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Silly Sock Party Wins Annual Government Election

By Kora Gaines Every year, Mr. Sibley’s college government class is given the assignment to create their own political party. Each “party” must then decide on the issues they want to promote for a school-wide election, and then conduct the election. This year, the class was divided into six political parties: The Grit Party, TheContinue reading “Silly Sock Party Wins Annual Government Election”

The Show Must Go On; One-Acts Set New Date for Premiere

By Kylah Stoy and Ashlyn Honn The One-Acts have been postponed due to a sad loss in our school. Beloved teacher Vicki Markham has unfortunately passed away due to medical reasons.  Due to this tragedy, the One-Acts will now be held on February 21st at  8 p.m. During the snow, the One-Acts will take aContinue reading “The Show Must Go On; One-Acts Set New Date for Premiere”

One-Act skits Delayed Due to Medical Emergency

By Kylah Stoy and Ashlyn Honn Due to recent medical emergencies involving ACHS Theater Arts teacher, Mrs. Markham, the “One-Acts” short skits have been postponed. As of Jan 23, there will be a full decision on when they will take place. As of now, they are scheduled for February 21st, around 8 p.m., to ensureContinue reading “One-Act skits Delayed Due to Medical Emergency”

ACHS FFA Claims 1st Place Overall in Paola

By Kaylee Scheckel & Hayleigh Spears On Wednesday, January 22nd, Anderson County High School’s FFA students traveled to the Miami County Fairgrounds in Paola, Kansas, for a milk quality contest. They competed against 15 other schools and brought home impressive results. Anderson County claimed first place overall in every category. In the extras division, theContinue reading “ACHS FFA Claims 1st Place Overall in Paola”

Heimlich Maneuver Saves Student at ACHS

By Jaelyn Leyser and Lilly Dunkin On January 6, 2026, what started as a normal basketball game at Anderson County High School quickly turned into a scary situation. During the ACHS vs. Fredonia girls’ basketball game, a Fredonia student began choking in the stands. Thanks to the fast response of retired ACHS staff member Mr.Continue reading “Heimlich Maneuver Saves Student at ACHS”

Mystery Spill Puzzles Garnett Residents

By Emma Jordan and Chloe Moore On December 31, 2025, at 6 pm, the NRC notified EPA Region 7 about a mysterious liquid that had been spilled at the intersection of Maple Street and Park Road; however, the residents of Garnett were not notified until the following day. On that day (January 1), the cityContinue reading “Mystery Spill Puzzles Garnett Residents”

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”