August 2024

School has started for all ages of students in the Tri-County Tribune coverage area, and despite the heat, students and teachers are having fun getting back into the rhythm of classes, schedules, and learning.At Skyline Schools, middle school students enjoyed a special water fun day on August 16, complete with sponge relays, red solo cup competitions, and other group activities.“It was a good way to cool off and celebrate students back in the classroom on our first Friday together,” said High School Prinicipal and Co-Middle School Principal Steve Novotny.Novotny steps into an administrative position this year after serving as high school and middle school band director for several years in the district.

Positive identification by authorities remains pending, but the body of a man found in a wrecked red 2011 Chevy Silverado pickup on Sunday, August 25, is believed to be that of Jonathan Clayton.The registered owner of the vehicle is Jonathan Clayton, 42, of Peabody, who has been missing since August 3.

On August 13, 2024, Kansas Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school, kicked off its 2024-2025 school year, celebrating 15 years of serving K-12 students across the state.