Wellington High School senior Claire Norris recently signed an Arts Letter of Intent to participate in Theatre and Choir at Sterling College this fall. Joining her at the signing were her father, Ross Norris, and Sterling College Theatre Professor Lesa Brown.
More than 20 collegiate rocketry teams from across the country recently competed in the 2025 Argonia Cup in Argonia, KS, with Kansas State University's Wildcat Rocketry team taking first place — and making history.
Wellington High School cheer head coach Lauren Anderson announced next year’s squad last weekend, following a week-long cheer camp.
Last Thursday, the Wellington High School Concert Choir, under the direction of choral director Jennifer Ault, earned the highest possible score—a I Rating—at the KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival, held at Arkansas City High School. The choir received top marks for their performances of River in Judea (arr.
The Crusaders of the Stage delivered a dynamic and delightful performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the WHS Auditorium last weekend. Filled with talented singers and actors, the production was elevated by stunning costumes and beautifully designed sets.
The Young Eagles Flights program gave local youth a chance to soar last Saturday at the Wellington Municipal Airport. Kids ages 8 to 17 were invited to take free flights as part of the program’s mission to introduce and inspire the next generation in the world of aviation.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) recently announced that seven Wellington High School students have been recognized as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.
USD 353 hosted its football themed Kindergarten Kick-Off last Friday at WHS, welcoming families as they registered their children for the 2025-26 school year. Staff members, dressed in referee shirts, were on hand to help with registration and handed out goody bags to each incoming kindergartener.
Then & Now Mercantile owners Sean Bryant and Bill Lindley have designed and commissioned a striking custom leather Crusader jacket, which they’ve donated to help raise funds for the Big Red Machine, Wellington High School’s marching band.
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has announced that Lincoln Elementary School, part of Wellington USD 353, is one of 100 Kansas schools to receive the 2024 Challenge Award.