Spelling Bee
On Monday, January 12, Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate held a Spelling Bee. Many students tried out and did an amazing job. Congratulations to the five finalists for 3rd-5th grade: 1st place Alivia Rush, 2nd place Alia Smith, 3rd place Ava Alcorn, 4th place Arya Koppa, and 5th place Zahriah VanAvery.
The 6th–8th grade finalists are 1st place Kenya Campuzano, 2nd place Gage Ukens, 3rd place Charli Black, 4th place Nevaeh Carter, and 5th place Bentley Poe. We are excited to see the finalists who will be going to the Rice County Spelling Bee at Sterling.
We appreciate everyone who tried their best, and we hope many more students will come out to compete in the future.
by Liv Henry
Art From Poland
Mr. Frost’s art class participated in an Art Exchange with Poland. Chase High School students created original postcard-sized works of art to send to students in Poland. In return, Polish students sent back some really neat postcards and artwork, along with notes mentioning things they are doing and asking about our students. Mr. Frost also shared a tidbit about Warsaw, pointing out bullet holes still visible on the side of a building that students there pass by daily.
by Kasen Wood
Staff Spotlight - Ms. Patry
Ms. Patry has been at Chase Schools for four years. During that time, she has worked in several positions, with her main role being a secretary for the Raymond Bulldogs. She also worked as a para at Chase High School from 2022 to 2023.
The most challenging part of being a secretary for Ms. Patry is juggling everything that needs to be done. Some days she is constantly on the go, while other days are slower and allow her time to catch up on tasks. Ms. Patry always tries to make sure parents and students are taken care of, matching the students’ needs. to what she gives. Since she is also a nurse, students need to come to her before calling home.
The reporting system is very time-sensitive and requires careful attention. Ms. Patry stays focused when adding a new student, as one small mistake could mean having to redo the entire process. When a substitute is needed, she takes notes and makes sure all information is ready.
by Humberto Rincon
Basketball Update
The Chase basketball team faced Ellinwood at home on January 9, 2026. The evening began with the girls’ game, which presented some challenges due to a few players being unavailable, including the starting point guard. Despite these obstacles, the team worked hard and competed throughout the game. The Chase boys also faced some challenges, though not to the same extent, and continued to play with determination and effort.
Both the girls’ and boys’ teams ultimately came up short, but they put up a strong fight and showed resilience on the court. The girls’ game wrapped up around 7:00, and both teams recorded solid stats. Riley Bowen led Chase with an impressive 22 points, and the boys contributed well with scoring and rebounds, highlighting their continued growth and teamwork.
by Leland Rice
We Got Spirit, Yes We Do
Everyone participated in the chants during the pep rally. Pre-K started things off with a small chant for their grade, followed by first grade, who did a bigger chant and improved on the Pre-K effort. Among the grade school groups, the third graders were the winners. Second and fourth grade were close, but the third graders yelled as loud as possible and stood out the most.
Next, it was time for grades 8–12 to do their chants. The eighth graders messed up twice, but they made a strong comeback after the mistakes. The freshmen were up next and crushed their chant, though they were eventually outdone by the sophomores, who did everything they could to scream until their vocal cords were worn out. When it was the juniors’ turn, they stayed seated in the bleachers and did not participate much in the pep rally.
The seniors finished the chants by yelling at the top of their lungs and giving it everything they had. To break a tie, Humberto, Leland, Riley, and Jacob yelled against Harmony, Trey, Dominic, and Malik. In the end, the seniors won the Spirit Paw.
by Jacob Vahsholtz