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New Nursing Program Provides Real-World Experience

New Nursing Program Provides Real-World Experience

Daniella Teran Garcia, Reporter May 28, 2025

Starting next school year, high school seniors interested in nursing or the healthcare field will have the opportunity to participate in the Collegiate Nursing Academy at William Jewell College, a program...

‘Sinners’ Soars Beyond Expectations

Owen Garrett May 27, 2025

Owen Garrett wraps up the school year with his review of the movie "Sinners."

Spanish teacher Christopher Carey speaks to a student.

Spanish Teacher Embarks On New Journey

Benicio Jones, Reporter May 27, 2025

Staley original Spanish teacher Chris Carey has spent 17 years sharing language and communication skills at Staley High School and 28 years in the North Kansas City School District. He has decided to retire...

Kristina Francis

More Than A Math Teacher: Francis Reflects On Career Of Connection, Growth

Benicio Jones, Reporter May 26, 2025

Since the school opened in 2008, math teacher Kristina Francis has been teaching, coaching and sponsoring, helping students become better problem solvers, building strong teams and has been a constant...

Art Teacher Bids Farewell: Celebrating A Legacy of Creativity, Care

Art Teacher Bids Farewell: Celebrating A Legacy of Creativity, Care

Sanayah Moore, Reporter May 25, 2025

After 28 years in the classroom, art teacher Chelle Cox is retiring. While she’s ending her time as a high school teacher, that’s not how it started. In August 1985, she started her career teaching...

Baseball played today against Liberty High School, winning 10-0. They are District Champs for the first time since 2019. They play next weekend in State Quarterfinals.

District Champs: Baseball Team Shuts Out Liberty

Olivia Kimball May 24, 2025

Baseball played today against Liberty High School, winning 10-0. They are District Champs for the first time since 2019. They play next weekend in State Quarterfinals.  

Turning Summers Into Life Lessons: Junior Learns From Grandpa's Craft

Turning Summers Into Life Lessons: Junior Learns From Grandpa’s Craft

Kezia Mensah-Apau, Reporter May 23, 2025

Teenagers often spend their summers working as lifeguards or even concession stand workers, but junior Miles Smith spends his summers working on cars. His grandpa plays a big role in his passion for cars,...

Math teacher Allison Jones

A Daughter’s Journey: Teacher Learns To Cope After Losing Mother

Paige Krewson, Reporter May 22, 2025

When math teacher Allison Jones lost her mother last summer, her life changed forever. As she looks back on who her mother was and as time passes, she learns to manage life without her.   In the summer...

ELA teacher Samantha Bennett

A Mother’s Wisdom: How Samantha Bennett Found Her Calling In Teaching

Betty Gordon, Reporter May 20, 2025

For ELA teacher Samantha Bennett, her mom was the reason she got into teaching.  Since she was a kid, Bennett said she and her mom were always close. She would go to her with questions or even just...

Isabella Cibrian and her mother

Grief And Growth: Junior Heals Through Family, Friendship

Madilyn Yellman, Reporter May 19, 2025

During times of grief, maintaining close relationships with loved ones can aid in the healing process. “One of the saddest times in my life was when my mom passed away in 2021,”  junior Isabella...

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