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“Vivian’s Slime Shop” Turns Hobby Into Business

By Brynna Owen What started as a childhood interest has grown into a small business for one student. Freshman Vivian Ribblet, the creator of “Vivian’s Slime Shop,” first became interested in slime after watching videos online at the age of 7. She soon began making her own slime and selling it to friends. Today, VivianContinue reading ““Vivian’s Slime Shop” Turns Hobby Into Business”

Kansas Cell Phone Ban Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Students

By Moran Gooding, Kaylee Scheckel, and Hayleigh Spears With a new statewide policy set to take effect next fall, Anderson County High School students are already sharing their opinions on cell phone use during the school day. On March 19, 2026, Kansas lawmakers passed House Bill 2299, often referred to as a “bell-to-bell” cell phoneContinue reading “Kansas Cell Phone Ban Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Students”

College Government Class Takes Trip to Washington, D.C.

By Kris Holloway The Anderson County High School College Government class recently took an educational trip to Washington, D.C., allowing students to experience the nation’s capital firsthand. The group departed from MCI early Thursday morning, March 12, leaving the school around 4 a.m. After arriving in Washington, D.C., students visited several historic memorials, including thoseContinue reading “College Government Class Takes Trip to Washington, D.C.”

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”