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wrhsbluestreak.com
First Blue Streak Issue Comes Out
After weeks of writing stories, taking pictures, and putting pages together, the first physical issue of the Blue Streak is finally coming out this week at Washburn Rural High School. The newspaper staff has been working on stories about sports, activities, and what’s happening around the school. For many students,...
JC Post
USD 475 Announces Teacher of the Year Award Honorees
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - Geary USD 475 says that Sheridan Elementary third grade teacher Skyler Manning and Fort Riley Middle School Spanish teacher Elaine Gonzalez have been named the district’s nominees for the Kansas Teacher of the Year Award Program. anning was named the USD 475 Elementary Teacher of...
KVOE
Lady Indians Build on Growth as Flag Football Takes Hold in Kansas
The Osage City Lady Indians are gearing up for the final games of their second flag football season as the sport wraps up its inaugural year as a fully sanctioned high school sport in Kansas. Osage City finishes its campaign on the road Wednesday night at Osawatomie High School, taking...
WIBW
Shawnee Heights school bus rear-ended Thursday on US-40 highway
TECUMSEH, Kan. (WIBW) - A Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 school bus was rear-ended as it stopped to pick up students early Thursday on US-40 highway east of Topeka, officials said. No injuries were reported in the incident, said Tiffanie Kinsch, spokeswoman for Shawnee Heights USD 450. The crash...
esubulletin.com
ESU Campus Master Plan approved by KBOR
Emporia State’s finalized Campus Master Plan was approved by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) last month, showcasing changes that the university hopes to make to its campus. These changes include an addition to King Hall, an outdoor amphitheater to replace Roosevelt Hall, the removal of Science Hall and Cremer Hall, subsequent construction of a new, a redesign of the Memorial Union and the designation of two new plazas.
KVOE
FHTC Power Plant student named Chime Workforce Scholar
A Flint Hills Technical College Student has been recognized at the national and international level for his dedication and excellence in the classroom. FHTC announced Wednesday that power plant technology student Nicholas Sweeter was named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar, receiving a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. Speaking of Sweeter’s accomplishment, Power Plant instructor Alex Partridge stated in the aforementioned news release, “Nick demonstrates an effort and maturity not often seen. He has experience operating various types of machines and equipment across different types of industries.”
Concordia Blade-Empire
CHS Football falls 52-8 to #9 Chapman
CHAPMAN — Traveling to Chapman for the second road NCKL matchup of the year, the Concordia High School football team dropped their fourth straight game with a 52-8 loss to the Irish. Chapman wasted no time at all establishing the run, but the Panthers forced a fumble to end...
WIBW
Topeka Public Schools preschoolers gear up for winter
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools and Advisors Excel partnered up to provide preschoolers with warm clothing ahead of the winter months. Each year, TPS and Advisor’s Excel host an event for Sheldon Head Start and Pine Ridge Prep preschoolers to shop for new coats and shoes. Leaders...
Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
Chapman crushes Concordia 52-8 on homecoming
CHAPMAN – After being held scoreless through the first 12 minutes of the game, the Chapman Fighting Irish put up 44 unanswered points in the next two quarters to take a commanding lead over NCKL for Concordia. The 4-1 Irish went on to win 52-8 over the Panthers. Senior...
westernkansasnews.com
School To Participate In Body Venture Exhibit
An innovative way to learn about the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness is coming to Gertrude Walker Elementary School on Wednesday, October 7th. Students from Gertrude Walker Elementary School and Jennie Barker Elementary School will have the opportunity to explore the human body through a Body Venture exhibit. The venture will take place from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and again from 12:20 to 2:00 p.m.
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.