Walking into Ms. Kristen Cochran’s room, Senior Emma Brown goes to her chair and begins focusing on the assignment at hand. She rests her head against the side of her hand and her eyes are fixed on her Chromebook. Brown is focused on her school work because to her, school is an important factor to...

The new tutoring program started at the school. From 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, freshmen students can meet with teachers who are experts in the subjects they are struggling with. Organizer Mr. Tim Dial-Scruggs believes that the program is a good way for students to overcome...

The Jackson County Legislature voted to lift the COVID-19 mask mandate on Nov.12. The legislative vote was 5-4. Among other school districts like the Blue Springs and Independence school districts, Fort Osage decided to allow students and faculty the option to attend school mask free in accordance with...

On Oct. 8 around 1 a.m. I woke up in excruciating pain. I shot up out of bed and started holding my lower stomach trying anything to get it to stop. I got my mom and we went to the hospital. We waited there for about 30 mins before being seen. The doctors poked me with needles and gave me numbing medicine...

Senior Mackenzie Barnett walks out to the court after coming out of the time out huddle. She high fives the surrounding players on the court. When she walks back over to her spot, she gets in a ready position ready to absorb the serve that might come her way.  Barnett has played volleyball for Fort...