For kids, learning how to play a musical instrument begins in fifth grade. These fifth graders had the opportunity to meet their possible new instruments during the “Meet the Instrument Night” hosted...

Projects and builds have always been part of the Green Tech program, but for the first time in the program’s history, 13 students worked to build their very own vehicle: An electric-powered car.  “Really...

After many formal concerts, Olathe West Choir performed in Last Sensation, accompanied by both singing and dancing. In previous years, the choir's Last Sensation did not stick to a particular theme....

On May 16, the Olathe School District’s Board of Education voted to censure member Brian Connell with a vote of 5-2 at the meeting. Connell has the position of being the sixth board member. The vote...

Starting on May 1, Olathe School District students in AP classes began their exams in an attempt to gain college credit. In advanced classes, almost the entire year is focused on getting you ready for...

The senior awards ceremony was held at 7 p.m. in the auditorium May 1. Differing from the standard awards ceremony for other grade levels, the senior awards began with scholarship presentations to students. The...

Students protest at Johnson County District Court Office on April 20 about racial discrimination and gun safety led by freshman Teddy Garcia, Olivia Johnson and Delaney Kent. On April 20, over 30 Olathe...

On April 19-20, Olathe West’s musical arts all earned “1” ratings at the KSHSAA Large Group Festival. The competition involved high school bands, choirs and orchestras and musical arts across the...

The student naturalist group at West has been doing many community outreach projects this year. These projects include events like having animal talks in the commons and going to Clearwater Creek Elementary...

The Utah House passed a resolution on Feb. 28 that will encourage all grade school students to recite the pledge of allegiance at the start of every school day. Utah also tried to pass these same regulations...

On March 1, the dance team traveled to Orlando, Florida to participate in the 2023 NDA National Championship.  The team made it to finals last year, so this will be the second time that our Olathe...

"Good morning, your honor. I am innocent," Alex Murdaugh said when addressing the court during his trial, "I would never hurt my wife Maggie, and I would never hurt my son, Paw-Paw. Thank you." Concluding...