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Panthers defeat Smoky Valley 18-14 on Senior Night
Matching up with Smoky Valley for the first time since 2009, the Concordia High School football team picked up their second victory of the year in the final home game of the year on Senior Night with an 18-14 win over the Vikings. Smoky Valley received the opening kick to...
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USD 308 Announces Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Public Schools has named educators Lori Hill and Jessica Ray as district nominees for the prestigious Kansas Teacher of the Year program. Bringing a combined 35 years of instructional experience to their classrooms, both teachers emphasize student relationship-building as the core of their educational philosophy.
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USD 383 bans Henke from school property
The Manhattan-Ogden school board has banned Dan Henke, a frequent critic, from school grounds. A letter addressed to Henke says he “may not be present on any school property Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or when evening events are held there. If you do, you will be guilty of criminal trespass.”
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Teachers of the Year Recognized
Salina Public Schools is recognizing two educators for their dedication to students and their contributions to education. According to USD 305, Peggy Aschenbrenner and Billy Jo Bonar are the Teachers of the Year. Peggy Aschenbrenner, an early childhood special education teacher at Stewart Elementary School, has been named the district’s...
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USD 383 bans Henke from school property
The Manhattan-Ogden school board has banned Dan Henke, a frequent critic, from school grounds. A letter addressed to Henke says he “may not be present on any school property Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or when evening events are held there. If you do, you will be guilty of criminal trespass.”
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Salina Student Earns 4th at National Civics Bee
After first winning a local National Civics Bee competition in Salina, then winning the same competition at the state level local student Colin Burke secured 4th place at the prestigious National Civics Bee national competition. Burke’s successful journey began at the local level with the Regional Salina Civics Bee, an...
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LHS Debate Results from Newton
LHS Debate traveled to Newton High School on Saturday, October 17th, looking to continue their winning season so far. Freshmen Riley Gardner and Soleil-Moon Castaneda started things off well in the Novice Division with a 3-1 record, taking 7th overall!. Seniors Myvette Garcia Garcia and Nathalie Ortega went 2-2 in...
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Young Hands, Old Iron: McPherson College Auto Restoration Students Hit Route 66
In Galena, Kansas, the Hometown of Route 66, several students from McPherson College were participating in their “Waffle House Rally”. The event is a small event some of the students participate in from the college and on this particular day, they were on Route 66 in Galena. At...
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USD 333 Dedicates "Switzer Lanes" in Honor of Longtime CHS Coach
On the evening of Friday, October 16, Concordia High School held their Senior Night home football game at Harold M. Clark Stadium. Before the game, CHS dedicated the northwest side of the track as "Switzer Lanes", in honor of longtime CHS Coach Dick Switzer. Switzer taught and coached at Concordia...
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Teachers Can Change Lives, but They Shouldn’t Parent Your Children
We expect teachers to do it all. We expect them to educate our children, correct their behavior, recognize their emotional needs, keep them safe, and prepare them for the future. But what happens when a child is struggling with something that no lesson plan can fix? We often look to...