‘May Melodies’ theme for final 7-12 vocal concert
Music students in the junior and senior high choirs, along with the junior high show wrapped up the year with the final concert Tuesday.
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School Board Member Karl Meeske was trying to hold back tears of emotion as he presented his daughter, Kaylee, with her diploma Saturday. (Johnson Publications photo)
The reception line provided the perfect setting for Susan Castle to capture the moment with her iPhone. Her daughter, Dawn, was among 43 seniors who received their diploma from Chase County Schools during commencement Saturday. (Johnson Publications photo)
Graduates take a look at their new diplomas awarded Saturday afternoon. (Johnson Publications photo)
Graduates told ‘define your purpose’
Forty-three graduates were told Saturday afternoon, “If you don’t have a ‘why’—a mission you can quickly and articulately state to the people you care about—get one.”
Music program changes draw comments from community
While at least five people spoke against the CCS band and choir assignments for 2017-18, administration is standing firm on its decision to make some changes.
The entire gym filled with ecstatic chanting when the tables turned and Jodie Schuller sat to be egged by the teachers. (Johnson Publications photo)
There wasn’t a single sitting or quiet student as Becky Odens, K-6 principal, had a raw egg splattered on her head. (Johnson Publications photo)
Egg roulette a messy, fun-filled game
Chase County Schools (CCS) elementary students’ laughter, chants and applause filled the high school gym Monday, as they celebrated their accomplishments in the Accelerated Reader program, Hoop
Music in the air
Music was literally in the air Tuesday morning at Chase County Schools when Band Director Agnes Strand took her fifth and sixth grade instrumentalists outdoors for a concert.