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Triple-Double Highlights Season Dominance by McPherson’s 8th Grade Girls Hoops

Friday, December 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball team has been dominant in the 2025 season so far, but it was highlighted by a points-assists-steals triple-double on Thursday, Dec. 4, in their 69-6 win over Arkansas City.Elles Pavlovich, one of the star... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Statement on Ceasefire in Middle East

Tuesday, October 14

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14 Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement regarding the ceasefire reached in the Middle East."Yesterday, after 738 days, the hostages held by Hamas were finally released, and the horrific war in the Middle East has reached a... Read More.

Support Needed to Sustain McPherson Middle School Supply Closet

Sunday, August 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The future of McPherson Middle School's School Supply Closet is in doubt, and they need your help.The supply closet, started in 2020 by members of that year's Leadership McPherson class to assist students at MMS with school supplies during the school... Read More.

K-State Offers Program for Middle and High School Students to Learn about Careers in Helping Professions

Friday, January 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is giving middle and high school students an opportunity for hands-on learning about careers in helping professions at the annual Social Impact Lab on April 2.Seventh-through-tenth graders can participate in the program, which is hosted by the... Read More.

Middle School Students Selected for Honor Band

Thursday, October 24

By Emmie Boese USD 311 Communications Director/BOE Clerk/High School Secretary PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Two Pretty Prairie Middle School students have been nominated and chosen to participate in the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association (SCKMEA) Middle School District Honor Band. The students selected are... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Middle School Students Selected for Honor Choir

Wednesday, October 16

By Emmie Boese, USD 311 Communications PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Several Pretty Prairie Middle School students have been nominated and selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) District Honor Choir.The students selected are Hallie Deel, Olivia Goering, Kendra Reese, Allison Tipton, Micheal Chance, Ronan... Read More.

Great Bend Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Increased Police Presence at Great Bend Middle School

Wednesday, September 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark released a statement to the public today with information regarding increased police presence at the Great Bend Middle School. "This measure is being taken as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of students,... Read More.

USD 311 Uniquely Celebrates New Middle School Gym Construction

Wednesday, September 18

By USD 311 Communications Director, Emmie Boese PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie USD 311 celebrated the start of construction for its new middle school gym in a unique way.Instead of hosting a groundbreaking ceremony, K-12 students, staff and school board members each had the... Read More.

Middle School Students Show Artwork at McPherson College

Friday, April 5

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — For the first time, student artists from McPherson Middle School are featured in the Friendship Hall Gallery at McPherson College. The art is on display through April 16, when the college will host a closing reception for the students... Read More.

Lyons Middle School and High School 3rd Quarter Kind Teachers, Staff and Kind Students Awarded

Thursday, March 28

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Recently, State Farm Insurance Agent Tory Tipp presented the Kindness Revolution awards to the teachers, staff and students at Lyons Middle School and Lyons High School."You don't have to be the brightest, you don't have to be a 4.0... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Jackie Stiles Talks ‘Overcoming Adversity’ at Hutchinson Middle School 7

Friday, January 19

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Former WNBA player for Portland Fire and a Claflin, Kan., native, Jackie Stiles, who broke and set multiple basketball scoring records in high school and throughout her career at Missouri State, recently spoke at Hutchinson Middle School 7 on... Read More.

McPherson Sports Roundup: Middle School Tennis Dominates Patriot League Tournament

Friday, October 6

WINFIELD, Kan. – The Middle School Girls Tennis team competed Tuesday at the Patriot League tournament in Winfield, placing first with an overall team score of 177. Wellington placed second with a score of 135.Quinn Liebl (3-0) finished first in #1 Singles, while Audra... Read More.