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September 25Gallery: Boys soccer ties 3-3 against Shawnee Mission West in overtime
September 24Editorial: Our staff policies for COVID-19 coverage
September 23The impact of COVID-19 restrictions on cross country
September 23Three students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 22Teachers face challenges adjusting to new learning model

District Superintendent Frank Harwood speaks during graduation. Harwood, along with all other Johnson County school districts, put out a statement announcing school closures Monday, March 16.

District announces closure of schools and cancellation of events through Sunday, April 5

March 16, 2020

At the local Target in Shawnee, KS on Thursday, March 12. toilet paper was completely out of stock due to growing concern about coronavirus.

Coronavirus and the school: Everything you need to know

March 13, 2020

Playing for the audience, senior Jason Kingsbury solos in the middle of the song standing out of the crowd.

Band hosts final concert in current gym

March 13, 2020

During his introduction senior Kevin Lee flashes the audience with the A's taped to his pants.

StuCo hosts fifth annual Mr. Mill Valley event and raises $700 for Relay for Life

March 12, 2020

The Silver Stars placed in Jazz, Game Day and Pom at the NDA Dance National Championship after competing Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8. The team earned the highest score in program history for their Pom performance with an event score of 94.226.

Silver Stars set program records at the NDA Dance National Championship

March 11, 2020

Austin Properties filed to have the land near Woodsonia and K-7 rezoned to allow for multi-family and single-family homes. On Thursday, Dec. 23. city council meeting council members voted 4-4 against the rezoning and construction of Austin Properties proposed plans.

Austin Properties files lawsuit against Shawnee over denied housing project

March 9, 2020

Custodian Rhonda Jensen smiles as she reads a get well soon card from journalism students. Jensen believes that she will be out of work until May so the community, faculty and students banned together to raise money to support her while she is on leave for staph infection treatment.

Custodian takes leave of absence due to health issues

March 6, 2020

On Saturday, Feb. 29, the Jaguar Robotics Team participated at the Greater Kansas City Regional at Lee’s Summit North High school. With team members by his side cheering him on, junior Alex Whipple tries to get their robot in the final hanging position with only a few seconds to spare.

Robotics team competes at the Greater Kansas City Regional

March 2, 2020

Before releasing his Wright Stuff aircraft for his first official run, sophomore Patrick Mack adjusts the propellers of his build. Wright Stuff is a build event where a team of up to two aims to build the lightest, rubber band-powered propeller airplane that can stay in flight for the longest time. Mack and his partner, junior Andrew Gawith, placed fourth overall at the regionals meet held at Johnson County Community College Saturday, Feb. 29.

Science Olympiad places fourth at regionals

March 1, 2020

Jazz band performs concert showcasing seven different music pieces

Jazz band performs concert showcasing seven different music pieces

February 27, 2020

While playing a ring toss game, junior Morgan Prosser prepares to throw a ring. To celebrate Mardi Gras, french teacher Charisse Highlander’s classes participated in games, music and ate the traditional Mardis Gras king cake Monday, Feb. 24 and Tuesday, Feb. 25.

French classes celebrate Mardi Gras

February 26, 2020

Taking supplies out to the car, senior Belle Baker leaves Monticello Trails with the donations collected from the Youth for Refugees school supplies drive held from Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Friday, Feb. 21.

Youth for Refugees holds district-wide school supply drive for the Kansas City International Academy

February 25, 2020