The scholar’s bowl team ended their season competing at regionals in Nickerson on Feb. 4. While they placed first in their pool, they did not succeed at placing in the championship rounds. The team...

Closed campus during lunch may be an irritant for some students, but it may prove to be ultimately beneficial to keep students in the building. “The first year that campus was closed for lunch was...

Senior Elizabeth Emerson took second place at the regional Poetry Out Loud Competition in Quinter on Feb. 5. Each contestant had to memorize and recite two pieces of poetry in front of a panel of judges....

YouTube sensation Kid President gave a presentation at Beach Schmidt auditorium on Feb. 4. 12-year-old Robby Novak, along with his older brother-in-law spoke about their story, inspiring several audience...

The school organization Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) will be hosting a spirit day on Feb. 12. The theme will be rainbow day. All students are encouraged to participate and wear any rainbow clothing...

Every month USD 489 News does a Featured Pet of the month for the Humane Society. The videos are made to spotlight a pet and help get it adopted. The featured pet for January was a dog named Gunther.