Paola Middle School students and families stepped up to the challenge and scored a touchdown in the Souper Bowl Food Drive held last month. Students brought in 850 items throughout the week. Sixth grade brought in the most food and won free seminar time with bringing in 493 items. The MVPs of our Souper Bowl was Mrs. Weatherbie’s class, Ms. Troutman’s class, and Mr. Ohlmeier’s class for bringing in the most items in each grade level. We had such a great turn out that we were able to donate food to the Paola High School food pantry, Paola USD 368 Alternative School food pantry, My Father’s House, and PACA food pantry. The students in Mrs. Ingle’s study skills and Mrs. Hines’ math lab class organized the food drive by collecting, sorting, and calculating the items throughout the week. It was a valuable experience for everyone involved and we are so proud to be part of a great community that helps to support one another.

Congratulations to the 7th & 8th Grade Panther Band for earning a Division 1 “Outstanding” rating at the 2023 Frontier League Band Festival! The band students traveled to Louisburg Middle School along with other League bands on February 27 and performed while being evaluated by 2 adjudicators. The Division 1 rating is the highest rating a band can earn at the festival. Well done Panther Band!