School News
Graduates walk the stage at socially distanced graduation nearly three months later than planned
Amanda Bauman, Adviser
August 3, 2020
Little was known about the coronavirus circulating in China when the news of the potentially dangerous virus reached the United States in December. Schools continued for an additional two months as the virus raged overseas. Then came the inevitable. Cases started appearing closer and closer to home....
Seniors take part in graduation parade
Staff
May 10, 2020
Due to schools remaining closed as an attempt to flatten the curve for COVID-19 seniors took part in a rainy parade on their original graduation day, May 7. The official graduation ceremony is scheduled for August 1.
Growing into the 21st Century: CTE building brings new opportunities to career pathways
Zoey Pudenz, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
This summer, the current East Elementary building will be transformed into a technology-based learning center that will allow students wishing to receive more in-depth knowledge over specific career paths the opportunity to do so. Interim superintendent Dr. Blane McCann presented the idea of a Career ...
Twenty-seven entries place for Piper Publications at Regionals
Morgan Haworth, Print Editor
March 6, 2020
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Project Grad holds design contest
Melanie Mnirajd, Design Editor
March 4, 2019
Project Grad is holding a t-shirt design contest for the Class of 2019 t-shirts. These shirts will be given out at Senior Breakfast to each of the seniors at no cost, courtesy of the Project Grad Committee. They will be worn at the Main Event celebration after graduation. Design requirements: -Us...
Excessive snow days lead to extended school day
Scout Molder, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2019
Due to more school cancellation than expected for the year, the Board of Education and administration decided to add five minutes to the school day at the high school and 10 minutes to the school day at the middle school. Additionally, the last two days of school, May 15 and 16, will be full days in...
Construction begins on bond issue building
Trey Trumbo, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Many students, administrators and community members were upset when the bond issue to build a new high school, set to be completed in 2018, was rejected four years ago. As a result, Piper has continued to remain overpopulated, with more than 2,300 students in attendance. The incoming freshman class is set ...
Debate places at State
Blake Beashore, Web Editor
January 18, 2019
The Piper High School Speech and Debate team travelled to Fort Scott this weekend to participate in the State Tournament. There are two parts of the state tournament, 2-Speak Debate and 4-Speak debate. Last year, the 4-Speak team ended up as state champions. Senior Dylan Hendrix has confidence that ...
New teacher brings changes to senior project
Kaleb Brown, Co-Web Editor
November 30, 2018
Every year, the senior class is required to work on a year-long project about a potential career. This year, it’s a bit different. Cohorts will be used for the first time during presentations. “So cohorts are students with the same type of project that will be in the same room during presentation...
Amanda Bauman, Adviser
August 3, 2020 • 1 Comment
Little was known about the coronavirus circulating in China when the news of the potentially dangerous virus reached the United States in December. Schools continued for an...
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Seniors take part in graduation parade
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