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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
Following Governor Laura Kelly
Spread of COVID-19 causes spring sports, activities to be canceled
Zoey Pudenz, Staff Writer • March 31, 2020

Tuesday, March 17 Governor Laura Kelly announced all K-12 schools would be closed for the remainder of the semester due to the outbreak of COVID-19. With the closing of all schools, cancellations of all spring athletics and activities occurred. According to athletic director Doug Key, KSHSAA decided...

As the community self-distances, through the COVID-19 pandemicthe Piper School District offers free lunches for pick up at the high school. This was one of many ways the community came together to help others during the crisis.
School closures raise concerns for low-income families
Megan Neal, Print Editor • March 27, 2020
Bill 335 Offers Free Dual Enrollment for Kansas high schoolers
Caroline Zimmerman, Staff Writer • March 20, 2020
Science teacher Shawna John feels medical research practice dummy breath as it comes to life.
Growing into the 21st Century: CTE building brings new opportunities to career pathways
Zoey Pudenz, Staff Writer • March 20, 2020
Student Life
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
The PHS Louder than a bomb (LTAP) team poses after their second bout
Louder than a Bomb takes first at their second bout
Audrey Menzies, 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
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

I woke up on Wednesday morning hoping that the events of Tuesday, March 17 were just a dream. Realizing that they weren’t was a true nightmare. Governor...

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
Junior Olivia Hilty participates in a lab in Principles of Biomedical Science, one of the career pathway classes.
Administration employs new drop policy
Audrey Menzies, Staff Writer • February 19, 2020
IPads provide the best option for student devices, as they have the most value and versatility for the educational purposes.
Bring Us to the Digital Age with iPads
Staff Editorial • January 31, 2020
A photo essay of Grace Roland
A photo essay of Delaney Waters and her family living in quarantine. The Covid 19 has taken school and social lives away from everyone. The photos tell the story of March 20 to April 10 which it just a week of many in quarantine.
Photo essay of Halle Tilgner life during quarantine during the COVID-19 Outbreak. My photos were taken April 10- 20th
A photo essay of Erielle Seigel
A photo essay of Jayden Little
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.