Support the Cougar Band at their car wash on August 22nd at 75 Mart!

Attention 3rd-6th graders interested in playing youth volleyball this fall! Registration closes in ONE week! Please reach out to ConestogaYouthVolleyball@gmail.com with any questions.

https://forms.gle/puskFFr1tST5f1iQA

The back to school parent pack can be found here digitally!! Parent Packs will be mailed out today. If you do not receive one by early next week, please reach out to make sure we have your correct information!

https://conestoganewsletter1.my.canva.site/parent-pack-2026-2027

Did you know August 9 is National Book Lovers Day? Let’s see how many Golden Sowers we can get sent to our Elementary school by August 9!

https://tinyurl.com/nz2med69

📚Mrs. Zahn is excited to announce the very first Volunteer Day on Tuesday, August 18, from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM (in shifts).

Sign up here-bit.ly/CESLIBVOL. Work will mostly be book covering with some data entry making this a fun day to chat while working. Help get more books in children's hands!

email: mzahn@conestogacougars.org with questions!

Attention all incoming 7th-12th grade athletes and parents! Please read the information on how to register and submit required paperwork BEFORE practices start August 10th.

Link to step-by-step instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1avwY1QCl0asAn1OxUET73_hHHr9v1tQWhdeobog2XpA/edit?usp=sharing

Questions can be directed to:
Molly Stieren - Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
mjstieren@conestogacougars.org
DeAnne Peterson - Administrative Assistant
dpeterson@conestogacougars.org

Check out these sneak peeks of what is going on at Conestoga Public Schools!
Elementary- New outdoor spaces to enjoy, cozy nooks for preschoolers and an inviting commons area.
Jr/Sr High- An awesome greenhouse, new deliveries, and furniture getting prepped for placement when classrooms are finished!

Here is the updated 26-27 school year calendar! We appreciate your understanding through this construction process! We can't wait to show off our new spaces soon!

Reminder! Next week is the Youth Volleyball and Basketball Camp designed to help young athletes learn, grow, and compete! Conestoga Elementary. Basketball 8-10am, Snack 10-10:30am, Volleyball 10:30-12:30.

Whether your child is just starting out or looking to improve their game, this camp is a great opportunity! Did you miss the sign up? Not a problem! You are welcome to join, just bring registration and payment next week (no shirt guaranteed).

Surplus item available for sale:

High Tunnel Framework

Approximately 30’ X 60' (Galvanized Steel)
Sleeves and Covering not included.
$1,000 or best offer. The district reserves right not to sell.

Can be seen at the Jr/Sr High School. Contact Mr. Geise at rgeise@conestogacougars.org by July 24.

Surplus available for sale from the district:

Garage Door (Custom Size - Not A Standard Size) - 17’7’’ X 11’3’'
Energy Saver Flush panel, White, Insulated, No Windows, Torsion Spring Type, 12” Track Radius
Opener: Model T-50 For 12” Rail Length
Will not be sold separately. $2,500. Other reasonable offers will be considered.

Can be seen at the senior high school maintenance shed. Contact Mr. Geise at rgeise@conestogacougars.org by July 21 @ 12pm.
The district reserves the right not to sell.

School Start Update! Due to continued construction work on the Jr./Sr. High School, all students' first day of school will now be Wednesday August 26th. We are actively working on adjusting the district calendar and will share once it is complete. Thank you for your patience! Check your email for additional information.

Our Board of Education will meet tonight at 5pm in the Elementary Library. You can find meeting minutes and agendas on our website. https://www.conestogacougars.org/board-of-education/notice-meeting-minutes

Big thank you to Nehawka Fire and Rescue for cooling off our band members after 3 hot days of band camp!!!

School is right around the corner! If you are planning to use school transportation, we need this registration by Aug. 5.
Don't wait, fill it out now and submit it to Nancy.Schultz@firststudentinc.com once completed.

Directions from Mobile Device: Open form, select share and "markup," from markup click the little blue box with three dots and a pencil at the top of the form, complete the form, click done, save the file, then email Nancy.Schultz@firststudentinc.com and attach the completed form.

As one year ends in the Library with Mrs. Zahn, another one begins! Many of the students enjoyed Fahlo-ing a snow leopard named Rosy during Library time- here is an update on her journey! We are also excited to announce there will be some opportunities to read Golden Sowers! We are looking for used or new copies of the titles shown. Books can be brought to the school in August. https://tinyurl.com/akvfmb6s

Members of the Cougar Band had the opportunity to watch the Drum Corps International marching show! What a great way to get inspired for our upcoming season! 🐾🥁