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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
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News
BAND App Takes Over Olathe West
BAND App Takes Over Olathe West
Willa Mowry, Writer • September 4, 2025

This 2025-2026 school year, Olathe West administrators are encouraging the use of BAND for communication between club sponsors and members.  The BAND communication app is a messaging software that allows school clubs...

Enright's Spanish II class after earning third place in Spanish films.
World Languages Classes Participate in The University of Central Missouri Modern Language Film Festival
Harper Adams, News Editor • April 22, 2025
From the left, seniors Jameson Mangold, Hannah Rahe and Abigail Faimon at the 2025 Prom Pep Assembly
Meet the 2025 Prom Court Candidates
Jenna Campbell, Writer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 11, 2025
Sports
The Owls line up against Lawrence High on Sept 5
Owls Edge Out Lawrence in Close Game
Caleb Robles, Sports Editor • September 11, 2025

On a brisk, overcast evening, students flocked through the gates of CBAC for the Owls’ season opener....

Junior Josh Foland hurdles during media day
Football is Back! Owls 2025 Season Preview
Caleb Robles, Sports Editor • September 4, 2025
Freshman McKenna Taldo putting 45 pounds on the bar.
New Winter Sport Alert: The Olathe West Powerlifting Team
Maddie Walle, Writer • May 13, 2025
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Junior Josh Foland hurdles during media day

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Gallery: Senior Sunrise

Gallery: Senior Sunrise

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Crowded bleachers full of link leaders and freshmen.

Gallery: Class of 2029's First Day

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BAND App Takes Over Olathe West

BAND App Takes Over Olathe West

Opinion
Not Clickbait
Family Vlogging: Exploitation Should Not Be a Trend
Violet Vallad, Writer, Feature Editor • April 17, 2025

Family vlogging became a YouTube craze over a decade and a half ago when the “Shaytards” began posting videos surrounding their children’s activities. Their YouTube...

Seniors filled out pennants to hang in the senior satellite library with the names of schools they were accepted to.
College Counseling: Being Successful During Your Senior Year
Avery Mathieu, Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2025
There are huge environmental and social costs of cheap clothing.
Unfolding Fast Fashion: Environmental and Social Costs of Cheap Clothing
Violet Vallad and Jenna Campbell • March 14, 2025
Donald Trump is removing months like Black History Month, Women's History Month and Pride Month.
The Importance of History Months
Brenn Dumler, News • March 13, 2025
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Features
Esther Meyers and Michelle Bellamy pose in front of 'graffiti.'
‘Read Owl About It’: The Library Emulates the Big Apple
Victoria Martinez, Writer • September 11, 2025

It’s hard to miss all the New York City themed decorations in the library. At a glance, one might not...

What’s Next? Seniors Share The Diverse Post High School Options They are Pursuing
What’s Next? Seniors Share The Diverse Post High School Options They are Pursuing
Harper Adams, News Editor • May 20, 2025
Students pose for a photo with their Purple Dragon drinks and creator Jackie Nguyen during ASU event.
Inclusivity in our school: Asian Student Union
Avery Mathieu, Editor in Chief • May 13, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Marching Owls in their uniforms for a group picture.
Marching Owls Start Their Season Strong
Izzy Martinez, Writer • September 11, 2025

The Marching Owls have been hard at work since May, marking the start of their season of competitions...

Netflix miniseries "Adolescence" cover photo aired 2025 with 99% Rotten Tomatoes.
A Review of Netflix’s “Adolescence”
Brenn Dumler, Writer • April 8, 2025
The racks at Major Thrift are packed full of formal dresses for prom season.
Extravagant on an Allowance: How to Budget Shop for Prom
Jenna Campbell, Writer, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 3, 2025
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Podcast
Hoot N’ Holler S1 E3
Maddie Walle and Caleb Robles • February 4, 2025

OWTV
24/25 OWTV Final Episode
OWTV, OWTV • May 12, 2025

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Photos
Gallery: Senior Sunrise
Crowded bleachers full of link leaders and freshmen.
Principal Jay Novacek gives a speech to the retiring teachers and staff.
The eighth graders learn OW chants and the fight song during their pep assembly.
Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Seniors jump with joy after winning the Powder Puff game on Oct. 2