Six students display talents in contest for Mr. Perry-Lecompton title
Although the field was small, the competition was fierce as six seniors vied for the title of Mr. Perry-Lecompton.
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Perry-Lecompton grad lands full-ride KU ROTC scholarship
Eighteen-year-old Dale Hupe of Perry can’t remember a time that he wasn’t fascinated by airplanes. That fascination has led to flying lessons, a pilot’s license, and an Air Force ROTC scholarship to pay for his full education at the University of Kansas for four years.
Diet and food part of greenhouse science at Perry-Lecompton High School
If you’re looking for some plants for your garden, look no further than the Perry-Lecomton High School greenhouse operated by the seventh hour botany class.
Black History Month | Lesson on stereotypes
by Carolyn Kaberline When people don’t interact with others of different races and cultures, it’s easy for them to hang on to stereotypes, said Joseph Johnson, Shawnee County District court judge, as he spoke to an all-school assembly at Perry-Lecompton High School in honor of Black History month. He also stressed the importance of education, [...]
‘Beauty and the Beast’ to open at Perry-Lecompton
‘Beauty and the Beast’ to open at Perry-Lecompton Nov. 10 through 12.
School enrollment numbers continue to decline
USD 343 takes biggest hit; Valley Falls has gain of one by Dennis Sharkey Jefferson County school enrollment overall is still in a decline and has become a trend. The greatest disparity is in the Perry-Lecompton USD 343 where they are down 69 students from last year. Superintendent Dr. Denis Yoder said the district has [...]
Fort Hays brings aluminum pour to Perry-Lecompton students
by Clarke Davis Middle and high school art students at Perry-Lecompton were able to see their recent creations come to fruition with an “aluminum pour” made possible by the Fort Hays State University art department Friday. Art instructor Diane Drummond and her assistant, Erin Dugan, a graduate student at Fort Hays who is student teaching [...]
School essay lands Father of the Year award for Perry man
Story and photos by Carolyn Kaberline When Shane Hill of Perry was asked to write an essay about a father figure in his life, he had no trouble coming up with a subject: the man who adopted him almost three years ago, Thomas Hill. That essay led to Thomas being named the 2011 Kansas City [...]
School budgets crunched, taxes on the rise
If residents of eastern Jefferson County are looking for a sign of economic recovery they’re going to be disappointed when they open their next tax bill.
Perry-Lecompton school board holds line on mill levy increase
The Perry-Lecompton school board will hold its budget hearing at the regular Aug. 8 meeting.