One of the county’s top education leaders has completed a year-long professional development initiative emphasizing leadership in a school district planning for the future.

Everyone learns by failing, or perhaps by sinking, and then getting back up.

Atchison High School and Maur Hill-Mount Academy sent their graduating seniors off with pomp and circumstance on Saturday.

EFFINGHAM — Thirty-three teenagers bid farewell Saturday, May 11, to their school years in Effingham and crossed the threshold to chart their respective courses future endeavors.

The Atchison County Community Schools Education Foundation has gained its official status as a 501 C-3 non-profit to benefit the educational endeavors offered in support of the county schools system.

The Atchison County Community Schools Education Foundation has gained its official status as a 501 C-3 non-profit to benefit the educational endeavors offered in support of the county schools system.

An Atchison woman has accepted a lead position at an area school district.

Elementary school children continue paving their way to obtain a greenhouse for the Atchison County Community Schools outdoor learning campus one lip balm tube at a time along with other funding contributions.

Youngsters attending Atchison Elementary School are seeking pledges to raise funds in support of the second annual AES Fun Run/Walk event coming in April.

Fun times are coming soon to Atchison Elementary School. The annual carnival is scheduled for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, at AES. Tickets will be on sale before and after school throughout Tuesday, April 2, to Thursday, April 4 at the school.

Some elements of Atchison County history are rising again, but in a shiny new way thanks to the efforts of some students from Atchison County Community High School.

The project plans for the outdoor learning center for Atchison County Community Schools continue to grow thanks to some grants awards and contributions from various sources.

Atchison High School officially dished out its inaugural provision from its newly installed Campus Cupboard to provide some students food for thought and vittles to feed for families in time for spring break.

The names listed here have been provided by Atchison Middle School, based on information compiled by the school.

After 81 years in time USD 377 bus drivers roll out in the pre-dawn twilight each day to start their trek during the school week to transport youngsters along the 11 bus routes throughout the district boundaries.

St. Benedict Catholic School launches the 2018-2019 academic year with a new theme: Hearts on Fire!

The names listed here have been provided by Maur Hill-Mount Academy based on information compiled by the school.

The Kansas Supreme Court declined to send the state education system off the rails on Monday, while putting the onus on the Legislature to act in the coming year.

The names listed here have been provided by Trinity Lutheran School based on information compiled by the school.

The names listed here have been provided by Atchison County Community Junior-Senior High School based on information compiled by the school.

The names listed here have been provided by Carrie VonSenden, secretary at Atchison High School.

Fifty-four young men and women earned their diplomas last weekend from Maur Hill-Mount Academy officially step away from high school toward their future endeavors.

Forty-four seniors became the graduated class of 2018 Saturday at Atchison County Community Junior/Senior High School in Effingham.

Atchison High School students and staff were not at risk of harm at any time Friday morning despite a BB gun found in a student backpack at school.

How to keep the children and staff as safe as they can be was the priority when USD 409 and Homeland Security officials recently conducted a safety audit and standard review of all facilities.

A young Atchison Elementary School pupil attempted to bring a toy gun to school on the morning of May 3, according to an Atchison Public Schools texted alert.

AES parent supporters are hopeful their spring fundraiser will put some spring in the youngsters’ step while they pick up a pace toward a fun time together.

USD 409 Atchison Public Schools will host its State Pre-Kindergarten Program and Kindergarten Round-up during March at Atchison Elementary School.

St. Benedict Catholic School will celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week with a biscuits and gravy breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 28 in the school’s commons.

Farmers within the USD 377 school district are invited to nominate Atchison County Community Schools for an opportunity to apply for grant funding to enhance the outdoor learning center.