Couch R-I School District

Morning Announcements for Wed., Apr. 23, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Sack Lunch
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• MAP Testing is the week of Tue., Apr. 22 through Fri., Apr. 25.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Wed., Apr. 23 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Seniors will take the Work Keys Test on Fri., Apr. 25.
• EOC Testing is the week of Tue., Apr. 29 through Fri., May 2.
• Seniors leave for senior trip on Fri., May 2. Check out lists will be available in the office on Tuesday, April 29th. These will need to be completed and turned in by the end of the day on Thu., May 1.

Athletic Events

Varsity Softball

• Tue., Apr. 22, Away: Winona @ 4 p.m.
• Thu., Apr. 24, Away: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 25, Away: Alton @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Morning Announcements for Tue., Apr. 22, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Baked Bean
• Tater Tots
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Baseball and softball pictures will be taken near the end of the day on Tue., Apr. 22. Students will need to bring their uniforms even if they will not be playing to be included in the picture.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Wed., Apr. 23 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Tue., Apr. 22, Home: Doniphan @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Tue., Apr. 22, Away: Winona @ 4 p.m.
• Thu., Apr. 24, Away: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 25, Away: Alton @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Throwback Thursday

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Posted Thursday, April 17, 2025

Morning Announcements for Thu., Apr. 17, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Pork
• Mashed Potatoes
• Lima Beans
• Hot Roll
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Today will be the Parents as Teachers Easter Egg Hunt from 2-3 p.m.
• See Mrs. Royer if you would like to be an FCCLA chapter officer for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications will be due on Thu., Apr. 17.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.
• Baseball and softball pictures will be taken near the end of the day on Tue., Apr. 22. Students will need to bring their uniforms even if they will not be playing to be included in the picture.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 22, Home: Doniphan @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Tue., Apr. 22, Away: Winona @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 25, Away: Alton @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 28, Home: Maynard @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 29, Away: Koshkonong @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Parents As Teachers Easter Egg Hunt

Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Morning Announcements for Wed., Apr. 16, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Bosco Stick
• Corn
• Salad
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Today, JAG will be travelling to the Paul Mitchell cosmetology school in Springfield.
• Tomorrow, Apr. 17, will be the Parents as Teachers Easter Egg Hunt from 2-3 p.m.
• See Mrs. Royer if you would like to be an FCCLA chapter officer for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications will be due on Thu., Apr. 17.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 22, Home: Doniphan @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Tue., Apr. 22, Away: Winona @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 25, Away: Alton @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 28, Home: Maynard @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 29, Away: Koshkonong @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Tue., Apr. 15, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Chicken Nuggets
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 22, Home: Doniphan @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Mon., Apr. 14-Tue., Apr. 15, Away: Van Buren Tournament
• Tue., Apr. 22, Away: Winona @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 25, Away: Alton @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 28, Home: Maynard @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 29, Away: Koshkonong @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Testing Schedule

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Morning Announcements for Mon., Apr. 14, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Hot Dog
• Baked Beans
• Chips
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Mon., Apr. 14-Tue., Apr. 15, Away: Van Buren Tournament

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Posted Monday, April 14, 2025

Congratulations

Congratulations to our Missouri State West Plains Interscholastic Contest participants and winners. We competed in Division 3 based on school size, students were also eligible to place overall against all schools in attendance.

• Jasmine Stout-Flash Fiction(story writing)-2nd out of all schools, this event was only scored overall.
• Coy Amick-Computer Technology-1st & 2nd out of all schools
• Malachi Tippit-Computer Technology-3rd
• Tristan Mock-Agriculture-3rd
• Ryan Leonard-Biological Science-3rd

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Board Reorganization Meeting

The meeting will be held in the High School Board Room on Mon., Apr. 14, 2025 at 6 p.m.

1. Monthly Business
2. Dissolve Old Board
3. Accept Election Results
4. Swear in Members
5. Reorganize
   1. Conduct the election of the president
   2. Conduct the election of the vice president
   3. Conduct the election of the secretary and treasurer
   4. Appoint secretary for open session
6. Adjourn

Recognized Board Positions

• Meeting Minutes

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Posted Friday, April 11, 2025

Board Meeting for April 2025

The meeting will be held in the High School Board Room on Mon., Apr. 14, 2025 immediately to follow the reorganization meeting.

1. Monthly Business
   1. Approve Agenda
   2. Approve Consent Agenda
      1. Minutes from March meeting
      2. Activities Report
      3. Revenue and Expense Report
      4. Invoice Register
      5. Authorization to Pay Bills
      6. Administrative Reports
         • Elementary
         • High School
         • Superintendent
   3. PTO/Booster Activity Report
2. Old Business
   1. Cafeteria
   2. Discuss and Approve moving the May Board Meeting
   3. Approve Updated Substitute List
3. New Business
   1. Senior Trip Update (Natalie Myers and Jared Hitch)
   2. Approve Assessment Plan
   3. Approve Crisis Plan
   4. Approve MSBA Full Maintenance agreement for 2025-2026
   5. Approve matching funds for the post secondary advisor position for 2025-2026
   6. Approve Non-Certified Salary Schedule 2025-2026
   7. Approve School Bus Routes for 2025-2026
   8. Discussion of Teacher Appreciation Week
   9. Approve Speech Therapy Contract
   10. Approve Baccalaureate Services in the New Gym
   11. Approve Common Goal Systems, Inc. (TeacherEase) for 2025-2026
   12. Approve Purchasing Two School Buses from Alton School District
4. Public Participation
5. Executive Session
   1. Classified Employees
   2. Personnel
   3. Students
6. Adjourn Executive Session
7. Adjourn Open Session

• Meeting Minutes
• Executive Session

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Morning Announcements for Fri., Apr. 11, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• BBQ Rib Sandwich
• Lettuce, Tomato, & Pickle
• Tator Tots
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Mon., Apr. 14-Tue., Apr. 15, Away: Van Buren Tournament

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Throwback Thursday

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Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025

Morning Announcements for Thu., Apr. 10, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Hot Dog
• Baked Beans
• Chips
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Mrs. Crowder has applications for FBLA chapter officers. Applications are due back to her by Thu., Apr. 10.
• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 14-Tue., Apr. 15, Away: Van Buren Tournament

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Wed., Apr. 9, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Pizza
• Corn
• Salad
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Mrs. Crowder has applications for FBLA chapter officers. Applications are due back to her by Thu., Apr. 10.
• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 14-Tue., Apr. 15, Away: Van Buren Tournament

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2025

JAG

Made a trip to the state capital & ended up in Indian Country!

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Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Morning Announcements for Tue., Apr. 8, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Cheese Burger
• French Fries
• Lettuce, Tomato, & Pickle
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Mrs. Crowder has applications for FBLA chapter officers. Applications are due back to her by Thu., Apr. 10.
• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.
• Art Club Group Photo Retake will be on Thu., Apr. 17 at the beginning of 8th hour. This should only take a few minutes and students will promptly return to class.
• Prom will be Fri., Apr. 18.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 14-Tue., Apr. 15, Away: Van Buren Tournament

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Fri., Apr. 4, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Burrito
• Fiesta Black Beans
• Corn
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Prom will be tomorrow, Sat., Apr. 5.
• Mrs. Crowder has applications for FBLA chapter officers. Applications are due back to her by Thu., Apr. 10.
• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Fri., Apr. 4, Home: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Posted Friday, April 4, 2025

Throwback Thursday

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Posted Thursday, April 3, 2025

Morning Announcements for Thu., Apr. 3, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Ham & Cheese Sandwich
• Baby Carrots
• Chips
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Mrs. Crowder has applications for FBLA chapter officers. Applications are due back to her by Thu., Apr. 10.
• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.

Athletic Events

Varsity Baseball

• Thu., Apr. 3, Away: Viola @ 3 p.m./Bakersville at Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Softball

• Fri., Apr. 4, Home: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Wed., Apr. 2, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Chicken Fries
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Prom will be Sat., Apr. 5.
• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.

Athletic Events

Varsity Softball

• Fri., Apr. 4, Home: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball

• Thu., Apr. 3, Away: Viola @ 3 p.m./Bakersville at Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Books Are Fun Book Blast

Dear COUCH ELEMENTARY Families,

Exciting news! We are partnering with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help build our students' home libraries. For over 30 years, Books are Fun has been a trusted partner in promoting literacy.

Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative. Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/CouchR1Sch65778

Here are the steps:

1. Click the link above.
2. Register your student(s).
3. Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (Don't worry, all the information you provide is secure and only used for this program.)
4. Need help registering? Watch this short step by step video: https://www.bb.booksarefun.com/how-to-complete

Win a trip to Disney

Our school has been selected for an incredible opportunity. For every supporter who clicks your student’s contribution link during Book Blast, you’ll earn one entry for a chance to win a trip to Disney. For example, if five different people click the link, your family gets five entries into the drawing.

Pro Tip: After sending invitations, follow up with a phone call to make sure they received the message.

Why I love this program:

• It’s guaranteed to put new, age-appropriate books into the hands of every student.
• 100% of all contributions go toward new books and classroom supplies.
• The book list is fantastic! It's attached, check it out.
• It will take you less than 10 minutes and there is NO financial requirement from you.

More books in your homes equals more pages being read. That's the goal. We're hoping for 100% participation. Want to see Book Blast in action? Watch this news clip from Fulton Elementary: Fulton Elementary News Clip.

Thank you for helping our school and community,
Mrs. Wiggs

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Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Morning Announcements for Tue., Apr. 1, 2025

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Corn Dog
• Farm Fresh Corn on the Cob
• Broccoli Cauliflower
• Salad
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• Prom tickets are on sale for $15 each. No tickets will be sold after April 1st. See Nora Williams, Ashlyn Fabrizio, Madison Dubois, or Lance Morey if you’re interested in buying a ticket. See Mr. Collins if you’re planning to bring someone from another school.
• Prom will be Sat., Apr. 5.
• Interscholastic Contest at MSU-West Plains will be on Fri., Apr. 11.
• FFA MEMBERS: If you would like to go to FFA Camp, please get the forms from Mrs. Parker. Camp Registration fees are due by Tue., Apr. 15, 2025.

Athletic Events

Varsity Softball

• Tue., Apr. 1, Away: Corning @ 4:30 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 4, Home: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball

• Thu., Apr. 3, Away: Viola @ 3 p.m./Bakersville at Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.

Reminders

• Students, don't forget to turn in your class dues.
• Students, do not let anyone in the building if they do not work here. Even if you konw that person well, if they are not an employee you do not open the door.

Go Indians!

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Athletics for April 2025

Varisty Baseball

• Thu., Apr. 3, Away: Viola @ 3 p.m./Bakersville at Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.
• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 18, Away: Summersville @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 22, Home: Doniphan @ 4:30 p.m.

Varisty Softball

• Tue., Apr. 1, Away: Corning @ 4:30 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 4, Home: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 7, Away: Dora @ 4:30 p.m.
• Thu., Apr. 10, Away: Viola @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 14-Tue., Apr. 15, Away: Van Buren Tournament
• Tue., Apr. 22, Away: Winona @ 4 p.m.
• Thu., Apr. 24, Away: Maynard @ 4 p.m.
• Fri., Apr. 25, Away: Alton @ 4:30 p.m.
• Mon., Apr. 28, Home: Maynard @ 4:30 p.m.
• Tue., Apr. 29, Away: Koshkonong @ 4:30 p.m.

Highlighted = Home Game

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Lunch for April 2025

Fruit, Juice & Milk are offered as a choice for breakfast every day. The menu is subject to change without notice.

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