Can you believe it is time for spring sports? We are super excited to start these activities. Middle School track shirts are available. Please turn in order forms to the middle school office and make checks payable to Central Heights.
Wyatt in 1st grade, paid 100 PRIDE points, to drive the car to specials and lunch!! Check out the video in the link below!
https://www.loom.com/share/cf5bacf5fb0d42be9c365a809a5889d9?sharedAppSource=personal_library
Reminder: Online CHES PTA Book Fair is still open!
February 16 - March1, 2021
Click the link below to start shopping for new books!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralheights
Vikings Win!!
63-48
Vikings are up at half time 31-20.
Viking Boys are up after the first quarter over Southern Coffee County 16-3.
Lady Vikings fall 30-36
Lady Vikings headed to the 4th quarter down 26-34.
Lady Vikings are down at halftime to Southern Coffee County 17-23.
We love the support we get from our parents. Thank you for the treats, you sure know how to make our week!
MS wrestling at Marion 3rd round
Trace Tate wins by pin
Jotham Meyer defeated by tech fall
Braxton Guyett falls by pin
Owen Miller wins by Pin
Brody Roullett wins by Pin
Ethan Kimball falls by pin
Ben Teagarden wins by Pin
Tristan Kimball falls by pin
Max Chrisjohn falls by pin
Congrats to the A Team QuadTown Quizzers for earning 1st Place in tonight's meet!
MS wrestling at Marion 2nd Round Results
Trace Tate wins by Pin
Jotham Meyer wins by Pin
Braxton Guyett falls by pin
Ethan Kimball falls by pin
Owen Miller falls by pin
Brody Roulette falls by pin
Ben Teagarden wins by Pin
Tristan Kimball falls by pin
Max Chrisjohn falls by pin
First round of MS wrestling at Marion
Jotham Meyer wins by 12-10 decision
Braxton Guyett falls via Pin
Brody Roulette wins by pin
Owen Miller falls by pin
Ethan Kimball falls by pin
Ben Teagarden wins by Pin
Max Chrisjohn falls by pin
Tristan Kimball wins by pin
Don't forget the informational meeting for Driver Education tonight at 6:00, if you can not make that one we will have another one on Thursday night at 6:00. We have a lot of interest this year and may have to have a waiting list. We will go over that information in our meetings. If you can not make either one of those contact Mrs. or Mr. Brown for more info. Here is the link to the Google Meet tonight:
meet.google.com/qvw-nzho-yex
Ben, Andrew, and Mathew working on their Morse Code project for the virtual KU Engineering Expo.
Please see the attached letter for an important COVID update.
Thank You
Vikings Win! 64-55 over MDCV
Varsity girls beat MDCV 31-19
Varsity girls game at the half CH 14 MDCV 13
Games at MdCV. JV girls lost. JV boys won.
Don't forget to book your Parent-Teacher Conference for next Monday or Thursday!
Students at Central Heights were visited by baby alpacas and lambs! Thanks Christina Wharton and Jesse!
Parents As Teachers are having a Raffle! See the pictures for more information! Also, click on the link below for information and to take part in the raffle.
https://www.facebook.com/664569270325671/posts/3745300708919163/?d=n
Lady Vikings lead Iola at halftime 13-6.
Viking Boys fall to Mission Valley 42-45.
Congratulations to Jarod Crawford and Noora Ahman, our Central Heights 2021 King & Queen of Courts!
Viking Boys lead Mission Valley at halftime. 23-22
Mrs. Horstick’s Valentine’s Day party was a hit!
Mrs. Cutburth’s class is celebrating Valentine’s Day!
A good time was had by all in Mrs. Lickteig's Kindergarten Classroom.
A little surprise performance by the Viking band today... they sounded amazing!
Ms. Percy, thanks for the remote physical education assignment. I love the yoga class!
We will be in session tomorrow!
There will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17, due to dangerous weather conditions and continued rolling power outages. Be safe and stay warm.
Dear Viking Family,
If you or anyone you know is in need of food, essentials, or shelter during this time, please contact us at nhinrichs@usd288.org, lmatile@usd288.org, or acollins@usd288.org. We hope you are all staying safe and warm.
The Online Book Fair is here! Please click the link below to checkout the new books! Feb. 16 - March 1
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQVjTRl8kyidgQdSGC8NvEHXO7lfwFOlzq4Y2twOEJvYcwcWqBQt2GOE0JIfhMnHrq3Dg27VmhALSz8/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
We will be hosting a Driver Education meeting for parents and students on Monday February 22 and Thursday the 25th via a Google Meet. If you are interested and do not make the meeting please contact Mrs. or Mr. Brown.
Here is the link:
https://meet.google.com/qvw-nzho-yex
Our Scholastic Online Book Fair Starts Tomorrow! Let's support our CHES PTA. Look for the link here tomorrow!
Are you, "Raising a Reader"?
https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/default_default/index.html?videoId=6060341625001
Basketball schedule for Thursday, February 18.
Due to dangerously low temperatures, there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16.
Final
Viking Boys -37
Lyndon - 52
Viking Boys are down headed into the 4th quarter 28-30.
Viking Boys are up at the half 18-16 over Lyndon.
Activities for Friday, February 12, have been postponed.
Final Score
Vikings 18
Osage City 41
There will be no school on Friday, February 12th, due to dangerously low temperatures. Please be safe and stay warm.
Viking Girls are down at halftime to Osage City 12-14.
JV girls fall to Osage City
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
Thank You
Mrs. Fangman’s Class is 100 days smarter!
PreK in the library dancing to “Baby Shark Valentine”, after reading a few stories and checking out a book!
The Viking men’s basketball team beat Crest in an efficient offensive night.
Halftime Score
Viking Boys 43
Crest 21
The Viking Band is sounding great tonight!
Girls Varsity Final:
Central Heights 53
Crest 26
JV Boys Final:
Central Heights 67
Crest 61
Due to the two-hour late start tomorrow, there will be no AM Pre-K, Tuesday, February 9.
Two-hour delayed start, Tuesday, February 9. School will begin at 10:15 a.m.
The Girls Basketball game for tonight has been postponed.
No school today due to inclement weather. We apologize for the late notice. Our intention was to have school, but with the road and vision conditions worsening, we believe it is best to cancel at this time. Again, we are very sorry for the late notice.
Before you watch the Chiefs vs Buccaneers Game today, make sure you read this poem by our own Mrs. Tara King:
Super Bowl LV
It’s that time of the year again,
The Super Bowl is near,
My kids think it’s the best time of the year.
Half time is pretty awesome.
Commercials are funny and great,
But the main event is what’s at stake.
We’re going to run a little faster,
And won’t drop that ball.
Chiefs football is my favorite,
My favorite most of all.
We’re going to score touchdown after touchdown,
And won’t give up.
The Lombardi trophy is ours,
We’ll thank our lucky stars,
Because Chiefs fans will scream and shout
Until the very end!
GO CHIEFS!!
CH PowerLifter had a really good day! Lots of PRs, Individual Placers, and 2nd Place Overall in the JR Men’s Division.
The PowerLifting Team is at Basehor-Linwood today for their first meet of the season. To follow along with the results use this link...scroll down and click on the PowerLifting Results.
https://blhs.usd458.org
Central Heights C team boys lost to Wellsville. Their game vs Anderson County can be found on the MS Facebook page.
The Vikings top KCC 67-54
Students in Mrs. Heppler’s class are ready for Super Bowl Sunday!
Mrs. Horstick’s class celebrated the 100th day today!
Varsity girls fall to KCC 35-37 in overtime.
JV boys fall 35-41 vs KCC
Does it getting cuter than this?
Afternoon PreKindergarten students celebrate being at school 100 days!
Middle School STUCO will be selling wooden roses for Valentine’s Day!
Join in on the fun for our spirit week, Feb. 8 - 12!
Brody makes 100 years old look good!
Middle/High School Spring Student-Led Conferences
Fox had 100 Cheerios for breakfast today!
Earl and Pearl made an appearance at CHES today on the 100th day of school. You can also see they are "energetic" Chief fans!
The high school scholars’ bowl team has worked hard this year and it has paid off. They placed 2nd yesterday at Regionals.
Central Heights has the best counselors around. Thanks for all you do!
Boys BBall falls to Uniontown.
Boys BBall up 17-15 on Uniontown after the first quarter.
Lady Vikings fall 27-43 vs Uniontown
JV girls fell in their game vs Uniontown, JV boys won.
Billy and Lydia are enjoying indoor recess a little more thanks to our PTA. They purchased an Osmo kit for Mrs. Lickteig and Kindergarten is loving it.
The QuadTown Quizzers (middle school quiz bowl team) just placed 2nd in the competition hosted by Lyndon this evening. So far, we're 2-for-2 for 2nd place. Next week, we're going for 1st!
Remote students participating in spirit week! Pajama day! Way to show you school spirit Tristan and Micah!
Please see the attached letter for an important COVID update.
Thank You
Harper celebrated Kansas Day on January 29.
Clean sweep for CHHS basketball at West Franklin:
Varsity Boys Win
Varsity Girls Win
JV Boys Win
JV Girls Win
Great job Vikings!!
Boys BBall falls to Anderson County 37-51
Boy BBall heads into the 4th quarter down to Anderson County 25-39
Lady Vikings fall to Anderson County 25-49
C-Team boys defeat Anderson County
Both JV boys and girls dropped their games vs Anderson County
Central Heights Elementary CHIEFS Spirit Week!
Week of Feb. 1st-5th, 2021
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Have you made your valentine box yet?
Favorite Kansan Day at CHS! Amilla Earhart was a definite favorite!
Favorite Kansans! Mia's is Amilla Earhart! Sadie's is Dorothy from Wizard of Oz. Taryn's is "her mom"!
First grade teacher's Favorite in Kansas, Pizza Hutt Book it!
7th grade making butter for Kansas History.
Central Heights Middle/High School Spirit Week!
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
Thank You
The Mrs. Smiths are transporting these Central Heights Scholars to the FRANKLIN COUNTY SPELLING BEE! Wish these kiddos luck!
We have had a change in plans to senior night. We are changing the time we will be honoring your students. Please be at the school no later than 5:40 because the ceremony will start at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions please call the school. Thanks for your flexibility.
Franklin County Spelling Bee is today in Ottawa! Wish the following participants good luck! Elementary Students: Kelsie W. and Mathew D. Middle School Students: Matt W., Carson T., and Paige P. Click on the following link if you would like to watch it live today at 1:00 pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdlXR0igFi4&feature=youtu.be
Starting 1/29/21 we will allow four spectators per participant family for our participants, and two spectators per participant for visiting teams.
Admission will be charged.
Masks are required at all events at all times.
No food or drinks will be allowed in the facility.
Is it the wind, a tornado, or crazy hair day at Central Heights Elementary? This week we are celebrating Kansas. Today is Wind Blown Wednesday/Crazy Hair Day! Can you tell?
Vikings WIN!! 62-59
Head to the 4th quarter Viking Boys down 39-42.
Viking Boys up over Osawatomie 26-23 at half time.
Viking Boys BBall up after the first quarter 14-11 over Osawatomie.
Lady Vikings fall to Osawatomie.
Lady Vikings head into the 4th quarter down to Osawatomie.
Lady Vikings are down at half time to Osawatomie 11-39.
The Lady Vikings are down after the first quarter to Osawatomie 7-23.
Well. No one knew quite what to expect as we hosted the first virtual Quiz Bowl competition for the middle school scholars in our league, but these Vikings aren't afraid of a challenge. You're looking at the 2nd place finishers (A Team/8th Grade) from tonight's competition!
For the safety of students and staff alike at Central Heights:
Contact the Health Office at 785-869-3355 ext. 1204 if your student is experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Fever, Chills, Congestion/runny nose, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, sore throat, headache, muscle or body aches, new cough, loss of taste or smell.
If your student is on quarantine please reach out to the Health Office before returning your student to school. Test results and dates need to be verified to be allowed to return to in person learning.
Thank you for your help in keeping our community safe during the pandemic.
Sincerely,
Tera Chapman, RN and Alisha Stroup, CCMA
Ms. Roehl and Mrs. Burroughs are celebrating their birthdays together!
Please see the attached update for the most recent COVID news.
Thank You
Lady Vikings Win!!
36-29
The Lady Vikings are up over West Franklin headed into the 4th quarter.
25-22
The Lady Vikings are down at half 7-11.
Lady Vikings trail by 3 to West Franklin after the first quarter.
Vikings beat West Franklin!!
Vikings are up over West Franklin headed into the 4th quarter.
51-30
Vikings are ahead at halftime over West Franklin.
36-19
In the second round of the FHL Tournament the Viking Boys BBall team is leading after the first quarter 15-8 over West Franklin.
These Fifth Graders enjoyed a special lunch today for making the Principal's Honor Roll. Three students joined via Google Meets.
4th Grade Multiplication Games
Vikings fall in the first round of the FHL Tournament to Osage City.
After three quarters:
Vikings - 22
Osage City - 65
At half time:
Vikings - 16
Osage City - 49
Viking boys are playing in the first round of the FHL Tournament against Osage City. After the first quarter they are down 23-9.
The CHES Fifth Graders Enjoy Outdoor Recess
In the first round of the Flint Hills League Shootout the 7 seed Lady Vikings fall to the 2 seed Northern Heights Wildcats 21-33
Ma Girls BBall Final.
Vikings - 16
Lyndon - 25
MS Girls are playing in the 5th place game of the FHJL Tournament. The half time score is Vikings - 4, Lyndon - 10
Varsity Boys final
Vikings - 55
Council Grove - 70
Headed to the 4th quarter
Vikings - 41
Council Grove - 59
At Half Time of the Boys game.
Vikings - 28
Council Grove - 34
After the first quarter High School Varsity Boys 14 Council Grove 15.
Final Score:
Lady Vikings - 30
Council Grove - 43
Viking ladies head into the 4th quarter down 23-30.
At half time the Viking ladies are down 13-19.
High School Basketball is at Council Grove tonight. After the first quarter our Varsity girls are ahead 13-5.
The Signs of Winter
Last Monday as I left school, I took this picture of the geese flying south.
There are a few "lost" coats that would like to warm their owners.
There is "snow" place like CHES. Thanks Ms. Roehl.
The Second Graders displayed their snowmen in the case by the office.
Congratulation to our Players of the Week. Girls basketball goes to Addison Ouellette and Sydney Evans and boys basketball goes to Cody Hammond.
Just a reminder the boys middle school basketball teams will NOT be playing tomorrow, and the girls will play at 10:30 am at West Franklin.
Congratulations to the Elementary spelling bee winners, Kelsie Wilson-1st place, Mathew Dunbar-2nd place, and Andrew Wuertz-3rd place.
We just want to remind everyone that with COVID, we can't allow bus changes right now. Students have to ride their assigned bus to their assigned stop or make other arrangements.
Twinning and supporting our Vikings!
Obstacle course races in third grade PE.
Final Score...Vikings Win!!!
CHMS Girls - 27
West Franklin - 21
Score at half time:
CHMS Girls - 11
West Franklin - 12
🍉Check out Ally and Mr. Hinrichs both supporting the House Bill that our current 5th grade students wrote when they were in 3rd grade by wearing their watermelon socks.🍉
🌻Kansas House of Representative Mark Samsel and these students are working to get this bill passed. 🌻
Final Score:
CHMS Boys 22 - Chase County 41
Winners of the middle school spelling bee are Matthew Wilt: 1st
Carson Thompson: 2nd and Paige Powell: Alternate
The middle school boys game at Lyndon tonight has been moved to the main gym, and it will still be at 5:00 pm.
CH Parents,
Please note there is no school on January 18, 2021.
Small correction to the baseball first game, it is March 25th at home vs Osage City!
2021 CHBaseball Important Dates!!!!!!
Baseball Frito Chili Pie Supper was cancelled
First day able to practice (Depends on weather/substate) March 1st tentatively.
No practice Spring Break March 12th-15th
Practice Resumes March 16th
Intra-squad scrimmage March 19th
First Varsity game @ West Franklin March 26th
First JV game TBD
There will be a baseball meeting in Coach Brown’s room Tuesday January 19th during seminar.
Look at the creativity flowing from the 8th graders making wagons.
Final score Lady Vikings 20 Lady Tigers 26
Vikings and Tigers tied up at 13 at the half.
Varsity girls tied 10 all at the end of the first quarter vs Lyndon
Here are the updated brackets for the FHJL basketball tournament.
The middle school boys lose to Osage City in the first round of the FHJL tournament and will play the loser of the 2 vs 7 game at 5:00 on Thursday at Lyndon.
Boys down 19-28 after 3 quarters at Lyndon vs Osage City.
CHMS boys trail Osage City 13-19 at the half.
Boys lead Osage City 7-4 after the first quarter in the FHJL tournament.at Lyndon.
Below is the live stream for the FHJL BB Tournament at Lyndon.
Live streaming will be available in both gyms at the following website:
https://www.facebook.com/LyndonUSD421
Once on the website, viewers will find the live video.
Here are the websites for the FHJL streaming options for the girls at West Franklin:
Streaming
● Games will be streamed on the following Facebook pages:
West Franklin MS/HS Falcons:
https://www.facebook.com/West-Franklin-MSHS-Falcons-577621665607544
West Franklin MS/HS Falcons Activity Stream:
https://www.facebook.com/West-Franklin-MSHS-Falcons-Activity-Stream-109376837560
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Here are the links to watch the middle school basketball games today:
Streaming
● Games will be streamed on the following Facebook pages:
West Franklin MS/HS Falcons:
https://www.facebook.com/West-Franklin-MSHS-Falcons-577621665607544
West Franklin MS/HS Falcons Activity Stream:
https://www.facebook.com/West-Franklin-MSHS-Falcons-Activity-Stream-109376837560
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● No streaming games from visiting schools.
The Lady Vikings lose 44-35 to Mission Valley.
Lady Vikings are down 35-26 headed into the 4th quarter.
The Lady Vikings trail Mission Valley 20-23 at the half.
At the end of the first quarter CH girls trail MV 6-10
Happy birthday Mrs. Collins!
To the parents of Elementary Remote Students:
If you have any photos you have taken of your child doing any kind of school work or projects while they are at home, I would love to put them into this year's yearbook. Please email those photos to tking@usd288.org. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Celebrate School Board Appreciation Month with us by thanking our school board members! Our school board includes Lorri Cotter, Kevin Tooley, Keith Brock, Jack Davis, Billy Johnson, Sean Lickteig, and Dr. Ross Kimball. These individuals make crucial decisions for the students and staff.
Please see the attached letter for an important COVID update.
Thank You
Congratulations to our high school honor roll students. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to the CHMS Spelling Bee Champions!
Looking for local experts
Here is the middle school girls FHJL basketball tournament bracket at West Franklin. We have also attached where parents are to park and enter the buildings. We have also attached information about their COVID guidelines.
Central Heights Newscast from first semester.
https://fb.watch/2QtM-R8lgK/
Here is the bracket for the middle school boys basketball team. The earlier one posted was incorrect, this is the correct bracket. All the games will be played at Lyndon.
Congratulations Elementary Spelling Bee Participants!
Spelling Bee is scheduled for Friday, January 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm in the Theatre.
Just a reminder that with the KSHSAA decision about winter sports, we will not play Council Grove on January 7th.
We have rescheduled a game with West Franklin on January 9th at West Franklin starting at 1:00 pm.
Happy New Year!! Please be careful out on the roads this evening with it being New Years Eve, and tomorrow with some potential winter weather approaching the area! Let’s have a great start to the New Year and make sure we all “Arrive Alive” to our destinations and the new year!
Central Heights Middle School Honor Roll
The FHJL tournament will be held on Monday January 11th, Thursday January 14th, and Saturday January 16th. Boys will be at Lyndon and Girls at West Franklin. We will share the bracket as soon as it is released.
The middle school basketball teams will have a make up game on January 9th at West Franklin starting at 1:00 pm.
Don’t forget to tune into KOFO tonight at 7 pm and 10 pm and tomorrow at 6 am to listen to Christmas music sponsored by the high school sports teams! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!!
We will be sponsoring KOFO Christmas music on Christmas Eve at 7:00 and 10:00 pm and Christmas morning at 6:00 am. Please tune in to listen! Here is our message to our patrons: On behalf of all their athletes the Central Heights High School Coaching staff, Bob Risch, Jenny Schweiger, Troy Prosser, Doug North, Tyler Oestricher, Lea Stegner, and Jason Brown would like to wish all their parents, fans and patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Although in person support is limited, the Viking athletes know you are with them at every event, and they look forward to a time when everyone can gather together again. Pandemic or not, It is a Great Day to be a Central Heights Viking!
To ensure that we are doing everything we can to protect our students, staff, and community, please continue to keep our Health Office up to date over the break on information related to COVID-19.
tchapman@usd288.org
astroup@usd288.org
785-869-3555 (x1204)
Our middle school and high school did a canned food drive this week. The teacher with the most food got a pie in the face and the teacher with the second most food got to throw the pie. Mr. Brown got 1st and Mrs. Smith got 2nd in the middle school. Mrs. Oram got 1st and Mr. Matile got 2nd in the high school.
Middle School Player of the week for cheerleaders are Kaylee Holstine, Girls Basketball Jaley Ferguson, and Boys Basketball Jotham Meyer. Keep up the good work!
Every Christmas season, the students who work in Mrs. Desormeaux’s special education classroom decorate unique ornaments for all of the staff at Central Heights. The students usually create an order form to take around to all of the staff members to place an order for a specific ornament to work on social skills. This year was a little different due to COVID-19 so they made a Google Form to send out to all of the staff members to order ornaments. The students spent Monday and Tuesday making ornaments from the order forms and then got to deliver them Wednesday and Thursday to all of the staff. The students also made ornaments for the staff members that did not send in order forms because they wanted to make sure that everyone got one for Christmas. These students have some of the biggest hearts around.
Gingerbread Fun in Mrs. Fangman’s class!
High School Girls Basketball has been suspended through Christmas Break. (Cancelled Games: 12/18 & 12/19)
Additionally all High School games (boys and girls) scheduled on 12/19
at West Franklin have been postponed. We are looking at dates after the New Year to reschedule.
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
Thank You
STEM Christmas tree activity in 4th grade
Unfortunately the Christmas Caroling event for tonight will have to be cancelled. 😟Please pass this on to others so they know we will NOT be going from town to town. Have a Merry Christmas!!!!
Don’t forget to come and enjoy the Caroling by the professional singing group of the CH staff as we go from town to town Caroling tomorrow evening the 16th. Rantoul 5:00, Lane 5:45, Richmond 6:30, Princeton 7:15. Check the earlier post about more details!!
Schedule Update:
MS Girls Basketball has been suspended through Christmas Break (Cancelled Games: 12/14, 12/17)
HS Girls Basketball has been suspended through Tuesday Dec. 15th (Cancelled Games: 12/15)
MS/HS Boys Basketball is not effected by these schedule updates.
JV boys and C team boys both get wins tonight vs Lyndon. Nice job boys! They will be in action again on Thursday night here at CH in the same order as tonight with jv boys first, C team boys 2nd, and varsity last game of the night.
The girls games for tonight have been cancelled. All of the boys games will be in the big gym with the following schedule: jv boys followed by C team boys followed by varsity boys.
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
Thank You
Congratulations to Tony Detwiler and Cauy Newell on earning All-State Honorable Mention in the Topeka Capital Journal!!
https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201212/all-state-fb-2020-all-class-teams
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
Thank You
In accordance with the Kansas State High School Activities Association and Central Heights Schools, we would like to remind everyone that our games are an educational event and the practice of good sportsmanship is encouraged and expected by all!
Additionally, we do ask that you maintain social distancing to the best of your ability and keep your masks on at all times. At the conclusion of your son/daughter’s game we ask that you please leave the facility to help mitigate the spread of Covid – 19.
Tomorrow’s middle school basketball games will be allowing two parent/legal guardians per family. You will have to be on the pass gate list to get in. There will NOT be tickets given out.
Here are the links to the games for tomorrow’s middle school basketball games at CH vs Lyndon:
Little gym: https://www.facebook.com/centralheightsmiddleschool/ Jv boys, Both C team games
Big Gym: https://www.facebook.com/CentralHeightsUsd288/ JV girls, both varsity games.
Congratulations to Jarod Crawford and Cauy Newell for earning Sports in Kansas All-Senior All-State Honorable Mention.
http://kansas-sports.com/ks/news/?id=12549&t=sports-in-kansas-2020-1a-all-senior-all-state-team
FHJL east tournament will be live streamed on our Facebook pages
Here is our live feed for the games:
Little gym: https://www.facebook.com/centralheightsmiddleschool/ Girls
Big Gym: https://www.facebook.com/CentralHeightsUsd288/ Boys
In order to keep our schools and communities safe NO parents/guardians are allowed to attend this tournament. You can view the games at the links below.
Girls: https://www.facebook.com/centralheightsmiddleschool
Boys: https://www.facebook.com/CentralHeightsUsd288
CHHS Boys Basketball falls to Olathe Heritage.
HS Boy Varsity Basketball down at the half to Olathe Heritage. 34-38
HS Girls Varsity Basketball wins tonight over Olathe Heritage!!
HS Girls Varsity Basketball up at the half over Othlate Heritage. 22-10
Middle School Player of the week for cheerleaders are Ashley Harkins, Girls Basketball Macy Cubit, and Boys Basketball Benjamin Teegarden. Keep up the good work!
Please see the updated attachment with the date!!
Central Heights Caroling! See attached photo for information!
Central Heights USD 288 winter spectator information letter.
Congratulations to Tony Detwiler and Aiden Welch on earning All-State Honorable Mention (non-senior list) with Sports in Kansas!!
https://bit.ly/37XMYfx
Mrs. Coffman's class traveled to Sweden Yesterday! They ate honey buns and drank hot chocolate!
MS Varsity boys show great resilience tonight but come up short in overtime falling 43-49 to NLC
MS Varsity boys basketball comes from down 25 at the half. Tied 41-41 headed to overtime.
MS Girls C-Team wins 13-10 over North Lyon.
MS varsity girls beat NLC 29-19
MS Boys C-Team Basketball wins the game over North Lyon County.
MS JV Boys Basketball wins in OT!! 19-21
MS Girls JV Basketball wins the first game of the night over North Lyon County.
Central Heights has a full-time elementary para position open starting in January. Please contact Terrie Titus at 785-869-1012 or email her at ttitus@usd288.org.
Here are the links to tonight’s middle school basketball games at North Lyon County:
Live Streaming (Free)
NHHS and NLC Basketball Games (Main Gym) will be streamed live on the 251 Facebook page which can be searched by: USD 251 North Lyon County
Direct Link https://www.facebook.com/USD-251-North-Lyon-County-1561764924047093/
Congratulations to these Football Players who earned All-State Honorable Mention in the Wichita Eagle today!!
Tony Detwiler - QB/DB
Jarod Crawford - WR/DB
Cauy Newell - LB
Aiden Welch - DL
https://bit.ly/3a11MMP
North Lyon County will be allowing two parent/ legal guardians per family at the middle school basketball games tomorrow night. No children will be allowed with the adults. If you are not sure if you are on the list you need to contact the school before 11 am tomorrow morning.
*This letter has been corrected from an earlier Covid update. It now reflects a positive case was confirmed today, not this weekend.
Thank you
What a delicious lunch!
CH Viking Boys Basketball lose tonight at home against Iola.
Vikings are down headed into the 4th quarter against Iola. 19-44
HS boys basketball tonight. C-team boys beat Iola, JV lost, varsity trails Iola 11-27 at the half.
Thank you Josiah, for the lovely poinsettia!
Congratulations Jarod Crawford!
https://twitter.com/KansasPregame/status/1336167924369940481?s=20
Fourth grade has their own Elf on the Shelf...or is it a Para on the Shelf?!
MS Varsity boys and C-Team girls both lost to Chase County.
MS BB Varsity girls fall to Chase County 19-42
Jason this is ———- at chase county. We had troubles with YouTube so I reposted the links on the shared drives and they are working now. So you may need to update your people. They can go to YouTube and put in chase county north gym or south gym and it will also come up that way. So sorry we had issues.
Chase county has made changes to what they had sent us earlier today, please note who is playing in which gym with this current update!
JV Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys North Gym
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyKUHNOiIMlZxvHVYbXrb0A
JV Girls, C team Boys and C team Grils South Gym
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIr2SM5FS8ccYcPupExgzQ
Here are the links to the Middle School basketball games at Chase County tonight.
JH Boys North Gym
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyKUHNOiIMlZxvHVYbXrb0A
JH Girls South Gym
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIr2SM5FS8ccYcPupExgzQ
Please see the updated COVID related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from Franklin County Health.
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
Thank You
The Lady Vikings show up BIG TIME in the third quarter scoring 19 points in the final 6 1/2 minutes to win 33-25 over the Bulldogs. Nice win Lady Vikings!!!
Middle School Player of the week for cheerleaders are Emily Hough, Girls Basketball Abigail Roullett, and Boys Basketball Brylan Sommers. Keep up the good work!
HS JV girls fall 7-11 to Chase County
Look at all the Santa Claus hats on bus #20 today!!!! Great group of spirited kids!!!!!
Varsity boys win against Lyndon in middle school basketball 23-20! Nice job gentleman.
C team girls drop their contest.
C team boys come away with a victory against Lyndon in middle school basketball.
Varsity girls lose their game to Lyndon at home.
JV boys lose at home against Lyndon by a score of 16-23.
JV girls middle school basketball lose in a home contest to Lyndon by a score of 18-20. You can watch the games live on Facebook!
PreKindergarten "gifts" in the afternoon!
Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man!
Mr. Brown’s 2nd hour had to go out and catch a snowflake in their mouth! We also saw the kindergarten class having fun in the snow!!!!
Our gifts just keep coming. The morning PreK students are ready to start their day!
Twelve Days of Christmas dress up started with “dress like a gift”. Here are the 4th grade gifts!
The Central Heights Friends of the FFA auction is online this year and can be found by following this link:
https://www.apro.bid/auction/2789/bidgallery/
This online auction ends tonight at 8:00pm. All proceeds go to support the Central Heights FFA Chapter and Scholarships for their Graduating Seniors!
Thank you for your support!
Aaron Cubit and Nathaniel McGee
Here are the 2 links to be able to watch the middle school basketball games tomorrow vs Lyndon.
This link will be showing Jv Girls and both varsity teams:
https://www.facebook.com/CentralHeightsUsd288/
This link will be showing the JV boys and both C games:
https://www.facebook.com/centralheightsmiddleschool/
Here are the livestream events for the middle school basketball games at Mission Valley tonight. The old gym is a jv game and the two C team games. The new gym is a jv game and both varsity games.
Old Gym: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeEYpehVkJ6_wszDghvzsg/
New Gym: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFy2KS3S2XVOnY9fYnYJgQ
The high school basketball games scheduled for January 5 at West Franklin have been moved to Saturday, December 19.
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates. Thank You
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our events live. We need 1,000 subscribers before we will be able to live stream! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6--Iwmw-u0eUvanNxKXMbQ?view_as=subscriber
Congratulations to the Football Players who received 1A-District 1 All-District recognition!
2nd Team - Detwiler(RB & DB), Crawford(WR & DB), Lopez(OL), Welch(OL & DL), Newell(LB), Calvert(Punter)
Honorable Mention - Newell(Utility), Lopez(LB), Bones(DB), Crawford(Returner)
The Central Heights Friends of the FFA auction is online this year and can be found by following this link:
https://www.apro.bid/auction/2789/bidgallery/
The online auction started last week and ends Dec 3rd. All proceeds go to support the Central Heights FFA Chapter and Scholarships for their Graduating Seniors!
Thank you for your support!
Aaron Cubit and Nathaniel McGee
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates. Thank You
Please see the attached letter for important COVID Updates. Thank You.
Happy Thanksgiving, Viking family!
Please visit the link below for important winter activity updates from KSHSAA,
http://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/winteractivitybodbrief.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3bFZaGp1Lf8jg51oefjOUxsTqQ7JqD5BvVb3TOWTPrzfDAV8LN0rkqdVI
The Central Heights Friends of the FFA auction is online this year and can be found by following this link:
https://www.apro.bid/auction/2789/bidgallery/
The online auction starts tonight and ends Dec 3rd. All proceeds go to support the Central Heights FFA Chapter and Scholarships for their Graduating Seniors!
Thank you for your support!
Aaron Cubit and Nathaniel McGee
Middle School basketball practice for the rest of the week has been cancelled. Practice will resume Monday, November 30th. Girls will practice at 5:30 AM and boys will practice after school at 3:25.
Look at 1st Grade's Hand Painted Turkeys!
Mrs. Stevens sharing her Native American artifacts with first grade! Mr. Stevens has been collecting since he was 8 years old and has arrowheads that are over 6,000 years old!
Varsity boys middle school basketball lose to Council Grove in a home contest.
C team boys basketball loses to Council Grove at home by a score of 20-31.
Jv girls basketball beat Council Grove in a home contest. Nice job Ladies!!
Jv boys middle school basketball loses to Council Grove at home.
The Central Heights Friends of the FFA auction is online this year and can be found by following this link:
https://www.apro.bid/auction/2789/bidgallery/
The online auction starts tonight and ends Dec 3rd. All proceeds go to support the Central Heights FFA Chapter and Scholarships for their Graduating Seniors!
Thank you for your support!
Aaron Cubit and Nathaniel McGee
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
Thank You
Mrs. Coffman’s 1st Grade look AWESOME in their PTA shirts! Thanks PTA!
Middle School Player of the week for cheerleaders are Abigail Roullett and Ashlee Stone, Girls Basketball Kaylor Matile, and Boys Basketball Brody Roullett. Keep up the good work!
Remote learner, Micah Stephens, is having fun on a virtual field trip!
Middle School player of the week for last week goes to Melaney Chrisjohn and Connor Burkdoll!
Fourth grade is taking a science virtual field trip this afternoon!
Mr. Wheat's class showing off their new shirts from our PTA.
Thank you PTA!
Fifth grade sporting their new PTA shirts. Thank you PTA!
C team girls middle school basketball lose at Osage City.
Varsity boys middle school basketball lose at Osage City.
C team boys middle school basketball defeats the Osage City Indians in an away game.
Boys middle school basketball down 16-24 at the half against Osage City.
Varsity girls middle school basketball lose at Osage City.
Varsity girls middle school basketball down 4-15 at halftime in Osage City.
Jv boys middle school basketball lose at Osage city by a score of 13-23.
Jv Middle school girls basketball team lose at Osage City 13-33.
Please see attached letter for important COVID updates.
The Second and Third Grade Music Program scheduled for December 2, 2020 is postponed. We hope to present a music program in the Spring.
Order your Central Heights High School yearbook today! Order Online www.jostensyearbooks.com or pick up an order form in the high school office.
American Education Week
Due to COVID we will not be having the senior citizen holiday dinner this year. We hope to see you all next year.
Please see the COVID related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from Franklin County Health.
Boys varsity basketball loses at Lyndon by a score of 17-31 in middle school basketball.
C team girls basketball loses 9-13 at Lyndon in middle school basketball.
Varsity girls middle school basketball loses at Lyndon 13-25.
C team boys middle school basketball wins against Lyndon at Lyndon. The boys teams are 2-0 tonight with the boys varsity game in about 15-20 minutes. Watch live on Lyndon’s Facebook page.
JV middle school boys basketball win by a score of 22-7 at Lyndon. Nice job boys!
JV middle school girls basketball lose at Lyndon.
Fourth graders are showing off their new shirts from PTA!
The "Artifice" cast and crew are here and ready to wow your socks off! Showtime is at 7pm!
Middle school away basketball games will only be allowed 2 spectators per athlete. If you are not on the pass list you will NOT be allowed in. If you have a child under 2 years of age they will not count as a ticket. Please share with anyone you know, we would not want someone to travel and then be turned away.
Our amazing Central Heights kitchen staff! Thank you!
Our PTA is “outta sight”! We love our new “soaring to new heights” T-shirts!
How do you disguise a turkey... take a look!
Mr. Folsom just wanted us all to know it is Friday the 13th and much good luck is coming our way!
Our PreK students sure look great in their new school shirts. Thank you PTA!
The Viking basketball teams go 5-1 on the night to represent the middle school!! We are proud of our players and our coaches for their hard work and success tonight!
Central Heights boys A basketball team beats NLC by a score of 44-37. Nice job gentleman!!!
Varsity boys middle school basketball lead North Lyon County 24-18 at halftime.
C team girls basketball plays a half game and wins 5-2 vs NLC. Way to go girls!!!
C team boys middle school basketball lose 19-26 against North Lyon County.
Varsity girls basketball win against Northern Heights with a final score of 25-13. Nice job Lady Vikings!
Varsity middle school girls basketball lead 15-7 at the end of the 3rd quarter against North Lyon County.
Halftime of boys C team basketball the Vikings lead 13-10..
Middle school girls basketball lead 14-2 in the varsity game at halftime.
Jv girls middle school basketball win 16-5 Vs North Lyon County!
Jv boys middle school basketball wins 36-11 vs North Lyon County!
Order your Central Heights High School yearbook today! Order Online www.jostensyearbooks.com or pick up an order form in the high school office.
Mrs. Horstick’s first graders say- Thank You Veterans!
Thank You ,Veterans!
From the Central Heights students and staff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKMt8pkE7U0&feature=youtu.be
Middle School boys basketball will have practice tomorrow morning at 5:30.
Mrs. Burk's and her class want to say, "Thanks PTA! We love our new shirts!
Mrs. Fangman and her class, say "Thank you PTA for our new shirts!"
Patrons please remember you may not enter the middle school basketball games without a ticket given to you by the student athlete. We have guidelines we must follow. Thanks for your cooperation so our student athletes can compete in a safe manner and with some fans at least.
Patrons please do not show up for our middle school basketball games until at least 3:45. This will allow our students some time to clear the building and cut down on the amount of contact between people.
PTA gave new shirts to elementary students!
Central Heights Drama Department is proud to present Artifice by Anne Flanagan! The show will run Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 to the public. Tickets are $6 and are first come first serve due to social distancing and COVID precautions. Please call the office at 785-869-3555 or email tarmstrong@usd288.org to reserve your seats today! Masks will be required by audience members during the entire performance. Come support the cast and crew! You don't want to miss out!
Order your Central Heights High School yearbook today! Order Online www.jostensyearbooks.com or pick up an order form in the high school office.
Beautiful day for recess!
Order your Central Heights High School yearbook today!
Order Online www.jostensyearbooks.com or pick up an order form in the high school office.
Don't forget remote student pictures are Monday, November 9th!
Congrats to London (6th Grade) on his grand prize winnings for entering his "poem-kin" into our drawing from our A Nightmare on Ellis Rd. event. Another big congrats to Savannah (7th Grade) for winning our survey drawing! Everyone who participated made this event a huge success, and we are so thankful for you!
Would you like to purchase a Central Heights High School yearbook from the past three years?
Would you like to purchase an old Central Heights High School yearbook?
Kindergarten Election - Farmer Brown vs Duck
More Election Photos from Kindergarten
Election Day in PreKindergarten
Setting up to vote!
Middle School Leadership Class setting up for a middle/high school presidential vote.
Middle School Basketball Announcement
Central Heights USD 288 is looking for a Technology Director. You can find more information via the link below or by contacting Terrie Titus in the District Office.
https://bit.ly/2HYKvIz
Central Heights falls to Jackson Heights 0-26
Fourth graders had a great Halloween party!
Our elementary PTA arranged for every elementary student to receive a pumpkin. Here are just some of them waiting to be picked up. Our PTA is the best!
COVID Update:
Please see the attached letter for important COVID updates.
When it's Twin Day and you teach in the middle school...
Twin day for Halloween spirit week!
What do you want to be when you grow up? Mrs. Fangman wants to be a chef/baker. We also have Nurse Kinzzy and Commander Tate!
The kids love reading spooky stories by flashlight in the elementary library!
Remote student picture day has been rescheduled for Monday, November 9th. If you would like to keep the time you had or if you need to change it please contact Karrie Matile at 785-869-3455 X 1101.
Back in School: 10-28
Kansas gas has determined that there is no gas leak at USD 288 and they have cleared us to return to school. Our maintenance staff is currently working with both Kansas Gas and local vendors to eliminate the remaining "gas smell". We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
No School 10-27:
There will be no school today 10-27, as Kansas Gas investigates a gas smell in the building please spread the word to all our patrons.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Family Activities with Mrs. Smith's Pumpkin Patch! Enjoy a corn maze, a hayride, carve a pumpkin, make your own bubbly witches brew or creepy halloween slime, and much more! Have fun with the activities together as a family! Don't forget to fill out the survey from the yellow bag your child brings home!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRaRiz9RbyI6oEKvmYtfUEtXjouxujRCCCCcUMW8hzBOr8aS-cSW4R8Nfdxr0ShU0K_6sa4Dmbs93jt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
The portal has been opened. Enter if you dare! 1...2.... Literacy is coming for you. #dontfallasleep 👻🖤
https://sites.google.com/usd288.org/anightmareonellisrd/home
Middle/High School Halloween Spirit Week
Don't forget tomorrow is picture day for remote students and retake day for students who would like retakes or missed the day pictures were taken.
Don’t forget Halloween Dress-Up Week starts tomorrow!
Both middle school boys’ and girls’ practice will be AFTER school tomorrow, Monday, October 26th due to possible weather conditions.
10-23-20: COVID Updates
Kindergarten Artists!
Students in Mrs. Lickteig's Kindergarten class took a field trip to a California zoo today. They traveled across the United States by way of Virtual Reality glasses. What an experience to pet a rhinoceros!
Studying communities in Mrs. Rowlett's classroom.
Solving math problems in third grade.
Our elementary remote students are doing a great job with their art assignments. Keep up the great work.
Check out the middle school art students with their self-portraits.
Elementary Halloween dress up week!
Thanks to all our bus drivers for getting our kids to and from school safe. We appreicate you.
Congratulations to our 5th grade honor roll students! Keep up the great work!
Remote students will have pictures on October 27th. Please call 785-869-3455X1101 to set up a time for your student's pictures. You will enter the elementary lunchroom doors. Retakes for remote students will be November 9th. Please call 785-869-3455X1101 for retakes.
Central heights COVID update. Please see the attached letter.
Bracelets are almost gone, they are $1.00 each!
Free School Meals!
CHES PTA ONLINE BOOK FAIR! October 19 - November 1, 2020
Clink the link below for more information!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQVjTRl8kyidgQdSGC8NvEHXO7lfwFOlzq4Y2twOEJvYcwcWqBQt2GOE0JIfhMnHrq3Dg27VmhALSz8/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
CHMS girls volleyball lose to Council Grove 14-25, 20-25. They end the tournament going 1-2 on the day.
CHMS beats North Lyon County in the 2nd match of the day 25-14, 25-19. Nice job ladies!!
CHMS loses to Chase County in its first match at the Flint Hills League tournament 21-25, 14-25. They will play North Lyon County next.
The final score Vikings 14 Uniontown 25
We recognized our middle school boys cross country for being league champs today during 8th hour! Great job boys!!!
Please make sure you have a physical on file at school if you plan on playing basketball for the muddle school. We also need your concussion form and COVID form signed and turned in as well. We are looking forward to the start of Winter Sports!!!!!!!!
Middle school practice will start on Monday. The girls will have practice from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Followed by the boys at 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
4th grade friendships are grand!
Even the middle schoolers got to get in on the sweet baby alpaca surprise! It was just what we needed! 😍
A big thanks to Christina Wharton for bringing her alpaca for our students to enjoy. Our small town community is awesome!!
CHES is celebrating Grandparents Day all month. This is our wall of "grand" pictures. Keep the pictures coming and we will post them in the hallway
Prekindergarten students are working in their centers.
Chole, the alpaca made an appearance at CHES today. She was dressed in a Halloween costume! Thanks for bringing her, Mrs. Wharton.
Middle school football down 0-30 at the half to Council Grove.
Middle school football is down 0-6 after the first quarter at Council Grove.
CHMS VB results vs Mission Valley:
Varsity 0-2
JV 0-1
C-Team 0-1
Mrs. Horstick teaching remote. She may be away but she is still connecting with her students. Great job Mrs. Horstick!
Students who are remote in 4th grade were in a video chat with each other and their teachers. It’s always a fun time!
Central Height Middle School Volleyball Tournament Bracket for Saturday.
Mrs. Coffman's class went on leaf walks this week to find leaves for a science activity! They found some bigger than their heads!
CHHS Varsity drops their second set of the match 21-25
CHHS JV drops their second set and match vs Council Grove. Varsity up next.
Varsity Volleyball drops their first match Vs Council Grove, JV is up next.
The CHHS Volleyball team raised $576 for WINGS!
Fans who will be attending the middle school football game at Council Grove on 10/15 will be required to wear a mask to get into the game.
CH Booster Club is currently selling bracelets for breast cancer awareness. They are $1.00 each you can pay/pick them up at the middle school office. All proceeds will go to WINGS, an organization that helps when local community members are diagnosed and fighting breast cancer.
It's Time to Pick up your Trash Bags Orders at CHES!
October 12 until 6:00 P.M. and October 13 from 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
All trash bags orders can be picked up at the northwest end of the Elementary. PTA officers are there to help you.
Important COVID update. Please see attached letter.
Information on potential COVID exposure. Please continue to monitor our website and social media for updates.
There will NOT be a middle school football tonight. Middle School football players will not have a practice either.
Don’t forget if you can not make it to the middle school football game tonight it will be live streamed on our Central Heights Facebook page!
Topeka Capital-Journal, story on Central Heights Football turnaround.
https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20201005/central-heights-enjoying-best-season-since-2013
We would like recognize our principals for National Principals Month! Our adminstrators have worked hard to provided our student and staff with the best learning environment during this unprecedented time. We would be lost without your leadership and dedication. Thank you!
Students in elementary caught being kind will be given a “Kind” bar as part of Anti-Bullying week!
The grade level teachers will take turns showcasing their students each month using the display case by the CHES office. Take a peek at the Spooktacular First Graders! Thank you Mrs. Horstick and Mrs. Coffman.
There are no words to describe this woman! She keeps us all going, even when we don’t think we can go any further. We love you Linda Douglas!
The volleyball team is selling pink out t-shirts. All profits made will be donated directly to WINGS. Orders are due no later than Monday October 5th! The shirts will be here in time for our last home match October 13th. Help us help a great cause!
CHMS football team loses to Jayhawk-Linn in a home contest.
CHMS Varsity Volleyball defeats Jayhawk Linn 2-0 in their second match of the evening.
CHMS C-Team Volleyball loses to Jayhawk Linn
CHMS Varsity Volleyball loses in two sets to Jayhawk Linn
CHMS JV volleyball defeats Jayhawk Linn in two.
CHMS Varsity Volleyball loses in two sets to Chase County in the second matchup of the evening
CHMS C-Team drops the first set then comes back to defeat Chase County
When Jean Nilges retired last year, we couldn’t send her off with the party we wanted. She began subbing today, so elementary staff surprised her and honored her at their staff meeting!
CHMS A team loses to Chase County in game three and drop the match.
CHMS B team defeats Chase County in game 3 to win the match! Way to battle lady Vikings!!!
CHMS A team volleyball loses to Chase county in game 2. Going to a 3rd game as well!
CHMS B team volleyball loses their 2nd game to Chase County. Going to game 3!
CHMS A team wins the first game 25-23 in volleyball!
CHMS volleyball lets go ladies!!!
CHMS B team volleyball comes from behind to win game one vs Chase County 25-23!
How to care for your mask.
The hunter safety kids were able to go fishing today. We are trying to instill a love of all of the outdoors through the class, not just hunting! Kylee was the only one to catch one today! She said girls RULE!!!
Payton and Willis donated items to the mini-food bank in Ottawa.
Mrs. Coffman's class participated in a Virtual Enrichment lab last week!
4th Graders during Viking Time (Reading) with Mrs. Smith. Fun times with our peers, are even more important with remote learning!
Central Heights defeated Jayhawk Linn 24-6. Well done gentlemen!
Central Heights leads Jayhawk Linn 12-0 at the half
Have you seen the movie, "CHES Students Meet the Meatball Sub?" Rated: Messy!
Apple Crisp Pie Recipe
These Kindergarteners followed the recipe for Apple Crisp Pie with Covid-friendly sensory boxes. All the ingredients were purchased through donations.
Mr. Folsom and Mrs. Carlson working for kids!
** SCHEDULE UPDATE **
Our scheduled game at NE Arma has been cancelled. We were able to schedule a game this evening against Jayhawk-Linn in Mound City at 7pm. They do not have any attendance restrictions at Jayhawk-Linn and they will not charge for admission.
Nice kickoff return for a touchdown by the Vikings!!!
Middle school football down to West Franklin at halftime in a home contest.
MS volleyball at NLC: Varsity defeated NLC in their first match 2-0. JV won in two as well.
Financial Aid/Scholarship Information Night!
Don't forget middle and high school pictures are tomorrow!
In the Elementary Library we are learning about Freedom and the Statue of Liberty! Did you know?
1. Frederic Bartholdi copied his mother's face for the Statue of Liberty.
2. One of the Statue of Liberty's fingers, is the size of your dad.
3. The eyeball of the Statue is the size of a child.
4. The statue's sandal is 25 feet long.
Elementary Library Winner!
PreKindergarten students are having so much fun and Ms. Roehl is along for the ride!
Remote students will have pictures on October 27th. Please call 785-869-3455X1101 to set up a time for your student's pictures. You will enter the elementary lunchroom doors. Retakes for remote students will be November 9th. Please call 785-869-3455X1101 for retakes.
Information on potential COVID exposure. Please continue to monitor our website and social media for updates.
Congratulations to our CHMS cross country team! 10 of them went to the Wellsville meet today, and all 10 of them brought home medals! They did an awesome job, they work their tails off in ways most of people will never understand, and they (AND their high school counterparts) bring it every...single...week. You all make CH proud! #VikingStrong
7th GRADE 2 MILE:
(Boys)
Aydan Dunbar - 3rd
Hunter Johnson - 6th
Aidan Howland - 11th
Cash Miller - 18th
(Girls)
Arabella Dunbar - 8th
8th GRADE 2 MILE:
(Boys)
Connor Burkdoll - 2nd
Cody Hammond - 3rd
Owen Miller - 4th
(Girls)
Melaney Chrisjohn - 2nd
Kaylee Holstine - 5th
Check out our 2020 Central Heights Homecoming Video. Thanks to everyone that made this year's homecoming a success!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=361490731706522&extid=UA6LVCFwjZfgwGKN
There will NOT be a C team middle school volleyball game tomorrow night! Please pass this along!!! Thank you!!
High school and Middle school picture day is this Friday, September 25th. Any elementary students who need retakes will also be this Friday, September 25th.
C team middle school volleyball drops the match to Anderson County. The Ladies represented CH in a great way today! We are proud of you!
C team volleyball middle school girls lose their first game to Anderson County.
C team volleyball wins the match against Osawatomie! Nice job ladies!!! Way to battle!!!!
C team middle school volleyball has split its first 2 games with Osawatomie! Going to game 3, first one to 15!
Central Heights A team defeat Ottawa in 2 games to win the match. They go 3-0 on the day!!!! Nice job Ladies
Central Heights A team defeats Ottawa in its first game in middle school Volleyball!
Central Heights B team defeats the Central Heights C team in middle school volleyball to go 3-0 on the day! Second tournament in a row of going 3-0!! Nice job Ladies!!!!
Central Heights B team middle school volleyball wins their 2nd match against Anderson County! Go to 2-0 on the day.
Central Heights A team middle school volleyball wins their first game against Anderson County!
Central Heights B team middle school volleyball wins their first game against Anderson County!
Central Heights A team middle school volleyball wins their first match against Osawatomie! Nice job Ladies!!
Central Heights B team middle school volleyball wins their first match against Osawatomie! Nice job Ladies!
Central Heights A team middle school volleyball wins their first game against Osawatomie!
Central Heights B team wins their first game against Osawatomie!
Let's go, CHMS Volleyball!
Our middle school volleyball tournament will be live streamed on our Facebook page. Log on to see some Viking Volleyball!!
The Vikings defeat the Wildcats 37-0 on homecoming! Great job guys!
Vikings take a 17-0 lead into half time over Northern Heights
Vikings lead 7-0 after one quarter of play.
Great day to work outside!
Mr. North’s sixth hour PE class preparing for the 2021 U.S. Open at Central Heights Country Club!
Blue and Gold Day at CHES!
Viking Pride is spread throughout the Elementary!
Brian earned 20 Viking Pride tickets to sit at Mrs. Coffman's desk for the day. Great job, Brian!
Middle school football loses at Osage City.
Middle school football down after 3 quarters at Osage City.
Middle school football down 0-22 at the half at Osage City.
Middle school football!
Beautiful night for football at Osage City!
Middle school football down0-8 after the 1st quarter at Osage City.
For tonight’s middle school volleyball the A team will be in the high school gym and the B and C teams will be in the middle school gym.
Ruby Bentley, a remote student, has Viking spirit! She is dressed up for spirit week!
Information on potential Middle School Athletics COVID exposure. Please continue to monitor our website and social media for updates.
Just a reminder that the middle school cross country meet for today at Wellsville has been moved to Monday 9/21. It will start at 4:30 and there will only be two races girls at 4:30 followed by the boys.
Hunter Safety Day during Spirit Week
The safe hunter and the "dear" deer!
Look who showed up for 4th Grade Art Class during Western Wear Day!
Western Wear Day during Spirit Week
Second Grade Friendships!
Middle school home volleyball tournament this Saturday we are allowing 2 spectators per participant. You must wear a mask. Thank you!
Middle school volleyball and football will travel to Osage City on Thursday. There is no spectator restrictions as far as how many may attend. Please wear a mask if you are going inside for volleyball, and recommended for football.
Our Hunter Safety kids got to go outside today and test out their bow shooting skills! Of course safety was our number one priority!
Middle School football and volleyball at Osage on Thursday will have unlimited seating.
Our homecoming attendants are pictured below.
Back Row: Treyton Smith, Trey Hamblin, Colton Caswell
Front Row: Jenny Hale, Bailey Brockus, Bailey Roehl
Central Heights Homecoming candidates from left to right. Cass Burroughs, Cheyenne Higbie, Luke Cotter, Axel Roberts, Cauy Newel, Anna Thompson, Jarod Crawford, and Mary Roehl
9/13 Cross Country State Rankings. Congrats Central Heights Boys and Girls!
Spirit Week for CHES!
Go Vikings!
CHMS A team loses to Osawatomie to end the day. They played hard and gave it their all!
CHMS B team volleyball comes from behind to beat Osawatomie. The ladies went 3-0 on the day! Great job Ladies! We are proud of you!!
B team loses 2nd game to Osawatomie, first one to 15 wins the match in this next game!
CHMS A team loses to Jayhawk Linn. They will face Osawatomie next.
CHMS B team wins first game against Osawatomie. Finish strong Lady Vikings! Great job!!
CHMS A team loses first game to Jayhawk Linn 19-25 at Oz tournament.
CHMS B team defeats Jayhawk Linn in 2nd match of the day at the Oz tournament. They are 2-0 on the day!! Great job Lady Vikings go get that 3rd match!!
CHMS B team pulls out the win in the 3rd game against Prairie View at OZ tournament! Way to show Viking power and get the win!!
CHMS B team wins first game against Prairie View and drips 2nd game at Osawatomie tournament. Game 3 starting now.
CHMS A team loses first match to PV at Osawatomie tournament.
CHMS volleyball loses to Prairie View in first game. If Osawatomie tournament.
The Vikings fall to the Eagles. Homecoming next week vs Northern Heights.
The Vikings trail the Olpe Eagles at the half.
Homecoming Spirit Week!
Middle School football down 0-40 at halftime to West Franklin.
West Franklin scores to open up the 2nd quarter in Middle School football.
West Franklin scores in middle school football to go up 16-0 in the first quarter.
West Franklin scores in the first quarter of the middle school football game and goes up 8-0.
A team middle school volleyball loses the 2nd match to West Franklin to end the night.
C team middle school volleyball loses game 2 and then comes back in game 3 to take the match!! Way to battle lady Vikings!!!!!
CHMS A team volleyball loses 1st game of 2nd match 20-25. Game 2 up in 3 minutes.
C team middle school volleyball wins their first game of the night 25-15. Nice job Lady Vikings!! Game 2 up in 3 minutes.
CHMS A team volleyball loses to West Franklin in 2 games in their first match of the night.
CHMS B team volleyball beats West Franklin in 2 games in their match. Nice job Lady Vikings!!!
Central Heights is accepting applications for a full time substitute. You must have a teaching degree. Please email Terrie Titus at ttitus@usd288.org if you are interested.
Below is the link to the live stream for the football at Olpe tomorrow night:
https://www.facebook.com/OlpeSchools
Congrats to Luke Brown for being the winner of Mrs. Kinyon's Kahoot review game today!
Hunter Safety students learning how to handle a bow before we go out to shoot live!
MS volleyball JV and C-team both dropped their second matchup of the night vs Burlington.
Middle School volleyball results: JV defeats Prairie View in two, C-team defeated Prairie View in three. Great start to the evening Vikings!
Free Meal Information!
Our 7th grade science students are using microscopes to look at prepared specimens. We are sanitizing after each use!!!
Checkout this fun Viking design made by CH student, Eve Stephenson. She created this image showcasing our Viking Pride in her Graphic Design class last week.
We had a great Senior Night last night! Proud of them all!
Are you looking for a great opportunity to work with our AMAZING students? We have the job just for you! We are accepting applications for substitute teachers and para subs. Please contact Terrie Titus at ttitus@usd288.org or call at 785-869-3455 X 1212.
The man behind the scenes...Tyler Smith! Tyler goes above and beyond for everyone at Central Heights and we are fortunate to have him as our go-to for technology! Thanks for all you do Tyler!
C team middle school volleyball loses to Council Grove.
B team loses to Council Grove in volleyball.
A team middle school volleyball loses both matches to Council Grove it it’s season opener.
Middle school football loses to Council Grove 38-0 in the home opener for the Vikings.
Pretty As A Picture
It was picture day at CHES!
We will be streaming our middle school games tonight. Make sure to check out our Central Heights Facebook Page.
Last Chance to get some Central Heights gear and support the Viking Football Team.
https://stores.inksoft.com/ws39731/shop/home
Don't forget fall sports pictures are tomorrow, September 4th. Please bring your uniforms with you.
The world needs more Purple People! Are you going to follow the five steps of being a Purple Person?
Sunshine on a beautiful day = mask break and work time!
Don't forget tomorrow, September 3rd is elementary picture day!
Central Heights Viking Football Fundraiser. Help support the Viking Football Team and get some really nice Viking Gear as well.
Sale ends on Thursday.
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS39731/shop/home
Central Heights Senior Night!
Pre-K showing their muscles during library! They are big enough for school just like in the book “Littlest Hedgehog goes to BIG school”
Students in Mrs. Fangman's class take a break with GoNoodle!
All Registered Nurse applications must be received by this Friday, August 28. If you have any questions please contact Terrie Titus at ttitus@usd288.org
Middle School & High School Sporting Events Update
ATTENTION: LIMITED ATTENDANCE AVAILABLE
We have been in contact with many in our county and around the state. In accordance with their suggestions our attendance at Home Events will be limited.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Soaring To New Heights! Let’s shoot for the moon! Elementary students are setting goals while reading about going to the moon! An alien arrived for the story as well!
A big thanks goes out to our custodial staff for keeping our school safe and clean. You are the best!
There will be a middle school girls volleyball parent meeting on Thursday, August 27th at 5:15 in the big gym.
Elementary got new masks, Viking Strong!
The first full day of school for Central Heights students!
The first day for morning PreKindergarteners at CHES, Aug. 24, 2020!
There will be a high school parent volleyball meeting on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the big gym.
Are you looking for some new Viking gear? The volleyball team will be selling some items for the next couple of days. Please go to the following link to check it out.
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS39317/shop/home
What a great start to our school year, we are so glad to have our students back!
WELCOME BACK CHES STUDENTS!
YESSSS! The first day of school is ALMOST HERE! If you are posting a first day photo, whether it's on Friday or Monday, in-person or remote, be sure to make the photo public and use the hashtag #FirstDayFor288! We can't wait to see your smiling faces (wearing a mask)! 😁😷
-- FOR REMOTE STUDENTS ONLY --
Please fill out this form if you are a remote student/parent regarding a Grab-and-Go lunch/breakfast pick-up option.
https://forms.gle/ES1Mfd78dhK9jpwz6
Way to go Mrs. Smith! Way to represent Central Heights School!
https://www.facebook.com/TheHoldernessfamily/videos/608128843212310/?vh=e&extid=9t36XWo93cVjNDQH
Please watch our short video on back to school procedures . For more information make sure to read the "Back to School Plan" on the district website.
https://www.facebook.com/CentralHeightsUsd288/posts/3136419343140668
Elementary reopening plan
The mandatory meeting for remote students/parents will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30pm. If want to attend in-person we will be located in the theater, if you would prefer to attend on-line use the following link.
https://zoom.us/j/92473695881
Transportation COVID 19 style
Back to School 2020
Are you looking for a rewarding job with students and an awesome staff?
There is a mandatory meeting for remote students/parents in the theater on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 PM. This meeting will cover the remote handbook/contract, and have your student’s supplies ready for pick-up for the start of the school year.
HS Football Upcoming Events
8/13 - Parent Meeting @ 6pm (if you need access to the link please email Coach Risch, brisch@usd288.org)
8/14 - Player Meeting/Required Videos/Equipment Checkout @ 3:30pm in the Theater
8/17 - Practice 3:40-5:30pm
8/18 - Practice 3:40-5:30pm
8/19 - Meeting 6:30-7:30am & Practice 3:40-5:30pm
8/20 - Practice 3:40-5:30pm
8/21 - Meeting 6:30-7:30am & Practice 3:40-5:30pm
8/22 - Practice 9:00-10:30am
A big thanks goes out to Dale Pearson with Modern Woodmen and Shane Kleitz with Buck-U Distillery for donating hand sanitizer and spray bottles to our school. We are truly blessed with our community.
Central Heights teachers and paras working hard on in person and remote teaching strategies.
7th and 8th-grade middle school football practice will be Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21st from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Middle School Volleyball practice will start on August 17th at 9:00 AM and end at 11:00 AM. Please make sure to bring your signed physical, concussion form, and KSHSAA COVID form with you.
Elementary inservice! We are back and ready to go!
Students is grade 6-12 participating in any athletic events including cheer and dance will need to fill this form out before they will be allowed to participate in any practices.
To help us to prepare for the school year, please fill out this form for either Remote or In-Class Learning for your son/daughter. Wether you choose Remote or In-Class Learning you will still need to enroll your student.
https://forms.gle/XGVLzAm2NXT92evj8
After School Literacy Program Ends at CHES
CHES was not awarded continuation of the after school literacy grant, Kansas Reading Roadmap - HEROES. Therefore, our amazing program coordinator, Mrs. Sonya Croci, will be leaving us. We wish to thank her for the diligence and passion she brought to the program, students, and tutors. Our best wishes in your future endeavors, Mrs. Croci! If you wish to send a card to her, please use the school address, 3521 Ellis Road, Richmond, Kansas.
On-site Central Heights Enrollment is today, August 3, 2020.
The Special Board of Education meeting is tonight at 7 PM.
Use the link below to watch a live stream of the meeting on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/Yc6YKJLTO1I
CHES School Supply List
Special BOE Meeting, 7/31.
Middle School football camp has been cancelled.
Here is our Strategic Reopening Plan. Please monitor our USD 288 social media accounts and website for more information.
Special BOE Meeting Location:
In order to comply with all social distancing and safety mandates, tonight's Special BOE Meeting will take place in the auditorium. Hope to see you there!
Middle School Supply List
7-20: Information on COVID-19 cases in the district. Please continue to monitor our website and social media for updates.
Sports physicals provided by Cook Chiropractic will be held at school on Wednesday July 29th from 3:00-6:30PM. Please enter the Middle School doors. For questions please contact Alisha Stroup
Summer Activities at USD 288.
Students and Parents,
As of right now, we will continue with scheduled summer activities at USD 288, following all social distancing and mask suggestions provided by Franklin County Health. Early next week, an executive order is expected from Governor Kelly addressing education and related activities. If this executive order mandates changes to summer activities, we may have to adjust or alter plans. This is a very fluid situation and we will work to keep you updated. Please continue to monitor our website and social media for updates.
Parents and Students,
Online enrollment is now open! On-site enrollment will take place August 3rd from 7:30 AM-7:00 PM. Central Heights plans to return to in-person instruction and resume scheduled activities when allowed on September 9th. We will also be offering "remote learning" for parents that do not feel safe sending students to school at that time.
Please enroll ASAP and follow our web page and social media for updates.
Information on the Governor's Order. Please continue to monitor our website and social media for updates.
Now Hiring, Evening Custodian.
This is a full-time position, with full district benefits, starting immediately.
Please contact Terrie Titus in the District Office to apply:
(785) 869-3455
COVID-19 Case Information. Please continue to monitor the USD 288 website and social media for updates.
CHES 2019-20 Yearbook - A Year to Remember!
Take a look at the 5th Grade Art on the front and back! Just $15. We have plenty, please call the Elementary Office to reserve a copy.
Dear Central Heights Parents,
Below is a brief "Return to School Survey". Please take a moment to fill out the survey and let us know your thoughts and concerns. The data collected will help our faculty, staff and administration make back to school plans.
https://forms.gle/DNn3rwP68p2oc5GF8
Superintendent's Welcome
Last class day for this group of driver education students learning about the dangers of distracted driving! First day with masks!! 😷
We just finished our fifth week of summer athletic development (fourth week in the weight room). This was a heavy week with many new PRs set and several names being moved up the record board. Very proud of the progress we have made so far this summer!!
The Central Heights School District would like to wish Mr. Brian Spencer a happy retirement! Mr. Spencer has had a major impact on education in the State of Kansas in his 33 years of education. The five years leading the Vikings have been no different as he has helped us overcome many obstacles during his tenure. Mr. Spencer mentioned the most memorable moment at Central Heights was the water test over Christmas Break of 2017.
Mr. Spencer will be forever remembered for his infectious laughter and “good mornin’” during any part of the day.
Thank you, Mr. Spencer, for all that you do, for showing us how to enjoy each day and always pushing us to do what is best for kids! Enjoy your retirement!
The middle school group has the technique down and is now working on building strength and explosiveness!
Winning on game day made possible by off-season workouts.
Fun and Learning Go Together!
CHES students are working with their Discovery Kits they received for Summer Splash. The STEM activities included a Jr. Circuit set, Movin' Monkeys, Crankity puzzles, and Brain Flakes.
CHES Summer Splash
Leon is reading his book, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World".
It feels so good to see the kids enjoying and utilizing the resources they have been given!
Sparking Creativity with Brain Flakes!
Micah made action figures, masks, flowers, and trees. He is building new items every day!
Micah is attending Summer Splash at CHES. He is working with his Circuit set.
Lots of teaching and learning about proper lifting technique utilizing low weight with this big group of young athletes.
Proud of the work these athletes are putting in this summer!
The school will be doing physicals for any student wanting to participate in any sports this year on July 29th from 3:00-7:00 pm. The cost is $20.00 per physical. Please make sure you use the new form that was emailed out. If you need a copy of the physical please email Karrie Matile at kmatile@usd288.org or Kimberly Kraft at kkraft@usd288.org.
All Central Heights students going into grades 6-12 are invited to being Summer Athletic Development tomorrow morning from 6:30am - 8:00am.
** Please bring your own water bottle with your name on it. **
We will meet at the flag pole by the MS entrance. Our plan is to be outside unless there is bad weather. The workout plan for this week is designed so that students are able to stay 6’ apart during the entire workout.
We will be recording attendance and temperature as students arrive in the morning to ensure even more safety for our students.
If you have questions, contact Coach Risch at brisch@usd288.org or 785-869-3555 (x1105)
It is time for Graduation!
Gates for graduation will open at 12:00.
To listen to the ceremony, either at home or at the event, tune your radios to KOFO 12:20 AM or103.7 FM.
We will also Live Stream the event on the Central Heights USD 288 Facebook page.
The restroom facilities will not be open or accessible
There won’t be a bad seat in the Lot!
Graduation is at 2:00 tomorrow.
Congratulations to Mrs. Jean Nilges on her retirement from Central Heights. Mrs. Nilges has worked with a vast number of children over many years and we extend a deep and gracious “Thank You” to her!
Mrs. Nilges holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education from Mid-America Nazarene. She has 42 additional credit hours, mostly in the field of reading.
Mrs. Nilges taught at the Heidi and Peter Preschool for seven years, Head Start in Lawrence for one year, was the Director at the Daycare Center for two years, a paraprofessional in Ottawa for two years and a substitute teacher in Ottawa for 10 years. She has spent the last 15 years at Central Heights Elementary. At CHES she taught third graders for four years, prekindergarten children for two years, kindergarten students for 1 year, and then eight years as the Reading Recovery and Title I Reading teacher.
Getting to know her students and their families, watching the students grow academically, and seeing them grow up is something she remembers fondly. She has stayed in contact with many of her students over the years.
Mrs. Nilges remembers learning from and about her co-workers. She loves the family atmosphere. “It is great how we pull together for each other when we need to. I will never forget building a milk jug igloo in the library with Mrs. Smith.”
She has been married to Lynn Nilges for eight years. Together they have 16 grandchildren. Their large family has had some great celebrations. They are looking forward to many more to come. Mrs. Nilges will be spending more time with her father who is in a nursing home facility.
The Nilges’ hope to do some traveling and spend time on special projects around the house including planting lots of beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Nilges states she will miss her very dear friends at CHES. If things ever get back to normal, she would like to do some substitute teaching. The CHES staff would like that too, Mrs. Nilges!
The Central Heights School District would like to wish Mr. Michael Carey a happy retirement! Mr. Carey has been wandering the hallways with his side secured belt and a pencil behind his ear for 26 years. But has served in education for a total of 42 years.
Teaching business, theology and the best computer science teacher this side of the Mississippi, Mr. Carey has also had an impact by coaching football, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s track as well as many other duties such as CTE coordinator.
Mr. Carey has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Central Heights as both a student and a teacher, but those of us within the district have some very distinct memories that stick out with his dry sarcastic humor. Most notably, during inservice confessing his long forgotten (high school) crush on another staff member.
Mr. Carey has shown passion for education and the Viking Community and we will truly miss the laughter he provides each day. We wish him the best of luck as he has more time with family including his Wife Deb, Son Chris, Daughters, Ashley and Malissa as well as five grandchildren. Mr. Carey plans to stay active within the Central Heights School system and community.
Congratulations to our Middle School 4th quarter Honor Roll students!
The Central Heights School District would like to wish Mrs. Jeanette Lowry a happy retirement! Mrs. Lowry has had a huge impact on the Viking Family teaching in the district for 21 years (26 years overall) including Spanish I, II, and III, Introduction to Spanish, and Multiculture Class. In addition to her teaching impact, Mrs. Lowry has also sponsored the Spanish Club and served as a junior class sponsor.
Mrs. Lowry’s favorite part of her time at Central Heights was bonding with her students. The students will miss her unconventional ways to get their attention and learn new concepts!
We appreciate all that Mrs. Lowry has done for the students of Central Heights. We wish her good luck and safe travels as she looks to spend more time with family (Daughter and Son-In-Law Megan and James Osladil, Daughter Marissa Lowry, and Grandchildren Emma, Brodie and Madison Osladil and travel to different states.
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!
Reading Forts in Library! Great Job!
Class of 2020: Ryder Roll is the son of Stacy and Dan Roll. During his time at Central Heights High School, Ryder participated in Track and Field, Scholars Bowl, FBLA, Spanish Club, and Yearbook. After graduation, Ryder plans to attend the University of Kansas to major in pharmacy. Ryder plans to pursue a career in retail pharmacy or hospital pharmacy. Ryder has been recognized as a Kansas Honors Scholar and received the Governor’s Scholar Award. He has also earned the title of Valedictorian for completion of high school with a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. When asked what his most meaningful memory has been during his time at Central Heights, Ryder responded that it was decorating for prom his junior year. He loved the way his class acted like a family and spent the whole day working towards the same goal. Ryder’s advice to underclassmen is to take chances. You'll never know when you'll regret not taking an opportunity. Congratulations Ryder! We cannot wait to see what you will accomplish!
Class of 2020: Hailee Riemer is the daughter of Tom and Katie Riemer. During her time at Central Heights High School, Hailee participated in Volleyball, Basketball, Cheer, FFA, FBLA, Key Club, Pep Club, Swing Group, Honor Flight, FOR Club, and Spanish Club. After graduation, Hailee plans to attend Neosho County Community college to begin working towards an Education degree. Hailee plans to one day get a Master’s degree in Education and be an English teacher. Hailee has received a Service Scholarship and a Cheerleading Scholarship from Neosho County totaling $1,650. Hailee’s most meaningful experience at Central Heights will be how nice and caring the faculty has been. She loved going to a small school where you knew everyone and your friends became family. If Hailee could give any advice to the underclassmen it would be to have fun while you can! You never know if your year will be cut short! Congratulations Hailee! We are so proud of who you have become!
Alauna shows the math game she made for Third Grade Carnival Week.
Jerzy received her first book from Imagination Library!
#BeTheLight
Mrs. Tyner's class surprised her with a parade by her house this evening to honor her for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Class of 2020: Harlee Poage is the daughter of Tami Poage. During her time at Central Heights High School, Harlee participated in Spanish Club and Swing Group. After graduation, Harlee plans to attend Flint Hills Technical College to start her education as a dental assistant and then work her way up to become a dental hygienist. Harlee’s favorite memories at Central Heights include spending time with her best friend. If Harlee could give any advice to the underclassmen it would be to DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND TURN IT IN! Congratulations Harlee! We cannot wait to see what you will accomplish!
Class of 2020: Sophie Morris is the daughter of Tamara (Troy) Pucket and Blaze (Ronda) Morris. During her time at Central Heights High School, Sophie participated in FCCLA, Cheerleading, Key Club, Forensics, Drama, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Track, and Volleyball. After graduation, Sophie plans to attend college to further her education. Sophie says that the most meaningful thing about attending Central Heights was having the entire community's support for every club and organization. The advice Sophie would give to the underclassmen would be to do your work, don’t procrastinate, and have fun! You only go through high school once. Congratulations Sophie! We are so proud of you!
Library's book hunt was a blast according to many elementary students. Books were hidden all over houses, then found, and read! Poor Captain Underpants Books reportedly was found in many children's Underwear drawer! Great job!
Elementary students completing library assignment. Read a recipe and make something delicious! Great job Ella and Emma!
Class of 2020 #bethelight
Tonight we turn on the lights to honor the class of 2020. #bethelight
Class of 2020: Mason McCurry is the son of Shani and Lance McCurry. During his time at Central Heights High School, Mason participated in Cross Country, Track, FFA, and Band. After graduation, Mason plans to attend the Missouri Welding Institute to pursue a career in welding. Mason’s most meaningful experience at Central Heights would have to be all the success he experienced at state Cross Country. The advice Mason would give to the underclassmen would be that they are in high school now, so try not to act like a child. Congratulations Mason! We are so proud of you!
The Myer kids surprised the bus driver Theresa Thoele and lunch lady Brenda Fredericks with flowers today. So thoughtful, thanks kids!
To Whom it May Concern,
In lieu of the awards ceremony, scholarship recipients will be recognized during our graduation ceremony. At this time we are still developing several contingency plans for graduation. However, we plan to alter our program to accommodate scholarship recognition. If you are a scholarship donor please contact the school using the information provided below to ensure that the recipient is recognized.
Please email scholarship recipient information to:
chhs_scholarships@usd288.org
Please Include: Scholarship Name, Student Name(s), and Amount Received.
If you have continued questions or concerns, please contact the Central Heights High School office at 785-869-3555.
Thank you,
Central Heights High School
Ridge Smith enjoying the weather and nature while creating his reenactment of Hansel & Gretel for Drama Class, he says he may have accidentally made a full nature documentary as well!
Class of 2020: Shelbie Miller is the daughter of Bobbie and Travis Miller. During her time at Central Heights High School, Shelbie participated in Cheer, Softball, Swing Group, Volleyball, and Honor Flight. After graduation, Shelbie plans to attend college to pursue a career in Radiology with a specialization in Ultrasound. Shelbie’s most meaningful experience at Central Heights was participating in Honor Flight. She said helping the veterans get through seeing the monuments has been her favorite memory of high school. Shelbie’s advice to the underclassmen would be to study like it’s going out of style and make sure you know how to read a clock so you can use your time wisely. Congratulations Shelbie! We are so proud of the person you have become!
Class of 2020: Victoria Hall-Stephens is the daughter of Jason and Kristin Stephens. During her time at Central Heights High School, Victoria was active in Art Club, Drama, and Swing Group. Victoria is a very talented artist and upon completion of high school, she plans to attend Emporia State University to major in graphic design. When asked what her most memorable experience at Central Heights was, Victoria replied that it was preparing for and performing in this year’s school play. She says there were so many things that tried to prevent the play from happening, but the cast pulled together and put on an amazing show. When asked what advice she would give to the underclassmen Victoria said to keep trying! Not even Covid-19 is stopping us! Congratulations Victoria! We cannot wait to see what you will accomplish!
The Learning Continues
Autumn paraded by the Richmond Health Care Center on Wednesday. She made signs and leaned out the car window shouting “Viking First Graders love you!”
Several times during the school year Mrs. Horstick and Mrs. Coffman's first graders go to RHCC. They visit, sing, and give cards to the residents.
It is so inspiring that our young students come to value our elderly citizens!
The Detwilers Surprise Mrs. Cutburth!
"I am blessed....I had to hold back the tears when I rounded the corner of our lawn and saw this crew...they brought me baked goods. ❤️😂 What a wonderful surprise!" Mrs. Cutburth
Class of 2020: Darbie Lear is the daughter of Jerri and James Beckwith. During her time at Central Heights High School, Darbie was an active participant in Key Club. Darbie dedicated much of her high school career to completing additional courses through Neosho County Community College. Darbie completed her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate during her junior year and continued to work towards courses she would need for a career in nursing. Darbie plans to attend Neosho County Community College to continue her education in nursing. When asked what her most memorable moment at Central Height was, Darbie replied that it would definitely be the COVID-19 shutdown. Darbie’s advice to the underclassmen would be that if school has to continue online next year, do not procrastinate! Congratulations Darbie! You are going to do great things!
The Central Heights Elementary Staff Misses Their Students!
CHES Para-educator Week, April 27 - May 1
If you want to send an email just follow this format: first initial, last name, @usd288.org
A big, big shout out to our CHES paras:
Angie Malone, Jessica Miller, Cassidy Williams, Daisy Patterson, Sheila Carlson, Anita Thoele, Emily Goranson, Theresa Thoele, Tiffany Holstine, Lisa Huntley, Kim Smith, and Tracy Roehl.
You always are always there for the kids and us!
The Elementary PTA would like to invite all families to participate in Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 - 8.
Please reach out to CHES teachers by sending a thank you email, video, or picture of yourself!
You can also mail cards or small gifts to your teacher at CHES, 3521 Ellis Road, Richmond, KS 66080. Be sure to write your name on the return address so we know it is for Teacher Appreciation Week.
We will make sure it is delivered to your teacher.
Teacher favorites can still be found on the school website at usd288.org. Click "Menu," then "Documents," then "Elementary", then "Teacher Favorites."
Be creative with this unusual opportunity!
Class of 2020: Hannah Jumet is the daughter of John and Stephanie Jumet. During her time at Central Heights High School, Hannah participated in Swing Group, Band, Drama, Art Club, Student Council, Scholars' Bowl, Volleyball, and FCA. After graduation, Hannah plans to attend Emporia State University to major in music education. While at Emporia State, Hannah will be a member of the Marching Hornets and receive a Music Talent Scholarship in the amount of $1,200 and a Marching Band Scholarship in the amount of $400. Hannah’s most meaningful experience at Central Heights has been being involved in so many activities. It has given her a chance to really figure out who she is and create new friendships. Hannah’s advice to the underclassmen would be that life is too short to spend it in the dark. If there is something you think might be really cool, like a club or activity, join it! High School is a great time to try new things and figure out who you are. “Don’t waste time trying to be like anybody but yourself because the things that make you strange are the things that make you powerful.” - Ben Platt Congratulations Hannah! We are so proud of you!
Class of 2020: Taylor Jilek is the daughter of Dustin Jilek and Carrie Shaffer. During her time at Central Heights High School, Taylor was an active participant in rodeo. Taylor is a member of the United Rodeo Association and the Kansas High School Rodeo Association. Following graduation, Taylor plans to attend Neosho County Community College to pursue a career in nursing. To prepare for this career Taylor has been participating in a Work-Study Program through AdventHealth Hospital. Taylor’s dedication to nursing and incredible work ethic have earned her the 2020 Olathe Health Healthcare Career Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. When asked what her most meaningful memory at Central Heights was Taylor said it happened during her 8th-grade promotion. She had been hesitant to apply for a Student Council position but at the last minute gave it a try. During her 8th grade promotion, it was announced that she had been selected as a member of the Student Council for the upcoming year. This moment is meaningful to Taylor because it taught her that you never know the outcome if you do not try. Taylor’s advice to the underclassmen would be to never give up on your dreams. When school gets tough, never give up! It will get better! Congratulations Taylor. We cannot wait to see what you accomplish!
Vocabulary Lesson for PreKindergarten Students
Brody and Arianna expressing feelings!
4th Grade Earth Day Art Project
Caelyn’s made a whale sculpture in the ocean with air bubble beads and a few seashells. She also made a few seashell bracelets (sustainable and recycled) to send as gifts!
Class of 2020: Shayla Griffin is the daughter of Janet and Rusty Griffin. During her time at Central Heights High School, Shayla was active in Drama Club, Track, and Art Club. After graduation, Shayla plans to work for a year to save money. After that, she will enter Z Hair Academy to pursue a career as a cosmetologist. Shayla’s most memorable moment at Central Heights was when she was chosen as Prom Queen her Junior year. Shayla’s advice to the underclassmen would be not to fall behind in your classes! It’s not worth it! Congratulations Shayla! We are so proud of you!
More Robots
Autumn made a robot named Daisy. Daisy’s job is to pick flowers to make people happy!
Leighton built a robot that holds a tablet.
Robot Building
First Grade students were asked to draw, plan, and create a robot out of recycled materials. The robot had to have a function in today's world.
On the Hunt for 3D Shapes
Kindergarteners Sadie, Camden, and Ashton learning about 3D shapes and finding examples in their homes.
Look what you can do with the time that used to be filled with other activities. YOU CAN CATCH FISH! What a great way to spend time together and practice social distancing! Great job Alexis and Karley Davis.
Class of 2020: Colin Haynes is the son of Jeri Lynn Haynes. During his time at Central Heights High School, he participated in FFA, Powerlifting, Football, Basketball, and Track. Following graduation, Colin plans to enter the workforce full-time. Colin’s most memorable moments at Central Heights were playing football under the Friday night lights. If Colin could give any advice to the underclassmen it would be to participate in sports. Congratulations Colin! We are so proud of you!
An Earth Day Rice Krispie Treat!
Hello community partners,
I'm writing to ask your help in spreading the word - Elizabeth Layton Center is open for business and here to help! We are able to offer safe options for behavioral health treatment during this time of COVID crisis.
I think many people in our community are struggling right now with anxiety, depression, substance cravings and other behavioral health issues. Our world is filled with unprecedented stressors and losses. However, access to ELC services has never been lower than the past month. My concern is that people may be unaware that ELC is open for business, and that we are able to offer treatment options that are both safe and effective.
ELC now offers behavioral health services through Telemedicine (e.g. telephone and televideo methods.) This is very convenient for families, and allows for safe and effective treatment of mental health and substance use needs. New patient admissions, Crisis services, Therapy, Medication management, Peer Support, Case Management and Psychosocial services can all be access via Telemedicine!
We also continue to offer face-to-face services (using COVID precautions) for those who are unable to participate by telephone or televideo. For safety reasons, our doors are now locked, but the public can still access our services if needed. They can phone first, or if they arrive on site our compassionate staff will walk them through the process.
As always, community residents without insurance are eligible for sliding scale fee based services. Crisis services remain available 24/7.
Drive-in Technical Support!
Tay'Vince has been excelling with remote learning!
Special Delivery!
Mrs. Burroughs received a card from one of her
students. Lydia, you made her day!
Harper is on a scavenger hunt for things that start with "tr" or "cr".
Mrs. Markley is keeping in contact with her Kindergarten class. Students, did you enjoy the Easter package you received in the mail?
Earth Day - April 22
Camden is recycling!
Chris Burris and Tony Detwiler are getting weights class on today.
We made the Sweet 16!! They changed the voting, you can only vote once per email address. Rally the troops and get the word out. Click the link to Vote!!
shorturl.at/cejEW
Judd and Colt King having FUN in the sun for PE!
Class of 2020: Jesse Collins is the son of Carla and John Collins. During his time at Central Heights High School, Jesse was an active member of the FFA and played one year of football. During his senior year, Jesse also participated in a Work-Study Program through Spencer Farms. Jesse plans to attend technical school following graduation and pursue a career as a Heavy Equipment Technician for Foley CAT who will be sponsoring his internship. Jesse’s most memorable moments during high school include FFA trips and spending time with friends. Jesse’s advice to the underclassmen would be to get involved in activities; 4 years goes by fast. Congratulations Jesse! We are so proud of you!
In the need for a little competition? @kshelmetproject on Twitter has put together a bracket, that the Vikings are in.
Click the link below to vote!!
shorturl.at/brKUX
Reed and Roarke Brock enjoying PE outside. They helped plant trees and did a FANTASTIC job. Keep up the GREAT work!
Vikings are you still reading? Colt and Mrs. Smith reading together during a google meet! Great job Colt!
Noah wanted to Read with Mrs. Desormeaux, so she did a video chat with him! Great job reading Noah!
This weeks library assignment was a success! The kids were to pick out a recipe and READ the recipe and then make something yummy! Great job Kaylor, Kinzie, Colt, Abby, Annabel, and Caelyn!
Senior 2020: Samantha Ferris is the daughter of Tara West and Will Chuber. During her time at Central Heights High School, Samantha participated in Cross Country, Track, Art Club, Swing Group, Honor Flight, and Drama Club. Following graduation, Samatha plans to attend Kansas Wesleyan on a Cross Country and Track Scholarship. When asked what her most memorable moment at Central Heights was she replied that it was being part of the Cross Country team. She loved the atmosphere of her team. Samantha’s advice to the underclassmen would be to do your work and remember that this is just a small part of your life. You need to get through it to get what you want. Congratulations Sam! We are so proud of the person you have become!
Please use the following link to order class pictures.
https://kramerphotos.zenfolio.com/p1002668753
Class of 2020: Jonathan Fox is the son of Micheal and Lori Fox. During his time at Central Heights High School, Jonathan participated in Football, Baseball, FFA, and Pep Club. In addition to his high school diploma, Jonathan will also attain his Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) certificate from Neosho County Community College. Following graduation, Jonathan will pursue a business degree from Ottawa University in hopes of one day owning his own HVAC company. Jonathan will also be a member of the Ottawa Braves Football team next fall and was selected as the recipient of the Franklin County High Achiever Award. When asked what his most meaningful experience at Central Heights was he replied that it was winning the football homecoming game and beating West Franklin. Jonathan’s advice to the underclassmen would be to use your teachers because they will help you. It goes quickly, and when it’s gone, it’s gone. Congratulations Jonathan! We are all so proud of you!
Class of 2020: Landen Compton is the son of Chris and Tommi Compton. During his time at Central Heights High School, Landen participated in Key Club, Powerlifting, Swing Group, Cross Country, Basketball, and Track. Following graduation, Landen plans to enter the Air Force as part of the Intelligence division. Landen has received numerous awards during his high school career including lettering in Cross Country, Basketball, Track, and Academics. Landen’s most memorable moment in high school was achieving his goal of making it to the state track meet in multiple events and representing Central Heights. If Landen could give the underclassmen any advice it would be to take every opportunity that comes your way and always give it 100%. Learn from the experience we are living through right now because you never know what could be taken away without warning. Thank you, Landen, for choosing to serve our country. We are incredibly proud of you! Congrats!
Parents you can still order spring pictures online by clicking the link below.
https://kramerphotos.zenfolio.com/p258232711
More Food Creations From Third Graders
Melted Snowman by Blake and
Creeper Pancake by Justin
Class of 2020: Adriana Casida is the daughter of David and April Kobel. During her time at Central Heights High School, Adriana participated in Honor Flight, Drama Club, and Art Club. Adriana is planning to attend a College or University but is still deciding which one and what she would like to study. She is a motivated student who wants to make the best decision for her future. If Adriana could offer some advice to the underclassmen it would be not to fight for people who wouldn’t lift a finger for you. Be proud of yourself because the opinions of others don’t define your reality. Overthinking will only lead to sadness. You got this; it may seem stressful at times but it will all work out! Congratulations Adriana! We cannot wait to see what you will accomplish!
To Eat or Not To Eat - That is the Question!
Third grade students were given the task of creating something out of food to share at their weekly Google Meet. Allyssa made a house with a swimming pool!
Class of 2020: Austin Coffman is the son of John and Erin Coffman. During his time at Central Heights High School, Austin participated in Football, Basketball, Baseball, Band, Scholars Bowl, Powerlifting, FBLA, Spanish Club, and served as Senior Class President. In the fall, Austin plans to attend Pittsburg State University to major in Mathematics Education. Austin has also received an Academic Scholarship from Pittsburg State University. Some of Austin’s most memorable moments at Central Heights include just being around great people including the staff and his friends every day. If Austin could provide some advice to the underclassmen it would be that they shouldn't be afraid to step up and be a leader! Congratulations Austin! We are all so proud of you!
Kindergarten Experiment
Weston designed and created his own egg drop project.
Class of 2020: Alex Cannady is the son of Rusty and Stephanie Cannady. During his time at Central Heights High School he participated in Cross Country, Basketball, Track & Field, Baseball, FCA, FCCLA, FFA, Band, and Key Club. After graduation Alex plans to attend Kansas State University on a Band Scholarship. Alex will either major in Agronomy, Beef Cattle Ranch Management, or Construction Science Management. Alex has been recognized by Kansas State University as the Most Talented Musician and received a scholarship for that accomplishment. When asked what his most memorable experience at Central Heights was, Alex said that spending last year’s prom with his beautiful girlfriend Cheyenne and winning the 2A State Cross Country meet topped his list. He also referenced celebrating various Cross Country wins with his teammates, family members, and his coach. He will always cherish watching the scores come up at the finish line, singing “We Are The Champions”, and adding to the trophy case. The advice Alex would give to underclassmen is to be who you are! Don’t spend your time being someone you are not. Find your group of friends that have similar beliefs and goals so you can be your true self. Congratulations Alex! You are going to accomplish great things!
This is the radio interview with Mr. Spencer that aired on KOFO last Sunday morning. https://5il.co/exsp
Inspiring Art Work by Autumn
The Kinyon Zoo
When you can't visit the zoo, let the zoo come to you!
Class of 2020: Abby Brown is the daughter of Sara and Jason Brown. During her time at Central Heights High School, Abby participated in Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Powerlifting, Stuco, Class Government, and FOR Club. Abby has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA and was recognized as a Kansas Honors Scholar earlier this year. Following graduation, Abby plans to continue her education at Bethany College. Abby will also be a member of the Bethany Swedes Women’s Basketball Team. Abby’s most memorable time at Central Heights was placing 3rd as a team and earning a medal individually at the 2A State Cross Country meet her senior year. Abby’s advice to the underclassmen would be not to take school too seriously, have fun with it! Enjoy this time with your friends and teachers. It goes by fast. Congratulations Abby! We are so proud of you!
Attention to all CH Elementary School Parents:
If you take any homeschooling photos during this time please email them to tking@usd288.org so they could be put into the school yearbook.
Class of 2020: Madison Bridges is the daughter of Dana and Kevin Bridges. During her time at Central Heights High School, Madison has participated in Student Council, Key Club, Spanish Club, FFA, Cross Country, and Track. Madison has maintained a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. and was recognized as a Kansas Honors Scholar earlier this year. Madison plans to attend Kansas State University in the fall to major in Animal Science. She plans to one day become a veterinarian. Madison will always remember getting 3rd place with her team in 2A State Cross Country. If Madison could give any advice to the underclassmen it would be to wash your hands and vote for Bernie Sanders. Congratulations Madison! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished!
Unfortunately my phone call this evening cut off to some of you at a bad time. I was in the middle of stating we have an employee that was tested for COVID-19 but the results are not back yet. The employee has been away from work beyond the 14 day quarantine period and none of the coworkers have any symptoms. Even if the test comes back positive it is highly unlikely it spread to others associated with the school. We will share more information when it is available.
Class of 2020: Jessica Asbury is the daughter of Brian and Angie Asbury. Throughout her time at Central Heights High School Jessica has been active in Dance, FFA, 4-H, FCCLA, Wrestling Manager, Key Club, Swing Group, Spanish Club, Pep Club and Volleyball. Jessica plans to attend Highland Community College in the fall. She plans to graduate with a Biology degree and continue her education to become an X-Ray Technician. Jessica has been awarded a Choir Scholarship for full books and tuition from Highland Community College. Her most memorable experiences at Central Heights include spending most of her days with her best friend. If Jessica could give any piece of advice to the underclassmen it would be to soak in all of your last moments of high school. You never know when it might be cut short. Congratulations Jessica! We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish!
IMAGINATION LIBRARY - FREE MONTHLY BOOKS
Any family with a child(ren) under the age of 5 living in USD 288 Central Heights is now eligible to receive FREE once a month books mailed directly to their home. This is a fantastic way to help families build a home library and increase opportunities for language and literacy development.
Families can register by going to www.imaginationlibrary.com and clicking on "register my child" where they will be prompted to enter their place of residence.
Help spread the word!
Central Heights Middle School Honor Roll
CHES 5th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll
Honor Roll (3.3- 3.6) Kylee Guyett, Trace Dennison, Gavin McMechan, Armoni Velez
Principal's Honor Roll (3.7-4.0) Reed Compton, Jack Chuber, Faith Farmer, Colt King, Ethan Kraft, Haiden LaMar, Landon Lickteig, Kaylor Matile, Payton Miller, Anabel Risch, Charley Roehl, Carson Thompson, Royce Ulrich
Kindergarten Lunch Zoom Meeting
Kindergarten Learning
Ashton is working with Y and Z words.
After reading "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs" he categorized food items as a science activity.
Technology Savvy Third Graders!
Justin and a group of his classmates created a Google Hangout to play Kahoot. They take turns hosting a game and use quizzes they have made. So cool!
STEM Activity
Sadie made a pasta tower.
Seniors, your Jostens orders will be at the school on Thursday, April 9. A Jostens represenatvie will be at the schools main entrance from 11:00-12:00. Please be there to pick up your stuff.
The most popular people in the school district!
Civic engagement in action!! We added some Central Heights color to the Richmond Lake!! What a great way to support the Richmond Ruritan’s beatification project, get outside, and still practice social distancing!!
The mad scientist popped in today to see his 8th grade science kids in a Google Meet conference!
These are the Secondary Staff Office Hours at this time. These are not hours that students need to be logged onto your computer. This is a time when you can reach out to your teachers who should be able to answer questions fairly quickly right now.
These are the Secondary Staff Office Hours at this time. These are not hours that students need to be logged onto your computer. This is a time when you can reach out to your teachers who should be able to answer questions fairly quickly right now.
Kindergarten Book IT Surprise
Mrs. Markley included a surprise in your school belongings. Thank you for completing your Book IT program sponsored by Pizza Hut.
Outdoor Masterpiece!
This first grader created an art project outside last week!
CHES Continuous Learning Plan
Parents,
The learning plan for your students will be sent out on Sundays at 5:00 PM. You will receive next week plans today, March 29.
Mrs. Burroughs and Mrs. Tyner will use Seesaw to send out their plans. Mrs. Markley, Mrs. Coffman, and Mrs. Horstick will be sending out their plans using the parent's email address.
Second through Fifth grade teachers will be sending their plans using the student's email address.
Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Desormeaux, Mrs. Ray, and Mrs. Palkowitsh will contact their students individually. Mrs. Cannady will contact her 5th Grade Band students.
It is recommended PreK students have 30 minutes of daily learning time, K & 1st- 45 minutes, 2 & 3-60 minutes, and 4 & 5 - 90 minutes.
Completed paperwork can be given to CH staff at the lunch delivery bus stops.
I will NOT be in the office on Mondays as previously stated. You may contact me at 785/204/1403 or acollins@usd288.org.
CHES Teacher Office Hours - Starting March 30, Monday-Friday. If you need to contact a teacher, please do so by email.
Mrs. Burroughs (PREK) 9-10 AM - 7-8 PM
Mrs. Markley (K) 4-6 PM
Mrs.Tyner (K) 1-3 PM
Mrs. Coffman (1) 1-3PM
Mrs. Horstick (1) 11AM - 1PM
Mrs. Fangman (2) 10AM - Noon
Mrs. Burks (2) 9-11 AM
Mr. Wheat (2) Noon - 2PM
Mrs.Lickteig (3) 6-8 PM
Mrs. Wilson (3) (subbing for Mrs. Rand) 2-4PM
Mrs. Rowlett (3) 9-11AM
Mrs. Heppler & Mrs. Cutburth (4) 10-11AM & 7-8PM
Mrs. Riemer (5th) 9-11AM
Mrs. McCally (5th) 11AM - 1PM
Mr. Schulte (Counselor) 7-9 AM M,W,F & 1-4 T, TH
Mr. Folsom (Psychologist) 9-11AM
Mrs. Evans (Title Rdg) 11AM - 1PM
Mrs. Nilges (Title Rdg) 10AM -Noon
Mrs. Smith (Librarian) 10AM - Noon
Ms. Percy (PE) 8-10AM
Ms. Farris (Art) 1-3PM
Ms. West (K-3 Vocal) 1-3PM
Mrs. Cannady (PreK, 4&5 Vocal, 5th Band) 10AM-noon
Mrs. Reed (SPED K-2, 5) 10AM-Noon
Mrs. Desormeaux (SPED 3-4) 8-10AM
Mrs. Palkowitsh (Speech/Lang) 7-9AM
Mrs. Collins(Principal) 7AM-8P
What a sad ending to the school year. Empty lockers and bags of student stuff waiting to be picked up
USD 288 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Any family with a child(ren) under the age of 5 living in USD 288 Central Heights is now eligible to receive FREE once a month books mailed directly to their home. This is a fantastic way to help families build a home library and increase opportunities for language and literacy development.
Families can register by going to www.imaginationlibrary.com and clicking on "register my child" where they will be prompted to enter their place of residence.
There will be an Emergency USD #288 Board Meeting at 7:00, Thursday March 26, 2020 in the District Board Room. The public may participate via an interactive phone conference. Dial 712-451-0948 The access code is 930780#
Agenda items are USD #288 Continuous Learning Plan Application, Resolution 1920-05 Wage Payments during Emergency School Closings, and Food Service Program.
MESSAGE FROM CHES
CHES Parents - Things You Should Know About Your Student’s Continuing Learning Opportunities for the Remainder of the 2019-20 School Year.
A sign-up sheet was sent out yesterday for you to schedule a time to come to school to pick up your student's belongings on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
Please enter through the Elementary Front Office Doors
2nd - 5th Grade - Your child’s belongings have been gathered and bagged. Their Chromebook is also sitting on their desk. The charger is in the bag.
PreK- 1st Grade - Your child’s belongings have been gathered and bagged. Kindergarten student bags are in the CHES office area. There are not enough Ipads for every student. When you arrive, please let us know if you need an IPad. If your child has a device of their own for apps and they have access to the Reading Eggs website, they will not need a school Ipad.
All of the electronic devices have been cleaned with Clorox wipes.
There is a table of school supplies by the office area. If you do not have enough supplies at home, please know you may take what you need.
There is a large envelope for every student. Report cards and spring picture packets are inside. They may also include worksheets, certificates, progress reports, Father/Daughter Dance pictures, etc.
Each Sunday evening at 5:00 teachers will be sending out weekly lesson plans for the upcoming week.
2nd - 5th Grade - These plans will be sent to the student’s email address.
Mrs. Horstick, Mrs. Coffman, and Mrs Markley’s students- These plans will be sent to the parent’s email address.
Mrs. Tyner and Mrs. Burroughs’s students - These plans will be sent through Seesaw.
For families without internet service at home, teachers will give you alternative assignments.
Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Desormeaux, and Mrs. Ray will contact families individually.
Each teacher will have office hours which will be listed on the lesson plan document.
Your child’s safety and education is of the utmost importance to all of us at CHES! Please know you can call, text, or email me with celebrations, questions, or concerns.
Mrs. Collins.
Please return all of your child