South Gray Schools

South Gray Schools 2026-27 District Calendar

Congratulations Asa & Lakin


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2026


Kansas State Department of Education announces 2026 Career and Technical Education Scholars

TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is pleased to announce that 313 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2026 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.

The Kansas CTE Scholar program is an opportunity to recognize well-rounded, outstanding CTE students who are finishing their senior year of high school. The first Kansas CTE Scholars were named in 2017.

To be named a CTE Scholar, a student must be a high school senior and meet the following criteria:

Have completed (or upon successful completion of current course enrollment) a minimum of three CTE credits with at least two of the three credits above introductory level. Earned credits must be in one pathway.
Have a CTE grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better in CTE coursework.
Be involved in civic engagement leadership, which refers to a student selecting an issue of concern and providing leadership through project-based actions to improve the community, state or nation; or have a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer experience. A letter of validation is required for civic engagement leadership, and documentation of 40 hours with an adult signature is required for community service.

Technical Skill Attainment
A minimum of one of the following technical skill attainment options must be earned and verified:

Earned an end of pathway (aligned with pathway selected) assessment/certification for completer status (industry- recognized certification or a passing score on a third-party, end-of- pathway assessment) recorded on the K-PAC (Kansas Pathway Assessments, Credentials or Certifications) columns eight (8) and nine (9).
Earned an Excel in CTE Qualifying Recognized Credential aligned to the Pathway selected.
Earned nine (9) + college hours leading to completion of a certificate, or post-secondary program aligned to the Pathway's Program of Study that was selected.
Completed a high-quality work-based learning career preparation experience, Kansas Work-Based Learning Continuum, in the Pathway selected defined in Kansas Work-Based Learning: Personalized Learning Plan Guidance Document.


CTE scholars receive a commemorative pin, special certificate, graduation honor cord and statewide recognition.

2026 Kansas CTE Scholars

Student Name
School District
CTE Pathway Alignment

Asa Briscoe
371 - Montezuma
Teaching/Training

Lakin Goossen
371 - Montezuma
Teaching/Training







Denise Kahler
Director
Communications and Recognition Programs
(785) 296-4876
Denise.Kahler@ksde.gov
www.ksde.gov

Here is the order of events for the James McMillan Rebels Relays on Friday, April 24th.

SGHS Awards Night is Wednesday, April 29 at 6 PM. Senior parents please bring brownies. Freshman, sophomore, and junior parents. Please bring a side dish. Booster club will provide pulled pork and homemade ice cream.

What a day to be a Powerlifting Rebel! Coach Jantz and Coach Martin took a group of six boys and seven girls to the KEMFA State Powerlifting Championship in Claflin today. Each athlete completed lifts in Bench, Clean and Squat. We are proud of you, Rebels! Way to represent! Complete results can be found at hyperlifter.com. Highlighted results from today that earned a podium spot include: Dax Smith - STATE CHAMPION in Bench, 340#. 6th in Clean, 275#. Lakin Goossen - 2nd in Bench, 130#. 2nd in Squat, 265#. 2nd in Clean, 170#. 2nd Place Overall. Jacee Deges - 2nd in Bench, 95#. 2nd in Clean, 125#. Keagan Showalter - 2nd in Squat, 215#. Paityn Klaker - 3rd in Bench, 130#. 5th in Squat, 245#. 6th Place Overall. Kyndal Stapleton - 5th in Clean, 125#. Aubyn Briscoe - 6th in Bench, 105#. 6th in Squat, 185#. 6th in Clean, 115#. 6th Place Overall. Brenna Kinnamon - 6th in Clean, #120. The Lady Rebels placed 3rd as a team!

Body Venture came to Montezuma! Our Kindergarten through Fourth grade students from Montezuma & Copeland schools were able to experience the human body from a whole new perspective today. They entered the lunch room and became a piece of food! They learned about the brain, mouth, stomach, small intestine, heart, lungs, bones, muscles, skin. They learned about how to fuel and move their bodies well. A HUGE thank you to all of the parents, High School students, teachers and staff who volunteered their time for set up, present and tear down. You all made this work! The fifth graders weren't able to attend due to scheduling conflicts, but did get to walk through the exhibit themselves and read the information! We are thankful for the flexibility of Mr. Jonathan from KSDE for allowing these students to go through the exhibit.

The start time for the high school track meet at Spearville on Friday, April 17th, has been changed to 1:00 p.m. Field events will start at 1:00 p.m., and running events will start at 3:00 p.m.

HS Track: Friday 4/17 at Spearville
The start time has been moved up to 1:00pm
Depart:11:30, Bus: 18, Driver: KU
Students will eat at 11:00

Help Needed! Seeking volunteers to help set up the Body Venture exhibit tomorrow (Wednesday , April 15th) at 5:30 in the high school gym. This exhibit will be a learning experience for Montezuma and Copeland Elementary students. For more info please contact Kelli at the school.

Just a reminder the HS track meet this week at Spearville is on Friday not Thursday. The Vars Golf meet this week at HC is on Friday not Thursday
HSTrack: Friday 4/17 @ Spearville 3:00
Depart: 1:00 Bus 18 Driver KU

HS Golf: Friday 4/17, @ HC 1:00
Depart: 11:00, Veh: #9 Driver: AS

Congratulations Rebel Golf with a first place finish at the South Central invitational today. The team shot a 325. Gavin was first place with a 69, Daxton was fourth place with a 79 and Seth was ninth place with an 88 💙⚔️🖤⛳️

SGJH STUCO Fun Day has been moved from April 27th to May 7th. I will send home a note to all students with details on April 20th.

We have had a request for the 1944 & 1945 Copeland Viking Yearbook! If you can help me out I would appreciate it. Thank You! Mr. Zehr

HS TRACK: The track meet scheduled for today at Tribune has been canceled due to the cold temp and rain.

South Gray Junior High School students participated in SPIAA League Math Relays on Wednesday in Meade. The following students placed: 6th Grade Team placed 2nd overall with Grant Brenneman: 2nd in Mental Math, Lawson Bryant placing 2nd in Problem Solving and 5th in Mental Math, and Emmalyn Zweygardt placing 9th in Problem Solving. 8th grader, Delaney Nightengale placed 10th in Problem Solving and 5th in Mental Math. Great job to all SGJH students that participated!

Father Daughter Dance forms are due today!
If you forgot, please send them to your respective office with payment tomorrow morning (4/9/26)
Thank you!

Reminder! One more scheduled two hour late start before we finish out the year.

There will be high school track practice tomorrow, April 6th at 4:00 p.m.