A joyful heart, a bright vision, and endless Viking pride, that’s Mrs. Hope Lickteig!
It’s National Principals Month, and we’re taking time to celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools each day. At Central Heights Elementary, Mrs. Lickteig brings an unmatched mix of energy, compassion, and vision to everything she does.
When asked what she loves most about being a principal, she said it’s “getting to see the whole picture and the amount of growth that every student and staff member make through the year.” From kindergarteners learning to tie their shoes to fifth graders stepping up as leaders, she finds joy in every milestone and every smile.
Her vision for this year centers on continuing the strong, positive culture that makes Central Heights such a special place. She hopes to deepen the school’s focus on reading growth while ensuring that every child and staff member feels valued, supported, and inspired.
When asked what she hopes students take away from their time here, her answer was simple but powerful: a love of learning, confidence, belonging, kindness, and respect.
And her favorite part of each day? The hugs, the laughter, and the moments when students stop by just to share something they’re proud of.
Thank you, Mrs. Lickteig, for leading with heart and helping every Viking student feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankYouPrincipals #GoVikings
It’s National Principals Month, and we’re taking time to celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools each day. At Central Heights Elementary, Mrs. Lickteig brings an unmatched mix of energy, compassion, and vision to everything she does.
When asked what she loves most about being a principal, she said it’s “getting to see the whole picture and the amount of growth that every student and staff member make through the year.” From kindergarteners learning to tie their shoes to fifth graders stepping up as leaders, she finds joy in every milestone and every smile.
Her vision for this year centers on continuing the strong, positive culture that makes Central Heights such a special place. She hopes to deepen the school’s focus on reading growth while ensuring that every child and staff member feels valued, supported, and inspired.
When asked what she hopes students take away from their time here, her answer was simple but powerful: a love of learning, confidence, belonging, kindness, and respect.
And her favorite part of each day? The hugs, the laughter, and the moments when students stop by just to share something they’re proud of.
Thank you, Mrs. Lickteig, for leading with heart and helping every Viking student feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankYouPrincipals #GoVikings
Congratulations to the Central Heights students and staff for receiving four STAR Awards from the Kansas State Department of Education. Great job Vikings!
There will NOT be a JV football game on 10/21 AT Central Heights.
It’s Regional time for Viking Volleyball! 🏐💙💛
Our Vikings are headed to Rossville on Monday, October 20 to battle it out in the Regional Tournament — and we want the stands packed with blue and gold!
High school students, this one’s for you. Sign up for the pep bus in the office before 1:00 PM if you want to ride along and cheer on our team. The bus will leave around 3:15–3:30 PM, and games start at 5:00 PM with three matchups back-to-back.
Let’s make some noise, bring the energy, and show everyone what Viking pride looks like. $6 entry fee at the door.
Our Vikings are headed to Rossville on Monday, October 20 to battle it out in the Regional Tournament — and we want the stands packed with blue and gold!
High school students, this one’s for you. Sign up for the pep bus in the office before 1:00 PM if you want to ride along and cheer on our team. The bus will leave around 3:15–3:30 PM, and games start at 5:00 PM with three matchups back-to-back.
Let’s make some noise, bring the energy, and show everyone what Viking pride looks like. $6 entry fee at the door.
A look at the week ahead.
Let’s go, Vikings!
Our JV volleyball team is hitting the road for the Osawatomie Tournament this Saturday. Matches start bright and early at 9 AM, and this crew is ready to serve up some energy and teamwork.
Good luck to our Vikings as they battle it out on the court — let’s bring home some wins! 💙💛
Our JV volleyball team is hitting the road for the Osawatomie Tournament this Saturday. Matches start bright and early at 9 AM, and this crew is ready to serve up some energy and teamwork.
Good luck to our Vikings as they battle it out on the court — let’s bring home some wins! 💙💛
What a blast in Ms. Rohde’s STEM class this week! Students mixed science with creativity as they built and erupted their own “elephant toothpaste volcanoes.” The class was bubbling with excitement as colorful foam shot sky high in this hands-on experiment.
Let’s hear it for the Vikings!
Our boys hit the road tonight for a showdown in Eureka — game time is 7:00 PM. Central Heights is bringing the grit, the heart, and that unmistakable Viking spirit.
Make the trip, cheer loud, and back our team all the way. Let’s go, Vikings!
Graphic created by Aidan Howland and Graham Higbie
Our boys hit the road tonight for a showdown in Eureka — game time is 7:00 PM. Central Heights is bringing the grit, the heart, and that unmistakable Viking spirit.
Make the trip, cheer loud, and back our team all the way. Let’s go, Vikings!
Graphic created by Aidan Howland and Graham Higbie
Congratulations to these students for making the Honor Roll and the Principal's Honor Roll!! We are so proud of you!
🏈 It’s Game Day!
The Vikings are heading to Uniontown tonight, ready to bring the heat under the lights! Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. and our middle school boys are locked in for their final matchup against the Eagles.
Let’s make some noise and finish the season strong!
The Vikings are heading to Uniontown tonight, ready to bring the heat under the lights! Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. and our middle school boys are locked in for their final matchup against the Eagles.
Let’s make some noise and finish the season strong!
🏐 It’s Game Day for Middle School Viking Volleyball!
Our middle school teams are on the road to Uniontown and ready to serve up some excitement. The first match begins at 5:00 p.m., and you can bet our girls are bringing the energy. Order of play will be C, B, then A.
Let’s cheer them on as they face the Eagles and finish the season strong!
Our middle school teams are on the road to Uniontown and ready to serve up some excitement. The first match begins at 5:00 p.m., and you can bet our girls are bringing the energy. Order of play will be C, B, then A.
Let’s cheer them on as they face the Eagles and finish the season strong!
A new nine weeks means it is time for a HS Counseling Corner newsletter drop!
The first Counselor's Class Challenge of the year has concluded! The freshman started strong, but the Class of 2028 took home the title for the "Attitude of Gratitude" challenge. As a high school nearly 250 messages of gratitude were shared with staff, peers, and parents, authored by students.
Thanks for the pumpkin donation. We had a lot of fun painting them!
At the end of last week, Mr. Bentley’s Banking and Finance students swapped lectures for the Game of Life!
They used what they’ve been learning in class to navigate the ups and downs of the classic Game of Life, making smart financial choices along the way. From paydays to unexpected expenses, students put their banking and finance knowledge to the test and had a great time doing it.
Learning about money management never looked so fun!
They used what they’ve been learning in class to navigate the ups and downs of the classic Game of Life, making smart financial choices along the way. From paydays to unexpected expenses, students put their banking and finance knowledge to the test and had a great time doing it.
Learning about money management never looked so fun!
It’s game day for our Central Heights Vikings. The high school volleyball team is on the road at Pleasanton tonight, taking on Pleasanton and Oswego. JV hits the court at 5 PM, followed by Varsity at 6 and 7. Let's go, Vikings!!
Come out, have some fun, and support our middle school boys' basketball team!
Final home game in the books for our Viking middle school volleyball teams! 🏐
They battled hard tonight against Southern Coffey County and Marmaton Valley, wrapping up their home season with teamwork. Next stop - Uniontown on Thursday to finish out the season. Let’s go, Vikings!
They battled hard tonight against Southern Coffey County and Marmaton Valley, wrapping up their home season with teamwork. Next stop - Uniontown on Thursday to finish out the season. Let’s go, Vikings!
It’s Game Day and the final HOME match for our Middle School Vikings! 🏐
Come cheer on our girls as they wrap up the season at home against SCC and Marmaton Valley.
📅 When: Monday, October 13
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Central Heights
The order of play will be:
1️⃣ Central Heights vs. Southern Coffey County
2️⃣ Southern Coffey County vs. Marmaton Valley
3️⃣ Central Heights vs. Marmaton Valley
4️⃣ C Team will face Marmaton Valley on the first available court after Varsity and JV
Let’s fill the gym with the loudest cheers of the season. Go Vikings!
Come cheer on our girls as they wrap up the season at home against SCC and Marmaton Valley.
📅 When: Monday, October 13
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Central Heights
The order of play will be:
1️⃣ Central Heights vs. Southern Coffey County
2️⃣ Southern Coffey County vs. Marmaton Valley
3️⃣ Central Heights vs. Marmaton Valley
4️⃣ C Team will face Marmaton Valley on the first available court after Varsity and JV
Let’s fill the gym with the loudest cheers of the season. Go Vikings!
The dust has settled on the Kansas "Apply Free Days" event earlier this week, and the numbers are in for our Viking Seniors. How about a hand for how they showed out this year! Let the acceptance letters begin to roll in! Next stop - Financial Aid and Scholarships!
