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”
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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”
Red Cross Blood Drive
By Emma Jordan The annual Anderson County Blood drive was held on Thursday, November 13. It was hosted by the American Red Cross and held at the ACHS gym. It started bright and early at 8:30 am and ended right before the end of the day at 2:30 pm. Anyone was welcome to sign upContinue reading “Red Cross Blood Drive”
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”
