After deliberation over multiple sessions, the Kansas Senate passed the 2025-2026 school budget on March 27. The Kansas State Board of Education recommended $84 million for special education but legislators...

On Aug. 28, 2024 USD 497 was given a $100,000 Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant to open a new bakery that will be established inside of Community Connections at Pinckney. Community Connections...

USD 497 is currently implementing the Centegix CrisisAlert System. With the goal to increase safety measures, the district has agreed to a five-year agreement with an annual recurring fee of $49,200 to...

The college sports recruiting process is no easy venture — it has always been fiercely competitive and demands that athletes  not only excel in their sport but  also stand out in an already crowded...

While many students have yet to commit to universities and colleges across the country — awaiting decision letters, financial aid awards, scholarships and more — some students have already committed...

On Feb. 27, the U.S. Department of Education launched an End DEI portal, a resource for parents, students and teachers to report acts of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within public schools. This can...

Lucy Dacus explores a new sound for her music with her latest release. On March 28, Dacus released her first album since 2021, “Forever Is a Feeling.” This album marks a significant change in her style,...