Perry
Perry, KS · Education
KVOE
KHSRA Qualifier held at Lyon County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday
Junior high and high school rodeo athletes from across the state and beyond came to Emporia this past weekend and took away much more than titles and experience in the arena. According to Kansas High School Rodeo Association State Secretary Suzan Adams, the competitors at the recent qualifier event held at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Grand Stand Arena Saturday and Sunday also take with them a great deal of life experience.
catchitkansas.com
Bishop Carroll rolls past Washburn Rural to remain undefeated through week three
WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - The Bishop Carroll Golden Eagles continue to stun class 5A, with another dominant performance for week three, taking down Washburn Rural, 34-23. With the win, the Golden Eagles remain undefeated on the way to week four and look stronger each week. The Golden Eagles...
Emporia gazette.com
Spartans strong first half not enough to overcome Labette County
It has been one of the best starts to a season in recent history for the Emporia High Spartans after a 2-0 start. They put that start to the test when they traveled to Labette County for a road game on Friday night. The first quarter started quickly as after...
KVOE
Spartans Fall to Labette County, 29-28
Emporia High erased an early deficit with 20 unanswered points in the second quarter, but Labette County rallied in the second half to hand the Spartans a 29-28 loss Friday night at Lucas Field. Emporia opened the game by turning the ball over on downs, and Labette County responded with...
KVOE
Emporia Public Schools to address strategic planning
Emporia Public Schools has a special meeting soon to discuss a new strategic plan. The Board of Education has approved an agreement with TrustCentric Consulting to start the process of a new strategic plan. TrustCentric officials will be at the meeting to facilitate group sessions with board members that will include updates on progress, future planning activities and gathering input from board members to shape the development. The purpose of the plan to build a road map that reflects where Emporia Public Schools is, and where they desire to be over the next several years, creating a strategic plan to drive Emporia Public Schools forward with purpose.
WIBW
‘Not just now, but forever’: Wamego football will carry Dylan Higgins’ memory
WAMEGO, Kan. (WIBW) - Four days have passed since Wamego High School senior Dylan Higgins was killed in a UTV accident in Pottawatomie County. For the people who knew him, and loved him, four days have felt much longer. And now, in just one day, the Wamego football team will...
ksal.com
Salina Student is Among Gilman Scholars
Out of the nearly 2,000 Wildcats who have studied abroad in the past five years, 33 have done so with the support of the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Among them is a student from Salina. According to K-State, Salina student Reygan Schrock is a Gilman Scholar. The...
KVOE
Burlingame at Lebo, Madison at Northern Heights Area Game of the Week Coverage
The Area Game of the Week coverage doubles for week three of the high school football season. Country 101.7 FM will bring you Burlingame at Lebo starting at 6:45 pm while Mix 104.9 FM will have Madison at Northern Heights at 6:40 pm on Friday. The Wolves have been impressive...
KVOE
Longest Road Trip of the Year Friday for Emporia High Football
Emporia High football hits the road Friday night looking to remain unbeaten as the Spartans travel to take on Labette County. Coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. with the RV Doc Pregame Show on KVOE AM 1400 and 96.9 FM. The Black and Red are coming off a dominant 58-20 win...
WIBW
Good Kids - Manhattan High senior helps preserve Yuma Street’s Black history
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Manhattan High senior is being recognized in her community for her role in preserving Black history in Kansas. Ciera Williamson worked as an intern this summer for the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills. She helped make the second annual Yuma Street Cultural Festival a reality.
Kansas State Collegian
College of Arts and Sciences to face future budget cuts
A packed Arts and Sciences town hall meeting on Sept. 10 turned tense as faculty members became broadly displeased over new budget plans for the college. According to the College of Arts and Sciences town hall presentation, there is a growing imbalance between the college’s revenue and expenditures, resulting in a need to address a $2.6 million budget gap. Consequently, the College of Arts and Sciences will face significant budget cuts over the next three fiscal years.
JC Post
JCHS student recognized by the Optimists
Presley Villanueva, a senior at Junction City High School, was nominated by her AV teacher Mr. Brock Rivera. He stated that Presley "is the Media Productions Producer and AV Club President. She consistently strives for excellence, gives her best effort, and encourages those around her to do the same. Presley approaches every production with a positive attitude, high expectations, and a determination to produce the best possible result. She does not focus only on her own success, but willingly assists me and takes the time to educate and mentor the next generation of media production students. Presley demonstrates (the words in the Optimist Creed) 'to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.'"
JC Post
Kansas Court of Appeals to hear cases at Kansas State University
TOPEKA—A Kansas Court of Appeals panel will hear oral argument Tuesday, September 22, at Kansas State University as part of the court’s observance of Constitution Day. The panel will hear oral argument in two cases starting at 9:30 a.m. in the K-State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Ave., Manhattan.
mhsmentor.com
New Staff Join Manhattan High
Manhattan High School gained a considerable amount of new teachers this year. A total of 21 educators joined staff or changed positions. New financial literacy and business communication teacher Tammy Schmidt moved to Manhattan High after multiple years teaching Language Arts at Anthony Middle School. Schmidt was surprised by the size of the school.
KVOE
Sailer Scores Four as Emporia High Rolls Past Hayden
After the contest was moved up to the afternoon and a brief delay because of rain affected the start, the Spartans came out firing at Spartan Field, rolling past Hayden 8-0 on Tuesday. Emporia High scored three times in the opening six minutes. Brayden Sailer found the back of the...
WIBW
Salute Our Heroes: Educator Gail Ramirez reflects 50 years of service to TPS
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Gail Ramirez has seen classrooms evolve from textbooks to online learning during her time with Topeka Public Schools. “It was all paper and pencils. There’s a place for paper and pencils, but there’s a place for a lot of other things,” Ramirez said.