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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

Owl Post
The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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News
Senior Kennedy Heideman works to excite the crowd as a member of the O.W.L.S.
A Look Into the Preparation for Pep Assemblies
Joslyn Hasty, Writer • September 18, 2025

When you picture pep assemblies, you might imagine watching routines performed by cheer and dance or linking arms to sing the “Alma Mater” together, but the members of the Olathe West Leadership Squad (O.W.L.S.) would...

BAND App Takes Over Olathe West
BAND App Takes Over Olathe West
Willa Mowry, Writer • September 4, 2025
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
Sports
Team photo after Twilight meet.
Cross Country Season Starts with a Bang
Izzy Martinez, Writer • September 22, 2025

The cross-country teams have officially started their season, and they have started it strong. On Sept....

The Owls line up against Blue Valley West On Sept. 12
Owls Make History With 2-0 Start
Caleb Robles, Sports Editor • September 18, 2025
Graphic of Olathe West Owl representing girls golf
Will Olathe West Girls’ Golf make it to State?
Ava Mars, Writer • September 16, 2025
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Trending Stories
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The Summer I Turned Pretty is a book series by Jenny Han, adapted into a popular tv show currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

The Summer I Turned Problematic

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Assistant Principal Heath Sigg sitting at his new desk in the junior office.

The New Face in Our Administration

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Gallery: Senior Sunrise

Gallery: Senior Sunrise

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Junior Josh Foland hurdles during media day

Football is Back! Owls 2025 Season Preview

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The Owls line up against Lawrence High on Sept 5

Owls Edge Out Lawrence in Close Game

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
Different flags of Olathe West students hung by the Main Stairs.
¡Sí se puede!: Latinx Student Union Fundraises For Scholarship Money
Victoria Martinez, Writer • September 23, 2025

After a lot of pushback and meetings with the school’s administration because there was already a similar...

Exterior of Westview Elementary school
Westview Elementary is finding a new purpose for next school year
Willa Mowry, Writer • September 23, 2025
Assistant Principal Heath Sigg sitting at his new desk in the junior office.
The New Face in Our Administration
Joslyn Hasty, Writer • September 16, 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Theatre students at 'The Color Purple' at KC Rep
The Color Purple at KC Rep
Alexandra Dollmann, Writer • September 23, 2025

“The Color Purple,” originally a novel released in 1982, was adapted into a musical in 2005. Theater...

The album cover that sparked controversy.
“Man’s Best Friend” Sabrina Carpenter’s Music Review
Ainsley Heldt, Writer • September 16, 2025
Marching Owls in their uniforms for a group picture.
Marching Owls Start Their Season Strong
Izzy Martinez, Writer • September 11, 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
From left Amelia Hayselden, Averee Henshaw, Kate Howard, Sydney Hull, and Avery Cogdill.
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