We are thrilled to share that construction on the brand new Career Innovation Center (CIC) is moving full speed ahead! This week, we welcomed KSHB 41 to the site to showcase the incredible progress being made on a facility that will transform learning opportunities for our students. Watching the CIC come to life has been inspiring, and we are proud to see our vision for expanded learning opportunities taking shape.

This week, we proudly recognize our CIC counselor, Mrs. Schmitt, for the incredible impact she makes on our campus every single day. Her support extends far beyond schedules and meetings—she is a calming presence for students, a reliable partner for staff, and a constant source of encouragement for our school community.

We are grateful for her commitment to our students and staff.

The Music Technology classes have been actively engaged in learning a variety of microphone techniques, including how to properly mic drum sets and vocalists. Students recently participated in both vocal and snare drum microphone shootouts, allowing them to compare the sound characteristics of multiple microphone types in recording situations.

On Monday, February 2, the classes also welcomed a guest speaker, Dr. Jeff Kaiser from the University of Central Missouri’s Music Technology Department, who shared his expertise with the students.

As a proud CAPS Network program, we’re excited to share highlights from the new 2025 Alumni Impact Report. The findings show CAPS students earn more than their peers, grow stronger professional skills, and describe their experience with overwhelmingly positive emotion—especially the word “love.”

Explore the impact: https://yourcapsnetwork.org/alumni/