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McPherson School Board to Address Flood Damage, Enrollment Study, and Annual Appointments at Monday Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday evening will review information regarding recent damage to the Roundhouse floor at McPherson High School due to the June flood. This will also include a presentation on proposed solutions for repair and replacement.During... Read More.

Addition of Javelin Specifications Highlight High School Track and Field Rules Revisions

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHSWith 21 state associations now incorporating the javelin into outdoor track and field competition, the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee voted to move the implement construction specifications into the Track and Field Rules Book, effective with the 2026 season.The addition... Read More.

Electronic Communication by Players Clarified in High School Softball

Thursday, July 10

Article by NFHSNo player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball. This new language in Rule 1-8-6 of the NFHS Softball Rules Book further clarifies the use of electronic devices and what... Read More.

High School State Basketball Sites and Format Set for 2026 and 2027

Thursday, July 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSHSAACovered.com) - The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament format and sites have been selected for the next two seasons. In 2026, the 1A Division I semifinals and finals will be played at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City. The 2A and 1A Division II semifinals and finals will be... Read More.

High School Baseball to Require Double First Base Starting 2027

Tuesday, July 8

INDIANAPOLIS (NFHS.org) - Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during... Read More.

Mix 96.7 to Broadcast High School Football McPherson Area Games of the Week

Friday, June 27

96.7 KMPK will bring another season of the McPherson Area Game of the Week for the 2025 High School Football season.The schedule primarily features schools in McPherson County as well as matchups within the county and big rivalry games. The games will broadcast live... Read More.

Another Season of Lyons High School Football to Broadcast on Ad Astra Radio

Wednesday, June 25

LYONS, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio will bring another season of Lyons High School Football for the 2025 season.Doug Higgins and Matt Stafford will be on the call for every play for the Lyons Lions. All games will be streamed online on adastraradio.com on... Read More.

STOP the Bleed Kits Funded for 30 SEK School Districts Through Regional Homeland Security Project

Wednesday, June 18

NEOSHO, Kan. — Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC), in partnership with the SEK Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council, is helping equip public schools in Southeast Kansas with life-saving STOP the Bleed kits. The project fund was allotted $30,000 to be distributed to SEK... Read More.

McPherson High School Promotes Stephanie Patterson to Head Softball Coach

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Activities Director Shane Backhus announced that the school has hired a new Head Softball Coach, Stephanie Patterson.Patterson most recently acted as the varsity assistant coach of the McPherson Softball team that finished as undefeated state champions in 2025, her... Read More.

Roger Barta, Legendary High School Football Coach & Kansas HOF Inductee, Dies at 79

Tuesday, June 17

Legendary Kansas High School Football coach and Kansas Hall of Fame inductee Roger Barta has passed away at the age of 79, as first reported by Kansas Pregame.Barta won eight state football championships as the head coach of Smith Center High School and holds... Read More.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

Buhler School Board Works with Kids Collective to Provide High Quality Child Care

Tuesday, June 10

BUHLER, Kan. (June 9, 2025) - The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education met Monday night to recognize student athlete’s achievements and discuss changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Buhler High School teams recognized were the Boys Tennis Team, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys... Read More.