As Wabaunsee looks to a future in a different league, we think the Flint Hills is the smart choice because of location and the size of schools.
Editorial | Students encourage YES vote on 329 bond
The voters of USD 329 should vote YES on the latest bond issue. The latest attempt to pass a bond has been met with a variety of responses from the community. We have a different perspective than many community members, because we spend every day inside the school buildings.
Editorial | School board should continue streaming meetings
The USD 329 Board of Education has decided to no longer stream its meetings. This cut in accessibility and transparency will hurt the community and students.
Editorial | Mission Valley bond should be an example for 329
Mission Valley just passed a bond. We should do the same.
Editorial | Virtual Spanish not an ideal solution for WHS students
The plan to use virtual Spanish classes if WHS is unable to hire a teacher puts students at a disadvantage.
Editorial | Streamed board meetings benefit community
USD 329 started streaming board meetings along with other school events in spring of 2020, following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this practice began because of COVID-19, we are very thankful that it has continued and hope that it stays that way into the future.
Editorial | Rock Creek secession creates uncertainty for Mid-East League
Rock Creek has announced that it will leave the Mid-East League after 30 years of competition. While we wish them the best, we are also concerned about what may happen to the Mid-East League as a result of dropping down to five schools.
Letter to the Editor | Charger should emphasize positives
This is in response to the October 7 editorial “Destructive behavior reflects poorly on entire student body” that was published in the Wabaunsee High School student newspaper, The Charger. To clarify, the opinion article “Destructive behavior reflects poorly on entire student body” contained misleading statements. Rather than focusing on negative events, the positive outcomes from these life lessons are what should be sought after.
Editorial | Destructive behavior reflects poorly on entire student body
“Devious licks,” the newest TikTok challenge, has students destroying and stealing school property across the country. This challenge has unruly students knocking stalls over, breaking sinks, taking paper towel dispensers off the walls and stealing soap dispensers. Most of the damage has been in bathrooms due to the inability to have any form of security.
Editorial | Gay-Straight Alliance club aims to create accepting environment for all
The addition of a Gay-Straight Alliance Club at WHS is long overdue. At the most recent board meeting, USD 329 approved the founding of a Gay-Straight Alliance club. Officially, the board approved the consent agenda which included the item “Per BOE policy & Federal law grant equal access to a non-school sponsored Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) club.” There was no controversy in the discussion for the establishment of this club, and there really shouldn’t be.
The Charger 