Braymer
Braymer, MO · Education
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Our September Crystal Apple Award Winner — Janeal Lischke
Janeal Lischke is the Principal at Heritage Christian School and is the July Crystal Apple Winner!. As the Principal for HCS, Mrs. Lischke deserves the Crystal Apple award for her dedication to the school and the selflessness she shows by putting the school’s needs above her own. Mrs. Lischke addresses families’ and students’ questions and needs promptly and with a kind heart. She works long hours to make sure the children are getting the best education and school experience they can. Mrs. Lischke does all of this without expecting praise or thanks. A thank you to Mrs. Lischke is not enough for all the time and energy she puts into the school, the students, and the students’ futures.
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Their hours reduced, Blue Valley paraprofessionals now face elimination of benefits as school district seeks to close spending gap
Blue Valley paraprofessionals received bad news in a recent “Dear colleague” letter”. I am writing to share an important change to your Blue Valley benefits. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, classified staff and administrators who are regularly scheduled to work fewer than 30 hours per week will no longer be eligible for district benefits.
WIBW
‘Giving up wasn’t an option’: Lawrence parents fight back after sudden closure of KU’s Hilltop Daycare
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - More than 100 families in Lawrence are facing an abrupt childcare cliff after the University of Kansas announced it will permanently close the Hilltop Child Development Center this month, ending more than five decades of on-campus care. The Hilltop Board of Directors approved a plan on...
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Shawnee Mission program honors iconic teacher, hopes to inspire future teachers
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A generous gift from a former teacher who passed away earlier this year is meant to inspire the next generation of teachers. Sally Shipley taught at Shawnee Mission West for 31 years. She passed away in April at the age of 87. Her estate is...
University Daily Kansan
KU chancellor plan of action amid Hilltop closure, former Hilltop parent letter
The University of Kansas Office of the Provost sent out an email to students, staff and faculty on Oct. 2 with a message from Chancellor Douglas Girod asking Provost Arash Mafi to convene a work group of faculty and staff to identify childcare solutions for the KU Lawrence community following the closure of KU-affiliated Hilltop Child Development Center at the end of October.
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Jai Wallace future of WRHS football
After last week’s hard week with QB injuries, senior Gavin Vantuyl and senior Gabriel Taylor went down with injuries. As a result, it was sophomore QB Jay Walaces turn. Last week was Jay’s first week against Topeka High. This was a big game because we had a long win streak against them.
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Friday Night Blitz: High schools from around the Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - High school football season is in mid-season form. Friday night, action from both sides of the metro continues. Tune in every Friday night for KCTV5 News at 10 for highlights and scores from each week’s high school football action. Here are matchups and scores...
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Junior Blues dominate topeka high homecoming game
Washburn Rural faced Topeka High last Friday in a matchup between two Topeka-area football teams. Washburn Rural controlled the game and defeated Topeka High 34–7, limiting the Trojans to one touchdown. The Junior Blues’ strong performance helped them improve to 2–2 on the season, while Topeka High fell to 1–3.
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Atchison High School football picks up road win at Hiawatha
HIAWATHA, Kan. (KQTV) - The Atchison High School football team picked up a 28-16 road victory at Hiawatha on Friday night. One of Atchison's touchdowns included a kickoff return for a score by Zy'Dronn Mays in the second quarter right before halftime. The Phoenix improve to 2-3 on the season...
KCTV 5
Olathe parents grapple with loss of Indian Trail Middle School after closure vote
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - One by one, parents pulled up to Indian Trail Middle School Thursday morning to drop off their children, just hours after a vote to close the school for good. For many parents, Indian Trail is where their children have spent years making friends, finding teachers they...
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The New Faces of Football
The Blue Valley North Girl’s Flag Football team took to the turf for the first time ever this fall season, but not without challenges. After a 61-1 KSHSAA vote to sanction the sport in Kansas, the Blue Valley School District initially declined their invitation to the league, citing declining enrollment and shortfalls in special education funding as obstacles to establishing a new sport in all five of their high schools. When Blue Valley students and families heard the news, they rushed to raise the $131,000 necessary to establish the five teams, meeting the requirement in just a month’s time.