Central Heights USD

Senior Spotlight Class of 2026: Kaiden Reeder
While attending Central Heights throughout high school, Kaiden Reeder participated in Baseball, Basketball, Band, FFA, and Trapshooting. After Kaiden graduates, he plans on attending Flint Hills Technical College for Automotive Technology. Kaiden’s favorite memory from Central Heights was winning a lip-sync battle in front of the entire school during his senior year. If he had any advice for underclassmen, it would be to always maintain a positive attitude.
Congratulations, Kaiden! We are incredibly proud of you!

Senior Spotlight Class of 2026: Adam Mell-Tomberlin.
During Adam’s time at Central Heights, he has participated in Cross Country, Track, Yearbook, and Graphic Design. After Adam graduates from high school, he plans on going straight into the workforce. Adam’s favorite memory from Central Heights was witnessing Jesse draw a dinosaur on his earth and space assignment paper and getting an A just for the drawing, his freshman year. Adam’s advice to underclassmen is: “Whatever you do, do it with 100% effort.” Another great senior to celebrate and congratulate. We’d love to see your well-wishes! We are incredibly proud of you, Adam!

Elementary Face Painting Dates

Game day at home!
Central Heights baseball hosts Jayhawk Linn with games starting at 4:30 pm.
Hope to see you at the field!

Back at home tonight!
Central Heights softball takes on Jayhawk Linn with a 4:30 pm doubleheader.
Come out and support the Vikings!

On Friday, Central Heights students interested in the Automotive Technology program offered through Flint Hills Technical College in Garnett were given the opportunity to tour and learn more about the two-year hands on program that leads to ASE certification.

We’re excited to announce the Central Heights High School Cheer Team for the 2026–27 school year! We're excited to see them in action on the sidelines, at pep rallies, and across school events next year! Congratulations to each of these athletes on being selected. Go Vikings!

It’s time to start shining a light on the Class of 2026!

We’re excited to highlight this group of seniors and all they’ve brought to Central Heights. No particular order, just a chance to celebrate them one by one. Every school day leading up to graduation, we’ll feature a different senior.
First up, Kreig Garrett!

Senior Spotlight Class of 2026: Kreig Garrett.
During his time at Central Heights High School, Kreig participated in Baseball, Basketball, Trapshooting, and FFA. Kreig plans to join the workforce after graduation. Kreig explains his most meaningful experience at Central Heights would have to be his freshman year in baseball, when we swept Lebo in a walk-off fashion, then afterwards the baseball team all jumped in the school pond. The advice Kreig would give to the underclassmen would be to live life to its absolute fullest. Fabulous job, Kreig! We are so proud of you!


This year’s senior spotlights are being created by seniors Adam Mell-Tomberlin and Aidan Howland, with Adam designing the graphics and Aidan writing each feature.

Season opener. Home opener.

The Vikings, four-time consecutive regional champions, host St. Paul tonight for a 4:30 p.m. doubleheader.

Let’s pack the field and get this season started right!

Home opener!

The Vikings come in off a strong opening win on Monday and host St. Paul today for their home opener. Doubleheader starts at 4:30 p.m

Would be a great night to get out and support these guys!

Track season starts today for our middle school Vikings!

They’ll be at Southeast with events beginning at 3:00.

Good luck to the team as they kick off their season!

These kids are absolutely ROCKING our middle school morning announcements...literally! 🎸 This morning, Max joined Allie and Kamden with an acoustic intro before they kicked off the announcements, and it set the tone for a great start to the day.

And it gets even better… every Friday, Max will be leading our students in a “Name That Tune” challenge! What’s the prize? We’re not exactly sure yet, but we do know it’s going to be great. :)

Who will be our next featured artist? 🎤 Which song will Max play this Friday? Stay tuuuuned!

Flyer and registration forms are now available for the 2026 Bill Smell Junior Golf program sponsored by Franklin County Optimist Club. They can be picked up in the Elementary School office or at the Ottawa Golf Course. Instruction for ages 7-9 begins on June 1st. Instruction for ages 10-13 begins on June 2nd. Lessons are from 10-11:30 in the morning. There are a limited number of spaces available, so please get your child registered right away. The deadline for registrations is May 22nd.

Our Middle School PTO is bringing the sweetness on this Monday! 🥕 Our amazing staff members were treated to cute little carrot bundt cakes and a refreshing Sonic drink...definitely a sweet way to start the week! Thank you for always being so thoughtful and supportive of our staff!

It’s Opening Day! ⚾️

Vikings Baseball is back and ready to get the season rolling tonight at Marmaton Valley.

vs. Marmaton Valley
4:30 PM
Doubleheader

Let’s go Vikings 💙💛

We’re back tomorrow, Vikings! Hope everyone had a great spring break and got some time to relax and reset.
It’s a busy week ahead with lots of events and activities going on. Take a look at what’s coming up and let’s get back to it! 💙💛

The Three Rivers League honors keep coming for Central Heights!

Congratulations to Macy Cubit on earning Three Rivers League All-League Honorable Mention this season. Macy played an important role for the Lady Vikings, and it is great to see her effort recognized by the league!

Great job, Macy!

Congratulations to Colt King on earning Three Rivers League All-League Honorable Mention honors this season!

Colt has been a steady presence for the Vikings and played a big role in the team’s success this year.

Great job, Colt!

There will be a baseball parent meeting tonight at 6:00 in the high school cafeteria.