Council Grove will host a series of basketball camps from June 2 to June 5 at the CGJSHS Gymnasium, offering local students a chance to build their skills and enjoy the game during the summer break. The camps are open to students entering grades 3 through 12 for the upcoming school year and will be divided by grade level.
In Game 1, the Lady Braves softball team fell 5-1, as the team hosted West Franklin Thursday, at Hylton Field. West Franklin took the lead in the fifth inning with a single by Baylie Hajney and added runs in the later innings. Council Grove was held to one run despite collecting seven hits. Jessa Elstun went 2-for-3 and drove in the team’s only run, while Kaedyn Litke and Baylee Blosser each had two hits. Shanyn Miller added three stolen bases. Jalynn Glacken pitched a complete game, striking out six and allowing five runs on eight hits.
As travelers approach Council Grove from the south, they are once again greeted by a familiar and welcoming silhouette on the horizon. The image of the calf and roper stands out against the green Flint Hills grass and the bright blue Kansas sky, offering a fitting tribute to both the prairie and the Flint Hills region.
The Council Grove 22nd Annual Spring Turkey Hunt was conducted on Saturday, April 5. This years’ hunt sought to accommodate area youth ages 11-17.
At its regular April meeting, the USD 417 Board of Education adopted a new policy aimed at reducing classroom distractions by limiting student access to personal electronic devices during the school day. The policy, which will go into effect at the start of the 2025-2026 school year, introduces the use of Yondr pouches for all students in grades 4 through 12.
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