💙💛 National School Social Worker Week 💛💙
📅 March 2–6, 2026
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible school social workers and the vital role they play in supporting our students, families, and staff each and every day.
School social workers provide encouragement, guidance, advocacy, and compassion. They help students navigate challenges, build confidence, and focus on learning and growth. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom walls.
Thank you for being a steady source of support, care, and positivity in our school community. We appreciate all that you do! 💙
#SchoolSocialWorkerWeek #StudentSupport #ThankYou
📅 March 2–6, 2026
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible school social workers and the vital role they play in supporting our students, families, and staff each and every day.
School social workers provide encouragement, guidance, advocacy, and compassion. They help students navigate challenges, build confidence, and focus on learning and growth. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom walls.
Thank you for being a steady source of support, care, and positivity in our school community. We appreciate all that you do! 💙
#SchoolSocialWorkerWeek #StudentSupport #ThankYou
🎩📚 It’s Dr. Seuss Week at SCC Elementary! 📚🎩
Oh, the places we’ll go and the fun we will see,
As we celebrate reading March 2–5 at SCC!
Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with themed dress-up days, silly rhymes, and lots of reading fun! From Cat in the Hat to Green Eggs and Ham, our students will be building a love for books one page at a time. ❤️📖
We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity shine all week long! Stay tuned for pictures and updates as we celebrate the joy of reading together.
#DrSeussWeek #SCCElementary #ReadAcrossAmerica #OhThePlacesYoullGo
Oh, the places we’ll go and the fun we will see,
As we celebrate reading March 2–5 at SCC!
Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with themed dress-up days, silly rhymes, and lots of reading fun! From Cat in the Hat to Green Eggs and Ham, our students will be building a love for books one page at a time. ❤️📖
We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity shine all week long! Stay tuned for pictures and updates as we celebrate the joy of reading together.
#DrSeussWeek #SCCElementary #ReadAcrossAmerica #OhThePlacesYoullGo
🎓📚 High School Parent/Teacher Conferences 📚🎓
High School Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 2nd & 3rd from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, review academic progress, discuss goals, and ensure your student is on track for success. Strong communication between school and home plays an important role in supporting our students during these important high school years.
Please use the link below to schedule your conferences at your earliest convenience.
High School Parent/Teacher Conferences
We look forward to partnering with you to support your student’s continued growth and achievement!
#ParentTeacherConferences #HighSchool #StudentSuccess #SchoolPartnership
📚✏️ Middle School Parent/Teacher Conferences ✏️📚
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Parent/Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching! They are scheduled for March 2nd and 3rd from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We know that middle school can be a challenging time. Students experience significant social and emotional growth alongside their academic development. Conferences are a valuable opportunity for us to connect, share progress, and discuss how we can continue supporting your child’s success.
We look forward to meeting with you and partnering together to help your student thrive in middle school!
#ParentTeacherConferences #MiddleSchool #StudentSuccess #SchoolFamilyPartnership
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Parent/Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching! They are scheduled for March 2nd and 3rd from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We know that middle school can be a challenging time. Students experience significant social and emotional growth alongside their academic development. Conferences are a valuable opportunity for us to connect, share progress, and discuss how we can continue supporting your child’s success.
We look forward to meeting with you and partnering together to help your student thrive in middle school!
#ParentTeacherConferences #MiddleSchool #StudentSuccess #SchoolFamilyPartnership
🎉 Gridley Library Presents DAR Awards to SCC Elementary Students! 🎉
On the morning of Thursday, February 26th, Ariel Gum from the Coffey County Library – Gridley Branch visited USD #245 LeRoy-Gridley Elementary School to present awards to students who participated in last September’s Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Junior American Citizens (JAC) Art Contest.
This marks the fourth year the Gridley Branch Library has partnered with the local Four Winds DAR Chapter and SCC Elementary to provide students the opportunity to participate in this nationwide contest. Each year features a new theme to inspire original artwork. The upcoming 2025–2026 theme is:
✨ “Celebrating 250 Years of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Happy Birthday, America! 1776–2026.” ✨
First and third grade students participated in the Stamp Design Contest, while fourth and fifth grade students entered the Poster Design Contest.
We are especially proud to share that Henry M. (5th grade) earned 1st place locally and went on to place 4th in the state of Kansas with his poster design! 👏🏆
🌟 Award Recipients
First Grade – Stamp Design
🥉 Third Place: Layla A., Leah B., Natalie D., Tawnya G., Caleb J.
🥈 Second Place: Phoenix B., Mackenzie C., Sadie H., Ailey K., Colby K.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Melody B.
Third Grade – Stamp Design
🥉 Third Place: Chloe S., Flynn S.
🥈 Second Place: Brody K., Sadie P.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Merritt M.
🌟 Second Place with High Distinction: Jaqueline G.
Fourth Grade – Poster Design
🥉 Third Place: Luella M.
🥈 Second Place: Jaxon B., Haigen C., Delaney D., Daniel H., Bryn K., Dally K., Aron L.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Anastasia M., Eyla S.
🌟 Second Place with Highest Distinction: Kylynn C.
Fifth Grade – Poster Design
🥈 Second Place: Penelope H.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Haley K.
🥇 First Place (Local) & 4th in Kansas: Henry M.
We are incredibly proud of all our talented students for their creativity, effort, and patriotic spirit! Thank you to the Gridley Branch Library and Four Winds DAR Chapter for continuing to make this opportunity possible for our students. ❤️🤍💙
On the morning of Thursday, February 26th, Ariel Gum from the Coffey County Library – Gridley Branch visited USD #245 LeRoy-Gridley Elementary School to present awards to students who participated in last September’s Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Junior American Citizens (JAC) Art Contest.
This marks the fourth year the Gridley Branch Library has partnered with the local Four Winds DAR Chapter and SCC Elementary to provide students the opportunity to participate in this nationwide contest. Each year features a new theme to inspire original artwork. The upcoming 2025–2026 theme is:
✨ “Celebrating 250 Years of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Happy Birthday, America! 1776–2026.” ✨
First and third grade students participated in the Stamp Design Contest, while fourth and fifth grade students entered the Poster Design Contest.
We are especially proud to share that Henry M. (5th grade) earned 1st place locally and went on to place 4th in the state of Kansas with his poster design! 👏🏆
🌟 Award Recipients
First Grade – Stamp Design
🥉 Third Place: Layla A., Leah B., Natalie D., Tawnya G., Caleb J.
🥈 Second Place: Phoenix B., Mackenzie C., Sadie H., Ailey K., Colby K.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Melody B.
Third Grade – Stamp Design
🥉 Third Place: Chloe S., Flynn S.
🥈 Second Place: Brody K., Sadie P.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Merritt M.
🌟 Second Place with High Distinction: Jaqueline G.
Fourth Grade – Poster Design
🥉 Third Place: Luella M.
🥈 Second Place: Jaxon B., Haigen C., Delaney D., Daniel H., Bryn K., Dally K., Aron L.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Anastasia M., Eyla S.
🌟 Second Place with Highest Distinction: Kylynn C.
Fifth Grade – Poster Design
🥈 Second Place: Penelope H.
⭐ Second Place with Distinction: Haley K.
🥇 First Place (Local) & 4th in Kansas: Henry M.
We are incredibly proud of all our talented students for their creativity, effort, and patriotic spirit! Thank you to the Gridley Branch Library and Four Winds DAR Chapter for continuing to make this opportunity possible for our students. ❤️🤍💙
🏀 Substate Quarterfinals – SCCHS Girls Basketball 🏀
The SCCHS Lady Titans are hitting the road for Substate Quarterfinal action!
📍 Traveling to Altoona-Midway High School
📅 Tuesday, February 24th
⏰ 6:00 PM
Let’s fill the stands with blue and gold and cheer our girls on as they battle for a spot in the next round! 💙💛
#TitanTough
The SCCHS Lady Titans are hitting the road for Substate Quarterfinal action!
📍 Traveling to Altoona-Midway High School
📅 Tuesday, February 24th
⏰ 6:00 PM
Let’s fill the stands with blue and gold and cheer our girls on as they battle for a spot in the next round! 💙💛
#TitanTough
🎤✨ League Forensics Results – SCC Hosts! ✨🎤
On Friday, February 20th, SCC proudly hosted the League Forensics meet — and our team showed up ready to compete!
🏆 4th Place Overall as a Team! 🏆
Individual Results:
🎭 Teagan Houston – 6th Place, Serious Solo Acting
🗣️ Brandon Bussell – 3rd Place, Extemporaneous Speaking
🗣️ Tyler Rolf – 5th Place, Extemporaneous Speaking
📚 Annabelle Lehmann –
• 7th Place, Oral Interpretation of Prose
• 🥇 1st Place, Informative Speaking – STATE QUALIFIER! 🎉
Congratulations to all of our competitors for their hard work, dedication, and representing SCC so well! 💛💙
#SCCPride #LeagueForensics #StateBound
On Friday, February 20th, SCC proudly hosted the League Forensics meet — and our team showed up ready to compete!
🏆 4th Place Overall as a Team! 🏆
Individual Results:
🎭 Teagan Houston – 6th Place, Serious Solo Acting
🗣️ Brandon Bussell – 3rd Place, Extemporaneous Speaking
🗣️ Tyler Rolf – 5th Place, Extemporaneous Speaking
📚 Annabelle Lehmann –
• 7th Place, Oral Interpretation of Prose
• 🥇 1st Place, Informative Speaking – STATE QUALIFIER! 🎉
Congratulations to all of our competitors for their hard work, dedication, and representing SCC so well! 💛💙
#SCCPride #LeagueForensics #StateBound
🏀 Substate Quarterfinals – SCCHS Boys Basketball 🏀
The SCCHS Boys are headed on the road for Substate Quarterfinal action!
📍 Traveling to Peabody-Burns High School
📅 Monday, February 23rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Titan pride as they compete for a spot in the next round! 💙💛
#TitanTough
The SCCHS Boys are headed on the road for Substate Quarterfinal action!
📍 Traveling to Peabody-Burns High School
📅 Monday, February 23rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Titan pride as they compete for a spot in the next round! 💙💛
#TitanTough
Attached are the substate brackets for this week. Good Luck Titans!
Titans Weekly Report!
💛💙 Reminder: Daddy–Daughter Dance is Coming Up! 💛💙
Ladies Pre-K through 8th grade—don’t forget to grab your dad, grandpa, or special father-figure and join us for a night of dancing and memories!
🗓 February 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 High School Small Gymnasium
💲 $1 per person
We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 💃🕺
Sponsored by SCCMS StuCo 💛💙
Ladies Pre-K through 8th grade—don’t forget to grab your dad, grandpa, or special father-figure and join us for a night of dancing and memories!
🗓 February 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 High School Small Gymnasium
💲 $1 per person
We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 💃🕺
Sponsored by SCCMS StuCo 💛💙
🏀💙 Final Regular Season Game! 💛🏀
The Southern Coffey County High School Titans are gearing up for their last regular season game as they travel to take on the Southeast High School Lancers in Cherokee!
🕔 Game time: 5:00 PM
📍 Southeast Cherokee
Let’s finish the regular season strong and show our Titan pride on the road! Safe travels to our players, coaches, and fans making the trip.
Go Titans! 💙💛 #TitanPride
The Southern Coffey County High School Titans are gearing up for their last regular season game as they travel to take on the Southeast High School Lancers in Cherokee!
🕔 Game time: 5:00 PM
📍 Southeast Cherokee
Let’s finish the regular season strong and show our Titan pride on the road! Safe travels to our players, coaches, and fans making the trip.
Go Titans! 💙💛 #TitanPride
🏀💙 Game Day – On the Road! 💛🏀
The Southern Coffey County High School Titans are hitting the road as SCCHS Basketball travels to take on the Northeast High School Vikings in Arma!
🕔 Tip-off begins at 5:00 PM
📍 Northeast – Arma
Let’s cheer on our Titans as they compete on the road! Safe travels to our players, coaches, and fans making the trip.
Go Titans! 💙💛 #TitanPride
The Southern Coffey County High School Titans are hitting the road as SCCHS Basketball travels to take on the Northeast High School Vikings in Arma!
🕔 Tip-off begins at 5:00 PM
📍 Northeast – Arma
Let’s cheer on our Titans as they compete on the road! Safe travels to our players, coaches, and fans making the trip.
Go Titans! 💙💛 #TitanPride
🦌🦃🦆 Calling All Local Hunters! 🦆🦃🦌
USD 245 is gearing up for our upcoming Hunters Education course and we need your help!
We are looking to borrow the following items to use during the class:
Deer decoys
Turkey decoys
Duck decoys
Pheasant decoys
A mannequin that can be dressed as a hunter
If you have any of these items that we can use, we would greatly appreciate your support!
Please contact Mr. Newton at the district office by calling 📞 620-964-2212 or email 📧 newtona@usd245ks.org.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this course a success!
USD 245 is gearing up for our upcoming Hunters Education course and we need your help!
We are looking to borrow the following items to use during the class:
Deer decoys
Turkey decoys
Duck decoys
Pheasant decoys
A mannequin that can be dressed as a hunter
If you have any of these items that we can use, we would greatly appreciate your support!
Please contact Mr. Newton at the district office by calling 📞 620-964-2212 or email 📧 newtona@usd245ks.org.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this course a success!
💛💙 Daddy–Daughter Dance 💛💙
Ladies Pre-K through 8th grade, grab your dad, grandpa, or a special father-figure and join us for a fun-filled evening just for you!
🗓 February 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 High School Small Gymnasium
💲 Admission: $1 per person
This special night is proudly sponsored by SCCMS StuCo. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 💛💙
Ladies Pre-K through 8th grade, grab your dad, grandpa, or a special father-figure and join us for a fun-filled evening just for you!
🗓 February 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 High School Small Gymnasium
💲 Admission: $1 per person
This special night is proudly sponsored by SCCMS StuCo. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 💛💙
👑💙💛 SCC HS Winter Homecoming – Friday, February 13th 💛💙👑
What a fantastic night celebrating our SCC High School students and royalty! Congratulations to all of our attendants and candidates who made the evening so special.
✨ Freshman Attendants: Treyton Houston & Mady Garretson
✨ Sophomore Attendants: Nathan Winn & Alexis Riedinger
✨ Junior Attendants: Aiden Smeltzer & Layla Decker
👑 Senior King & Queen Candidates:
• Tyler Christian & Junior Escort Delilah Dornes
• Colton Summers & Miley Black
• Trey Winn & Melissa Edwards
🎉 Crowned King: Colton Summers
🎉 Crowned Queen: Melissa Edwards
👑 A special thank you to our returning royalty, Kennedy Gunlock and Isaac Higdon, for crowning this year’s winners!
Congratulations to everyone who participated in making Winter Homecoming a night to remember. We are proud of our SCC Titans! 💙💛
What a fantastic night celebrating our SCC High School students and royalty! Congratulations to all of our attendants and candidates who made the evening so special.
✨ Freshman Attendants: Treyton Houston & Mady Garretson
✨ Sophomore Attendants: Nathan Winn & Alexis Riedinger
✨ Junior Attendants: Aiden Smeltzer & Layla Decker
👑 Senior King & Queen Candidates:
• Tyler Christian & Junior Escort Delilah Dornes
• Colton Summers & Miley Black
• Trey Winn & Melissa Edwards
🎉 Crowned King: Colton Summers
🎉 Crowned Queen: Melissa Edwards
👑 A special thank you to our returning royalty, Kennedy Gunlock and Isaac Higdon, for crowning this year’s winners!
Congratulations to everyone who participated in making Winter Homecoming a night to remember. We are proud of our SCC Titans! 💙💛
💙💛 Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! USD 245 encourages everyone to share kindness through small actions that can make a big impact. A smile, a kind word, or a helping hand can brighten someone’s day! ✨
#RandomActsOfKindnessDay #ChooseKindness #USD245 #SpreadKindness #KindnessMatters
#RandomActsOfKindnessDay #ChooseKindness #USD245 #SpreadKindness #KindnessMatters
🦌🎯 Hunter Education Course at SCC 🎯🦌
South Coffey County Schools is hosting a Hunter Education Course on March 6th & 7th beginning at 8:00 AM in the SCCMS Computer Lab.
✔️ Open to anyone living in the USD 245 district
✔️ Participants must be 11 years or older
✔️ Class size is limited to 20 students – spots will fill quickly!
✔️ There is no cost to participate
This is a great opportunity for students and community members to complete their hunter education certification close to home.
👉 Please use the following link to sign up: Hunters Education Sign Up
Don’t wait — reserve your seat today! 🟡💙
🏀💙 Last Home Game of the Season! 💛🏀
The Southern Coffey County High School Titans are back on their home court for the final home game of the season as SCCHS Basketball takes on the Yates Center High School Wildcats!
🕔 Games begin at 5:00 PM
Join us for an exciting night of basketball and help us celebrate Senior Parents Night as we recognize the families who have supported our senior athletes throughout their high school careers.
Let’s pack the gym one more time this season and show our Titan pride! 💙💛
#TitanPride #SeniorNight
✨💙 Random Acts of Kindness Week is a great reminder that kindness matters. At USD 245, we are proud to see our students and staff showing compassion and positivity every day. Let’s keep it going! 💛
