6th Grade Builds Their Education

January 28, 2010 • Jackson DeLay  
Filed under HMS

6th graders build bridges, make lego robots, and many more activities in Mr. Seymour’s technology class.  This is the beginning class that introduces the students to a variety of electronic devices.  Eventually throughout middle school they will work they way into creating websites, bridges,... Read more »

Holton competes in Basehor-Linwood Tournament

January 28, 2010 • Jackson DeLay  
Filed under HHS

In the first round of the Basehor-Linwood Tournament, the Holton varsity boys team faced the home team, and defending 4A state champions, Basehor-Linwood.  They were handed a 48-65 defeat, but avenged their loss the next game against Pembroke Hill.  With just over six minutes left in the fourth quarter,... Read more »

Potential Budget Cuts Announced

January 22, 2010 • Jackson DeLay  
Filed under News

Potential budget cuts for next year have been released.  These are not final decisions, just potential cuts.  View the cuts here. A meeting will be held February 8th at 7:00 P.M. at the Holton High School.  Community members are welcome to come and discuss  the financial situation and the potential... Read more »

New Budget Information

January 15, 2010 • Dr. Karleskint  
Filed under News

No doubt many of you are aware that Governor Parkinson gave his State of the State address on Monday night. In it he asked the legislature to consider passing a one cent sales tax increase for three years and raise the tobacco tax significantly. These increases would help the state get out of a budget... Read more »

Kiosk Keeps Memories

January 13, 2010  
Filed under HHS, News

If you have lost your yearbook, don’t worry, you can still go back and look at your classmates.  The kiosk is a virtual way to remember your classmates.  This system is a touch screen machine that allows people to scroll through and look at different years’ graduating classes.  This has... Read more »

Sports Tech Students Highlight Seasons

January 13, 2010  
Filed under HHS

A lot of students at Holton High School participate in at least one sport.  Season highlight films are a good way to remember how the different sports seasons turned out.  Mr. Hernandez teaches the sports tech class at the high school whose job is to create these highlights with some help from the... Read more »

Snow Days Add to Already Blacked Out Days

January 11, 2010  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Due to the budget cuts, days of school have been “blacked out” in order to save the district money.  On these blackout dates everybody except for teachers and administrators will not be in school.  These cuts are projected to save up to $200,000. For students, these days allow them time... Read more »