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Hickok Elementary School celebrated Patriot Day on Friday, Sept. 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The school welcomed local hometown heroes, including …
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By Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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9/16/26
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The Ulysses News is welcoming Destynee Edmondson as a new student intern interested in photography and marketing. She reached out about opportunities after seeing an advertisement for the newspaper on Facebook.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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9/16/26
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As we begin a new school year, I want to take a moment to welcome back our students, families, staff, and the entire community.
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By Dr. Joel Applegate, Superintendent
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9/3/26
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I love the excitement and energy that surrounds the beginning of a new school year. There is something special about new beginnings, fresh goals, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students.
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By Daina Butler, Assistant Superintendent
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9/3/26
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Reina Ochoa of Ulysses participated in the 10th Annual Hispanic College Institute (HCI) at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), held June 3-6, 2026.
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By Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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9/3/26
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The Ulysses High School Yearbook class traveled to Garden City on Friday, Aug. 28, to attend the Jostens One Day Workshop at Garden City Community College.
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By Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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9/3/26
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Provided by Warren Baldwin
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9/3/26
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Provided by Warren Baldwin
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9/3/26
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Collected by Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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9/3/26
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Having family in Southwest and South-central Kansas, I know that this is "back to school season". For some people of a certain age or older than myself, the initials: M.T.X.E. carry a certain …
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By James A Marples
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9/2/26
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The Ulysses Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. for its regular meeting, with administrators providing updates as the district prepares to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year.
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By Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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8/27/26
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Pioneer Electric’s Youth Tour Program gives local high school students the opportunity to experience leadership, learn about cooperatives and make lasting memories through two all-expenses-paid trips.
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By Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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8/27/26
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/19/26
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Ulysses High School Senior Miranda Vazquez was at work last week painting her parking spot. She combined a music and black cat scene, two of her favorite things. Miranda joins all of our local …
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8/19/26
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For Layla Lopez, the library has always been a familiar place. As a child, Lopez frequently visited the library while attending a private homeschool co-op.
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/19/26
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By Isabelle Holloway, Managing Editor and Reporter
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8/18/26
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The halls of USD 214 schools will soon be filled with the sounds of students as the district prepares to welcome everyone back for the 2026-27 school year.
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By Soila Ochoa, Reporter
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8/12/26
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TOPEKA, Kan. - Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its spring 2026 graduating class. These students completed their courses for certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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7/2/26
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TOPEKA, Kan. - Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the President's List, an undergraduate student must complete at …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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7/2/26
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Two Ulysses High School science teachers and Tyler Hook traveled to Protection, Kan., January 28, to judge the South Central Middle School Science Fair.
The school has continued to expand its …
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By Tyler Hook
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2/5/26
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Kansas lawmakers are debating a bill that would require children to be toilet trained before entering public school kindergarten — a move that would shift decisions about readiness away from local …
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By Tyler Hook
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2/5/26
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LINCOLN, Neb. - Samantha Rose Scott, Ulysses, has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.
Scott, a junior …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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2/5/26
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TOPEKA, Kan. -- Washburn University is pleased to announce its President's List honorees for the fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of …
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Special to the Ulyssses News
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1/28/26
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Students who want to complete a GED certificate, issued as the Kansas High School Diploma, will have easier access to cover the testing fees thanks at SCCC. The college’s Adult Education program …
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Special to the Ulysses News
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1/28/26
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Ulysses High School Scholar's Bowl team traveled to Scott City for a competition January 26 and came home as the GWAC Champions! A Scholar's Bowl (or Quiz Bowl/Scholastic Bowl) is a fast-paced, …
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1/28/26
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