For readers who missed all of March’s releases, don’t worry, because I didn’t. There were a variety of major music releases last month, ranging from upbeat pop hits to laid back country tunes but...

This quarter, numerous students have been nominated as Student of the Quarter. Students are chosen based on their behaviors in the classroom, how they represent their best selves through actively showing...

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...