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Friendly competition between northern Missouri schools pays off lunch debt

BROOKFIELD, Mo. & MARCELINE, Mo. — Like many across the Tri-States, the Brookfield R-III and Marceline R-V school districts have free and reduced lunch programs to help feed disadvantaged students. That compassion usually comes at a cost for the district. “So we carry quite a bit of lunch debt,...

Brookfield, MO · 1d
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Marshall preschool demand outgrows available classroom space

Birth rates in the United States have generally declined for more than a decade, but demand for preschool in Marshall has exceeded the public school district’s available classroom space. Marshall Public Schools currently serves 164 preschool students, with eight more children waiting for half-day openings, Early Childhood Director Jamie...

Marshall, MO · 2d
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Spickard School District resumes classes following repair work

Students at the Spickard R-2 School District returned to their regular classrooms Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, following a temporary relocation while repairs were completed at the school building. Superintendent Erica Eakes confirmed that classes resumed at the Spickard school after students had attended classes at the Smithfield Education Center north...

Princeton, MO · 1d
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Number of MOScholars voucher users ticking upward

More families are taking advantage of vouchers that can be used to pay for private school tuition and other costs, after the Missouri legislature expanded availability. But public school leaders say fewer students doesn't equate to fewer costs for them. Saint Louis University’s PRiME Center was commissioned by the state...

Kirksville, MO · 4h
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Gardner Edgerton superintendent apologizes after medical emergency triggers false intruder lockdown at high school

GARDNER, Kan. (KCTV) - School district leaders in Johnson County are apologizing to families after a medical emergency inside Gardner Edgerton High School accidentally triggered a building-wide intruder lockdown, leaving students and staff fearing for their lives. In a letter sent to the school community Thursday, USD 231 Superintendent Dr....

Johnson County, KS · 23h

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Blue Valley teachers awarded $438K in surprise grants amid looming budget cuts

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Teachers across the Blue Valley School District received surprise classroom grants Thursday from the Blue Valley Educational Foundation, which handed out more than $438,000 as the district plans millions more in budget cuts. The foundation held a pep rally at the district office in Overland...

Overland Park, KS · 1d

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Bishop Ward faculty member under investigation for allegation of misconduct

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A faculty member at Bishop Ward High School is under investigation after being accused of misconduct. FOX4 obtained a letter from Principal Kevin O’Brien that was sent to families at the school. It says that, as of Oct. 29, the faculty member has been placed on administrative leave “due to an allegation of behavior inconsistent with our safe environment policies.”

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Chiefs Name Week 9 High School Coaches of the Week for the 2026 Season Presented by Uncrustables

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Kansas City Chiefs named their Week 9 Coach of the Week recipients for the 2026 season. Lincoln College Prep Head Coach Julius Foster (Missouri) and Washington High School Head Coach Camron Smith (Kansas) are the Week 9 selections following strong performances from their respective teams this past week.

Kansas City, KS · 2d

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Lawrence High Stadium Sees Changes for the Better

As parents and students filed into the Lawrence High stadium for the first home football game of the year, they were likely a little disoriented, finding that the side they had once called their home, was no longer theirs. After the reconstruction of the football field during the summer of...

Lawrence, KS · 1d

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Residents question KCK school officials about parent communication, special education

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools: Board Listening & Learning Session (Oct. 19, 2026) By Kenneth Heermann, Kansas City Documenter See more about this meeting at Documenters.org Summary Notes KCKPS Strategic Plan and Priorities Student Learning and Pathways People and Talent Retention and Growth Supportive School Climate and Positive Student Experience Family and Community Partnerships and […] The post Residents question KCK school officials about parent communication, special education appeared first on The Beacon .

Kansas City, KS · 1d

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This Kansas City group wants more young people to vote, so it took dozens of students to polls

Inside the polling place at Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, a diverse group of voters come and go swiftly, a steady stream efficiently casting their ballots. Among them are three young women, all seniors from the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts who are casting their vote for the first time. 18-year-old Aanaree Ramsey is excited.

Kansas City, KS · 3d

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Atchison High School closed Thursday due to water main break

ATCHISON, Kan. (KCTV) - Atchison High School students have no classes on Thursday, Nov. 5, after a water main break left the building without water. Atchison Public Schools announced the closure early Thursday morning. “We apologize for the late notice; we weren’t aware of this issue until this morning,” a...

Atchison, KS · 1d

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Scarbrough Takes Over Student Council

Health teacher Stephanie Scarbrough took the reins of Student Council sponsor for the 2026-2027 school year after previous StuCo facilitator Mike Jones resigned. Although members are excited for the future of the committee, many were saddened by Jones’ departure. “I’m so sad,
I love Mr. Jones, and I felt like he really knew the tradition well,” junior and student body vice president Reesing Urish said.

Lawrence, KS · 2d

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Kansas State Board of Education adds 5 new members after election

The Kansas State Board of Education will have a new look in January with five new members. Amy Cawvey, R-Lansing, will be among the new faces after she won the race for District 1, which includes northern Shawnee County. According to unofficial results, Cawvey received 55% of the vote while Jennifer Lloyd, D-Ozawkie, received 45%. More: Live updates from Election Day in Topeka as Kansas votes in midterms None of the five incumbents ran for reelection , including Vice Chair Danny Zeck, R-Leavenworth, who currently represents District 1. More: Live election results for key Kansas races The 10-member board will now have four Democrats after the party gained a seat during the election: In District 3, Amy Diediker, D-Olathe, won 55% of the vote against Jim McMullen, R-Overland Park. In District 5, former board member Jean Clifford, R-Garden City, won 73% of the vote over Lorie Wood, D-Dresden. In District 7, Alana McWilliams, R-Abilene, won 63% of the vote over Ann Zimmerman, D-Salina. In District 9, Destry Brown, R-Fort Scott, won 69% of the vote over Heather Guernsey, D-Chanute. They will join a board that includes Beryl New, D-Topeka, and Connie O’Brien, R-Tonganoxie, who also represents the Topeka area. Other

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The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Death of Topeka USD 501 high school student investigated

(This story was updated to add new information.) The death of 17-year-old J'Lanette Harrison, a senior at Highland Park High School, was announced late Oct. 31 by Topeka USD 501. The circumstances surrounding J'Lannette's death remained under investigation, said Deputy Abigail Christan, a spokeswoman for the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. Family members brought J'Lannette Oct. 31 to Stormont Vail Health, where she was subsequently pronounced deceased, Chrsitian said. "J'Lanette was a scholar who was actively involved in her school community and was cherished by both students and staff," USD 501 Superintendent Tiffany Anderson said in the email. "She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by the entire Highland Park High School community." USD 501 asks families, staff to respect privacy of deceased teen's family J'Lanette's family gave permission to USD 501 to share information about her death with the district's families and staff, Anderson said. "While we do not have additional details to share at this time, we ask that families and staff respect the privacy of the family during this incredibly difficult time," she said. "Our district mental health team will be available on Monday and throughout the week to provide support to students and

Topeka, KS · 4d

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TPS confirms passing of 17-year-old Highland Park High student

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools (TPS) has confirmed the passing of a 17-year-old student. The district announced that J’Lanette Harrison, a senior at Highland Park High School, has passed. TPS said J’Lanette was a scholar who was involved in her school community and cherished by students and...

Topeka, KS · 5d

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Faced with underfunding, Blue Valley moves to cut millions across the district

Blue Valley is cutting more than $16 million between this year and next year to save its budget — from the discontinuance of the Chinese Immersion Program, to cuts across performing arts and even the suspension of several middle school athletic programs. The reductions are hard, but necessary, the...

Johnson County, KS · 4d

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Secondary insurance ends at Baker

Baker University has recently discontinued its secondary insurance coverage, effective Aug. 1. This change affects how student athletes get additional insurance coverage, which created confusion among some students about who was responsible for paying medical deductibles. Previously, Baker had a secondary athletic health insurance that was separate from the primary...

Baldwin City, KS · 4d

The Kansas City Star

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See who won Kansas high school cross-country state championships on Saturday

The Kansas high school state championships for cross-country were contested on Saturday at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence and the Wamego Country Club in Wamego. Here are top results, with team and individual winners. Kansas state cross-country championships Note: Classes 6A, 5A, 3A raced at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence; Classes 4A, 2A, 1A competed at Wamego Country Club in Wamego. All races were 5k in distance. CLASS 6A Boys team scores: 1. Olathe West, 83; 2. Washburn Rural, 84; 3. Blue Valley, 101; 4. Manhattan, 108; 5. Maize, 135; 6. Olathe North, 155; 7. Blue Valley Northwest, 172; 8. Blue Valley West, 179; 9. Shawnee Mission East, 180; 10. Lawrence, 233; 11. Garden City, 252; 12. Dodge City, 295. Boys medalists: 1. D’Souza, BV Northwest, 15:27.56; 2. Moser, Blue Valley, 15:46.11; 3. Anderson, Mill Valley, 15:48.65; 4. Laubach, Washburn Rural, 15:49.03; 5. Brewer, Olathe West, 15:50.80; 6. Kliewer, Olathe North, 15:56.26; 7. Steele, Maize, 15:58.99; 8. Allen, Olathe West, 16:04.68; 9. Graf, Washburn Rural, 16:08.74; 10. Horveath, SM West, 16:08.92; 11. Shade, Olathe North, 16:17.68; 12. Testa, Junction City, 16:20.72; 13. Moenster, Blue Valley, 16:20.80; 14. Wheeler, Manhattan, 16:21.94; 15. Fry, Gardner Edgerton, 16:22.43; 16. Jansen, SM South, 16:31.26;

Lawrence, KS · 6d

The Kansas City Star

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Blue Valley West repeats as Kansas high school volleyball champion: State results

The Blue Valley West High School volleyball team repeated as Kansas Class 6A state champion on Saturday at AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park. The final match for the state title pitted Blue Valley West against Mill Valley, and BV West won in two closely contested sets — 28-26, 25-23. Blue Valley West’s Jaguars reached the state final with a 25-23, 25-19 win against Blue Valley in the 6A semifinals. The Jaguars of Mill Valley had advanced with a semifinal victory over Maize, 25-13, 25-15. Coached by Jessica Horstick, BV West also won last year’s state championship, beating Olathe West. Class 4A: Bishop Miege reigns Bishop Miege added another trophy to its display case on Saturday in Hutchinson, defeating Andale 25-21, 19-25, 25-20 for the Kansas Class 4A crown. Andale had advanced with a 21-25, 25-12, 26-24 win against Eudora in the semifinals, while Bishop Miege beat Clay Center 25-22, 25-15 in the round of four. Class 5A: Saints edge St. James The Class 5A semifinals at Bluhawk in Overland Park featured St. James vs. Maize South in one semifinal and St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Lansing in the other. St. Thomas Aquinas beat Lansing 25-16, 25-17 while St.

Lawrence, KS · 6d