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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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The Student News Site of Olathe West High School

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Senior Toria Yanez, preparing for finals at Cocoa and Cram on Thursday, December 7.

Students Prepare for Finals with Cocoa and Cram

Avery Mathieu, Writer December 12, 2023

On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Olathe West National Honor Society and KAY Club kicked off finals with a “Cocoa and Cram” study session. This ongoing event will be held during every Academic Intervention...

The Board of Education Meeting resulted in start times officially being changed for the next school year after talks about it at previous meetings.

Olathe Board Of Education Meeting Announces New Start Times and Changes

Addison Smith, Online Editor December 11, 2023

At the Olathe Public Schools Board Dec. 7 meeting, the board voted to approve a change in start times for elementary, middle and high schools starting next school year, as well as new graduation requirements. “At...

The cheer team performs at state in Topeka.

Olathe West Cheer And Dance Team Compete In State

Maya Gee, Writer December 7, 2023

Olathe West dance competed in State on Friday and cheer competed the following day.  Dance placed eighth out of 18 teams during State. Senior dance team member Lillian Mannis spoke about how she thought...

Students pose while making fleece tie blankets in the library for the community on the give-a-hoot day.

Olathe West Holds First “Give a Hoot Day”

Addison Smith, Online Editor December 5, 2023

On Nov 17, Olathe West held the first full day of service, “Give a Hoot Day,” which differed from the regular Give a Hoot projects each advisory class would participate in individually.  The new...

Sophomore Ashlyn Robertson and senior Dominic Hull perform the “acceptance song” on stage.

Prom The Musical

Reece Young, Writer November 27, 2023

On Nov. 16-18, theatre will be performing their musical, “The Prom.” This musical has a meaningful message behind it showing acceptance, no matter the person.  “The Prom” musical is about a...

The new Esports club held a Super Smash Bros. Tournament during lunch time on Nov. 7 and Nov. 9 to determine the four finalists.

Esports Holds First Tournament Featuring Super Smash Bros

Logan Kraft, Writer November 10, 2023

The new esports club led by sponsor Dr. Kurt Parker held its first in-school tournament in the library on Nov. 7 featuring Super Smash Bros. which allowed the students who signed up to participate in what...

Flags were placed in each classroom a week prior to the start of the statute West will be following requiring the school to recite the pledge of allegiance daily.

Olathe West to Start Reciting Pledge of Allegiance Daily

Addison Smith, Online Editor November 9, 2023

Starting Friday Nov. 10, Olathe schools will begin reciting the pledge of allegiance daily during A.I. in accordance with the state law requiring a program of “patriotic observation” in every school...

Campaign signs for candidates of the school board lined up outside of the election building.

Olathe Residents Will Vote for Four New School Board Members

Avery Mathieu, Writer November 7, 2023

Currently there are four open seats on our school board. On Nov. 7 the election for who will take these seats will occur. The school board in Olathe consists of seven people that represent the Olathe Public...

Varsity girls cross country poses with their hardware after winning their fourth state championship.

Varsity Girls Cross Country Wins State for the Fourth Year in a Row

Reece Young, Writer November 6, 2023

The girls cross country team was able to claim yet another State title on Oct. 28. This is the fourth year in a row, making themthe only girls team in the state to do so.  Senior Bree Newport was one...

Freshmen Maggie Parker and Isabella Young pose while handing out candy for Public Safety.

Clubs Participate in Annual Trunk Or Treat

Addison Smith, Online Editor November 2, 2023

Trunk or Treat, the annual Halloween tradition where a variety of clubs and activities at West provide candy and games to kids from trunks in the parking lot, was held on Oct 29. This event was organized...

Freshmens Annabelle Owens and Spencer Markus earn 3rd place in the novice division, leaving a 5-0 record. (Photo by Josh Anderson)

Freshman Annabelle Owens Earns High Rankings in First Several Debate Tournaments

Maya Gee, Writer October 27, 2023

Debate had their first tournament on Sept. 16 and freshmen Annabelle Owens and her partner placed third in the novice tournament. This was Annabelle's first time participating in a Debate tournament for...

The Gaza Strip is a narrow piece of land between Israel and the Mediterranean Sea, and has been at the heart of the war between Israel and Hamas for control of the strip.

Israel and Hamas Declared War

Reece Young, Writer October 24, 2023

*This story has been updated on Oct. 27 to clarify terminology and to update death tolls.   Israel and the terrorist group Hamas declared war in the Middle East following a deadly attack on...

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