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THS Teachers Demonstrate Dissatisfaction by Staging “Lunch-In”

Roughly 30 Topeka High teachers gathered for a sit-in “demonstration” during lunch on Friday, Nov. 6. The sit-in—referred to as a “lunch-in” by attendees—was staged for teachers to display their dissatisfaction with the 501 district’s failure to reach a contract agreement with NEA-Topeka concerning pay with regard to inflation.

Topeka, KS · 1d

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Friday’s high school football playoffs (Nov. 6)

Derby 56, Lawrence Free State 14 — Lawrence Free State scored the game’s first touchdown, but Derby responded with 56 straight points, including its first 14 points over a 14-second period in the first quarter. Derby quarterback Blade Clark scored three ways in the win: passing, receiving, rushing in the Panthers’ win. Clark was 7-of-10 passing for 146 yards and had 171 rushing yards on 10 carries for three rushing touchdowns. Davon Morrison had 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Lawrence, KS · 3d

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KU gives millions to student-athletes, but their salaries remain secret — unlike other employees

A previous version of this report misidentified the KU student-athlete in the lead image. The student-athlete's name is Yasin Willis. The University of Kansas has a $20.5 million secret. That is how much KU is paying its student-athletes, and the university is going to great lengths to hide the details...

Lawrence, KS · 11h

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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 · 3d

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Over 40 high school teams compete at Washburn Rural for annual cheer competition

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Athletes from across Kansas competed on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Washburn Rural for the annual high school cheer competition. More than 40 high school teams from across the state competed. How teams were judged. Cheer squads were judged on how they rallied the crowd and on...

Topeka, KS · 2d

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Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week | Washington WR CamRon Fields leads Wildcats to first playoff win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The KSHB 41 Sports team wants to hear from you. Send Matt your story idea. When the pressure was at its highest, the Washington High School football team knew where to turn: CamRon Fields. Down by one point with just 22 seconds remaining against Blue...

Kansas City, KS · 3d

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Grassroots surge and school funding concerns flip Missouri Senate District 8 after two decades of GOP control

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Voters and organizers in Missouri Senate District 8 described frustration, grassroots organizing, and concern about public education in conversations with KCTV5 after Democrat Keri Ingle won a seat that had not been held by a Democrat in two decades. Missouri Senate District 8 covers parts...

Missouri · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Lawrence High’s Sports Regions Swap

Later this year, all Lawrence High School sports, with the exception of football, will switch from competing in the Eastern 6A KSHSAA region to the Western 6A region. These regions determine what schools LHS will have to face while attempting to reach state tournaments, with a switch to the West meaning that LHS will avoid having to face highly competitive schools like Blue Valley, Shawnee Mission, or Olathe: instead facing top Western schools like Washburn Rural, Manhattan, and Free State.

Lawrence, KS · 4d

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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 · 4d

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SMSD News: 2021 Bond Project update – SMSD makes progress on new Early Childhood Center

As part of this community’s commitment to Building Tomorrow Together, the Shawnee Mission School District’s state-of-the-art early childhood education center continues to take shape and remains on track for an August 2027 opening. Recently, the SMSD community celebrated the significant construction progress that has been made on the...

Shawnee, KS · 3d

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Maize advances past Washburn Rural in regional round 39-11

MAIZE, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - The Maize Eagles extended their winning streak to six Friday night with a regional round win over Washburn Rural 39-11. The Eagles posted a 21-point third quarter to blow the game open. The Eagles moved to 9-1 with the win. Maize will now host...

Maize, KS · 2d

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Topeka Public School students learn about preserving Indigenous heritage

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools students got a chance to learn more about the efforts made to preserve Indigenous heritage. Tara Mitchell, Deputy tribal historic preservation officer with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, visited the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers (TCALC) on Friday to share tribal history and traditions with students and raise awareness.

Topeka, KS · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Area students explore support & other healthcare roles in field at Washburn event

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Any students interested in the healthcare field but don’t want to be a doctor or nurse got a chance to explore opportunities at Washburn University. Washburn hosted a Healthcare Professionals Day on Thursday, Nov. 5, for students right here in northeast Kansas to tour the classrooms and labs in the Allied Health Department.

Topeka, KS · 3d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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