The student news site of Fort Osage High School

The Signal

The student news site of Fort Osage High School

The Signal

The student news site of Fort Osage High School

The Signal

DIRECTING. Ryan Schartz (left) helps science teacher Josh Terhune (right) arrange a field trip for Envirothon. Schartz had served in the position for eight years. “I think one of the things I’m most proud of is some of the staff that have been here, and being able to work with them during my time here,” Schartz said.
Schartz leaves the Fort
Story by Dylan Daugherty, News Editor • April 12, 2024

Ryan Schartz heads into his office to start the day. It’s his 24th year at Fort Osage, and his time with the district is coming to an end after accepting a new position. Schartz looks over his schedule and starts the day. After...

VOLUNTEER. Juniors Jackson Taylor (in back) and Paige Snodgrass (in front) help Blue Hills kindergarteners with work. Paige Snodgrass got to hang out with the class all day and make memories with all her new friends. Paige believes this is her best Fort Serves experience yet.  I loved it so much, Snodgrass said.
Fort Serves it's Community
Story by Averi Van Winkle April 5, 2024

Fort Osage Student Council held the 6th annual Fort Serves on April 2. STUCO offered 12 different sights for students to serve at, Dream Factory, Baby Grace, Clothes Closest, Courtyard Work, Crafting for the Community, ECC...

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Senior Dylan Daugherty works on a feature story in his Mass Media class. Daugherty plans to attend NorthWest Missouri State University for four years. Daugherty believes he will thrive in the college environment. “I really love doing this,” Daugherty said, “I’m good at it and I think I will have an amazing experience in college.”
Daugherty soaks in senior year
Story by Ripken Kiesling April 19, 2024

The final bell rings as it is time to start class. Senior Dylan Daugherty opens his computer ready to...

DIRECTING. Ryan Schartz (left) helps science teacher Josh Terhune (right) arrange a field trip for Envirothon. Schartz had served in the position for eight years. “I think one of the things I’m most proud of is some of the staff that have been here, and being able to work with them during my time here,” Schartz said.
Schartz leaves the Fort
Story by Dylan Daugherty, News Editor • April 12, 2024

Ryan Schartz heads into his office to start the day. It’s his 24th year at Fort Osage, and his time...

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Kiesling steps up to pitch

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Ripken Kiesling (front) prepares to pitch the ball while Caden Hansen (back) gets ready on the field during a game against St. Pius X Catholic High School. Kiesling finds that the energy draws him to baseball. “Just the energy on the field,” Kiesling said, “it’s just, a good environment and fun to play.”

Fort Osage host annual powder buff

WINNER! The average joes pose for a picture with their champion t-shirts. The team faced the Danish Warriors and played 3 sets to win the match. Senior Landon Sullivan is proud of his teams come back in the 3rd set. “The key was communication and not letting our feelings get to us, we came back and pushed through,” Sullivan said.

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Story by Nicholas Ryan, Reporter • April 19, 2024

In 2012, over 5.9 million people were immersed in a dark fantastical atmosphere that even the greats such as J.R.R Tolkien would have been in awe of. An open world that rivaled...

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