Student Media of Pittsburg High School

Pitt Media

Student Media of Pittsburg High School

Pitt Media

Student Media of Pittsburg High School

Pitt Media

Interview with Senate Nominee Rev. Mark Holland

Story by Colin Orr, Writer November 8, 2022

Reverend Mark Holland first announced his candidacy for Senate on October 1, 2021. “The tipping point for the decision [to run for Senator] was because of January 6th,” Holland said. “Watching...

This photo showcases examples of what students and staff can donate to the food drive.

Culinary Club and Student Council hosts food drive

Story by Lane Phifer and Katie Davis December 1, 2020

Between Nov. 30 to Dec. 11, Culinary Club and Student Council will be collaborating on hosting a food drive where students that are involved in clubs and extracurricular activities can donate to Club 209A...

Protesting for Equality: How the Black Lives Matter movement affects Pittsburg

Protesting for Equality: How the Black Lives Matter movement affects Pittsburg

Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor June 23, 2020

More than 400 citizens of Pittsburg and surrounding areas participated in a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest on June 8 at Immigrant Park, two of whom were senior Emma Annan-Noonoo and her father, K.O....

Graphic above by Kaley Mussa. Above is a helicopter to demonstrate the idea of a type of parenting strategy.

Constant surveillance

Story by Mattie Vacca February 13, 2020

Recent studies have shown that childrens’ behavior is influenced by the parenting style they grew up with. While helicopter parenting is the most well-known style, there are four distinct parenting types—authoritative,...

The district moved the entire enrollment process to a completely online program. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

District moves enrollment online

Story by Ian Sullivan, Reporter October 15, 2019

Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, USD 250 implemented an online-only enrollment policy. Historically, enrollment has only taken place in person or on paper. Superintendent Rich Proffitt experienced...

Full cast of the Little Mermaid on the Jesters stage.

Theater department receives state recognition at Jester Awards

Story by Darius Tinsley, Reporter May 23, 2018

PHS was one of the 41 musical theatre productions from 41 Kansas High School theatre programs to have participated at the Jester awards on May 6. PHS left with five awards and two scholarships. Not...

Nicole Konopelko won first place in Copy Editing and Editorial Writing at KSPAs Regional Contest.

Konopelko wins awards at Regionals, qualifies for State journalism

Story by Susana Canales, Reporter May 18, 2018

On May 4, junior Nicole Konopelko traveled to Lawrence. She attended the Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA) state conference. Konopelko qualified for editorial writing and copy editing. “Editorial...

Results: Vocal and Instrumental Music Competitions

Results: Vocal and Instrumental Music Competitions

Story by Amanda Bourbina, Visual Content Editor May 15, 2018

This year, band and choir students competed at district and state contests. They were ranked on a scale of I, II and III (best to worst). Here are their results: 

Sophomore Trevor Stover, junior Alesha Lawson and freshman Jordan McDaniels study together for their upcoming final.

Final thoughts

Story by Kali Poenitske, Editor in Chief May 4, 2018

After the Building Leadership Team (BLT) discussed the consistent number of tardies and absences, the solution of finals exemption was brought up. “We started talking about tardies being an issue....

Cassie Hurt-McLarty reads her script for the Social Issues play.

Socially sound

Story by Joseph Lee, Co-Editor-In-Chief April 6, 2018

Every year, the repertory theatre class performs a social issue play. With the help of playwright Debbie Lamedman, theater director Greg Shaw and the repertory class create a production to spread awareness...

Load More Stories
error:
en_USEnglish
Powered by TranslatePress
Donate to Pitt Media
$0
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal