Columbus USD 493

High School Football Parent meeting will be August 13th at 5:00pm in the high school gym.

Freshman Jace Gaither hitting 405 pounds for 3 reps on back squat today. 85% attendance. HARD WORK PAYS OFF. https://x.com/coach_bburns/status/1952370771155628174?s=46&t=KfxoN_LfLBB5Asf6TXFq5A

Sophomore Kash Smith hitting 500 pounds on back squat for 4 reps today. 100% attendance. HARD WORK PAYS OFF. https://x.com/coach_bburns/status/1952372392959021481?s=46&t=KfxoN_LfLBB5Asf6TXFq5A

Any athletes 9-12 that need to complete testing can come to the gym at 7am Monday and Tuesday (August 4-5).

We will NOT have weights sessions Thursday July 31st for grades 6-12. HS athletes (grades 9-12) that need to finish testing can come in Monday and Tuesday next week at 7am.

Senior shirts are being printed this week! Orders due tomorrow. $20 for a shirt and $35 for a crewneck. Call Amanda at the office today to order. 620-429-3821 If you are interested in a senior parking spot, contact katelyndraeger26@usd493.com.

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HS football camp will take place Friday from 8-11am at Central School on the practice field south of the gymnasiums. Players that attended camp this week will have the opportunity to compete against 5 other local schools in a half padded controlled scrimmage setting hosted by Emporia State University. Spectators are welcome to come watch but we ask that you bring a lawn chair.

HS football camp continues through Friday this week 8-10am at central practice field. Any players grades 9-12 are encouraged to attend. All you need to do is stop by the gym in the morning 6-7:30am pay $10 and get a waiver signed (both sides of form) by a parent or guardian. I apologize for kids running late today. First day of camp and working out things schematically. We will do better the rest of the week.

HS football camp begins Monday July 14th and runs through Friday July 18th at Central practice fields (Monday - Thursday 8-10am and Friday 8-11am). All athletes must have the two sides of the waiver form signed by their parent/guardian and turn in their $10 camp fee.

Athletes and parents grades 6-8: We will NOT be having weights sessions July 14-17. We will resume morning sessions for 6th - 8th grade on July 21st.

Parents we will be doing sign ups for football camp grades 3-6 behind the central gym across the bridge (in the shade). Camp starts at 5pm tonight.

Football camp for grades 3-6 at central practice field July 7-8 from 5-6:30pm. $15 per athlete. Parent/Guardian must accompany child to sign waiver form. Football camp for grades 7-8th at central practice field July 9-10 from 8-9:30am. $15 per athlete. Waiver form must be signed before athlete can participate.

Weights sessions for grades 6-12 resume Monday July 7th.

❤️💛Remember to complete the Free and Reduced lunch application when you are completing your enrollment forms. Please complete it on a laptop or desk computer. ❤️💛

❤️💛Remember to complete the Free and Reduced lunch application when you are completing your enrollment forms. Please complete it on a laptop or desk computer. ❤️💛Complete enrollment at usd493.com

10 Girls and 22 Boys with at least 80% attendance heading into 4th of July break. 15 in this group have 100% attendance (3 girls and 12 boys). No weights sessions 6/30 - 7/4.

Titan Football camps are coming up soon. Grades 3-6 will have camp July 7-8 5-6:30pm at central practice field. Cost will be $15. Grades 7-8 will have camp July 9-10 8-9:30am at central practice field. Cost will be $15. Grades 9-12 will have camp July 14-17 8-10am at central practice field. July 18 will be 8-11am at central practice field (soccer field) for Emporia State contact camp. Cost will be $10. Forms will be available for parents/guardians to fill out/sign for grades 3-8 the day of camp.

Congratulations to our Titans who made the 3A All State Softball Team!