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New Calm Room at Hutchinson High School Named After Former Educator

Monday, August 28

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rusty’s room is a new safe space for students to re-center both physically and emotionally outside of their Hutch High classroom. Named after Rusty Hilst, a Hutchinson High school teacher and golf coach, the room sits in the... Read More.

NO SCHOOL AT MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

Monday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be no school at McPherson High School Tuesday due to an air conditioning equipment failure.USD 418 said in a note sent to parents late Monday afternoon the motor in the chiller fan failed early Monday morning leaving... Read More.

Success in 2022, High Optimism in ’23 for Blue Dragon Soccer

Sunday, August 20

By Steve Carpenter, Hutchinson CC Sports Information Director (bluedragonsports.com) After a pair of mediocre seasons prior to 2022, the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team made a huge step forward last season in head coach Sammy Lane's mind.The 2022 Blue Dragons posted a 14-4... Read More.

2023 High School Girls Golf Preivew

Friday, August 11

By Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered 2023 GIRLS GOLF PREVIEW Olathe Northwest CLASS 6A2022 State Champion: Olathe Northwest2022 State runner-up: Shawnee Mission East2022 Individual champion: Ella Slicker, Shawee Mission East2022 Review: Olathe Northwest made not only school history a season ago, capturing the first state title in program history, but the... Read More.

2023 High School Girls Tennis Preview

Friday, August 11

By Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered 2023 GIRLS TENNIS PREVIEW Shawnee Mission East CLASS 6A2022 State Champion: Shawnee Mission East2022 State runner-up: Blue Valley North2022 Singles champion: Kinley VanPelt, Free State2022 Doubles champion: Bryson Langford/Greta Stechschulte, Shawnee Mission East2022 Review: Boosted by the history-making duo of Bryson Langford and Greta Stechschulte and... Read More.

Great Bend High School Student Utilizes Barton to Get a Jumpstart on College

Wednesday, August 9

By Maggie Harris GREAT BEND, Kan. — Elle Hutchinson’s dream of being one of the youngest practicing lawyers in Kansas is one step closer to becoming a reality after completing her associate degree at Barton Community College as well as her high school diploma this... Read More.

Great Bend High School Named 2023 All-Star School

Thursday, July 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents recently published the list of 2023 All-Star High Schools, which included Great Bend High School. The “All-Star” designation is the culmination of numerous programs implemented by GBHS staff in the area of college and career... Read More.

Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Water

Wednesday, June 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen again above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 6, 2023. The level tested at 11.2 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and... Read More.

Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association Girls All-State Teams

Monday, June 12

By KSHSAA Covered Staff TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association has announced its All-State teams and players and coaches of the year for each of the three girls' classifications.St. Thomas Aquinas' Sydney Watts was named the Class 5A forward of the... Read More.

Fundraising Efforts Underway After Fire Destroys Heavily Damages Northwest Kansas High School

Monday, June 12

ATTWOOD, Kan. – Efforts are underway to support a northwest Kansas school district whose junior-senior high school was heavily damaged in a June 5th fire that has been ruled arson, including fundraising begun by one of the school's long-time rivals. St. Francis Junior-Senior High School is... Read More.

McPherson High Student Elected Governor at Kansas Boys State

Tuesday, June 6

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Samuel Houston, a resident of McPherson, Kan., and a senior-to-be at McPherson High School, has been elected governor of the 2023 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. The announcement was made this evening during the Kansas Boys... Read More.