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The Signal
The student news site of Fort Osage High School

The Signal
The student news site of Fort Osage High School

The Signal
Cassidy Newberry

Cassidy Newberry, Reporter

Junior Cassidy Newberry has been attending the Fort Osage school district for 12 years. This is her second year on The Signal Staff. Cassidy enjoys drawing and playing with her 3 dogs at home in her spare time.

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I MADE IT! Senior Cassidy Newberry.

With graduation comes gratitude

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
May 13, 2021
Voters approved the bond and levy questions on April 6. One of the planned improvements will be fixing the traffic congestion and parking on the main campus.

Bond, levy questions pass

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
April 8, 2021
CALMING PRESENCE. Being attentive, Chewie, a labradoodle mix, watches students walk by during passing time. Chewie was trained to be an emotional support dog to aid Ms. Deanna Rymer in her social work at the school.

Support dog brings joy to school

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
April 7, 2021
END OF AN ERA. Sitting in his office, Freshman Center Principal Mr. Brad Thompson works on his computer. Mr. Thompson is set to retire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

[Photo] Thompson to retire, Zuber takes reigns of Freshmen Center

Story by Trent Hogland, Reporter
March 25, 2021
Assignments in Cyberspace. Working on her virtual classes, Ms. Rachel Schaller prepares an assignment for the class. Ms. Schaller started her first year at FOHS and received her education from Emporia State University.

Schaller finds support from colleagues

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
October 19, 2020
What to do when your school closes due to a Pandemic

What to do when your school closes due to a Pandemic

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
April 8, 2020
Senior Tess Kinne, freshman Haley Ward and senior Rachel Rellihan prepare for the State Tournament. The girls team finished 11th with 39 points.

Wrestling: Girls lead the way at State

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
March 2, 2020
Looking for an opportunity to secure a hold, senior wrestler Jake Jones tries to break down Lucas Oitker of Oak Park in the 182 pound dual match on Jan. 8. Jones lost the match by decision 14-9.

Jones perseveres through injuries in last high school wrestling season

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
February 1, 2020
Laying on the sofa, Signal reporter Cassidy Newberry's dogs enjoy the holidays.

Don’t forget to pamper the pets this holiday

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Stretching the United States of America's Flag around her shoulders, freshman wrestler Haley Ward celebrates her gold medal finish at the Pan American Games in Panama City, Panama Nov. 2, 2019.

Freshman Haley Ward wins gold at Pan-Am Games

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
November 6, 2019
Student Council changed the nomination process for Homecoming/Courtwarming Royalty starting this school year.

[Photo] New Royalty nomination process: mountain or molehill

Story by Staff
September 26, 2019

[Video] 6 Questions with Soccer Player Anthony Cox Negrete

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
September 13, 2019

Hinckley takes over boys soccer program

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
September 13, 2019
MCPL employee Luann Pilche works at her desk in the new Farview branch. The library is housed in the FOSD's old Early Childhood center at 18109 E. 12th St. N. in Independence.

MCPL Farview branch offers more than books

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
August 14, 2019

Relationships with pets can help fill voids in life

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
May 29, 2019
Finishing up a class, Mr. David Moore talks with freshmen Emme Jeffries, Kelsey Yocum and Linsey Hull as they leave. Mr. Moore and six other teachers/staff are leaving for other jobs at the end of the year.

Seven teachers/staff move on to other jobs

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
May 29, 2019
Fort Osage students pose for a photo outside of the Equality Prom on May 3. The event is sponsored by the Kansas City Center for Inclusion.

KC Center for Inclusion hosts Equality Prom for students

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
May 28, 2019
Looking over a piece of art, 2019 Teacher of the Year Ms. Kim Meneses works with junior Antoinette Hoke. Ms. Meneses is in her 11th year at the school.

2019 Teacher of the Year Ms. Meneses inspires students through art

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
May 16, 2019
Checking her email, new Mental Health Therapist Ms.Hayley Tlampka settles into her office at OTMS. The district recently contracted with Comprehensive Mental Health to provide counseling services for students.

District welcomes new Mental Health Therapist

Story by Cassidy Newberry, Reporter
March 13, 2019
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