Fall Conference: Sept. 25-26 in Topeka

July 24, 2017
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Join schools from all over the state in September for a fall conference unlike any other. This two-day event will inspire you with stories of student journalists bravely reporting. And you will learn from the professionals with their years of experience. Plus, prepare your staff to meet their goals for their publication as they start their new school year.

May 6, 2017
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Check out the incredibly close unofficial results here with the following schools in the sweepstakes lead: Burrton, Chase County, Humboldt, Bonner Springs, Salina Central and a tie between Shawnee Mission East and Wichita High School West.

April 25, 2017
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Congratulations to the following KSPA-member staffs who earned All-Kansas status for their news publications, news websites or video news programs. For news publications, our judges critiqued at total of 37 books and awarded 20 All-Kansas awards. Two video news programs from the four submitted...

2017 KSPA Board Election Results

April 21, 2017
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The following candidates were elected to the KSPA Board of Directors in balloting that closed today. Thanks to all of the candidates who stepped forward and to all of the members who voted. President Elect Kristy Nyp of Manhattan High School Secretary Amy Morgan of Shawnee Mission West...

Win $500 for writing about texting & driving

April 13, 2017
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Advocate for safe driving for teens while earning prize money and getting published statewide.

Middle School workshop gives students a jumpstart

April 12, 2017
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Middle school board members planned and hosted a day of yearbook and journalism learning at Derby North Middle School April 1.

April 12, 2017
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There are candidates in every Area, plus elections for president-elect and secretary. Each KSPA member adviser is eligible to vote. Cast your vote now!

Bill Gasper of Hays High School wins Jackie Engel Award 2017

April 12, 2017
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Award was presented by Kansas Collegiate Media April 10 in Wichita recognizing Gasper's insistence to keep students professional and responsible

2017 State Contest Prompts & Registration

March 27, 2017
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Welcome to the big time! The state contest . . . a chance for your school to compete for the Sweepstakes trophy . . . a chance for you to show off everything that you have learned this year . . . a chance for eternal glory and well, journalism awesomeness!

2017 Middle School Workshop

March 9, 2017
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How can you pass up a chance to sharpen your yearbook, photography and broadcast skills in a workshop made just for you: the middle school student!

March 2, 2017
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Congratulations to the students who provided thousands of entries for the KSPA Regional Contests and won the awards below. Thank You The contest would not be possible without the help of the regional coordinators from each of our host universities. Please join the KSPA staff and board in thanking...

Celia Hack of Shawnee Mission East earns 2017 Kansas Student Journalist of the Year

February 16, 2017
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The Kansas Scholastic Press Association congratulates Shawnee Mission East senior Celia Hack on winning the statewide honor of the 2017 Kansas Student Journalist of the Year. Hack leads the Harbinger Online, the school's online news site, as co-editor-in-chief. The overall winner is chosen among the wi...