A Principal of Education: Current principal Jason Peres has accepted an administrative job for the 2026-27 school year By Bridget Dean May 15, 2026
Eva Lowry: Senior Eva Lowry’s committed to dance in college at Baker University — her family’s alma mater By Bridget Dean May 13, 2026
A Fashionable Sequel: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” brought nostalgia with fresh plotlines from the original characters By Bridget Dean May 5, 2026
Local Lancer: Para Professional Bill Bell found a new passion in teaching By Bridget Dean May 4, 2026
Breaking News: “Godspell” was announced as the upcoming fall musical for the 2026-27 school year By Bridget Dean April 22, 2026
Throwing for the State: Senior Paige Stanfield prevails in javelin while juggling varsity softball and academics By Bridget Dean April 17, 2026
Lobbying for Our Hearts: Sophomores from SME Heart Club went to the American Heart Association’s Lobby Day in Topeka By Bridget Dean March 12, 2026
Hope in Different Hues: Eulogy for Living, an art show run by sophomore Nico Henry, helps those struggling with mental health connect through their artistic creations By Bridget Dean March 12, 2026
Enrolling Representatives: A group of students were selected to be enrollment representatives and help incoming freshman with enrollment By Bridget Dean February 18, 2026
Give Us Messages: Messages being blocked on students’ MacBooks is frustrating and unfair to students By Bridget Dean February 17, 2026
Super Commercials: Ranking the best Super Bowl Commercials from the 2026 game By Bridget Dean February 14, 2026
Teacher of Excellence: English teacher Jordan Dombrowski won the Kansas Horizon Award for the most outstanding first-year teacher By Bridget Dean January 22, 2026
What Motivates You?: Various motivators that help students get through finals week By Bridget Dean December 17, 2025
Vocal Commitment: Sophomore Emma Daggett is applying to the arts-based University of North Carolina School of the Arts By Bridget Dean December 9, 2025
From PTA to Politics: Two SM East parents are running for local office positions By Bridget Dean November 3, 2025
Growing Leadership: SM East’s Women in Leadership program now allows juniors on their leadership council By Bridget Dean October 28, 2025
Atlas 9 Adventures: Atlas 9 is a new immersive experience that opened in KC By Bridget Dean October 23, 2025
Brock On: Football star Brock Rider sits out senior year due to a leg injury By Bridget Dean October 3, 2025
Light Headed: The new lighting system has led to multiple students experiencing headaches at SM East. By Bridget Dean September 4, 2025
Summer Recap: Learn about what Lancers were up to this summer By Luciana Mendy, Sloane Henderson, Bridget Dean, Lyla Weeks, and Molly Scott August 28, 2025
