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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”

Sophomore English Class visits Brown vs. Board of Education Museum

Last Friday, Sept. 19, Mrs. Sigel’s Eng 10 classes visited the Brown vs. Board of Education Museum in Topeka. The class had just finished reading “Animal Farm” by George Orwell, and students were expected to connect similar themes such as abuse of power, segregation, and the power of persuasive speech. Ultimately, the trip highlighted howContinue reading “Sophomore English Class visits Brown vs. Board of Education Museum”