Elementary Basketball
11-13-25
Mischa K
Mr. Light had been coaching the elementary Basketball team, and he has been doing an amazing job. He really enjoys basketball and teaching the elementary kids how to play.
Mr Light enjoys shooting, dribbling, and passing the most while playing basketball. He would like the kids to improve their dribbling and shooting this season. He helps the kids get ready for a game by making sure they understand offense and defense positions and know what they need to do. His current goal for this season is to improve every week, so people can see how well they improve week by week. He would like them to see how they're improving so they can be more confident in their skills.
He mainly would like the kids not to beat themselves up if they make a mistake; he would like them to learn from their mistakes and grow from them. Though he doesn't enjoy losing, he would rather them lose and play their best, than the kids playing like they don’t care and losing.
Russ TuTTLe Assembly
by Olivia Henry
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 1:20 pm, 8-12 went to the Lyons High School Auditorium to learn about human trafficking, warning signs of it, and how to prevent it from happening in our schools. A man named Russ Turtle came and talked to us about how some of his friends dealt with human trafficking and told us about their stories. We learned about what not to do on social media and in real life. We learned that one of his friends didn't make it because of the stuff she went through. He taught us a saying when and then yelled it and he recorded it to show other schools. The saying we all yelled out was “Not in life. Not in my school. Not in my future.”
Chase Principal
In this interview, I asked the principal of Chase High School several personal questions so students could get to know her better. I wanted kids to understand why Ms. Jones chose this job, how she reached her current position, and to give students who may be interested in this career a better idea of what the path can look like.
Ms. Jones has been in education for 31 years, with 28 of those years spent in special education. She began her career as a para in New Mexico, working with middle school students who had challenging behaviors. She later moved to Colorado and continued supporting students in the classroom before returning to Kansas, where she worked as a long-term substitute in different areas. Throughout her career, she has taught every grade level from preschool to high school. She also spent several difficult years in Great Bend working with students who sometimes became violent or caused property damage.
When I asked if she ever thought about doing something different in her life, she explained that she didn’t exactly choose this career—it chose her. She originally took a job for the insurance but ended up finding her lifelong career in education. She said she doesn’t regret her path, though she wishes she had started the process earlier.
When asked about her best year, she shared that last year was a great one. It was her first year outside of special education, and she was finally able to teach a subject she felt confident in, which made the experience enjoyable. She also mentioned that the year before coming to Chase was memorable, but for harder reasons—things changed in her workplace, and she felt it was no longer the best environment for her or her students. That’s when she realized it was time for a change.
In conclusion, I completed this interview to show others the dedication, challenges, and commitment that Ms. Jones has shown throughout her career, and to help students better understand the work she puts into her job.
by Leland Rice
The Tale Nook
During lunch, the students were restless, and a group of teens decided to play blackjack.
“Let’s play blackjack,” Trey said, pulling a deck of cards from his backpack.
“But we can’t gamble at school,” Jones reminded him.
“No money,” Trey replied with a grin. “Just for fun — winner gets bragging rights.”
They dealt the cards at a table by the window.
“Hit me,” Mischa said.
“Bust!” Jones laughed as Mischa flipped over a ten.
The game continued with plenty of laughter and friendly teasing. Even the teacher glanced over and smiled.
When the bell finally rang, Trey stretched and said, “Guess I’m the champion.”
“For now,” Jones said, scooping up the cards. “Rematch tomorrow.”
Just like that, a rainy day turned into a memory they wouldn’t forget. by Trey
Deal Me In… After I Finish My Sandwich