Council Grove Elementary School

This morning we kicked it off sweet and strong with a bodacious breakfast sponsored by Polar Donuts, Molly’s Donuts & Café, and Starbucks Coffee ☕🍩 — because our teachers deserve the best (and the tastiest)! Huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for fueling the fun and showing our teachers the love they so deserve. You made this morning totally tubular! 💛💙 📺 Don’t forget—tomorrow is Saved by the Bell Day! Rock your best 90s school style—think neon, scrunchies, windbreakers, and high tops. Let’s bring the Bayside vibes to Council Grove! 🎒💾📼 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #CouncilGroveStrong #TotallyRadTeachers #ThunderbirdsSoar #FueledByDonutsAndLove #SavedByTheBellDay #ThunderbirdStrong

We hosted a disco party to celebrate our students who have maintained attendance throughout the year! A big thank you to Hobby Lobby for their generous donations of glow sticks and party favors, which helped make the celebration even more fun and memorable! #attendancematters #thunderbirdssoar

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all our amazing students who have earned a bravo from Betty this week . Through all their hard work, kindness and effort. these students stood out. They all got a new book to take home and enjoy! #BravofromBetty # youngreaders #studentspotlight #May2nd

These golden ticket winners from April earn the exclusive reward of enjoying their lunch in the office in a relaxed environment, and got to chat away with the leadership team here at Council Grove.

🌟 Happy Principal Appreciation Day, Mrs. Stacie Fryer! 🌟 Today we celebrate a leader who is so much more than a principal — she’s the heart, soul, and steady hand of Council Grove. Mrs. Fryer, your compassion, dedication, and unwavering belief in every student and staff member make a difference that ripples far beyond the school walls. You lead with grace, courage, and kindness — always putting people first and never backing down from what’s best for kids. You don’t just set the tone — you are the tone: calm, focused, and full of heart. Whether you're greeting Thunderbirds at the door with a smile or standing beside staff through the tough days, your presence reminds us we’re stronger together. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for your heart. And thank you for showing us every day what it truly means to be #ThunderbirdStrong. 💙💛 #PrincipalAppreciationDay #ThankYouMrsFryer #ThunderbirdPride #LeadershipWithHeart

More pictures from Operation Warm-More than a Coat Event with Thomas Breads and Bimbo Bakery! Students who were absent today will receive their shoes when they return to school! #morethanacoat #ThunderbirdsSOAR #SoaringToNewHeights

More pictures from Operation Warm-More than a Coat Event with Thomas Breads and Bimbo Bakery! We had some of our students perform "Footloose" as a Thank You to the volunteers!! #morethanacoat #ThunderbirdsSOAR #SoaringToNewHeights

Operation Warm, Thomas Breads & Bimbo Bakery came to Council Grove today and brought all of our students a new pair of shoes and 2 pair of socks! Each of the volunteers met our students one by one and walked them through the process of picking out their shoes and got a snack!! Channel 4, Channel 9, Superintendent, Dr. Savage, and Assistant Superintendent, Meggan Wilson were also here! Tune in to News 9 at 5:00 and News 4 between 4:30 & 6:00 tonight to see us on TV! #morethanacoat #ThunderbirdsSOAR #SoaringToNewHeights

Congratulations to our latest Golden Ticket Winners! #ThunderbirdsSoar #SoaringTo NewHeights

🌟🎉 Totally RAD Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6–9! 🎉🌟 Hey Thunderbird Families! Next week we’re celebrating our amazing teachers in full 90s style with Totally RAD Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s show our love and appreciation for the rockstars who give so much to our students every day! 💛💙 Here are the Dress-Up Days: 🎶 Monday – Mixtape Monday Wear a band tee or rock star style (denim jackets, flannel, grunge, big hair!) 📚 Tuesday – Saved by the Bell Throw it back with 90s school style — plaid, overalls, varsity jackets, bright colors! 🎮 Wednesday – Game On! Dress as a cartoon, video game, or toy character — think Mario, Sonic, TMNT, Barbie, Rugrats, etc! 🌈 Thursday – Neon & Lisa Frank Day Bring the vibes with neon, animal print, bold patterns, and all things Lisa Frank! 💻 Friday – Virtual Day Stay home and learn in comfort! We also invite students to bring in a small note, drawing, or thoughtful gift to show their appreciation. It doesn't have to be big — it’s the thought that counts! 📝✨ Even a simple "thank you" goes a long way. Let’s make this week totally awesome for our incredible staff! 🎸 #TotallyRadTeachers #ThunderbirdStrong #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our ‘red’ciously awesome secretaries! Your hard work, bright energy, and incredible organization keep everything running smoothly. We appreciate you more than words can say!

3rd & 4th Grade State Testing for Math begins tomorrow!!

4/18/2025 bravo from Betty winners #thunderbirdssoar

Congratulations to Ms. Lili Casillas, Council Grove's 2025 Support Personnel of the Year! We are so proud of you! Ms. Lili is our social worker and community liaison. She spearheads our backpack program, organizes our community donations, serves as an interpreter for our Spanish speaking families, trains our students to conduct morning announcements & lead assemblies, and so much more! Ms. Lili is currently organizing Beyond the Warmth sponsored by Fed Ex Cares. This event will ensure every child receives a new pair of shoes on April 30th!

We celebrated our wonderful librarian at Rise & Shine on Friday. We love you, Miss Owens! Thank you for everything you do for us at Council Grove!

REMINDER: All WHPS Schools are OPEN Friday April 18th

3rd & 4th Grade State Testing begins tomorrow!

We've had some awesome Bravo from Betty winners lately.

Please join us for a very special Rise & Shine Assembly on Thursday, April 10 at 8:30 AM. During this time, we will be honoring the memory of a beloved student who attended Council Grove for Kindergarten and 1st grade. She courageously battled cancer and sadly passed away over the summer. To celebrate her life and the kindness she brought to our school, we will be dedicating a new Buddy Bench placed under the canopy on the playground. This bench will serve as a reminder to always be kind, reach out to others, and be a friend. This bench has been purchased through a fundraising effort in our school. During the assembly, we will share a special Buddy Bench story, explain how the bench will be used to support friendship and inclusion, and share a few beautiful pictures and the new bench. We hope you’ll join us as we honor one of our students' memory and encourage all of our Thunderbirds to be Thunderbird Strong through acts of kindness.

Dear JETS Families, Bus routes will be delayed today due to an extreme shortage of drivers. We are 5 drivers short this morning and are doing our best to cover all routes. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Dr. Savage WHPS Superintendent