Seniors feel all sorts of emotions regarding the upcoming election in November. As we mature into self-sufficient citizens in a modern American society, the responsibility of the future invokes passionate...

On Wednesday, August 14, students began the 2024-25 school year. But the day before, upperclassmen who volunteered their time welcomed the incoming freshmen for a first half day of school. The Link...

Exams for students in AP classes have begun, starting on Monday, May 6 and taking place through May 17. AP exams are an optional test for any students in an AP class. In the fall, students in AP...

TSA, a national organization that allows students to grow themselves through leadership, business and technology skills, recently competed at State in Salina from March 27-29. Kevin Hulsen, the TSA...

The IPS crew traveled to Johnson County Community College to compete in the Job Olympics on March 28 and placed second in this competition, along with many individuals receiving medals. This competition...

On Thursday, March 25, the world languages department had the first annual induction into its honor societies. Last year German teacher Courtney Frets created an honor society, Delta Epsilon Phi,...

A very popular social media app is one step closer to getting banned in the United States. The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that could ban TikTok in America unless it is sold within...

On Wednesday, Feb. 14 a mass shooting occurred at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Around one million people attended this parade in downtown Kansas City, MO, including several students and teachers....

The Public Safety Academy classes are currently doing service projects around fallen officers in 2023. Each class chose their activity, ranging from putting flags outside the school, a bake sale, making...

Wake up at 6 a.m., put on your workout clothes, tie your hair back and set out to go to the gym. Not the gym with weights and machinery, but rather the West gymnasium that is used every day, sometimes...

The annual eighth grade transition day has returned to West, welcoming the incoming freshman class of 2028. These eighth graders had the chance to break into groups, get tours, attend an activity fair...

Juniors were given the opportunity to take the ACT for free at Olathe West on Tuesday, Feb 27. The testing took place on the third floor, making it closed off to the remaining students not taking the...