Cape Girardeau Public Schools construction update

Franklin Elementary School principal Dr. Rhonda Dunham tours the new school construction site behind the old school building Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. (Fred Lynch)

Franklin Elementary School principal Dr. Rhonda Dunham, left, and administrative assistant Tina Wright stand on the new school construction site behind the old school building Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. (Fred Lynch)

Students work on projects in Amy Mayes' kindergarten classroom at Clippard Elementary school on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Recent construction projects at Clippard have included the addition of new preschool and kindergarten classrooms, art and music rooms, and a new library and computer lab. (Kristin Eberts)

Recent construction projects at Clippard Elementary School have included the addition of new preschool and kindergarten classrooms, art and music rooms, and a new library and computer lab. (Kristin Eberts)

Alma Schrader Elementary School improvements include a new entry, reception area, addition of three classrooms, new roof, restrooms, office, music room, staff restrooms, interior renovations, new interior doors and locks, security system and fire alarm upgrade, new mechanical system controls and mechanical system upgrades. (Fred Lynch)

Alma Schrader Elementary School's new music room. (Fred Lynch)

Upcoming projects at Blanchard Elementary include a renovated entryway with enhanced security. (Kristin Eberts)

Recent construction projects at Jefferson Elementary School have included the addition of a new entryway, reception area, offices and music room. (Kristin Eberts)

Upcoming construction projects at Central Middle School include a new breezeway addition, which will connect the main building with the gymnasium. (Kristin Eberts)

Upcoming construction projects at Central Middle School include a new breezeway addition, which will connect the main building with the gymnasium. (Kristin Eberts)

Central Junior High School improvements will include a new library, kitchen and cafeteria renovations. (Fred Lynch)

After the completion of the new stadium, work has now begun on Central High School's addition of 22 new classrooms, seen here. Work is also happening on the opposite side of the building which will house the 1,000 seat performing arts center. (Kristin Eberts)

After the completion of the new stadium, work has now begun on Central High School's addition of 22 new classrooms, seen here. Work is also happening on the opposite side of the building which will house the 1,000 seat performing arts center. (Kristin Eberts)

Central High School's new 5,000-seat Tiger Stadium. (Fred Lynch)