From a press release provided by Kansas Collegiate Media: Kansas Collegiate Media is honored to announce Rachel Chushuk, journalism teacher and publications adviser at Blue Valley Southwest High School, as the 2024 Jackie Engel Award winner for excellence in scholastic publications advising. Chushuk, who has been advising high school publications…...
Congratulations to the 2024 February Monthly Contest Winners!
In the realm of high school journalism, the latest competition unveiled a thrilling showcase of talent and creativity. Olathe West High School took the lead in Academics Photography with a stunning first-place win, capturing the essence of scholarly excellence. Meanwhile, Shawnee Mission East High School dominated the Feature Writing category…...
2024 Regional Contest Results
Congratulations to the students who submitted thousands of entries for the 2024 KSPA Regional Contests and won the awards below. A REGIONAL RUNDOWN Over the past month, 84 Kansas high schools submitted more than 1,000 entries to the KSPA Regional Contest. Here are your winners! Notes on the contest results:…...
Congratulations to the 23/24 December/January Monthly Contest Winners!
In the highly competitive KSPA December/January contest, Bishop Miege High School emerged as a dominant force, securing top positions in Academics Photography, Infographics, Yearbook Copy, and Yearbook Layout. Shawnee Mission East High School showcased a formidable performance, leading in Sports Photography, Sports Writing, and Video News. Mill Valley High School…...
Thomas announces end-of-year resignation as executive director
FROM ERIC THOMAS, KSPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear KSPA members, On Feb. 3, I provided the KSPA board with a letter of resignation, ending my work as the executive director of the Kansas Scholastic Press Association effective June 7, 2024. During the remainder of the spring 2024 semester, I will remain…...
Congratulations to the 2023 November Monthly Contest Winners!
The KSPA November contest showcased remarkable achievements in various journalism categories, highlighting the diversity and excellence of Kansas high school journalism programs. Bishop Miege High School stood out as a dominant force, securing first place in Academics Photography, Feature Writing, and Sports Writing, as well as excelling in Portrait and…...
Unveiling the 2023 All-Kansas Yearbook winners
Congratulations to the following KSPA-member yearbook staffs who earned All-Kansas yearbook status in the 2023 All-Kansas critiques. Our judges have critiqued over 50 books and awarded 28 All-Kansas awards. Judges were supplied a critique booklet and a copy of the yearbook in October. The completed electronic critique booklets are in…...
Congratulations to the 2023 October Monthly Contest Winners!
The KSPA October monthly contest has spotlighted the exceptional talent within the Kansas high school journalism community. Several schools demonstrated exceptional talent across various categories. Shawnee Mission East High School conquered the competition, claiming first place in “Yearbook Copy,” “Opinion Writing,” “Infographics” and “Video Production.” Their well-rounded skills in written…...
Kansas Award Winners at the 2023 Fall NHSJC
Congratulations to the amazing students who represented Kansas student journalism at the 2023 Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Boston! Below is a list of Kansas students and schools who took home hardware in Boston. We’re proud that Kansas continues to lead the way in showcasing some of the…...