By Kora Gaines What if students made the rules instead of teachers and principals? While the idea may seem unrealistic, it raises an interesting question: would school be more enjoyable and effective if students had a stronger voice in decision-making? To explore this idea, several students were asked which rules they would change and whichContinue reading “What If Students Made the Rules?”
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Giving Back: How ACHS Students Are Earning Service Hours and Making It Count
By Lilly Wadewitz One of the graduation requirements at Anderson County High School is completing 60 service hours, and students are finding plenty of ways to get those hours while also giving back to the community. Teachers recommend getting about 10 hours during freshman and sophomore years, and 20 hours during junior and senior yearsContinue reading “Giving Back: How ACHS Students Are Earning Service Hours and Making It Count”
Life 10 Years From Now – Students Imagine Their Futures
By Lizzy Farrar Ten years from now might seem like a long way off, but a lot of students already have a pretty clear idea of what they want their future to look like. From helping others to chasing creative passions, these students are thinking ahead and setting goals that matter to them. Senior KennaContinue reading “Life 10 Years From Now – Students Imagine Their Futures”
Spring Break Recap: How AC Students and Staff Spent Their Week Off
By Jaelyn Leyser and Lilly Dunkin The week of March 13 through March 20 marked spring break for Anderson County High School. Students and staff took advantage of the time off in a variety of ways, from traveling across the country to spending time with family. Junior Rylee Hill spent her break in Texas withContinue reading “Spring Break Recap: How AC Students and Staff Spent Their Week Off”
“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”
Screen Time Habits at ACHS
By Emma Jordan and Chloe Moore To explore student screen habits, several Anderson County High School students were surveyed about their phone usage, including weekly totals, daily averages, and how their time is divided among apps. Junior Chloe Moore reported a weekly screen time of 47 hours and 9 minutes, with a daily average ofContinue reading “Screen Time Habits at ACHS”
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.”
Farm Chores Before School
By Paisley Clinton and Karlie Feuerborn While many students are still hitting the snooze button, some are already hard at work caring for animals before the school day even begins. Timber Vermillion starts her mornings early. She wakes up, gets dressed, and heads outside to begin her chores. She brings certain horses into the barnContinue reading “Farm Chores Before School”
Bad Habits
By Jaelyn Leyser and Lilly Dunkin Bad habits often begin as harmless routines, but over time, they can influence daily life. At Anderson County High School, teachers and students were asked about their own bad habits, and the responses revealed that many habits are more common than expected. Mrs. Rattlif and Mrs. Pope admitted toContinue reading “Bad Habits”
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