will perform at 12:15 p.m. with the All-State Mixed Choir. Gabrial McMechan and Russell Reed will perform at 5:00 p.m. with the All-State 1234A State Band.
We are so proud of our amazing students! Congratulations for making Central Heights history!
New date confirmed for the rescheduled Financial Aid & Scholarship Workshop for seniors and parents/guardians!
The CHMS girls win their final game of the season over Lyndon in a nail biter 24-23! Nice job Ladies!!!!! Congratulations!
The CHMS girls lead at the half over Lyndon by a score of 16-10 in the FHJL basketball tourney. Finish strong girls!!!
The middle school girls are playing Lyndon in the consolation game of the FHJL basketball tourney. Let's go girls!
The CHMS girls basketball team lose their game against Council Grove in the FHJL tournament.
The CHMS girls basketball team trail Council Grive at the half by a score of 9-10.
Our middle school girls are in action at the FHJL basketball tourney at Council Grove. Let's go Lady Vikings!
Snow Snow Goooo Away- I’m on the Ball in P. E.
Update: Chili Supper will be next Tuesday Jan. 23rd. Please see the attached flyer for details. Thank you.
School will be back in session Wednesday, 1/17/23. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Be warm and safe.
Due to predicted dangerous wind chills, Central Heights USD 288 will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Please stay warm and safe at home!
We're excited to announce that the Central Heights High School Choir will perform the national anthem at the January 24th Kansas City Mavericks hockey game!
Date: Wednesday, January 24th
Time: 7:00 PM
Grab your tickets now and support our talented students. Use this link to purchase your tickets for only $15: https://fevo-enterprise.com/Centralheights24
Reminder: No school on January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Here are the updated brackets for the FHJL basketball tournament for next week. Girls will be at Council Grove and boys at Osage City on 1/17.
Indoor recess is so much fun!
