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  • February 28The registration deadline for the April 4th ACT is today, Friday, Feb. 28
  • February 3Piper Educational Foundation is hosting a trivia night as a fundraiser to support Piper Schools. This will be held Feb. 29 7:00 pm
  • February 3Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Feb. 12 and 13 from 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m
  • January 22Parking passes should be displayed in the front window of cars. Parking lot checks will start on Friday
News
Government officials look for ways to "flatten the curve" to keep hospitals from being overloaded.
Governor Kelly's Stay at Home order calls for social distancing to "flatten the curve"
Blake Beashore, Web Editor • April 6, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19 growing in severity, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a Stay at Home order that started March 30 and will last until at least April 19. Kelly was prompted by the increasing severity of the virus and its continued spread. As of April 5, there were 747 confirmed cases...

Dressed in personal protective equipment from head to toe, pediatric nurse Andrea Serrano works during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First responders work overtime to help combat COVID-19
Morgan Haworth, Print Editor • April 3, 2020
COVID-19 is also evolving and changing fast, the Piper School District has had to make quick changes to stay on top of student and staff safety.
Administration struggles amidst COVID-19
Audrey Menzies, Staff Writer • April 1, 2020
Following Governor Laura Kelly
Spread of COVID-19 causes spring sports, activities to be canceled
Zoey Pudenz, Staff Writer • March 31, 2020
Student Life
Online School is not as predicted
Online School is not as predicted
Adam Novak, Staff Writer • April 16, 2020

One way COVID-19 has affected the world is by having...

Seniors Emma Martin and Kaylin Miller chant with the Pirates
"We've Got the Spirit": the cornerstone to every "P Town Beatdown"
Lauren Pappert, Photo Editor • April 10, 2020
One Plant at a Time: Sophomore cultivates world of her own
One Plant at a Time: Sophomore cultivates world of her own
Megan Neal, Print Editor • March 20, 2020
Cold Cases Continue to Go Unsolved in United States
Caroline Zimmerman, Staff Writer • March 13, 2020
Arts and Entertainment
"Tiger King" follows the story of multiple big cat sanctuaries in the U.S
Netflix's documentary "Tiger King" captivates with cast of unreal characters
Blake Beashore, Web Editor • April 14, 2020

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness is a captivating documentary about the ownership and breeding of big cats. The story is about much more than the...

With the world reeling, we rely on our healthcare professionals to provide answers.
The Government Is Watching Us: What Is True about COVID-19?
Miles Lockridge, Staff Writer • March 31, 2020
Four Years in the Making: Years after box-office breaking Avatar premiered a second one is underway
Tyren Shelley, Staff Writer • March 20, 2020
Print editor, Morgan Haworth, reviews the overall experience at 913 Nutrition in Overland Park.
REVIEW: 913 Nutrition disappoints
Morgan Haworth, Print Editor • March 20, 2020
Opinion
Trial and Error of Online School
Trial and Error of Online School
Adam Novak, Staff Writer • April 6, 2020

One effect that COVID-19 has had on students is having to switch to online school. For a majority of students, this was their first experience...

KSHSAA canceled the 2020 State Basketball Tournament on March 12. Allowing the tournament to only surpass the quarterfinal round.
COVID-19 Takes Away Lifelong Memories
Tyren Shelley, Staff Writer • April 3, 2020
Covid-19 forced students to stay indoors and participate in e-learning.
When the World Stops: This is bigger than us
Caroline Zimmerman, Staff Writer • March 24, 2020
STAFF EDITORIAL: Strict rules from KSHSAA prevent athletes from performing efficiently
STAFF EDITORIAL: Strict rules from KSHSAA prevent athletes from performing efficiently
staff editorial • March 20, 2020
A photo essay of Natalie Bejan’s life while living quarantine. Starting March 30 to April 14 even though quarantine went past those dates.
A photo essay of Langston Bassett
Bargas Quarantine Story
A photo essay of Anthony Macias
The photo essay of Cade Supica
The Pirate Podcast
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The student news site of Piper High School in Kansas City, Kansas.
The student news site of Piper High School in Kansas City, Kansas.