Summer Athletic Development starts June 1st.
The focus will be on athletic development & injury prevention.
We will monitor guidelines from the state & county to ensure student safety.
If you have questions, contact Coach Risch at brisch@usd288.org or 785-869-3555 (x1105)
The Central Heights School District would like to wish Mrs. Deborah Hampton a happy retirement! Mrs. Hampton has had a huge impact on the Viking Family teaching in the district for 26 years including American History, Economics, high school English, Speech, and Drama. In addition to her teaching impact, Mrs. Hampton has also sponsored plays, musicals, forensics, Student Council, National Honor Society, Central Heights Fellowship Club, Cheerleading, Dance, Pep Club, as well as serving as a class sponsor for both juniors and seniors.
Mrs. Hampton’s favorite part of her time at Central Heights was watching all four of her children walk across the stage as Viking graduates.
We appreciate the immense impact Mrs. Hampton has had on students and staff during her time at Central Heights and wish her the best of luck in the future!
The Central Heights School District would like to wish Mr. David Clayton a happy retirement! Mr. Clayton has taught for 40 years, including 15 as a middle school math teacher at Central Heights. Including the impact of working in the classroom for 40 years, Mr. Clayton influenced students through supervising the Tech Lab, assisting with high school football, head coach for high school girls basketball, assisting high school boys basketball, golf, robotics, sponsoring a middle school math contest, leading Biddy Ball, and working as a clock/scorekeeper during middle school games.
Mr. Clayton’s most memorable moment at Central Heights was the substate basketball tournament at Erie with Coach Percy and Coach Lane. But appreciates the thousands and thousands of laughs with students, faculty, and staff.
We appreciate all that you have done for the Viking Family Mr. Clayton and wish you the best of luck with your family, riding your bike, and working with Picket Fence Properties!
Jean Nilges is OFFICIALLY RETIRED! Thanks for all you’ve done for our students at Central Heights!
Central Heights Students
Check in is May 18 and May 19 from 8AM to 6PM.
The PTA is handing out Dilly Bars and Sonic Drink Tokens to all CHES students! Even if you have no items to check in - come by for your treats!
Please label your technology device with your name, grade, teacher's name, and if there are any problems with the device. Label and sack your paperwork.
Please return library books and musical instruments.
Third Graders - you will receive ingredients for Bread in a Bag - an activity your teachers had planned for the classroom.
We hope to see you on Monday and Tuesday!
Class of 2020: Josh Tompson is the son of Tim and Josetta Thompson. During his time at Central Heights High School, Josh participated in FCCLA, FCA, FBLA, Football, Powerlifting, and Track. After graduation, Josh plans to enter the workforce as a Journeyman Lineman. Josh was a leader on the Football field for the Vikings earning recognition as 2nd Team All-League O-Line and D-Line. Josh’s most meaningful memories at Central Heights happened in the football locker room. He would tell you about them, but what happens in the football locker room stays in the football locker room. If Josh could give the underclassman any advice it would be to work hard and stay on top of your priorities, but don’t forget to have fun! Congratulations Josh! We are so proud of you!
We say "Thank You" and "Have a Great Summer"!
Walker dressed up as Jack from the book, "Ghost Town at Sundown!" Great job on your library assignment!
If you see this AMAZING teacher and person, give her an extra shout out, waive, email, or card! Congratulations, Mrs. Jean Nilges on your retirement, and receiving your official Handmade Viking Cane! We will miss you! However, once a Viking, you are always FAMILY!
Look at these cuties! For library they picked their favorite short story or book, dressed up as a character from it, and read it to their family! We have "Not Quite Narwhal", "Wizard of Oz", "Fall is for Friends?", Frozen, and Ariel! Creative and adorable girls, great job!
Look at these cuties! For library they picked their favorite short story or book, dressed up as a character from it, and read it to their family! We have "Not Quite Narwhal", "Wizard of Oz", "Fall is for Friends?", Frozen, and Ariel! Creative and adorable girls, great job!
Imagination Library
Last Day of School for Nolan!
He is ready for summer sunshine!
Camp Out Week In Kindergarten
Virtual Summer Splash at CHES
Last Day to Enroll is May 22!
Class of 2020: Tyler Stevenson is the son of Kendall Stevenson and Beverly Hines. During his time at Central Heights High School, Tyler participated in Cross Country, Track, Basketball, Spanish Club, Pep Club, and Honor Flight. After graduation, Tyler plans to attend Ottawa University to major in finance. Tyler will also be a member of the OU Cross Country and Track teams in the fall. Tyler is a decorated runner, earning several awards during his time in high school including a 2018 2A XC Team Champion, 2x state runner-up as a team, Academic All-State selection for the 2019 Cross Country season by the KCCTFCA, 3x individual state medalist for both XC and Track and Field, and the All Herald boys cross-country athlete of the year for both 2018 and 2019. Tyler’s most memorable experiences at Central Heights include going to state Cross Country and Track. Tyler’s advice to the underclassmen would be to fight the system and follow your heart. Congratulations Tyler! We are so proud of you!
It was a jammies and s'mores party with Tired Time with Tyner. Snacks and a story - what fun!
Class of 2020: Tyler Silvis is the son of Rhonda Silvis and Jason Julich. During his time at Central Heights High School, he participated in FFA (2 years as an officer), and served as a Baseball manager. After graduation Tyler plans to enter the workforce as a general laborer. Tyler’s most meaningful experiences at Central Heights have been his time as an FFA officer. Serving as an officer has truly taught him the meaning of leadership. Tyler’s advice to the underclassmen would be to stay focused, work hard, and hold your head up. Congratulations Tyler! We are so proud of the person you have become!
This Friday, May 15th, 8:00pm - 8:20pm we will turn on the stadium lights at Central Heights. We want to invite students, parents, and community members to drive through our parking lot, staff will be there and are excited to see everyone one last time this school year.
Please keep in mind that we need to adhere to all state and county distancing guidelines, so please stay in your cars and do not congregate.
We hope to see everyone this Friday!!
Class of 2020: Mathew Sellars is the son of Margo Bell. During his time at Central Heights High School, he was a member of the Football team and participated in Art Club. After graduation, Mathew plans to attend Emporia State University to pursue a degree in History Education. Mathew’s most memorable moment at Central Heights was his first day during 8th hour when Jonathan crawled on the floor with a plant in front of his face singing the mission impossible theme song. Mathew’s advice to the underclassmen would be if you do your homework everything will be fine. Congratulations Mathew! We are so proud of you!
