South Gray Schools 2026-27 District Calendar
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.
Parents, unfortunately we had some printing issues this year. Once we receive the corrected Spring Individual and Class pictures, we will get them sent home! If you have any questions, please reach out to either Kelli at 620-846-2283 or Kari at 620-668-5565.
I am excited to announce Tabor College student Kyra Shewey will be doing her student teaching in Montezuma Elementary in the spring of 2027. I've known the Shewey family for a number of years as I had the privilege of coaching and teaching her uncle and aunt in Fairview, Oklahoma. Kyra is a graduate of Meade High School. Her father Stan is a banker in Meade and her mother, Rebecca, is a long time educator in the Meade school district. Welcome to South Gray Miss Shewey💙⚔️🖤
Body Venture is coming to Montezuma!
Please read over the flyer for details.
Contact Kelli Kinnamon if you are interested in being a volunteer!
Email kelli@usd371.org or call 620-846-2283
Thank you, South Gray Communities, for ALL that you do to make things like this possible for our students!
Please read over the flyer for details.
Contact Kelli Kinnamon if you are interested in being a volunteer!
Email kelli@usd371.org or call 620-846-2283
Thank you, South Gray Communities, for ALL that you do to make things like this possible for our students!
Junior high and high school track athletes: please turn in your t-shirt/sweatshirt order forms to Coach Faurot or Coach Deges by Thursday, April 2nd.
Montezuma Elementary 2026 Brain Games!
Thursday, April 2nd
SGHS New Gym
Spectators welcome!
Sessions will begin as scheduled (9:00, 10:00 & 1:00), but within the session, the schedule will roll along as each grade finishes their round.
For example, after Kindergarten completes their round, 1st grade will begin as soon as they get set up. They will not wait until 9:10. So on and so forth for each grade. If you are coming to watch an upper grade level, it is best to plan to attend the entire session so that you don't miss your student. This also minimizes interruptions and distractions.
Congratulations to the South Gray High School Instrumental and Vocal students on a Fantastic Day at Regional Music Festival: Every Student qualified for State Music Festival that will be held April 25 at Bethel College in Newton. Students received the following ratings:
Rebecca Froese, Vocal Solo: II
Page Klaker, Vocal Solo: I
Paityn Klaker, Vocal Solo: I
Joanna Esparza, Vocal Solo: I
Gavin Wahl, Vocal Solo: I
Adrianna Erickson, Vocal Solo: I
Mixed Ensemble: I
Paityn Klaker, Bassoon Solo: I
Amy Koethler, Vocal Solo: I
Vocal Quartet: I
Ladies Ensemble: I
Leah Bueckert, Vocal Solo: I
Congratulations on wonderful performances and representing SGHS so musically today! ⚔️🎶💙
Come work with us!
Start date would be as early as April 10th & will go through May 15th.
Call 620-846-2283 or 620-846-2281 and ask for Deidra Crotinger or Heather Holstein.
Start date would be as early as April 10th & will go through May 15th.
Call 620-846-2283 or 620-846-2281 and ask for Deidra Crotinger or Heather Holstein.
SOUTH GRAY LABOR AUCTION Friday 3/27 following the Senior Parent basketball game at the South Gray Gym. We use this money to help pay for athletic equipment and pay for the Hudl stat program for FB, VB, BB.
Come on down to the High School this evening for a good time!
*Taco Bar will begin at 5:30! (Not 5:00 as the calendar states)
*Basketball Game
*Pee Wee Cheer Halftime entertainment
*Student Labor Auction following the game
*Taco Bar will begin at 5:30! (Not 5:00 as the calendar states)
*Basketball Game
*Pee Wee Cheer Halftime entertainment
*Student Labor Auction following the game
SGHS FCCLA would love to egg your house... or yard.... or a friend for family member's yard!
For those who like to plan ahead, here is the schedule for the high school track meet next Thursday, April 2nd at Meade. Field events start at 3:00 p.m.
Don't forget!
Look over the image below for information regarding potential eligibility for some summertime grocery assistance!
Apply here: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/SUNBucks.aspx
Apply here: https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/SUNBucks.aspx
Come work with us in the 2026-27 school year!
Copeland Elementary hosted Literacy Night in partnership with Fort Hays State University and AmeriCorps. Students and parents had the chance to participate in many activities and stations as well as interacting with Victor the Robot that read to them and even danced and sang. Fort Hays State University (FHSU) utilizes advanced humanoid robots, specifically the NAO robot named "Victor E. Bot," in its teacher education and special education programs. These robots are designed to enhance literacy, communication, and social skills in young children, particularly those with autism. Thanks to Mrs. Carrie Koehn for organizing the event and to the USD 476 kitchen staff for preparing the meal! It was a great night had by all! 📕 💙⚔️
Preschool Roundup information for South Gray Schools!
Due to the forcast for this Friday, high school and junior high track pictures have been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 8th. High school pictures will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the track, and junior high pictures will be taken as soon as students arrive from Copeland after school.