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Students, staff safe after backpack at center of KCK bomb threat removed
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Students and staff are safe after an unclaimed backpack at the center of a possible bomb threat was removed from a Kansas City high school. Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools confirmed on Thursday morning, that students and staff were held in their classrooms as law enforcement officials investigated a possible bomb threat at Wyandotte High School.
SMSD News: Shawnee Mission Board of Education approves budget for 2024-2025 school year
On August 26, 2024, the Shawnee Mission Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $611,930,693. The Board established a mill rate of 51.316, and the district continues to maintain the highest possible bond rating. This means when the SMSD seeks to issue bonds, it receives the best possible interest rates on those bonds.
Central High School football easily takes care of Winnetonka to begin season
(ST. JOSEPH, MO) - The Central High School football team started the 2024 season with a bang, knocking off Winnetonka 45-19 on Friday night. Vanderbilt commit Gabe Fields had multiple touchdowns on Friday, including a kickoff return for six. Central next plays at rival Benton next on Friday, September 6th.
Teacher of the Month: Ellery Bailey at Prairie Center Elementary School in Olathe.
A native of Leawood, Mrs. Bailey says she fell in love with learning years ago when she was in Miss Kennedy's first grade at St. Michael the Archangel. Now, she tries to pass that kind of care and passion on to her kindergarten class.
Rock Bridge football kicks off season against entirely new foe
Missouri high school football is back, and Rock Bridge is set to kick off its season at 7 p.m. Friday in Kansas City against Park Hill. The Bruins have high expectations in 2024 after winning the MSHSAA Class 6 District 4 championship last year. It was Rock Bridge’s first district title since 2013.
Olathe East High School Honored by the KSHSAA
TOPEKA, Kan. – Olathe East High School has been selected as the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award winner. A total of 23 Kansas high schools will receive recognition by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) for outstanding performing arts programs. A selection committee was formed...
Varsity Football Faces Rival Oak Park
The varsity football team will kick off their first game of the season in a home opener against Oak Park High School at 7 p.m. in the District Activities Center. The Falcons are ranked No. 32 in Missouri football and will be playing to defeat the No. 16 ranked Oak Park Northmen. The team plans to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to Oak Park last season that knocked them out of the playoffs.
Rivals to the bitter end
It was the type of game you’d expect between North Kansas City Schools Oak Park and Staley. The Northmen rallied from two touchdowns down to beat the Falcons 28-21 on Friday night at North Kansas City Schools District Stadium. “We made a lot of mistakes in the first half,...
After Further Review: Cole Young 8/30
Hours before the kickoff of the season in Missouri, classifications and districts were announced on Friday by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. As usual, there are a few teams moving up and down, along with some districts that look a little different than they did in past years. Here’s a breakdown of what happened in each class, along with any interesting changes.
Homeschool parents now eligible for a sales tax exemption
A lawsuit seems to have led to the Kansas Department of Revenue’s reversal of policy on sales tax exemptions for homeschool parents. Until recently, homeschools were ineligible for the same sales-tax exemption public and private schools enjoyed. Last year, Stilwell attorney Linus Baker filed a federal lawsuit on behalf...
What to Look for in an After-School Program
Once school is back in session, many parents find themselves searching for the best after-school programs for their children while they finish those last few hours in the office. There are so many options, so how do you decide which program is the right fit for your child? Here are a few things to consider when deciding.
This Grammy-nominated producer is mentoring aspiring Kansas City musicians
Joseph Macklin, also known as Jo Blaq, found his way into music producing after graduating from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, and moving to Los Angeles. Macklin has had major success in the industry and has worked with Ariana Granda, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar and Diana Ross. He...
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