A little fresh air, a little chalk, and a whole lot of learning happening in kindergarten today 💛 Subtraction in the sunshine just hits different! ☀️
Read Across America Week!
🎶 Three Rivers League Music Festival – February 18 🎶
📍 Hosted by SE Cherokee High School
On Wednesday, February 18, we traveled with 55 musicians on two buses to the Three Rivers League Music Festival! We were proud to take our full High School Band, High School Choir, and Middle School Choir for a full day of music-making and collaboration.
🎼 Morning Session – Solos & Small Ensembles
The morning provided our students the opportunity to perform their Regionals material for adjudicators and receive valuable feedback. Every soloist and ensemble performed for a rating and worked one-on-one with judges to refine their performances.
Both adjudicators were extremely impressed with our musicians’ preparation, skill, and professionalism — and we are thrilled to share that every performance earned an Outstanding I Rating! 🌟
Outstanding I Ratings:
Mya Jumet – Vocal Solo
Leah Masters – Vocal Solo
Brooks Hamilton – Alto Sax Solo & Tenor Sax Solo
Arabella Dunbar – Flute Solo
Avery Coble – Horn Solo
Knox Cannady – Horn Solo
Kinsley Shaffer – Tuba Solo
Tate Smith – Tuba Solo
Arlen Underwood – Euphonium Solo
Benjamin Wuertz – Trumpet Solo
Rhyana Coble – Trumpet Solo
Mya Jumet – Clarinet Solo
Outstanding I – Small Ensembles:
Flute Trio (Arabella Dunbar, Tristen McRoberts, Alyssa Powell)
Saxophone Quartet (Aydan Dunbar, Tristen McRoberts, Brooks Hamilton, Willis Miller)
Brass Quintet (Jenna Jumet, Mathew Dunbar, Knox Cannady, Ben Wuertz, Kinsley Shaffer)
🎵 Afternoon Session – Mass Band & Mass Choir
The afternoon brought together students from 10 league schools for Mass Band and Mass Choir rehearsals. The day concluded with a full concert performance for the SE Cherokee student body at 3:30 PM.
Our students truly shined in both ensembles!
Jenna Jumet earned the featured Trumpet Solo.
Kaiden Reeder earned a percussion solo on the Concert Toms.
At the conclusion of the concert, the guest conductor gave high praise to all of our Central Heights students — not only for their musical performance, but also for their leadership, focus, and positive example throughout the afternoon rehearsal.
We could not be more proud of how our students represented Central Heights. Congratulations on a fantastic day of music and for representing our school in a way that makes us all proud! 🎉👏
📍 Hosted by SE Cherokee High School
On Wednesday, February 18, we traveled with 55 musicians on two buses to the Three Rivers League Music Festival! We were proud to take our full High School Band, High School Choir, and Middle School Choir for a full day of music-making and collaboration.
🎼 Morning Session – Solos & Small Ensembles
The morning provided our students the opportunity to perform their Regionals material for adjudicators and receive valuable feedback. Every soloist and ensemble performed for a rating and worked one-on-one with judges to refine their performances.
Both adjudicators were extremely impressed with our musicians’ preparation, skill, and professionalism — and we are thrilled to share that every performance earned an Outstanding I Rating! 🌟
Outstanding I Ratings:
Mya Jumet – Vocal Solo
Leah Masters – Vocal Solo
Brooks Hamilton – Alto Sax Solo & Tenor Sax Solo
Arabella Dunbar – Flute Solo
Avery Coble – Horn Solo
Knox Cannady – Horn Solo
Kinsley Shaffer – Tuba Solo
Tate Smith – Tuba Solo
Arlen Underwood – Euphonium Solo
Benjamin Wuertz – Trumpet Solo
Rhyana Coble – Trumpet Solo
Mya Jumet – Clarinet Solo
Outstanding I – Small Ensembles:
Flute Trio (Arabella Dunbar, Tristen McRoberts, Alyssa Powell)
Saxophone Quartet (Aydan Dunbar, Tristen McRoberts, Brooks Hamilton, Willis Miller)
Brass Quintet (Jenna Jumet, Mathew Dunbar, Knox Cannady, Ben Wuertz, Kinsley Shaffer)
🎵 Afternoon Session – Mass Band & Mass Choir
The afternoon brought together students from 10 league schools for Mass Band and Mass Choir rehearsals. The day concluded with a full concert performance for the SE Cherokee student body at 3:30 PM.
Our students truly shined in both ensembles!
Jenna Jumet earned the featured Trumpet Solo.
Kaiden Reeder earned a percussion solo on the Concert Toms.
At the conclusion of the concert, the guest conductor gave high praise to all of our Central Heights students — not only for their musical performance, but also for their leadership, focus, and positive example throughout the afternoon rehearsal.
We could not be more proud of how our students represented Central Heights. Congratulations on a fantastic day of music and for representing our school in a way that makes us all proud! 🎉👏
Elementary Yearbook Reminder! 📚
Yearbooks are still on sale for $18 until March 20th. Order online: inter-state.com/order
Use code: 0280QX
Cash, Check (payable to Central Heights Elementary School), or pay by card online.
Yearbooks are still on sale for $18 until March 20th. Order online: inter-state.com/order
Use code: 0280QX
Cash, Check (payable to Central Heights Elementary School), or pay by card online.
Do you have your official Central Heights State Wrestling tee yet? Let’s celebrate our amazing wrestlers as they head to state this weekend! Place your order by Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00 am to have your shirt ready for the school send off on Thursday, February 26. Shirts can still be ordered after Tuesday morning, and Flying Colors will reach out to arrange pickup. Here is the link to order: https://flyingcolorsps.com/products/chs-wrestling-2026-state-shirt
Go Vikings!
It's not too late to be a SOUP-er hero!! Please send in those soup cans by WEDNESDAY for our Kindness and Compassion Club! Thank you for helping to SPREAD THE WARMTH!
Tonight we celebrate a very special group of Vikings!
Join us for Senior Night as the Central Heights Vikings host Northern Heights with games beginning at 4:30 PM.
Ike Cearfoss Gym will start with JV Girls at 4:30 p.m., followed by Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys.
The Little Gym will host JV Boys following the JV Girls game, approximately 5:30 to 5:45 p.m.
We will recognize our All-State Band and Choir students between the varsity girls and varsity boys games. Senior recognition will take place at halftime of the boys' varsity game.
These seniors have given their time, talent, and heart to Central Heights through athletics, activities, and music. We are proud of the way they represent our school!
Come out and help us celebrate this outstanding group of Vikings!
Senior Night graphic created by senior Jesse King.
Join us for Senior Night as the Central Heights Vikings host Northern Heights with games beginning at 4:30 PM.
Ike Cearfoss Gym will start with JV Girls at 4:30 p.m., followed by Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys.
The Little Gym will host JV Boys following the JV Girls game, approximately 5:30 to 5:45 p.m.
We will recognize our All-State Band and Choir students between the varsity girls and varsity boys games. Senior recognition will take place at halftime of the boys' varsity game.
These seniors have given their time, talent, and heart to Central Heights through athletics, activities, and music. We are proud of the way they represent our school!
Come out and help us celebrate this outstanding group of Vikings!
Senior Night graphic created by senior Jesse King.
Mark your calendars for one of the sweetest afternoons of the spring!
The Central Heights Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on April 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. It is always a special day filled with music, laughter, and memories that last long after the final song.
More details and registration information will be shared soon, so for now, just save the date and start looking forward to a magical afternoon together!
Graphic created by: Charley Roehl
The Central Heights Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on April 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. It is always a special day filled with music, laughter, and memories that last long after the final song.
More details and registration information will be shared soon, so for now, just save the date and start looking forward to a magical afternoon together!
Graphic created by: Charley Roehl
If you are interested in taking Driver Education this summer, see you Thursday night!!!
If you can not make it but are interested, please reach out to jbrown@usd288.org
Here is the middle school student-led conference sign-up link! Be sure to schedule with your child's Advisory (4th hour) teacher!
https://www.usd288.org/page/parent-teacher-conferences-middle
https://www.usd288.org/page/parent-teacher-conferences-middle
Tomorrow is the day!
Ladies, schedule your mammogram for tomorrow between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM! Diagnostic Imaging Centers will be at Central Heights with their Mobile Mammography Unit.
Important info:
Women ages 35–39 may receive a baseline screening mammogram (please check with your insurance for eligibility and coverage).
Women 40 and older do not need an order from a referring provider.
Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure you get your preferred time!
Call 913-344-9989 to schedule your appointment.
Check out the attached flyer for more details.
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Ladies, schedule your mammogram for tomorrow between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM! Diagnostic Imaging Centers will be at Central Heights with their Mobile Mammography Unit.
Important info:
Women ages 35–39 may receive a baseline screening mammogram (please check with your insurance for eligibility and coverage).
Women 40 and older do not need an order from a referring provider.
Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure you get your preferred time!
Call 913-344-9989 to schedule your appointment.
Check out the attached flyer for more details.
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Central Heights Choirs have been invited to perform at the NEW Topeka Scarecrows Hockey game Saturday, February 21st! For discount tickets, please reach out to Ms. Selenke.
Congratulations to your 2026 King and Queen of Courts, Queen Macy Cubit and King Kreig Garrett!
Game day is here, and it’s the grand finale of King and Queen of Courts Week at Central Heights!
The Vikings host Northeast Arma tonight at HOME with a full slate of action on the floor and a big celebration to close out the week. The King and Queen of Courts will be crowned immediately following the boys varsity game, so stick around and be part of the moment.
Game schedule:
Ike Cearfoss Gym
4:30 – JV Girls
Varsity Girls to follow
Varsity Boys to follow
Little Gym
JV Boys after the JV Girls game
It’s shaping up to be a fun, busy night in the gym with great basketball, a packed crowd, and the crowning to wrap up the week. Bring your blue and gold spirit and be there tonight!
Game day graphic created by: Graham Higbie and Aidan Howland
The Vikings host Northeast Arma tonight at HOME with a full slate of action on the floor and a big celebration to close out the week. The King and Queen of Courts will be crowned immediately following the boys varsity game, so stick around and be part of the moment.
Game schedule:
Ike Cearfoss Gym
4:30 – JV Girls
Varsity Girls to follow
Varsity Boys to follow
Little Gym
JV Boys after the JV Girls game
It’s shaping up to be a fun, busy night in the gym with great basketball, a packed crowd, and the crowning to wrap up the week. Bring your blue and gold spirit and be there tonight!
Game day graphic created by: Graham Higbie and Aidan Howland
Your Three Rivers League Scholars' Bowl champions are on the road to Yates Center today for Regionals!
Best of luck to our Vikings as they compete!
Graphic created by: Adam Mell-Tomberlin
Best of luck to our Vikings as they compete!
Graphic created by: Adam Mell-Tomberlin
⚾ Bats and balls and lots of cheer,
Come to our fundraiser—baseball’s almost here!
Come support the basketball teams and enjoy a warm meal as well!
GO VIKINGS!!!
Game Day at the Ike as the Vikings host Oswego.
Action begins at 5:00 PM in the Ike Cearfoss Gym with two quarters of JV Girls, followed by the Varsity Girls around 6:00 and the Varsity Boys to close out the night.
JV Boys will play in the Little Gym after the JV girls game wraps up, around 5:30–5:45.
It should be a great night of basketball. Come out, pack the stands, and support the Vikings!
Graphic created by: Joiey Ferguson
Here’s a look at our Vikings’ results from the Remington meet!
Proud of the way our wrestlers competed throughout the day, with several podium finishes and strong efforts across the board. Congratulations to Royce, Gage, and Ebony on their first-place finishes, and to all of our athletes for continuing to put in the work on the mat!
Proud of the way our wrestlers competed throughout the day, with several podium finishes and strong efforts across the board. Congratulations to Royce, Gage, and Ebony on their first-place finishes, and to all of our athletes for continuing to put in the work on the mat!
Stop by and grab a Winter Sip Special
The CHS Entrepreneurship class will be selling lemonade during the high school basketball game on February 5 in the high school commons. Cups are $3 each.
Support our students and enjoy the good vibes!
The CHS Entrepreneurship class will be selling lemonade during the high school basketball game on February 5 in the high school commons. Cups are $3 each.
Support our students and enjoy the good vibes!
Kindness Club
