• Daily Bulletin - Monday, August 25, 2025
  • Auditions for the Fall Play: The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (Olympee-uh-ganza) are August 28th after school in the auditorium. No experience needed- everyone is welcome! See Clark for more info.
  • Any students interested in joining our wrestling program: We will have a brief meeting Wednesday, the 27th after school in the wrestling room. We will start Open Mats Wednesday, September 3rd after school. Open Mats are welcome to any USD250 Student 7-12th grades with a physical on file. For any questions please reach out to Coach LC Davis
  • Love helping others? Want to make a difference in your school and community? Looking for a way to meet new friends? JOIN KEY CLUB! Key Club will be having its first meeting on Wednesday, August 27th, in the Collaboration Room during Study Hall. During this meeting, you will meet this year's officers, learn about Key Club and find out about upcoming community service events for members. Returning members will have a pass sent to their study hall classroom on the day of the meeting. New and any interested members will need to stop by Ms. Thomas' office in the Counseling Center to get a pass. See you there!
  • Come one come all. Join us for D&D and RPG club! Our first meeting will be Thursday the 28th right after school in the cafeteria. This will be our 9th year and let's make it a great one. Our first meeting will go over ground rules and expectations. Can't wait to see you all there!
  • The First PHS Republican Club Meeting of the year will be Wednesday, August 27th during study hall in Dr. Foster's Room (316).
  • There will be a National Honor Society meeting for current members on Tuesday, August 26, at 7:30 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. Please attend one of these meetings. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Wolgamott, Room 325.
  • FCA will meet Tuesday August 26 during Study Hall in the Collaboration Room. See Coach Yockey for a pass.
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McKenna Hodges

McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief

This is McKenna’s second year on staff and is a co-editor-in-chief along side Joseph and Elle. Whenever she’s not busy writing stories for the newspaper and tweaking the website, she’s probably at work or hanging out with friends. Outside of newspaper she’s involved in yearbook.

All content by McKenna Hodges
Featured above is the STEM academy students on a trip to visit the University of Arkansas. Photo credit to the LCC Instagram page.

New extension of Trio, STEM Academy

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2021
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Coach Ashlan Schwartz talks to the Varsity volleyball team during a game.

Quarantine queens

Story by Ashlan Brooks and McKenna Hodges
January 19, 2021
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Girls basketball practices during quarantine

Girls basketball practices during quarantine

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2021
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Photo above is students from the debate class practicing social distancing.

District updates close contact policy

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 13, 2021
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Graphic above designed by Kate Poling. Featured is one of the anonymous instagram accounts that has gained popularity amongst the students at PHS.

Anonymous Instagram accounts gain popularity

Story by McKenna Hodges and Joseph Lee
January 13, 2021
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Senior Franchesca Brownhanney poses with a family photo from when she was first adopted.

Adopted senior Franchesca Brownhanney contacts biological sister

Story by Lane Phifer and McKenna Hodges
November 30, 2020
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The many faces of adoption

Story by Lane Phifer, McKenna Hodges, and Joseph Lee
November 30, 2020
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Close contact policy change

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2020
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The photo above is from the A24 film The Florida Project, directed by Sean Baker.

What to watch?

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2020
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Art above features the different classes and attempts to demonstrate the lack of numbers in the senior class.

Life beyond high school: effects of early graduation

Story by McKenna Hodges and Lane Phifer
April 8, 2020
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Poisonous partnership: When to walk away

Poisonous partnership: When to walk away

Story by McKenna Hodges and Joseph Lee
February 4, 2020
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Cutting family ties: When enough is enough

Cutting family ties: When enough is enough

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 3, 2020
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Featured above is a graphic to represent the sources in the story below.

Breaking bonds

Story by McKenna Hodges and Joseph Lee
February 3, 2020
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On Oct. 28, teacher Amber Kloster organized a field trip to Ol' Yale Pumpkin Patch for students k-12 who have documented disabilities. Freshman Logan Johnson pumps water for the rubber duck race. According to Logan's brother, senior Jorden Johnson, Logan likes to make people laugh. "Logan is a one-of-a-kind kid," Jorden said. "He's really funny and tries to help anyone he can."

A class for every student

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2019
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Sophomore Kassi Burns poses with her first American Girl Doll.

Kassi Burns talks about her passion for American Girl Dolls

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2019
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Art by Audrey Goode, which depicts a student jumping into open arms of help.

Leap of faith

Story by Hannah Gray, Joseph Lee, and McKenna Hodges
October 10, 2019
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Featured above is a photo of four year senior debater, Scout Perry. Photo by Hannah Abarca

Q&A with senior debater Scout Perry

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2019
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Taking in downtown Lawerence

Taking in downtown Lawerence

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
June 13, 2019
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Abarca models her thrifted vintage jean jacket. Photo by Cassidy Bayliss

Hannah Abarca

Story by McKenna Hodges and Cassidy Bayliss
May 14, 2019
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Garcia poses in her gray sweater that she bought second-hand. Photo by Cassidy Bayliss

Neira Garcia

Story by McKenna Hodges and Cassidy Bayliss
May 14, 2019
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Culbertson shows off her thrifted yellow and gray striped t-shirt. Photo by McKenna Hodges

Taylor Culbertson

Story by McKenna Hodges and Cassidy Bayliss
May 14, 2019
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Scott models her pink sweater and gray blazer she thrifted at Goodwill. Photo by McKenna Hodges

Rose Scott

Story by Cassidy Bayliss and McKenna Hodges
May 14, 2019
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Showing off their favorite thrifted outfits sophomore Rose Scott, junior Neira Garcia, sophomore Hannah Abarca and junior Taylor Culbertson pose for the camera.

The rise of thrifting

Story by McKenna Hodges and Cassidy Bayliss
May 14, 2019
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Photo by Hannah Abarca

On the move

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 1, 2019
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Head debate and forensics coach Julie Laflen responds to interview questions from a local television station at the team's annual home tournament. This year's student-run tournament was the largest in school history, with over 300 competitors from 21 different schools.

Forensics team hosts largest tournament in school history

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2019
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Cleaning up purple power hour

Cleaning up purple power hour

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2018
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Creating new experiences

Creating new experiences

Story by McKenna Hodges, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2018
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ABOVE: Junior Dominic Hyatt (front) and sophomore Lane Phifer (back) smile in front of the crowd before their halftime show at the Dragons' football game last week against Blue Valley North. Hyatt and Phifer are the first males to join color guard since it was reintroduced in 2014.

Breaking gender roles

Story by McKenna Hodges and Nicole Konopelko
September 21, 2018
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