The Oswego archery teams traveled to Carl Junction, Missouri for our second tournament of the year. Some of the top teams in Missouri and Oklahoma compete in this tournament. Locust Grove has the number one ranked team in the United States in both the High School and Middle School division. The Locust Grove Elementary team is ranked in the top 30 in the United States. I was extremely proud of our kids for how they performed. Top three teams in each division for bullseye and 3D won trophies. Top 10 individual bullseye and top 5 individual 3D shooters won medals. We were fortunate enough to bring home 9 medals and two trophies. The elementary bullseye and 3D teams placed second in both divisions to secure both of our trophies on the day. We were around 40 points behind Carl Junction and around 300 points behind Locust Grove going into the last few rounds. We had three boys left to shoot. Oakley Gatton, Stephan House and Owen Foster killed it on the range with their scores. They were able to propel us above Carl Junction and into second place. Locust Grove still had a 100 point lead on us for first place. Both our high school kids and middle school teams performed admirably on Saturday. We had some high scores. We just could not overcome the level of competition on this day. I know our kids will continue to work hard and our scores will be good enough by the end of the year. Individually, we brought home 9 medals. Those students securing medals were: Michael Varner bullseye, Teagan Davis bullseye, Oakley Gatton 3D and bullseye, Ryder Collins bullseye, Bryson Royer bullseye, Kenzie Rion bullseye, Madison Spencer bullseye, Jackson Gilley 3D. We had a few that missed a medal by one or two places.
Career best score on the day belong to: Oakley Gatton 3D and bullseye, Jackson Gilley 3D, Bryson Royer 3D, Makayla Ekhoff 3D, Teazly Higgins 3D and bullseye, River Rauniker 3D and bullseye, Hawke Fuller 3D and bullseye, Ember Waggoner 3D and bullseye, Owen Foster 3D, Ella Shouse 3D, Teagan Davis bullseye, Ryder Collins bullseye, Maleah Moore bullseye, Emily Wible bullseye, Stephen House bullseye, Kenzie Rion bullseye, Gunner Fountain bullseye, Cadence Campbell bullseye, Madison Spencer bullseye, Addison Long bullseye, Persephone Fuller bullseye, Holden Hoppes, Kamree Shouse, Izzabella Bradley, Zoey Dodge, Alia Heape and Malayah Queen.
I am extremely proud of our kids on how they performed on Saturday. I know they all represented our school in a great way. They were great ambassadors for our school and town. Without bragging too much, I know we have made a name for ourselves at these tournaments. Our kids have put our name on the map in this area as far as archery goes. I believe they know we have some really good shooters and they will need to perform at a high level to beat us. It isn’t all about who is winning though. We have many success stories each tournament we attend that don’t involve someone winning a trophy or medal. From first time shooters successfully finishing a tournament to veterans that shoot their career best. We have shooters that were ready to quit because they weren’t performing well. Now we are watching those same shooters bring home medals. Those are all examples of success happening without winning a medal or trophy. It is just awesome for me to watch. A great big thank you goes out to all the parents that make this happen. Some travel to the tournament after and before basketball games. I know they are running all over the country to make this happen. For that I appreciate it. I know some of them don’t like me getting them up so early to shoot in the morning rounds. I will work on that but can’t make any promises. We also have some committed and loyal coaches. Mike Dalton, Briston Kapler, Jason Higgins, Joseph Fuller and Kieth Hazell are great coaches that make all of this happen. They all do a great job and I appreciate them more than they know. Thank you for all you do. Thank you also to Carl Junction for running a great tournament and allowing us to compete on Saturday.
Elementary Bullseye
Oswego Elementary team finished in second place with 2763 points. Locust Grove elementary was first with 2893 points. Carl Junction Elementary was third with 2666 points.
Middle School Bullseye
Oswego Middle school finished in fifth place with 2991 points. Locust Grove middle school was first with 3341 points.
High School Bullseye
To compete as a team in bullseye you need 12 shooters to have a team. Oswego does not have enough to field a team for bullseye.
Elementary 3D
Elementary team score 1341 was good enough for second place on Saturday. Locust Grove Elementary was first with 1431 points. Carl Junction Elementary was third with 1330 points.
Middle School 3D
Oswego Junior High finished in 7th place with 1406 points. Locust Grove Middle school was first with 1694 points.
High School 3D
Oswego High School finished 11th place with 1515 points. Locust Grove High School was first with 1729 points
Job Opening - Service Valley Charter Academy Custodian
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a full-time, day-shift custodian at our Service Valley Charter Academy Campus. This is an immediate opening and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit their application to:
James Dawson II
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
A classified application can be found on our website at usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education.
JOB BENEFITS: The board of education provides a single option 2 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy. Along with a $25,000 term life insurance policy.
JOB START DATE: Immediately
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: January 30, 2026 or until position is filled.
Job Opening - Evening Custodian
JOB TITLE: Evening Custodian
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a full-time evening custodian. The position will split times between our Neosho Heights Elementary and Service Valley Charter Academy Campuses. This is an immediate opening and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit their application to:
James Dawson II
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
A classified application can be found on our website at www.usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education.
JOB BENEFITS: The board of education provides a single option 2 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy. Along with a $25,000 term life insurance policy.
JOB START DATE: Upon Hire
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: January 30, 2026
