Pretty Prairie Cheerleaders Earn Top Honors at UCA Camp
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — The Pretty Prairie High School cheerleading squad captured multiple awards at UCA Cheer Camp, including a Gold Superior Ribbon for their Spirit Routine performance.
The team attended the University of Cheerleaders Association camp last week, where they learned new material and developed skills. On the second day of camp, the cheerleaders earned the Gold Superior Ribbon in their Spirit Routine category.
Only one to two squads typically receive Gold Superior Ribbons at the camp, according to Pretty Prairie USD 311. The cheerleaders also placed second in their Game Day Spirit Routine and third in their Camp Routine during the competition.
Individual recognition went to Lauren Detter and Lidia Reeves, who were selected as All Americans after trying out for the honor. Both Sage Putnam and Lidia Reeves received the prestigious "Pin It Forward" Leadership Award.
The school district expressed pride in the cheerleading program's achievements through its social media announcement. The UCA camp focuses on skill development, team building and competitive performance preparation for high school cheerleading squads.
Pretty Prairie High School is located in Reno County. The cheerleading team's success at the camp represents the continuation of the school's athletic and spirit programs.
The district has not announced when the cheerleaders will next compete or perform their newly learned routines.
Pretty Prairie USD 311 Releases 2025-2026 School Supply Lists
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie Unified School District 311 has published supply lists for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, with requirements varying by grade level and specialized programs.
Elementary grades require basic classroom supplies including Crayola crayons, markers, pencils and tissue boxes. Pre-kindergarten through third grade students need wired headphones compatible with iPads, while fourth and fifth graders require Chromebook-compatible headphones.
Kindergarten students have the most extensive list with 13 items including watercolor paints, three-ring binders and plastic sheet protectors. All elementary students must bring full-size book bags.
Middle school requirements become more specialized. Sixth graders need basic calculators and school supply boxes, while seventh and eighth graders require scientific calculators and larger binders for multiple classes.
High school students need 1.5-inch binders for each class, composition notebooks and calculators. Students taking specific courses require additional items, including 9x12 spiral sketchbooks for handcraft arts classes.
Music program requirements include dress code items for performances. Elementary music students need white shirts and black pants, while high school band and choir students must have solid black shoes and button-down shirts.
Athletic participation requires physical examinations for all middle and high school students involved in sports programs.
The district emphasizes brand preferences for certain items, particularly requesting Crayola or Prang watercolor sets and specifying that headphones must be wired rather than wireless for technology compatibility.
Supply lists are available through the school district's official channels ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year.