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November 16th Board of Education meeting

November 16th Board of Education meeting

November 16, 2020

Due to COVID affecting the board of education and usd 259 schools a meeting was held to discuss extending fall break for two more days than originally intended. They vote was 6-0 allowing for the fall...

Students explain what makes a good teacher

Kelli Leonard, Reporter November 12, 2020

What makes a “good” teacher, or principal, or as a general statement someone who calls the shots is an open question. Some would consider a good authorizer one who doesn’t give much work while others...

November 10th Board of Education meeting results

November 10th Board of Education meeting results

Jesse Hancock, Editor November 10, 2020

14,000 new technology devices will be coming soon and will be distributed to schools within the next two weeks For the second nine weeks of school elementary schools may remain with blended learning...

Prichard encourages a wrestler during a meet.

Northwest mourns loss of wrestling coach

Calvin Bell, Reporter October 26, 2020

1974-2020 Eric Prichard was born on May 4, 1974 and passed away on October 20, 2020. Eric was a part of the Grizzly community for more than 18 years and coached numerous sports, including baseball,...

A pedestrian walks towards the Tyler entrance, Monday morning.

Wichita experiences first snowfall of the season, but school remains open

Susan Holbrook, Adviser October 26, 2020

Northwest faculty and staff reported to work, Monday, Oct. 26 while snow and sleet fell across the region. Students, who attend remotely, were able to stay safely at home. According the the Weather Channel,...

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