It’s GAMEDAY — and it’s happening at HOME!
Both baseball and softball games are ON for today, 4/22, and they've been moved to Central Heights! The start time is 4:30 PM vs Crest. Let's Go Vikings!
The baseball and softball games for today 4/22 have been moved to Central Heights. The start time will be 4:30 vs Crest. Come on out and support the boys and girls!!!
🧪⚡ WANTED: Mad Scientist (a.k.a. 6th & 7th Grade Science/STEM Teacher) ⚡🧪
Location: Central Heights Middle School in Richmond, KS - Just 45 minutes from Lawrence or Olathe!
Start Date: August 2025 – The lab is bubbling!
Are you passionate about sparking curiosity, blowing young minds, and mixing science with a dash of mayhem (in a good way)? Do you dream in equations, tinker with tech for fun, and have a secret stash of Mentos and soda just in case?
We’re on the hunt for a 6th & 7th Grade STEM Teacher who embraces the spirit of a mad scientist—wild hair optional, energy and enthusiasm required.
🧬 What You’ll Do:
Teach 6th & 7th Grade Science in a way that’s hands-on, minds-on, and never boring
Design and lead STEM electives that inspire innovation—think robotics, coding, rockets, Rube Goldberg machines, slime (oh yes, slime)
Turn the classroom into a mini think-tank, maker space, and sometimes controlled science explosion zone
Make sure students leave class saying, “That was SO COOL!”
Collaborate with a team that loves creativity, chaos (the good kind), and coffee
🔬 What We’re Looking For:
A certified teacher or someone with a science/engineering/STEM background (on a clear pathway to becoming a teacher) who’s ready to inspire young learners
A personality that lights up the room (and maybe the lab—safely, of course)
Passion for project-based learning, real-world connections, and encouraging curiosity
Comfortable with tech, or at least not afraid to press buttons and see what happens
A sense of humor and a love of gummy worms (for experiments, naturally)
🎉 Perks of the Position:
A creative, collaborative team who will laugh at your science puns
Freedom to design electives that match your passion
Students who are eager to learn, question everything, and maybe build a robot army
Occasional lab coats, goggles, and spontaneous classroom cheers
A principal who’s totally cool with dry ice fog as long as it’s educational
🧪 How to Apply:
Fill out the information at this link: https://tinyurl.com/48cmhzn4 or send us your résumé, a quick note about your favorite science experiment, and why you’d be the perfect mad scientist for our middle schoolers at msmith@usd288.org.
Let’s make science weird. Let’s make it wonderful. Let’s make it unforgettable.
Apply now—your beaker is waiting!
Our middle school track and field team has a meet at Yates Center today! The meet begins at 3:30 p.m. Good luck to all of our track and field athletes!
On Saturday, April 12, our talented Central Heights Middle School students participated in the ESU Music Festival in Emporia, KS. With 46 students performing in 34 events—including 1 Full Band Performance, 25 Solos, and 8 Small Ensembles—it was another full day of incredible music, dedication, and success.
The hard work and preparation paid off in a big way, as we had 25 “Outstanding” I Ratings and 9 “Excellent” II Ratings! Congratulations to all of our amazing MS Students!
First Division “Outstanding” I Ratings
Large Ensembles:
Central Heights MS Concert Band - I
Soloists:
Jencie Rubick, Alto Sax - I
Tristen McRoberts, Alto Sax - I
Elizabeth Meyer, Clarinet - I
Mya Jumet, Clarinet - I (75/80 score)
Kamden Moon, Clarinet - I
Autumn Brown, Clarinet - I
Danicka Moyer, Clarinet - I
McKinley Smith, Bass Clarinet - I
Breck Watson, Flute - I
Desiree Apfl - Flute - I
Bailey Melvin - Flute - I
Willis Miller - Snare Drum - I
Kenzzy Smith - Bells - I (76/80 score)
Walker Sage - Timpani - I
Arlen Underwood - Baritone - I
Ella Johnson - Trumpet - I
Mya Jumet, Vocal Solo - I (Perfect Score 80/80!)
Kelsie Wilson, Vocal Solo - I
Autumn Brown, Vocal Solo - I
Kenzzy Smith, Vocal Solo - I
Small Ensembles:
Tristen McRoberts & Jencie Rubick - Alto Sax Duet - I
Tristen McRoberts, Jencie Rubick, Breck Watson, & Mya Jumet - Woodwind Quartet - I
Mackenzie Macy & Emery Harris - Trumpet Duet - I
Danika Moyer & Allie Hinrichs - Wind Duet #1 - I
Brayley Harris & Arlen Underwood - Wind Duet #2 - I
Additionally, several students earned Excellent II Ratings for their performances:
Students Receiving “Excellent” II Ratings:
Natalie Hinrichs, Baritone Solo - II
Lane Bachelor & Leo Day - Snare Drum Duet - II
Kamden Moon & Elizabeth Meyer - Clarinet Duet - II
Owen Fears, Emery Hughes, Allie Hinrichs, & McKinley Smith - Mixed Quartet - II
Bailey Melvin, Vocal Solo - II
Arlen Underwood, Vocal Solo - II
Autumn Fraser, Vocal Solo - II
Ariel Luttrell, Vocal Solo - II
Results from the middle school track meet at Jayhawk Linn last Thursday. Great job, Vikings!
Baseball and softball have been postponed for today. We are trying to reschedule for tomorrow, pending umpire availability.
Hope everyone is enjoying the day off today! The rest of the week is packed with activities—let’s make it a great one, Vikings! 💙💛
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Middle School Cheerleaders!
JV baseball at Osawatomie is canceled for tonight.
Varsity softball @ Central Heights is still on. Game time is 4:30.
Good luck to our middle school track team as they compete at Jayhawk Linn today! Events kick off at 2 p.m.—run hard, jump high, and give it your best. Go Vikings!
What a surprise our Middle School Principal had for her staff today! Mrs. Smith made the staff peeptastic waffles this morning. We hope you all have a peeptastic weekend!
Happy Easter from 2A! 🐣
Central Heights Music Students Shine at Spring Competitions
Central Heights music students continue to excel, earning top honors at their spring competitions!
For the third consecutive year—and making school history once again—the Central Heights Concert Band received a prestigious First Division (1) Rating, the highest possible, at the Large State Music Festival. Congratulations to all of our outstanding students—we are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication!
The Central Heights Mixed Ensemble earned an Excellent II Rating this year at the Large State music Festival this year. They took on the two pieces to perform; Doraji arranged by Audrey Snyder and Cantate Domino by Mark Hayes. We are incredibly proud of their effort and work to adapting, caring and performing for this festival. It was difficult judging this year across all choir ensembles in the KSHSAA District, but these singers still conquered and continue to make a name for themselves. Congratulations again to these singers on a great season, may they continue to SING ON!
To hear these amazing musicians for yourself, mark your calendar for the spring band concert on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 PM, and the spring choir concert on Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 PM.
4A went back in time to 1910 for the day!
Today members of Central Heights National Honor Society held a service day at Hope House.
Members spent their time sorting, organizing and learning about the operations and resources that serve Franklin County residents.
It’s game day — and yes, you’re seeing double!
Our Viking twins are suited up and ready as Central Heights takes on Pleasanton in tonight’s doubleheader at HOME.
The first pitch is at 4:30 PM — let’s pack the stands and show our support!
Here’s what’s on the calendar this week!
1st grade nature scavenger hunt!!!
Best of luck to our middle school music students as they travel to Emporia State for the Emporia State Middle School Music Festival today! 🎶 They've been working hard and are ready to represent Central Heights! 💙💛
