Where in the world did summer go?! Enjoy the last bit of it, Rebels. We're gearing up for a fantastic school year!
Calendars are not in yet, but check the graphic for a few important upcoming dates to keep in mind...
A few reminders:
1. Sports - Physicals MUST be completed prior to any athlete participating in practice. All High School practices will be held in Montezuma and all Junior High practices will be held in Copeland unless otherwise stated by coaches, except Cross Country. Junior High Cross Country will practice with the High School in Montezuma.
2. Immunizations - Parents please take time to make sure your students are up-to-date on their immunizations OR that you have proper documentation on file with us for exemptions. Please call your primary care provider or county health department to see if you need to make an appointment to get current! If you've filed exemptions with the school in the past, you should be ready to go.
3. Enrollment packets will be sent out soon from each office! You'll receive a school supplies list with that.
Montezuma Elementary is looking for a long-term substitute teacher for the 5th grade classroom for the 2026-27 school year! Please contact our Principal, Dr. McCarty, for more details at terry@usd371.org or 620-846-2281.
For this upcoming school year, we have an opportunity for a long-term sub in 5th grade at Montezuma. Please reach out to Kelli Kinnamon for details! 620-846-2283 or kelli@usd371.org
For this upcoming school year, we have an opportunity for a long-term sub in 5th grade at Montezuma. Please reach out to Kelli Kinnamon for details! 620-846-2283 or kelli@usd371.org
Any incoming (9th grade) or high school girl interested in playing summer basketball, there will be practice on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. in Montezuma.
Congratulations to the Rebel Track team on their state track accomplishments:
••••••••••JENNA SIMMONS - STATE CHAMPION (3200 M)•••••••••
New school records & medalists:
Melia Hixon - 6th place / Discus 127-2 (new PR)
Jacee Deges / Alayna Wall / Kyndal Stapleton / Jenna Simmons - 2nd place / 4x800 M Relay (9:54.69)
Medalists:
Jacee Deges - 2nd place / Pole Vault (10-6)
Jenna Simmons - 3rd place / 1600 M (5:18.46)
Kyndal Stapleton - 6th place / Pole Vault (10-0)
Melia Hixon - 6th place / Shot put (37-11.50 - New PR)
Kasen Faurot - 7th place / 800 M (2:04.62)
Other Accomplishments:
Jenna Simmons- 11th place - 800 M (2:28.26)
Asa Briscoe - 13th place - Shot Put (45-8.50)
Lakin Goossen - 14th place - Discus (109-9)
Alayna Wall / Aubyn Briscoe / Jacee Deges / Kyndal Stapleton - 14th place - 4x400 M Relay (4:23.12)
Kyndal Stapleton - 15th place - 300 Hurdles (50.83)
Seth Thomas - 17th place - 3200 M (11:13.08)
Kasen Faurot - 17th place - Triple Jump (39-0.75)
Congratulations on a great season!
Corrected Date 🏐 South Gray Youth Volleyball Camp! 🏐 Calling all PreK-8th graders! Come learn skills and drills while supporting our high school Lady Rebels - All proceeds go to the HS volleyball team for summer camp and tournaments. Dates: 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 (Sundays) & 6/22 (Monday) Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Contact Caley Love (846-0215) or Emily Miller (846-0599) with questions. We hope to see you there! Register here please: https://forms.gle/xWBF1jwxyNNcrgud9
Day 1 Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/kshsaa/gam2171285d53
Day 2 Link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/kshsaa/gambfccfad609
State Track Meet information
There will be a state track send-off at 9:45 a.m. Thursday.
Admission: $10 (Pre-K admitted free)
Ticket Purchase: Digital & on-site
Program price: $4
Clear bag policy is in effect – There will also be metal detectors.
Permitted items:
*One 16 oz. sealed water bottle per person is permitted into the facility
*Insulated cups must be empty to enter University Stadium
* No outside food or drink will be permitted
Please visit https://www.kshsaa.org/react/fanpage/4135 for additional information.
Live result: ks.milesplit.com or https://midwesttiming.com/state
You can also find maps, heat sheets, and other information on https://midwesttiming.com/state
South Gray Competitors:
Friday, May 29th
1:00 p.m. Melia – shot put
2:45 p.m. Jacee / Kyndal / Paige – pole vault
4:20 p.m. Kyndal – 300 hurdles prelims
5:55 p.m. Alayna / Aubyn / Jacee / Kyndal – 4x400 M Relay prelims
6:15 p.m. Melia & Lakin - discus
7:00 p.m. Jenna & Seth – 3200 M
Saturday, May 30th
10:30 a.m. Jacee / Alayna / Kyndal / Jenna – 4x 800 M Relay
11:30 a.m. Kasen – boys triple jump
1:25 p.m. Jenna – 1600 m run
3:00 p.m. Asa – Shot put
4:30 p.m. •• Kyndal – 300 hurdle finals
5:10 p.m. Jenna – 800 M run
5:35 p.m. Kasen – 800 M run
6:35 p.m. •• Alayna / Aubyn / Jacee / Kyndal - 4x400 finals
(••pending qualification)
2026 SPIAA League Track Champions
Pole Vault - Jacee Deges (new SPIAA league record 11-0)
Shot Put - Lakin Goossen
800 M / Triple Jump - Kasen Faurot
800 M, 1600 M, & 3200 M - Jenna Simmons ( new SPIAA league record 1600 M - 5:24.60)
4x800 M Relay - Jacee Deges, Alayna Wall, Kyndal Stapleton, & Jenna Simmons
Girls team - 2026 SPIAA League Team Champions
** Jenna & Jacee's photos - courtesy of James Ellison.
Asa Briscoe - Shot Put
Aubyn Briscoe - 4x400 M Relay
Jacee Deges - Pole Vault / 4x400 M Relay / 4x800 M Relay
Kasen Faurot - Triple Jump / 800 M
Melia Hixon - Shot Put / Discus ( new school record in discus - 125-10)
Lakin Goossen - Discus
Paige Klaker - Pole Vault
Jenna Simmons - 800 M / 4x800 M Relay / 1600 M / 3200 M
Kyndal Stapleton - Pole Vault / 300 Hurdles / 4x400 M Relay / 4x800 M Relay
Seth Thomas - 3200 M
Alayna Wall - 4x400 M Relay / 4x800 M Relay
Also, congratulations to the Lady Rebels on finishing as the team runner-up at the Greeley County regional.
Coach Jantz, and Coach Martin
June 1 - July 31
1st Session 5:30am - 7:00am
2nd Session 7:15am - 8:45am
3rd Session 9:00am - 10:30am
HS, JH, Boys and Girls are encouraged to attend