Regionally relevant news and updates regarding the virus outbreak situation.
Cape Public Schools’ COVID-19 Key Terms
Dear Tiger Families, We hope you had a great weekend and are as excited as we are to have students back in session on August 24th! We realize how important it is that we share information on how we’ll handle COVID-19 cases, as well as other general information related to the pandemic before school starts. […]
OVC Postpones Fall Sport Competitions and Championships
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference Board of Presidents announced that fall competition and championships in the sports of football, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball will be postponed due to the concerns and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision also includes the fall competitive schedules for men’s and women’s golf and […]
Family Updated from Cape Public Schools
Dear Tiger Families, We cannot believe we are less than two weeks away from the first day of school, which is August 24th! We hope you will read the updates below to make sure you have all the latest information before the first bell rings. We are rolling out Kid Account at Alma Schrader, Blanchard […]
Updated Cape Public Schools Fall Re-Entry Plan
August 4, 2020 Dear Tiger Families, Whether your child will be learning at home or in the classroom, we are excited to launch another new school year on August 24th. We realize these last several months have been challenging but with a positive attitude and by working together we can continue to make sure our […]
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center Reports Fourth and Fifth Deaths of COVID-19
The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center today reports the fourth and fifth deaths of Cape Girardeau County residents due to COVID-19. Both residents were in their 80’s. No further details are being provided at this time due to medical privacy laws. Everyone is urged to take preventive actions to prevent the spread of all […]
2020 Missouri State Fair Pivots to a Youth Livestock Show
SEDALIA, Mo. – Today, the Missouri State Fair announced that the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23, 2020. In 1901, the Fair began as a showcase of Missouri agriculture. Staying true to that tradition, the Fair will continue to allow the invaluable agriculture education experience to Missouri 4-H and FFA […]
2020 SEMO District Fair Cancelled
Cape Girardeau, Missouri; For Immediate Release – The Southeast Missouri District Fair Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s SEMO District Fair, scheduled for September 12 through 19, 2020. This decision does not come lightly to anyone involved. The SEMO District Fair touches many lives, vocations and has a significant economical […]
COVID-19 Testing in Cape July 17-18
Community testing events serve the residents of Missouri. DHSS is partnering with the Missouri National Guard, local health departments, health care providers to offer these events, and different communities will be reached at different times. The test is a PCR test done by a nasopharyngeal swab to determine if there is an active infection with […]