South Gray Schools 2026-27 District Calendar
Here is the order of events for the high school track meet at Dighton, Friday, May 8th. Field events start at 3:00 p.m. Running events are scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. or upon completion of field events.
Congratulations to our South Gray Junior High Band students on their Superior Performances at League Music Festival today in Minneola!
Ratings were as follows:
SGJH Concert Band: I, I, I
Ava Koehn, Trumpet Solo: I
Kenna Reed, Trumpet Solo: I
Pierson Klaker, Trombone Solo: I
Aleya Fairbanks, Tuba Solo: I
Luke Thomas, Snare Drum Solo: I
Rylee Berg, Clarinet Solo: I
Aspen de Groot, Bass Clarinet Solo: I
What a great day of musicianship and representation of our Rebel Instrumental Music Department! 🎶⚔️🎶
Tomorrow- 5/7- is SGJH STUCO Fun Day! If your student said they were bringing their own lunch, please make sure they bring one! Your student may bring their water bottle and money for the arcade. If we have time for the arcade, they may use the money. If we don’t have time to play arcade games, they will bring the money back. There will be NO CELL PHONES on this trip… this will be a school day in a different setting. They will need to leave their cell phones in their lockers at school and may get them before being dismissed for the day.
Due to the cold temperatures, there will be no junior high or high school track practice today!
Here is the order of events for the Bob Haug Invitational Track Meet in Jetmore on Tuesday, May 5th. Field events start at 10:00 a.m. Prelims start at 11:00 a.m. Finals start between 1:00-1:30 p.m. The weather forecast does not look favorable, so plan accordingly. As of now, The Weather Channel forecast is a high of 55 degrees with 100% chance of rain. NE winds 10-20 mph.
I will notify athletes and parents about any changes in the status of the meet when / if that information becomes available.
Thanks!
Coach Deges
When Body Venture came to town a few weeks ago, Mr. Johnathan with KSDE brought two bike helmets to give away to students. Each teacher chose one student from their class who showed excellent behavior and engagement during the exhibit. The student was entered into a drawing to win one of the bike helmets. We had a winner from each school! Rio Unruh from Copeland and Zayley Goossen from Montezuma. Congratulations, kids!
Order of events for the high school Kiowa County Invitational on Friday, May 1st. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. We will leave at 12:30 p.m.
Congratulations to our South Gray Junior High Vocal students on a very successful day at League Vocal Festival in Hodgeman County today! Students and groups earned the following ratings:
Aralyn Hibbert, Vocal Solo: I
Kenna Reed, Vocal Solo: I
Jennabel Dyck, Vocal Solo: I
Ava Koehn, Vocal Solo: I
6th Grade Ladies Ensemble: I
6th Grade Mixed Ensemble: I
SGJH Men's Ensemble #1: I
SGJH Full Choir: I, I, I
SGJH Ladies Ensemble #1: I
SGJH Ladies Ensemble #2: II
SGJH Men's Ensemble #2: II
Pierson Klaker, Vocal Solo: I
Finley Yost, Vocal Solo: I
Victoria Anderson, Vocal Solo: I
Aleya Fairbanks, Vocal Solo: I
Great job today! ⚔️🎶⚔️🎶
The order of events for the Steve Lehning Invitational Track Meet in Sublette today has changed. There are no prelims which changes the start time for running events. NOTE: Girls' pole vault is FIRST!!
Reminder: SGHS Awards Night is tomorrow, 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.
Congratulations to our SGHS Vocal and Instrumental students today at State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival. They performed at Bethel College in Newton, KS. Our musicians brought home top ratings!
SGHS Mixed Ensemble: I
SGHS Ladies Ensemble: I
SGHS Mixed Quartet: II
Paityn Klaker, Vocal Solo: I
Paige Klaker, Vocal Solo: I
Leah Bueckert, Vocal Solo: I
Amy Koethler, Vocal Solo: I
Adrianna Erickson, Vocal Solo: I
Gavin Wahl, Vocal Solo: II
Joanna Esparza, Vocal Solo: II
Paityn Klaker, Bassoon Solo, I
Outstanding performances today and a wonderful representation of our Rebel Music Programs! 💙⚔️🎶
Congratulations to Jenna Simmons for breaking two school records and two meet records last night at the James McMillan Rebel Relays. Jenna (left) is shown with Bre Yost, the previous school record holder in the 3200m. Jenna ran 11:28.13 breaking Bre's record of 12:01.06 set back in 2004. InJenna also broke the meet record of 12:03.03 held by Kennedy Schneider of Greeley County. In addition, Jenna broke the school record in the 1600m, running a 5:14.76. This record previously held by Becky Nelson (5:23.20) has stood for 25 years. She also broke the meet record of 5:35.92 previously held by Janae Fugitt.
The South Gray Rebels high school track team will attend the Steve Lehning Invitational on Tuesday, April 28th in Sublette. This meet was added because of the cancellation of the Greeley County meet. The order of events is attached.
Thanks!
Coach Deges
Congratulations to our newest South Gray High School National Honor Society Inductees: Ali Beery, Sloane Jantz, Kyndal Stapleton, and Alayna Wall. Current members, parents, and new inductees attended the annual induction ceremony last night! Congratulations to our newest members and current members for serving our school with exemplary Character, Leadership, Service, and Scholarship.
Congratulations to Halle Koehn! Today she signed to Cheer at Tabor College.
Pictured: Halle with her parents, Terry and Felicia Koehn.
Congratulations to Asa Briscoe! Today he signed to play football at Friends University.
Pictured: Coach Jantz, Keith Briscoe, Coach Martin, Coach Clark, Natalie Briscoe, Asa Briscoe and Aubyn Briscoe.
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.