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The High Life

The student news site of McPherson High School

The High Life

The student news site of McPherson High School

The High Life

Candidates smile for a quick picture before the school wide homecoming assembly.

Meet the 2025 fall homecoming candidates

Karsyn Burge, Journalist October 13, 2025

McPherson, KS - The spirit of McPherson High is shining bright as we gear up for homecoming! This year's candidates are an excellent group; each brings their unique personalities and enthusiasm to the...

The push for AI into the classroom

Owen Schneider, Journalist October 8, 2025

According to the AI-2027.com study in the next two years AI will excel faster than humans thought possible. What we now think are blundering androids trapped in our phones will soon be superhuman workers.  The...

The impact of MHS FCA

Jocelyn McWilliams, Journalist October 7, 2025

Hey McPherson Bullpups! I wanted to tell you about one of our amazing clubs at McPherson High School, FCA! It stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and even though it sounds like it's only for...

McPherson USD 418 district aims to make a more balanced schedule by adjusting summer break.

Kylor Schrag, Journalist October 6, 2025

McPherson, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 will extend the length of each school day during the 2025–26 academic year, while reducing the total number of school days. The change was approved Feb. 10 by both...

MHS cheerleaders kick start the 2025 season

MHS cheerleaders kick start the 2025 season

Taylen Wall, Journalist October 6, 2025

The McPherson High School Cheer team is off to a great start for their 25-26 cheer season. They are now on week seven of cheering at Friday night football games. From cheering to stunting to dances, these...

McPherson tragedy strikes.

McPherson tragedy strikes.

Baylee Soden, Journalist October 6, 2025

McPherson tragedy strikes The hail and flooding damage is no joke in McPherson, Kansas.The Severe thunder storms this year in McPherson Kansas both wall park and lakeside always get flooded when there's...

Roundhouse construction disrupts school activities

Roundhouse construction disrupts school activities

Meg Cullinane, Journalist October 6, 2025

The McPherson High School roundhouse has been under repair and construction for a couple months now due to record setting summer flooding. School sports, activities, and even classes have suffered because...

MHS – Empowered community, broken school?

MHS – Empowered community, broken school?

Alani Rodriguez, Journalist October 6, 2025

The state of McPherson High School’s building is currently dealing with an ongoing problem in MHS Whether it's the Roundhouse, the theater, or random holes in the school, students and teachers are sick...

Local McPherson band makes shock decision to break up

Cody Lund, Journalist October 6, 2025

Local indie jazz band Robby and the J Dawgs have decided to split after about half a year together. The band, originally made up of four McPherson High School students, played at multiple events, including...

MHS band prepares to attend K-State competition

Graciela Beltran October 6, 2025

McPherson High School Marching band is preparing to go to K-State to compete at the Central State Marchings Festival competition on Saturday Oct 4. Some things they have been doing to prepare are practices...

U.S. Department of Education slashes funding

Mack Likely, Journalist October 6, 2025

In many schools across the country, crucial resources are becoming scarce. Cuts once starting out as small changes are quickly becoming a large reality as the U.S. Department of Education faces significant...

Eilish performing in Madison Square Garden, NYC.

Billie Eilish: A Global Phenomenon on Tour

Ava Youngblood, journalist November 22, 2024

After the release of her critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Starting Sept. 29th, 2024, Billie Eilish’s world tour HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, will begin in Quebec City,...

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