Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Yearbook staff will NOT meet this morning during activity period, but will meet tomorrow morning at our usual 7:15 start time.

There will be a girls basketball meeting on Thursday during activity period in the high school gym for any girl in grades 8-11 who is interested in playing basketball next season. If you cannot attend, please see Coach Schroeder.

Any 8th-11th grade boy interested in playing basketball next year needs to meet in the Commons during activity period, Tuesday, April 22nd.

All high school students participating in the Leo Club Coloring Contest need to turn your paper in to Mrs. Birnesser in her classroom on Thursday during activity period. Today during the lunch periods will be the last day to get a coloring page.

Attention post prom attendees: Please check your emails for a google form for the game Family Feud. Even if you won’t be participating in the game, please fill out the form!

Attention juniors: Prom decorating in the elementary gym will begin next Tuesday (April 22) and continue to Friday (April 25). The gym will be open starting at 3:30. All are encouraged to join. See Mrs. Steck or a member of the prom decorating committee if you have any questions.

Mr. Schnipke is looking for at least 2 people to take tickets for upcoming track events. These are paid positions. The most pressing need is for this Thursday. Other dates are April 24 and 26th and May 7th, 14th and 16th. Please see him if you are interested.

Due to testing, the bells will be turned off until the end of 3rd period.

Thank you and have a great day!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

There will be a girls basketball meeting on Thursday during activity period in the high school gym for any girl in grades 8-11 who is interested in playing basketball next season. If you cannot attend, please see Coach Schroeder.

Mr. Schnipke is looking for at least 2 people to take tickets for upcoming track events. These are paid positions. The most pressing need is for this Thursday. Other dates are April 24 and 26th and May 7th, 14th and 16th. Please see him if you are interested.

Seniors, if you were planning to submit a PRO-TECH Scholarship application, those are due today!

Thank you and have a great day!

Monday, April 14, 2025

The Leo Club is excited to host a coloring contest for all high school students! To enter, you must purchase a coloring page for $1—this serves as both your entry and a donation, with all proceeds going to Grace in Grove. Eight winners will be selected, with two winners chosen from each grade to receive a fun prize. Coloring pages will be on sale this Tuesday and Wednesday during the lunch periods. Turn your coloring page into Mrs. Birnesser by activity period on Thursday to enter the contest. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and support a great cause!

Are you a high school student interested in a career in health care? St. Rita’s Medical Center is offering a Health Careers Exploration opportunity for students and their families on May 13th. This is a great way for you to spend some time touring the hospital, meeting their team, and learning about tuition reimbursement options. Additional information and how to register has been posted in Schoology.

Thank you and have a great day!

Friday, April 11, 2025

The girls track team is off to a strong start this season. Last week, they delivered a dominant performance at the Liberty-Benton Relays, earning first place overall. Standout victories included the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays, featuring Allison Thompson, Aubrey Schroeder, Lauryn Auchmuty, and Jade Roeder. Additional championship finishes came from the long jump team of Lauryn Auchmuty, Brynn Halker, and Cenah Grothaus, as well as the discus relay team of Lauren Martz, Nicole Nesby, and Abby Buescher.

Despite the cold temperatures last night, the girls continued their impressive run by securing second place at the Bearcat Relays. Highlight performances included the record-breaking pole vault team of Lauryn Auchmuty, Mya Verhoff, and Cenah Grothaus, along with the mixed 4x400 relay team of Devanie Pingle, Lauryn Auchmuty, Brody McClure, and Layton Blankemeyer.

Last night at Spencerville the Grove Boys won their 8th straight Bearcat Relays with some strong performances in cold conditions. The dogs tallied 130pts while Ft. Loramie scored 90. Placing first for the dogs were:
Caleb Bonifas, Jordan Mull and Kaden Little in the shot put
Bonifas, Brady Fuerst and Dylan Mertz in the discus
Grant Eversole, Conner Amstutz and Jamesen Rader in the long jump
Trevon Baxter,Rader and Amstutz in the pole vault
Eversole, Amstutz and Jacob Williams in the triple jump
Aiden Vogt, Levi Bryan, Caiden Squillante and Zack Bryan in the 3200 Relay
And finally Vogt, Squillante and the Bryan boys in the 6400 relay with a new meet record time crushing the old record from last year by nearly 20 seconds. Great job guys.

Are you a high school student interested in a career in health care? St. Rita’s Medical Center is offering a Health Careers Exploration opportunity for students and their families on May 13th. This is a great way for you to spend some time touring the hospital, meeting their team, and learning about tuition reimbursement options. Additional information and how to register has been posted in Schoology.

The Library will be closed today for mock interviews.

Staff and students, just a reminder that the health clinic will be closed today except for emergencies due to kindergarten screenings.

Thank you and have a great day!

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Senior NHS members - we will have a brief meeting this morning during activity period in the commons.

The Library will be closed tomorrow for mock interviews.

Staff and students, just a reminder that the health clinic will be closed today and tomorrow except for emergencies due to kindergarten screenings.

All seniors will be participating in Senior Mock Interviews on Friday, April 11th. To help prepare a little better for this, we will be having a daily interview tip leading up to the day.Interview Tip #9 - Do your research. Before the interview, learn about the company or organization. Showing knowledge about their mission and values proves you’re serious about the opportunity.

Thank you and have a great day!

Superintendent: (419) 659-2639
School Office (K-12): (419) 659-2156
Central Office Fax: (419) 659-5134

Columbus Grove Schools
201 W. Cross St.
Columbus Grove, OH
45830-1237