In celebration of ASCA Career Development Month, Columbus Grove students are exploring exciting opportunities to plan for their futures! Throughout November, grades 7–12 will engage in career-focused lessons, speakers, and hands-on activities designed to help them discover their strengths, interests, and goals.

The PAWS Program is a Positive Behavior Intervention System to help students in grades 7 and 8 thrive at their “job” of being a student. Columbus Grove teachers and staff encourage students to be their best at academics. Students can earn PAWS each quarter by showing academic improvement in core subject areas from quarter to quarter, attending school regularly (95% each quarter), earning A's in core subject areas, and exhibiting Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Skills. Students earning PAWS are entered into a drawing each quarter for small prizes. 

 

The following students were recognized as the 1st quarter PAWS raffle winners: Congratulations to Layton Brubaker, Peyton Hardwick, Karlie Hughes, Hudson Schroeder, Wynn Schroeder, Kailyn Brinkman, Brooks Forrest, Brant Grismore, Riley Jones, Paige Lugibill, Owen Metzger, Jaxon Prater, Ava Schultz, Jackson Schumacher, Amelia Shoop, Landon Squillante, Grayson Young, and Anabelle Horstman.

On Wednesday, our sophomore class attended the Apollo Career Center for a half day field trip to learn more about the career pathways offered at Apollo. Students get to pick two programs to explore and gain more information. Students will then make a decision on attending Apollo with the application period beginning December 1st. Apollo will start processing enrollment applications in February of 2026.

Good luck to the CG football team tonight as they compete in the regional finals against county rival Leipsic. The game will be played at Shawnee Stadium on the campus of Lima Shawnee High School. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., and kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $5 for students, with children five and under admitted free. There will be a $5 parking fee, which will support the Shawnee football program. Good luck Bulldogs!

Additionally, our girls’ basketball team opens its season on Saturday at Lima Shawnee High School versus Shawnee. The junior varsity game begins at noon, followed by the varsity matchup. Good luck to our Lady Dogs as they kick off their season!

The CG Elementary Partners in Education (PIE) group is again conducting a gift card fundraiser, utilizing local area businesses. This was an incredibly successful fundraiser the past two years that benefited the PIE group’s ability to support student initiatives in the elementary.

This year, PIE is bringing this fundraiser back, just in time for the holidays. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following businesses: Aguirre's Fillin' Station, Alt’s Gas Station, Shannon Theatre, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, Kip’s Dairy Whip, Farmhouse Market & Deli, Fast Trax, Indian Trail Garden Center, The Pizzeria, Ooh La Latte, Southgate Lanes, The Red Pig Inn, Sycamore Lake, Shirley's Popcorn, Carl’s Hardware, and The Axe Handle. Your generosity has been instrumental in the success of this fundraiser.

Students must turn in all sales by Tuesday, December 2. All purchased gift cards will be distributed to the student sellers on December 18th. This will allow purchasers of these gift cards the time to give them out for the holidays. Many thanks to our community for buying this gift cards to support PIE and our local businesses!  

Columbus Grove Local Schools is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers. This position has the potential of becoming a full-time bus driver in the future, if applicants are interested. Substitute bus drivers are contacted to drive extracurricular field trips and occasionally drive a regular morning or afternoon route. Certification requires the completion of attending a pre-service class, a written and driving test, CDL license, a medical physical exam, drug test, BMV check of driving record, and a background check. Cost for training will be reimbursed by the district for any individuals who serve as a substitute bus driver for Columbus Grove Local Schools. If you are interested in becoming a bus driver for Columbus Grove School, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 659-2639 for further information.

Girls JV & Varsity Basketball @ Shawnee – 12:00 p.m.

No School – PD Day and Parent Teacher Conferences

Girls JV & Varsity Basketball vs. Continental – 6:00 p.m.

No School – Parent Teacher Conferences

No School Thanksgiving Break