
Due to incoming weather, tonight's junior high games have been moved up to 5:00. A girls and A boys will only play.

Girls and Boys TVL brackets have been released!
Girls - https://5il.co/2c6hp
Boys - https://5il.co/2c6hm
Go Cats!

USD 223 will utilize a two hour delayed start tomorrow, January 10, due to the less than ideal road conditions. Thank you and be safe!

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, USD 223 schools and activities have been canceled for tomorrow, January 9. Please be safe!

Kindergarten talked about different kinds of snow flakes. They went outside and checked out the ones coming down today.



Good luck to the HS basketball teams as they head to Frankfort for tonight's contest. Here is the schedule of events:
Primary Gym:
4:45 - JV girls
6:00 - Varsity girls
7:30 - Varsity boys
Secondary Gym:
6:00 - JV boys
Go Cats!

Good luck to the JH basketball teams as they face Linn tonight at home. Games will start at 5:45.
HS Gym
5:45 - A girls, followed by A boys
St. John's
5:45 - B boys, followed by B girls
Good luck!

Good luck to the HS basketball teams as they face Linn tonight. Here is the schedule :
4:45 - JV boys
6:00 - V girls followed by varsity boys
Good luck!

K-6 visited KSDS today to deliver their donations. Stations were set up to help them understand some of the challenges others face. Thank you to the staff for allowing us to visit.


A Very Merry Mindful Christmas! Mindfulness is the quality or state of being conscious or aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, emotions, and surroundings. It is being truly present in the moment. K-4th grade has been focusing on mindfulness this month in their counseling guidance lessons. Elementary teachers helped reinforce the content by providing daily mini lessons in their classrooms. Ask your student(s) about the different ways they can practice mindfulness! We could all use a little more mindfulness this time of year. Merry Christmas!










Games will be streamed here tonight:
https://striv.tv/channel/diller-odell/

Dear Families,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and excited for the upcoming holiday season. We have some important announcements and updates to share with you:
We had a great Winter Concert last night, thank you to Mrs. Sawin and all of the work the students put in to make it a great showing.
End of First Semester - December 21st
As we approach the end of the first semester, please note that December 21st will be an 11:30 AM dismissal day. There will be no lunch served, so please make necessary arrangements for your child.
High School Basketball Games - December 21st
Our high school basketball teams will be traveling to Diller-Odell for games on December 21st. The JV games will start at 4:30 PM, followed by the varsity contests.
High School Basketball Games at Home - January 2nd
Mark your calendars for January 2nd when our high school basketball teams will have home games against Linn. Let's pack the stands and cheer on our team!
School Resumes - January 4th
After a well-deserved winter break, students will return to school on January 4th.
Junior High Basketball Games - January 4th
Also on January 4th, our junior high basketball teams will be playing against Linn at home.
Celebrations from the Week
Congratulations to Kamryn O'Dell for receiving the Kindness Award this week! Kamryn is always respectful and courteous to everyone around her. She is truly a remarkable student and an excellent representative of our school.
Thank you to all for making the first semester a successful one. The winter break will be a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones and recharge for the second semester.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a happy new year!
Happy Holidays,
Cory Jensen

Link for Christmas Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKoBkz1XyKo

Remember to come out to the Winter Concert tonight! Starts at 7:00. It's going to be a great show!

Cat Connections worked together to craft reindeer and Santa ornaments to give to the residents at the LTC. See comments for partner pictures!





Congratulations to Kennedy Cohorst on being named a Kansas FBLA Service Member of the Month!


Matt Jandera - Managing Director of The Guardian Group came in to visit with the junior personal finance class about a multitude of personal finance and retirement income plan topics today. Thank you, Matt!



🎶Baby it's Cold Outside!🎵
Soup is good for the soul! Junior class has Soup for supper tonight. Free Will Donation. Desserts are always a popular addition.
Come hungry, stay warm, and enjoy a fun night of Basketball.



Good luck to our HS basketball teams tonight as they take on Onaga. This will be the last home game of 2023!
Here is the schedule of games, all in the high school:
4:00 - 1/2 JV Girls
4:45 - JV Boys
6:00 - V Girls
7:30 - V Boys
Go Cats!

Congratulations to Ava Sedlacek! Ava has been selected to be a member of the Kansas All State Treble Choir. She will travel to Wichita the last week of February to work with the top choir students in the state. And perform Saturday February 24th in the Century II Convention Hall.
