There will be no school tomorrow, October 31, for the district’s fall break. Please plan accordingly. 

This past Monday evening, the Columbus Grove High School chapter of the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony in the Commons. Congratulations to the 24 new members inducted! These inductees met the four pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, and character to become members of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to the new inductees: Brady Basinger, Saige Benroth, Avery Birnesser, Caleb Bonifas, Zack Bryan, Bree Closson, Abby Greve, Brynn Halker, Lauryn Halker, Will Horstman, Clark Keehn, Terra Kohli, Brennen Langhals, Ava Mason, Hailer Mertz, Graci Metzger, Callie Pingle, Gage Sautter, Ava Schroeder, Mitchell Schroeder, Lydia Schumacher, Autumn Stechschulte, Aidan Vogt, and Simon Zimmerly. This group of 24 inductees joins the 25 existing members in the senior class.  

The CG Football team defeated Bluffton last week 48-38 to win the NWC championship outright. The bulldogs clinched their 3rd straight conference title and 26th straight conference win. They earned the #4 seed in the region and will have a bye this week. They will take on the winner of #5 Gibsonburg vs. #12 Morral Ridgedale on Friday, November 7th at Clymer Stadium.

The girls’ soccer team competed on Tuesday night at Regionals. They came up short in a hard-fought game vs. Mansfield Christian 2-1. The soccer team ended the season 15-3-1 and have made it to Regionals in consecutive seasons. Great season ladies!

Boys and Girls Cross Country will compete at the State XC meet on Saturday at Fortress Obetz. The girls will run at 10:00 with the boy’s race following at 10:40. Good luck to both teams, your school and community will be cheering for you.

The CG Marching Band finishes the week with their performance at the OMEA State competition at Piqua on Sunday. The band will perform at 4:30 p.m. Good luck to Mr. Lozer, Mr. Dubler and the band. Bring home that Superior rating.

Columbus Grove students competed last week in a United Way penny drive. We were able to raise $1171 to donate to the United Way. The 5th grade brought in the most change with $252.45. Great job Bulldogs!

Bulldog fans are reminded that all tournament events for our fall teams will accept cash at the gate. Passes issued by the Columbus Grove athletic department cannot be accepted for OHSAA-sponsored tournament events. Please note that ticket prices for tournament games are set by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, not the Columbus Grove Athletic Department. 

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.

Parade and Costume Contest in the park - 6:00 p.m.

Trick or Treat – 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

No School – Quarter Break

Cross Country – State Meet @ Fortress Obetz – 10:00 a.m.

Board of Education Sub-Committee Meeting- Technology- 6:30 p.m.

Board of Education Sub-Committee Meeting- Curriculum- 7:00 p.m.

Board of Education Regular Meeting- 8:00 p.m.

Varsity Football vs. TBA @ Home – 7:00 p.m.