What's Happening

And just like that summer is over and the Back-To-School Bash is this Friday, August 22nd! The evening’s fun starts with the high school volleyball scrimmage from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, August 18, are as follows: Monday—Smothered steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, tropical fruit. Tuesday—Chef salad with ham, cookie, crackers, fruit cobbler. Wednesday—Diced barbecued chicken, bed of rice, coleslaw, pineapple.

The Kansas Department of Transportation began work on a series of improvement projects along portions of K-18 and U.S. 183 in Rooks and Ellis counties.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, August 4, are as follows: Monday—Fish sticks, cheesy broccoli, bread, applesauce. Tuesday— Seasoned baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, beets, bread, strawberries. Wednesday—Smokies, baked potato, brussel sprouts, bread, blushing pears.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, July 28, are as follows: Monday— Sloppy joe, brussel sprouts, bun, mandarin oranges. Tuesday—Chicken parmesan, Italian blend vegetables, gar-.

There are still quite a few SHS senior pictures that need to be picked up and taken home. The pictures have been taken to Stockton High School and can be picked up anytime Monday through Friday from 9:00 until noon..

Showcase Rooks County Conservation through your photography by entering the 2025 Rooks County Conservation District’s Photo Contest. The contest is open to contestants aged 2 to 18.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is calling all kids from ages two to 18 years of age to participate in the Tallest Corn Plant Contest at this year’s Rooks County Free Fair. Please check in your plant at the Fair on Monday, August 4th from 9:00 a.m.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community? Now is your chance! The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to fill the seven open board positions for the 2026 year.