Dance and Cheer perform at State competition

By Emma Jordan The Anderson County cheer and dance teams performed at the KSHSAA state competition at Stormont Vail in Topeka on November 21 and 22. The dance team performed on the 21st, while the cheer team performed on the 22nd. All students were welcome to go and support their cheerleaders. They were able toContinue reading “Dance and Cheer perform at State competition”

Interview with Principal Marshall Nienstedt

By Eva Brecheisen How long have you been working here? This is my 9th year.  What motivates you to do a good job every day? I think what motivates me to do a good job is the town and the school. I never want to let students and staff down by not giving it myContinue reading “Interview with Principal Marshall Nienstedt”

Front Office Staff Interview: Mrs. Ernest and Mrs. Ratliff

By Eva Brecheisen Mrs. Ernest How long have you worked here? Started September 2021, so 4 years.  What time do you have to be here in the morning? 7:15 Do you like working here? Yes, I do. What is your motivation to do a good job every day? It is my job to do aContinue reading “Front Office Staff Interview: Mrs. Ernest and Mrs. Ratliff”

English 12 Students Build Homeless Shelters

Mrs. Elliott’s English 12 students have been building homeless shelters in the courtyard. This project is designed to help students connect with the text, The Glass Castle (by Jeanette Walls). The memoir touches on homelessness, and students have been exploring the multiple definitions of homelessness. For their project, students had to build a shelter largeContinue reading “English 12 Students Build Homeless Shelters”

Meet the Lunch Staff

By Eva Brecheisen An Interview with Lora Sumner Why did you choose to work here? “I transferred when the old elementary school got torn down.” How long have you worked here? “Since 2012.” What task do you prefer most, food prep, serving, or cleaning? “l like prepping the food.” What motivates you to do aContinue reading “Meet the Lunch Staff”

Bulldogs at work: 130 Collective

By Emma Jordan Downtown Garnett welcomed a new business this summer that has been an active employer of ACHS students. 130 Collective is a collaborative community of three businesses: Monroe 816, 3 Monkeys Bakery, and The Beloved Book Co. Monroe 816 sells decor, The Beloved Book Co. sells books and related items, and 3 MonkeysContinue reading “Bulldogs at work: 130 Collective”

JAG-K makes debut at ACJSHS

By Hailey Gregory JAG-K stands for Jobs for America’s Graduates, Kansas, but what is JAG really about? What do students learn about in JAG, who is in JAG, and when are events happening? This article will provide answers to the most frequently asked questions. The who, what, when, where, and why.  Students may wonder whyContinue reading “JAG-K makes debut at ACJSHS”

Admin Profile: Mr. Teeter

By Eva Brecheisen What’s your family like? I have three kids, a grandkid, and a daughter-in-law.  Where are you from? I was raised in Meade, Kansas, home of the Buffalos.  What college(s) did you go to?  I played football for Garden City Community College, got my Bachelor’s degree from Newman University, and my Master’s degreeContinue reading “Admin Profile: Mr. Teeter”

ACJSHS Using Local Beef for Cafeteria

By Kylah Stoy From the fields to our hamburgers, USD 365 cafeterias are sourcing local beef from alumnus Jake Strobel. Strobel also happens to be the son of Bus Barn Manager Cheryl Strobel. According to Strobel, he has supplied beef to the district for the first quarter of the school year. He is hopeful toContinue reading “ACJSHS Using Local Beef for Cafeteria”