Perry
Perry, KS · Education
mhsmentor.com
Football puts up 70 on Wichita North, rises to 2-2
Manhattan Indians Football (2-2) put up their first 70-burger since 2021 in their 70-6 blowout of Wichita North (0-4) on Sept. 25. The win lifted the Indians to .500 on the season, after notching their first win a week prior against Dodge City 42-14. “It feels good to win,” head...
KVOE
New strategic plan effort for USD 253 comes with enrollment decline ongoing
It’s time for another round of strategic planning for USD 253 Emporia Public Schools. Board members held a special meeting Wednesday evening with members of TrustCentric, the district’s current partner, as part of the conversation. Superintendent David McGehee called the meeting a chance to get the entire board up to speed on the overall process. He also says this served as a way to start using the board as one of the district’s focus groups as this particular effort begins. It’s a 4-stage effort, and McGehee says things are currently approaching Phase 2. He tells KVOE News most of the general priorities will remain in place, although the “vision priorities” are getting rearranged. A case in point is student success.
KVOE
Emporia State Music Department’s biggest fundraiser sees big turnout in support Saturday evening
The “largest single source of scholarship revenue for ESU’s music program” saw an equally large turnout inside the Emporia State Memorial Union Saturday evening as hundreds of donors, friends and families gathered to take in the showcase of all areas of the department, including vocal and instrumental performances, dance and more.
ksal.com
Solomon’s Turnaround Taking Shape, Off to 3-0 Start
SOLOMON — When Devin Rizzo accepted the job as Solomon High School’s head football coach, he already had been around long enough to know that something had to change. So, instead of easing into it, he turned the program on its head. “Two years ago, when I took...
WIBW
KPZ Week 4 GOTW preview: Washburn Rural vs. Topeka High
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - 13 SPORTS previews Friday night’s Green Pest Solutions Game of the Week between Washburn Rural and Topeka High. Both the Junior Blues and Trojans enter the city rivalry at 1-2, making Friday’s matchup an important opportunity for either team to get back on track.
Emporia gazette.com
Spartans fall to Junction City in Homecoming affair 32-6
It was Homecoming week for the Emporia High Spartans as they hosted the Junction City Blue Jays for Friday Night Lights. A fast start for the Spartans was not enough to overcome the Blue Jays as they fell 32-6 and fall to 2-2 on the year. Before the game began,...
KVOE
Emporia High Football Returns Home for Homecoming
Emporia High returns home for week four of the football season Friday night, welcoming Junction City to Welch Stadium for homecoming. The Spartans enter Centennial League play at 2-1 after suffering their first loss of the season last week, falling to Labette County 29-28. Junction City is 0-3 on the season.
Kansas State Collegian
Student concerns take center stage at Union congressional town hall
As K-State students navigate rising tuition, increasing housing costs and an uncertain job market after graduation, Lauren Reinhold, congressional candidate, said student voices can help shape those outcomes. Reinhold, the Democratic candidate for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District, spoke to students and community members during a town hall Tuesday at Forum...
WIBW
KVOE
Back in Black and Gold the Homecoming theme for ESU
Homecoming activities are fast approaching at Emporia State University, and there is a lengthy slate of events later this month. Vice President for Alumni and Constituent Engagement Marcia Novacek and ESU Foundation Senior Director of Donor Engagement Jan Trelc previewed some schedule highlights on the KVOE ESU Buzz on Thursday. Trelc says the full schedule is by design.
KSNT News
Coating ceremony honors Topeka students
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Middle school students now have the opportunity to excel nearly two years ahead thanks to a Topeka Public Schools (TPS) program introduced in 2018 by Superintendent Tiffany Anderson. Seventh grade students were officially inducted into the College Preparatory Academy through a coating ceremony, a medical profession tradition, on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The newest […]
washburnreview.org
Kuehne Hall’s mold controversy
Washburn University inspected potential mold in Kuehne Hall following humidity issues. While facility services maintain suspected areas, faculty members confirm mold has already been identified. The discrepancy has raised concerns from students and staff over the control and equipment maintenance in the building. “If mold and fungus are suspected, a...
JC Post
JCHS Senior Named National Merit® Semifinalist
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – Junction City High School senior Samuel Moore has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program. Moore, who plans to major in either microphysics or biochemistry in college following graduation in May, was amongst the 16,000 semifinalists nationwide who were chosen by officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation - NMSC®.By being named a semifinalist, Moore, who also competes in swimming and track and field for the Blue Jays, will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be offered next spring.
1350kman.com
Linton: K-State enrollment inches up as statewide numbers decrease
Four years ago Kansas State University’s enrollment dipped below 20,000 for the first time since 1988. Since then, it has slowly increased and continues that trend this year. K-State President Richard Linton announced Friday during his state of the university address that enrollment has risen 7.96% since he took...
1350kman.com
MHS principal Mike Dorst to retire July 1
MHS principal Mike Dorst announced Tuesday his plans to retire effective this summer. Dorst, 54, said in a statement that at the end of June he will have completed his 31st year in education, 21st as an administrator, 19th year as an administrator with MHS/USD 383, and eighth year as principal of Manhattan High School.
feedstuffs.com
K-State Western Star Global Grain and Food Center opens
Kansas State University held a ribbon-cutting celebration to honor the opening of the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center on Sept. 18, marking a defining moment for the future of agricultural education, research and industry partnership. The new center brings K-State's internationally recognized strengths in grain, food and animal...
kclyradio.com
Clay Center Teacher Receives State Education Department Horizon Award
Elisabeth Koppes, first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Clay Center, received the Kansas State Department of Education Horizon Award on Sept 18. Lincoln Elementary School officials said in a Facebook post that the Horizon Award recognizes outstanding first-year teachers throughout Kansas who showcase strong teaching skills and stand out for their dedication to helping students learn.
kggfradio.com
Grizzlies Rally for Homecoming Win Over Emporia
The Labette County Grizzlies and head coach Bradley Argabright eked out a 29-28 Homecoming victory over the visiting Emporia Spartans Friday night. The Grizzlies found the end zone midway through the first quarter and carried a seven-point lead into the second, but Emporia’s offense found its rhythm and scored 20 unanswered points to take control of the game.
washburnreview.org
iRead opens doors through reading
Washburn University’s iRead program will bring students and the campus community together through a shared reading experience during the 2026-27 academic year. The iRead lecture is open to the entire Washburn community and will be held from 7-8 p.m. Sept. 21 at White Concert Hall. The program, coordinated by...