Masks returned to West Friday, Jan. 7 due to high absentee rates with the new strain of COVID-19. This strain, Omicron,  is spreading much quicker than other variants, but many medical experts say that...

Over Thanksgiving break, a taxidermy badger was stolen from Darcie Badger’s student naturalists class. The administration is unaware if a student or adult is the culprit, but regardless, they want it...

Band has been competing in several competitions in the past few months, showing the community what they’ve got in addition to playing at school sporting events and concerts. Starting their first competitions...

Last weekend, the boys soccer team became 6A State Champions. They won in the fifth minute of overtime. Senior Elyes Ellouz scored the winning goal, sending the whole stands wild. The boys soccer team...

The boys varsity soccer team won the state quarter final game against Shawnee Mission West. Final score was 1-0, the first goal being scored by senior Elyes Ellouz in the first 2 minutes of the game. They...

On Thursday, Olathe Public Schools announced they will lift the mask mandate in all Olathe high schools starting Nov. 29 after a decision made by the Olathe school board at their monthly meeting.  “The...

For the Halloween season, the library hosted their annual haunted library. The librarians created this exhibit to show off the library as an interactive space for students.  “The haunted library...

The girls cross country team won the 6A championship at the state competition on Saturday, Oct. 30 in Augusta, KS. The team won state last year as well making them state champs two years in a row. Junior...

Debate’s Novice team has a 4-1 record so far, and are hoping to continue their successful season. All advanced and novice students who signed up, headed out to Wichita East this weekend for their first...

A night in the big city homecoming dance took place on Oct. 2, courtesy of the Student Council. Homecoming festivities and spirit week had taken place prior to the dance, and StuCo was busy with preparations. Many...

On Sept. 19, Olathe West girls basketball began their fall league games, marking the beginning of their training for the 2021-2022 season following their third place tie finish in the 6A state tournament...

Many know the trend called “devious licks” circulating around TikTok. The popular trend that’s made its way through schools involves stealing things from schools--soap dispensers to toilets--and...