Competitive. Positive. Strategic. Funny. Confident. These are some of the traits that the new principal Larry Smith said describe him. He is eager to take part in the school’s culture,...
In August of 2008, Staley High School opened its doors for the first time. There were dignitaries, men in parachutes jumping out of a plane and fanfare. This was all done to celebrate the new...
Homecoming was a highly anticipated event. Student Council worked from the start of the school year to well after the dance was over Sept. 23, and it had the biggest dance turnout in school history.
This...
Hype videos are quickly becoming popular, and junior Pierson Beaulieu has been creating them for each varsity football game. Each game has a theme for the student section, and her videos try to match each...
Award winning varsity football head coach Philip Lite won the K.C. Chiefs coach of the week award.
Lite won the award after leading his team to 22-15 win against the undefeated Fort Osage high...
Down on the football field, among the band and the Diamonds, is sophomore Averi Clement. She’s not there to play an instrument or toss a flag; Clement is a baton twirler-- the only one in the school.
Clement...
Students have 30 minutes of Falcon Time to get help from teachers, meet with clubs, do homework and have free time. Students are normally allowed to go get help from any teacher and be in any classroom,...
A gold medallion, gold stoll, and gold diploma cover is awarded to students on graduation night who have successfully completed the Gold Medallion honors diploma program. The Gold Medallion honors diploma...
There is a district-wide push for students to enroll into Advanced Placement classes. The programs have grown, but for the AP Art students, that means they are going to grow out of their traditional venue.
Since...
Fall sports are in full swing, and so is the team bonding. Each group has different traditions that help them create a family-like bond.
Before the Friday night...
