Burlington
Burlington, KS · Education
Wichita Eagle
Fact Check: Where State BOE District 7 candidates stand on parents’ rights
Earlier this election season, candidates for State Board of Education District 7 were asked their thoughts on lawmakers’ discussions centered around providing parents more oversight and control on what their children are taught in public schools. The district covers central and south-central Kansas and includes Hutchinson, Great Bend, Newton,...
kmaj.com
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.
Kansas State Collegian
Duo handles whatever campus throws their way
Danielle Salcedo and Jacob Boggs are the custodial maintenance repair technician duo who make sure K-State students have a clean and safe environment before they show up to class. Custodians typically work from the hours of 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with an on-call phone rotating between supervisors capable of dealing with emergencies at any time of day.
Kansas State Collegian
College of Arts and Sciences to undergo ‘new organizational structure’ process
The College of Arts and Sciences presented plans to reorganize departments and potentially form new schools within the college at a town hall meeting on Oct. 1. These plans had already been set into motion at the time of being presented to faculty members. According to the meeting presentation, the...
wrhsbluestreak.com
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.
1350kman.com
MHS football looks to reclaim the Silver Trophy at Junction City
It’s that time of the season. Disregard the numbers, forget what you think you know about either squad, because it’s time for Manhattan High football to meet rival Junction City with the Silver Trophy on the line. “It’s always a big game,” Manhattan coach Joe Schartz said. “Throw...
wrhsbluestreak.com
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.
b1047.com
KBOR: K-State among state colleges trending up in headcount while 2-year institutions dip
While college enrollment trended down slightly this fall across Kansas, most state universities — including K-State — saw modest jumps in headcount. Between its Manhattan, Salina and Olathe campuses, Kansas State University boasts 21,283 students, according to preliminary reports released Wednesday by the Kansas Board of Regents. That’s a growth of 70 students over last year’s numbers, and the highest fall headcount since 2019.
KSNT News
September Teacher of the Month: Meredith Casey
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local middle school teacher is getting recognized for going above and beyond to help students develop their passion for music. Meredith Casey, the September Teacher of the Month honoree, teaches at Washburn Rural Middle School. Casey starts her day rehearsing with the marching band at Washburn Rural High. Then she heads […]
WIBW
KPZ Week 5 GOTW preview: Emporia vs. Washburn Rural
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Road trips in high school football are rarely easy, especially when they cap off a full week of classes with a two-hour round-trip bus ride. That is the challenge facing the Emporia High School football team on Friday as the Spartans travel to Topeka to face Washburn Rural in our Green Pest Solutions Game of the Week.
JC Post
Mediation Fails in USD 475, Teachers Contract Discussions
No deal: the bottom line for USD 475 and the Junction City Education Association after mediation this week. That means the district and its teachers remain at an impasse, with an independent review of each side's proposals and other factors to be taken up. JCEA's leadership says it offered changes...
KVOE
EHS XC Assigned Great Bend Sub-State in New Playoff Format
The Emporia High cross country team is set to head west on Oct. 24, for the Class 5A Sub-State Cross Country Meet at the Lake Barton Cross Country Course in Great Bend. As postseason assignments take shape, the Spartans find themselves grouped in a competitive 18-school field. Under this sub-state format, the meet features two seeded boys’ races and two seeded girls’ races, with the top three teams and top 15 individual finishers in each race earning a spot at the Class 5A state championship meet.
KVOE
Emporia High Football Travels to Washburn Rural in Week Five
Emporia High football hits the road Friday night for a Centennial League matchup with Washburn Rural. The Spartans enter Week Five at 2-2 overall and 0-1 in league play following a 32-6 loss to Junction City last Friday. Washburn Rural is also 2-2, but the Junior Blues are 1-0 in the Centennial League after knocking off Topeka 34-7 last week.
washburnreview.org
The growth of Washburn Tech
The Washburn Institute of Technology recently gained a new campus. The building was transformed from a previous Kmart store to a building dedicated to the extension of numerous programs provided at Washburn Tech. The building is not yet finished though, only two-thirds of the facility is complete with one-third remaining...
Little Apple Post
K-State enrollment holds steady as university builds on recent growth
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University continues to build on its recent enrollment momentum, with student enrollment across all K-State campuses holding steady in fall 2026 as the university seeks and creates more opportunities to meet students of all types where they are. This fall, across its Manhattan, Salina and...
JC Post
Bagby Named to Olympic Development Program
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – Fort Riley Middle School eighth grader Rylen Bagby was recently named to the 2026-27 Kansas Olympic Development Program (ODP) Soccer Team. By being chosen, Bagby, who is a multi-sport student-athlete for the Troopers as he has competed in football, basketball and track and field while at FRMS, is one of only 22 players from across the state of Kansas to be selected by the Kansas ODP, meaning he is one of the top soccer student-athletes in the entire state for his age group.
KSNT News
Homecoming parade cancelled at Topeka High School
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Officials with Topeka High School have announced the cancellation of the homecoming parade Friday due to anticipated weather conditions. Staff at Topeka High School made the announcement shortly after noon on Sept. 25, stating that forecasted weather conditions have prompted school officials to cancel the planned homecoming parade. Students were previously set […]