Couch R-I School District

Easter Egg Hunt Wed., Apr. 1, 2026

The Easter Bunny is coming to Couch School!! We are egg-cited to see you all! Please join us! ❤️ We are actively seeking candy donations for this event!

Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Morning Announcements for Tue., Mar. 31, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

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

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• Purchase your prom tickets from Karlee, Moriah or Caden before April 3rd for $15. After April 3rd they are $20 each! If you are bringing a guest from another school see the High School Office for the form.
• All 9th thru 12th grade students who would like to apply for Pins and Letters now is the time. Come by the office to get a qualifying sheet. This needs to be turned in by April 17th.
• Students, the lost and found is overflowing once again. Please please please.. Come get your belongings. During Lunch, before, and after school.
• Tic Tac Toe for Treats is back up and going for this short week. Come by the HS office during lunch or before school to play against a friend for freeze dried candy.
• The Student Council still has snacks leftover! Stop by today during 5th hour and lunch!
• Turn in Interscholastic permission slips to Mrs. Crowder by Wednesday, April 1.
• It is very important for ALL FBLA members to meet in Mrs. Crowder’s Room today 5th hour.
• FBLA Officer applications for next year are available from Mrs. Crowder.
• FCCLA Officer Applications for next school year are available from Mrs. Royer!
• Seniors need to turn in their permissions slips for the car wash TODAY to Mrs. Myers

Go Indians!

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Congratulations

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Quizbowl team for placing 2nd! We are proud of you!

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Posted Monday, March 30, 2026

Congratulations

Congratulations to the Couch Lady Indian Softball team for winning 2nd place in the Couch Softball Tournament!

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Morning Announcements for Mon., Mar. 30, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Cook's Choice
• Veggie
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• Purchase your prom tickets from Karlee, Moriah or Caden before April 3rd for $15. After April 3rd they are $20 each! If you are bringing a guest from another school see the High School Office for the form.
• All 9th thru 12th grade students who would like to apply for Pins and Letters now is the time. Come by the office to get a qualifying sheet. This needs to be turned in by April 17th.
• Congrats to 8th grade Quiz Bowl students for placing second at the Big Springs Conference tournament Friday.
• Students, the lost and found is overflowing once again. Please please please.. Come get your belongings. During Lunch, before, and after school.
• Tic Tac To for Treats is back up and going for this short week. Come by the HS office during lunch or before school to play against a friend for freeze dried candy.
• The Student Council still has snacks leftover! Stop by today during 5th hour and lunch!
• Turn in Interscholastic permission slips to Mrs. Crowder by Wednesday, April 1.

Go Indians!

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BIG news for Couch FFA!

Our Conduct of Chapter Meetings team placed 1st in Districts and is officially ADVANCING TO STATE!

This one means a lot. Just a few weeks ago, this team placed 3rd at Area, and they got right back to work. They put in the time, the practice, and the effort to improve, and it showed in a BIG way today.

This is what growth, determination, and teamwork look like. We are so proud of how far this group has come in such a short time! Next stop… STATE! 💙💛

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Posted Friday, March 27, 2026

Morning Announcements for Fri., Mar. 27, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Sweet and Sour Chicken
• Fried Rice
• Egg Roll
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Student Council will be selling snacks during the 5th hour and at lunch this week! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.
• Purchase your prom tickets from Karlee, Moriah or Caden before April 3rd for $15. After April 3rd $20 each! If you are bringing a guest from another school see the High School Office for the form.
• All 9th thru 12th grade students who would like to apply for Pins and Letters now is the time. Come by the office to get a qualifying sheet. This needs to be turned in by April 17th.
• BIG news for Couch FFA! Our Conduct of Chapter Meetings team placed 1st in Districts and is officially ADVANCING TO STATE! Congratulations to Kylie Evans, Olivia Collins, Christionna Spraggins, Gabby Dubois, Kylee Martin, Molly Parker & Jake Arnold!!
• Art Club meeting Today during 5th in the art room.

Go Indians!

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Couch MO FFA

We may not have gotten a full group photo this morning, but we still want to recognize these 11 Couch FFA members competing at District CDE/LDEs today!

• 📸 Livestock Judging is pictured from today
• 📸 Conduct of Chapter Meetings is from a practice earlier this week

Good luck to Keera, Katherine, Eli, Riley, Jake, Kylie, Olivia, Molly, Kylee, Christionna, and Gabby. We are proud of the hard work you’ve put in and can’t wait to see how you do. Go represent Couch FFA! 💙💛

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Posted Thursday, March 26, 2026

Morning Announcements for Thu., Mar. 26, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Cheese Burger
• Tater Tots
• Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Student Council will be selling snacks during the 5th hour and at lunch this week! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.
• Quiz Bowl practice 5th hour in Mrs. Infrancas room is being held everyday until this Friday the 27th.
• Purchase your prom tickets from Karlee, Moriah or Caden before April 3rd for $15. After April 3rd $20 each! If you are bringing a guest from another school see the High School Office for the form.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be tonight 4-7 pm.
• All 9th thru 12th grade students who would like to apply for Pins and Letters now is the time. Come by the office to get a qualifying sheet. This needs to be turned in by April 17th.

Go Indians!

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Parent/Teacher Conferences

This Thursday is Parent Teacher Conferences! PTC is the time to share ways to make your student shine! No schedule times are needed for High and Junior High Students. We look forward to seeing you!

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Posted Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Morning Announcements for Wed., Mar. 25, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Hot Dog
• Chips
• Baby Carrots
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Student Council will be selling snacks during the 5th hour and at lunch this week! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.
• Quiz Bowl practice 5th hour in Mrs. Infrancas room is being held everyday until this Friday the 27th. Practice today is MANDATORY.
• Purchase your prom tickets from Karlee, Moriah or Caden before April 3rd for $15. After April 3rd $20 each! If you are bringing a guest from another school see the High School Office for the form.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be March 26th. Tomorrow 4-7 pm.

Go Indians!

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Couch Softball Tournament, Sat., Mar. 28, 2026

• 9:00 a.m. - COUCH VS KOSH
• 10:30 a.m. - WINONA VS PLATO
• 12:00 p.m. - KOSH VS PLATO
• 1:30 p.m. - KOSH VS WINONA
• 3:00 p.m. - COUCH VS PLATO
• 4:30 p.m. - COUCH VS WINONA

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Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Morning Announcements for Tue., Mar. 24, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Pizza
• Corn
• Salad
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Student Council will be selling snacks during the 5th hour and at lunch this week! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.
• Quiz Bowl practice 5th hour in Mrs. Infrancas room is being held everyday until this Friday the 27th.
• Purchase your prom tickets from Karlee, Moriah or Caden before April 3rd for $15. After April 3rd $20 each! If you are bringing a guest from another school see the High School Office for the form.
• Parent Teacher Conferences will be March 26th. This Thursday 4-7 pm.

Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Fri., Mar. 20, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Corn Dog
• Baked Beans
• Chips
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Student Council will be selling snacks during the 5th hour and at lunch this week! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.
• Quiz Bowl practice 5th hour in Mrs. Infrancas room everyday until next friday the 27th.

Go Indians!

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Posted Friday, March 20, 2026

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Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Congratulations

We are so very proud of these students! They worked hard putting on events, creating presentation boards, memorizing lines, learning public speaking techniques, answering questions and even practicing in-front of their peers and school staff members. Today they were recognized for that at the state level! We are proud to have Gretchen Royer as our FACS teacher and FCCLA advisor who supported these students and their ideas, making this possible for them! Great job everyone! 🖤❤️

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Morning Announcements

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Bosco Stick
• Green Beans
• Carrots
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Student Council will be selling snacks during 5th hour and at lunch starting this week! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.
• Seniors will meet in Mrs. Roberts’ room (JAG) 1st hour Wednesday morning.
• Congratulations to the following students
  • Miley Hampton & Gabby DuBois-1st PLACE in State Chapter Service Project Level 2, advancing to nationals
  • Miley Barnes, Emilie Pierce & Ellie Crowder 1st PLACE in State Focus on Children Level 1, advancing to nationals
  • Olivia Collins 2nd PLACE in State Public Policy Advocate, advancing to nationals
  • Ty Crowder, Elena Combs & Ady Collins 4th Place in State Chapter Service Project Level 1

Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Tue., Mar. 17, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Sack Lunch
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Student Council will be selling snacks at lunch starting this week! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.
• Quiz Bowl Practice during 5th in Mrs. InFranca’s room.

Go Indians!

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Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Reschedule

Today's Jr. High Volleyball game at Gatewood has been rescheduled for Tue., Mar. 17, @ 6 p.m.

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Posted Monday, March 16, 2026

Morning Announcements for Fri., Mar. 13, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Chicken Alfredo
• Broccoli
• Garlic Bread Stick
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• Student Council will be selling snacks at lunch starting Tuesday! Snacks will be in Mrs. Broyles room.

Go Indians!

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Posted Friday, March 13, 2026

Morning Announcements for Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Crispito
• Peas
• Carrots
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• Junior Varsity Quiz Bowl will have practice during the 5th hour today, March 12th.
• Congratulations to the following FFA members for their accomplishments last night at the Area 16 Leadership Development Events. Olivia Collins- 1st place Creed Speaking, Molly Parker- 2nd Place Division 1 Public Speaking, Katherine Bennett- 2nd Place Division 2 Public Speaking, The Conduct of Chapter Meetings Team- 3rd Place (Kylie Evans, OIivia Collins, Gabby Dubois, Jake Arnold, Christionna Spraggins, Molly Parker, Kylee Martin) and the FFA Knowledge Team (Gabby Dubois, Kylie Evans, Molly Parker, Jake Arnold). All of these FFA members are advancing to Districts! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Tremendous Job in representing Couch!

Go Indians!

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Posted Thursday, March 12, 2026

Morning Announcements for Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Pizza
• Corn
• Salad
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• Student Council will have a meeting today, March 11th during 5th hour in Mrs. Broyles’s room.
• Junior Varsity Quiz Bowl will have practice during 5th hour Thursday, March 12th.

Go Indians!

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Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Morning Announcements for Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• BBQ Meatballs
• Green Beans
• Garlic Toast
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• There will be no Shuttle today, March 10th, 2026
• Student Council will have a meeting Wednesday, March 11th during 5th hour in Mrs. Broyles’s room.

Go Indians!

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Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Congratulations

Congratulations to Katherine Bennett for being selected as a semi-finalist for the Missouri Agribusiness Academy! Out of students from across the state, Katherine is currently ranked among the top 60 sophomore agriculture students in Missouri.

Today she will be interviewing for a chance to earn a spot in the top 30 students selected for the academy.

This is an incredible opportunity that recognizes leadership, involvement in agriculture, and future potential in the industry. We are proud of Katherine and the hard work that got her to this point.

Let’s all wish her good luck in her interview today as she represents Couch FFA!

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Morning Announcements for Mon., Mar. 9, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Chicken Sandwich
• Tater Tots
• Lettuce, Tomato, & Pickle
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• High School volleyball players please come by Mrs. Amelia’s office to sign up for concession stand/gym cleanup for Jr. High volleyball games.
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• Congratulations to Gabriela Davis for scoring outstanding fortrumpet solo at the Music Festival.
• Volleyball game today at 1pm in new Gym JH Volleyball girls will eat lunch at their normal time and then go to the new gym.

Go Indians!

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Posted Monday, March 9, 2026

Board Meeting for March 2026

Couch School District R-I Regular Board Meeting
Zoom/Board Room
March 9, 2026
Regular Session: 6:00 pm

1. Monthly Business
   1. Approve Agenda
   2. Approve Consent Agenda
      1. Minutes from February's meetings
      2. Activities Report
      3. Revenue and Expense Report
      4. Invoice Register
      5. Authorization to Pay Bills
      6. Administrative Reports
         1. Elementary
         2. High School
         3. Superintendent
   3. PTO/Booster Activity Report
2. Old Business
   1. Cafeteria
   2. Discuss/Approve Updated Substitute Teacher List
   3. Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 School Calendar
3. New Business
   1. Acknowledge Board of Education for Their Service
   2. FCCLA Presentation
   3. Review and Discuss Progress on CSIP Goals
   4. Discuss/Approve Audit Services (3 year)
   5. Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Salary Schedule
   6. Discuss/Approve the AG Furnace
   7. Amend Date for May Board Meeting
4. Public Participation
5. Executive Session
   1. Personnel
   2. Students
   3. Rehire Certified Personnel
6. Adjourn Session

• Meeting Minutes
• Executive Session

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Morning Announcements for Fri., Mar. 6, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Beef Ravioli
• Salad
• Bread Stick
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• High School volleyball players please come by Mrs. Amelia’s office to sign up for concession stand/gym cleanup for Jr. High volleyball games.
• Today is the last day for the Scholastic Book Fair! Please stop by the Library and check it out from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm!
• We have our Title 1 Reading Night today Friday, March 6th from 5-7. Hope to see you there!
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• Quiz Bowl practice for JR HIGH ONLY today during 5th hour in Mrs. Infranca’s class.

Go Indians!

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Posted Friday, March 6, 2026

Title I Reading Night

Couch Elementary is hosting the Title I Reading Night/Glow Night on Fri., Mar 6, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Old Gym. Celebrate books and the joy of reading with a glowing night of stories, friends, and memories under the lights! Be sure to come join the fun!

Morning Announcements for Thu., Mar. 5, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Corn Dog
• Mac & Cheese
• Green Beans
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• High School volleyball players please come by Mrs. Amelia’s office to sign up for concession stand/gym cleanup for Jr. High volleyball games.
• Our Scholastic Book Fair kicked off this week! Starting Monday, March 2nd to March 6th from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm! So, make a point to stop by the Library and check it out!
• 2026-2027 Couch FFA Officer interviews will be held today Thursday, March 5th in the Ag. Building 6th-8th hours, and potentially after school if not completed by 3:22pm. Official dress is required, so don’t forget it!. Your interview timeslot will be during the class time you already have with Mrs. Parker, unless communicated otherwise. See Mrs. Parker if you have questions. Also, the officer applications are due today before the end of the school day.
• We have our Title 1 Reading Night this Friday, March 6th from 5-7. Hope to see you all there!
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• Quiz Bowl practice for JR HIGH ONLY today during 5th hour in Mrs. Infranca’s class.
• FCCLA officers and members competing in STAR event competition meet in FACS room 5th hour!

Go Indians!

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Posted Thursday, March 5, 2026

Congratulations

What a season for our High School Basketball teams! We could not be more proud of both of our teams as they battled their way to the District Championship games!

Congratulations to our Lady Indians for their 2nd place finish in Class 1 District 2! They fought hard in the Championship game Friday against Chadwick and represented our school with pride.

Congratulations to our Indians for earning 2nd place in Class 1 District 3! They competed in the Championship game Saturday against Bunker and left it all on the court.

Making it to the Championship is no small accomplishment. Thank you to our players, coaches, families, and fans for an incredible season of support and school spirit. We are proud of you!

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Morning Announcements for Wed., Mar. 4, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Cheese Burger
• French Fries
• Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• High School volleyball players please come by Mrs. Amelia’s office to sign up for concession stand/gym cleanup for Jr. High volleyball games.
• Our Scholastic Book Fair kicked off this week! Starting Monday, March 2nd to March 6th from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm! So, make a point to stop by the Library and check it out!
• 2026-2027 Couch FFA Officer interviews will be held on Thursday, March 5th in the Ag. Building 6th-8th hours, and potentially after school if not completed by 3:22pm. Official dress is required, so don’t forget it!. Your interview timeslot will be during the class time you already have with Mrs. Parker, unless communicated otherwise. See Mrs. Parker if you have questions. Also, the officer applications are due today before the end of the school day.
• We have our Title 1 Reading Night this Friday, March 6th from 5-7. Hope to see you all there!
• The Freshman class is selling frozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls and their famous honey cinnamon butter! $8/dozen rolls and $2/ half pint of butter.
• Quiz Bowl practice for JR HIGH ONLY today during 5th hour in Mrs. Infranca’s class.
• FCCLA officers and members competing in STAR event competition meet in FACS room 5th hour!

Go Indians!

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Morning Announcements for Tue., Mar. 3, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

• Chili
• Fritos
• Cheese Stick
• Celery Sticks
• Fruit
• Milk

Announcements

• As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
• Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
• Seniors- Hog Raffle tickets are due TODAY to Mrs. Myers!!
• High School volleyball players please come by Mrs. Amelia’s office to sign up for concession stand/gym cleanup for Jr. High volleyball games
• Elementary is having a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser! If you would like to order please see an elementary student! Orders are due on Tuesday, March 3rd.
• Our Scholastic Book Fair kicks off next week! Starting Monday, March 2nd to March 6th from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm! So, make a point to stop by the Library and check it out!
• Congratulations to the Lady Indians and Indians for advancing to the basketball district finals!
• The Lady Indians take on Chadwick for the district title TONIGHT at Galena, 6pm.
• We will plan to take a pep bus for students in grades 7-12 if 20 or more students sign up. The bus will leave at 2:30 pm this afternoon. Students will need $6 for admission plus additional money for food.
• The Indians battle the Bunker Eagles tomorrow night to win a district title at 1pm. The same rules apply for the pep bus and admission as well. The pep bus will leave at 10am Saturday morning.
• We have a Pep Rally TODAY, at 10 this morning! Bring your school spirit!
• Fun Fact Friday, The girls and boys basketball teams have not been to the district finals together since 1976
• 2026-2027 Couch FFA Officer interviews will be held on Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 in the Ag. Building 6th-8th hours, and potentially after school if not completed by 3:22pm. Official dress is required, so don’t forget it!. Your interview timeslot will be during the class time you already have with Mrs. Parker, unless communicated otherwise. See Mrs. Parker if you have questions. Also, the officer applications are due on Wednesday, March 4th before the end of the school day.
• Quiz Bowl practice JR HIGH ONLY today 5th hour in Mrs. Infranca’s class.

Go Indians!

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Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Lunch for March 2026

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

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Posted Sunday, March 1, 2026