PHS students become Microsoft Specialists
Recently some Pitsburg High School students enrolled in either Mrs. Ruth Wood's or Mr. Ben Bernhardt's computer class in the business department, took one (or more) of the Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist Exams. In order to pass these exams, students must correctly complete a certain number of tasks, in a . . . read more
PHS publications garner awards
The Pittsburg High School Student Publications Program, advised by Emily Smith, garnered 39 total awards during the 2011-2012 school year. They are: Monthly Story Contests - KSPA 1st Place: Bethanne Elliott, Feature . . . read more
PHS baseball earns state berth
With its 9-3 win over the Baxter Springs Lions in the Class 4A regional final Wednesday night at home, sweet home JayCee Ballpark, Pittsburg baseball returned to state for the first time since 2008. FULL STORY read more
PHS wins 2012 Martin Rohde Award
Pittsburg is the winner of the 2011-12 Martin Rohde All-Sports Memorial Trophy. This is Pittsburg’s fifth consecutive school year as the winning school. Fort Scott was second and Independence was third. Total points: 1) Pittsburg, . . . read more
PHS forensics enjoys successful 2012 season
Growth has been the theme for the Pittsburg High School forensics team since Julie Laflen took over the program three years ago. This season was no different, as the team again boasted more members and more success. “In my . . . read more
PHS Theatre to present "Rx"
The Pittsburg High School Theatre Department this week will present the world premier of “Rx,” a play that aims to shed light on the dangers of prescription drug abuse among high school students. A public performance will take . . . read more
PHS Students of the Week - April 16, 2012
PHS students of the week 4/16/12-4/20/12 Ali Orscheln Jacob Neisler Bryce Commons Josh Schooley Ashaly Williams read more
PHS students shine at TSA competition
Pittsburg High School State Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference Results Advisor: Larry Dunekack Pittsburg High School Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in the State Conference April 5-7 in Salina Kansas. . . . read more
PHS competes at Math Relays
Pittsburg High sent 32 students to the 44th annual Math Relays at PSU on Tuesday April 10. Medals are awarded for placing in the top three and recognition for placing in the top ten. The results of the Dragon students . . . read more
PHS business students excel at contest
Pittsburg High School business students earned high marks at the 34th annual Missouri Southern State University Business Competition on April 4. Thalia Ortega and Heather Randall won the Large School Division in Web Design. Combined with . . . read more
PHS Coach Rieck named 4A Wrestling Coach of the Year
By Brock Sisney The Morning Sun Pittsburg High School honored wrestling coach Scott Rieck after school Thursday afternoon with an informal cake and punch celebration of his winning Kansas Class 4A Wrestling Coach of the . . . read more
PHS Schedule - March 6, 2012
The tentative schedule is below: 1. 7:40 to 8:13 2. 8:17 to 8:50 3. 8:54 to 9:27 4. 9:31 to 10:04 5. 10:08 to 10:41 6. 10:45-12:02... This will be a normal length class to accommodate Lunch schedule 7. 12:06 to 12:39 . . . read more
PHS JV wrestling competes at Topeka
The PHS Jr.Varsity wrestling team competed in their final tournament of the 2011-2012 season at Burlington, KS. The tournament has 22 teams from the Topeka area and beyond, providing our kids with quality competition. We took 11 wrestlers and . . . read more
PHS joins PSU Ready Program
Through a partnership with Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg High School is now able to offer on-site, college-credit courses taught by PHS faculty. The Concurrent Enrollment Partnership, offered through the PSU Ready Program, was . . . read more
PHS tech program surpassing expectations
On one side of the lab, junior Seth Mahnken was working to develop his own mold for creating rubber fishing lures. On the other side, junior Derek Scholes was researching the Golden Gate Bridge in preparation for his semester-long project to . . . read more
PHS wrestling 3rd at Chanute
The Dragon wrestling team finished third in their last tournament of the regular season in Chanute this past Saturday. Overall the boys wrestled well, although we took it on the chin in the semifinal matches losing four out of seven. . . . read more
PHS wrestling 2nd at Paola tourney
It was a busy week for the PHS wrestling team. Thursday night wrestlers went to Columbus, and competed against Independence and Columbus in a League Dual . PHS defeated Independence 63-22, and Columbus 56-18. PHS is 4-0 in league and will . . . read more
3 Dragons place at Basehor wrestling tourney
Three Pittsburg High School wrestlers over the weekend finished in the top 8 in their respective weight classes at the 38-team Bobcat Classic in Basehor, Kansas. Jeremiah Jones (113 lbs.) finished 7th, Aaron Seybold (145 lbs.) finished . . . read more
Laushman named Outstanding Music Educator
During a surprise ceremony Monday morning, PHS music teacher Susan Laushman was named the Outstanding Music Educator in the state of Kansas by the Kansas Music Educators Association. Laushman has taught music for 19 years, including 10 . . . read more
PHS wrestling 2nd at Derby tourney
The Varsity competed Friday and Saturday at Derby, KS, returning home with 10 medalists, the best showing for PHS at this tournament. The tournament consisted of 16 teams; the top three finishing teams were: 1) Ark City 2} Pittsburg 3} . . . read more
PHS wrestling 2nd at Emporia
PHS wrestling team competed at the Emporia Winter Classic, a 16 team one day tournament. The team placed second just behind Junction City. It's a quality tournament and the boys wrestled hard for the Team's second place . . . read more
PHS wrestling 9th at Tulsa Union
The Pittsburg High School wrestling team finished 9th Saturday at the 32-team, two-day Mid-American National Wrestling Tournament hosted by Tulsa Union High School. Three Dragons placed in the top 8 in their respective weight classes. . . . read more
PHS 2011 Finals Schedule
2011 Finals Schedule Tuesday, December 20 1st Hour 7:40-9:15 (10 minute snack/breakfast) 3rd Hour . . . read more
PHS wrestling 5th at Gardner-Edgerton
The Pittsburg High School wrestling team began the 2011-2012 season Saturday with a 5th-place finish in the 17-team tournament hosted by Gardner-Edgerton High School. The Dragons were the highest-placing Kansas team in the tournament, . . . read more
PHS Encore to present "Working"
Pittsburg High School Encore and Theatre Department will present the hit musical "Working" at 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 15 and 17 inside the PHS auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door: $6 adults, $4 students. Activity . . . read more
Student newspaper among nation's best
Pittsburg High School’s The Booster Redux was recently named one of the best student newspapers in the nation. During the National Scholastic Press Association National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis, Minn., The . . . read more
PHS students place 1st at Math Relay
There were 21 students who competed in the Math Relay competition at FSCC. The Dragons placed 3rd as a team. Medals were awarded to the first 3 places in each event and team points were given when placing in the top five. . . . read more
Students shave heads for drama roles
For some actors, getting "into character" means putting on a costume or dabbing on some make-up. Some even fix their hair a different way. And some, when duty calls, willingly have their heads shaved. On Monday, Oct. 24, . . . read more
"Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat"
Approximately 50 Pittsburg High School drama students went door to door in their best Halloween costumes Thursday evening. They weren't asking for candy bars and bubble gum, however. Instead, they were picking up . . . read more
PHS Parent Survey
Pittsburg High School Parents, we need you to take a quick survey on your opinions and views about PHS. Thank you in advance for your time. This information will be very helpful. Safe and Supportive . . . read more
PHS "Dragons For A Cure" 2011
The Pittsburg High School volleyball team hosted its annual Dragons For A Cure event on Thursday, Oct. 6. The event raises awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds benefit Angels Among Us, a local organization that . . . read more
PHS student creates 9/11 memorial poster
Living in Virginia Beach at the time, Gene Frevele was in the second grade during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C. "I remember having to ask about it after school," Frevele said. "I didn't really . . . read more
PHS theatre to perform "Legally Blonde"
When Pittsburg High School Theatre Director Greg Shaw began planning out the school’s 2011-2012 season, there was one show in particular he hoped to put on the schedule. “In May, when we were confirming our season, I had . . . read more
Dragons For A Cure
The Pittsburg High School volleyball team will conduct its annual "Pink Out" Breast Cancer Awareness event on Thursday, Oct. 6 when the Dragons take on SEK League opponents Fort Scott and Columbus. Proceeds . . . read more
PHS moves to Class 4A
The Kansas State High School Activities Association released the school classifications for the 2011-2012 school year. Pittsburg High School will remain in Class 5A in football for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years. . . . read more
PHS celebrates homecoming with powderpuff flag football game, bonfire
Pittsburg High School began its homecoming celebration in earnest Wednesday with the annual women’s powderpuff flag football game and bonfire at Hutchinson Field. The juniors were the overall champions of the tournament, nabbing a 6-0 . . . read more
