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Preparing for Excellence As we move through the heart of summer, the dedicated staff and administration of USD 417 Morris County Schools have been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure our students and staff return to an exceptional learning environment. While our students enjoy their well-deserved summer break, our commitment to their education continues year-round. July Highlights: Building for Success This month has been marked by significant progress in preparing our facilities and programs for the upcoming academic year. Our maintenance and custodial teams have been conducting deep cleaning projects, facility improvements, and necessary repairs across all our buildings. Fresh coats of paint, updated classroom spaces, and HVAC work are just some of the improvements our students and staff will notice when they return.

FLASH FROM THE PAST

Jim Couch has returned to Council Grove, a place he’s long held close to his heart. After a career that started at Flint Hills Rural Electric Association and Kansas Power & Light (KP & L), followed by more than three decades with Wheatland Electric Cooperative in western Kansas, Couch has made his way back to Council Grove, nestled between his two sons’ homes in Manhattan and Wichita. His reason for returning is simple: he likes the town and the people. “I really liked it when I lived here before,” he said. “It just feels right being back.”