On Friday, Oct. 27 varsity softball made school history by winning the Class 5 State Championship game against the Blue Springs South Jaguars. The Vikings shutout the Jaguars, scoring eight runs and allowing...

This is Theresa Maher’s first year being an administrator, but it isn't her first year working at Howell. Maher has taught a variety of courses, which has helped her career in various ways.  “I...

The marching band traveled to Memphis to compete against more advanced teams, such as state champions. “We were very happy with our performance,” band director Chris Miller said. Seventy nine...

The boys Cross Country team competed in the prestigious Rim Rock meet Sept. 23. This meet includes competition from all over the country, bringing hundreds of competitors to Kansas.  “It's very big...

Varsity Cross Country competed at districts Oct. 29  and placed 5th as a team, narrowly missing a team bid to state. “It [districts] went really well. We had three girls make it to state. We didn’t...

Francis Howell High School ranks no. 1 in the district and no. 21 in Missouri. “U.S. News & World Report” reviewed nearly 25,000 U.S. public high schools and 455 Missouri schools made the rankings....

The varsity boys swim team is gearing up for the GAC conference meet, which they have won 5 years in a row. Attendees of this meet span the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Timberland, Francis Howell...

For the first time, student leaders in Viking Edge have been delegated the task to create a presentation about staying organized. “I feel pretty good about it. I love seeing how the freshmen get together,...

The undefeated 2022 football state champions lost 2 games in a row during the beginning of their 2023 season. As of Oct. 26, the team is 7-2. “I think it just came down to just experience. We have...

“The Mummy’s Claw,” a play by Mark Chandler, is showing Nov. 2-4. “So far the crew has been doing a great job with getting things done efficiently but there is still a lot of work to be done...

Classroom phone policies can cause disagreement among students and teachers. “I think teachers care more about it … Because it’s in the teachers’ interest to keep kids off of their phones in...

  See You at the Pole is a chance to take a moment to pray and connect with the community.  “It’s a really good way to just come together as a fellowship and just as a community,” junior...