March 20, 2021
The years 2020 and 2021 have been filled with significant events. Can we compare them to identify what was the worst? According to CNN News, what is being referred to as the "Capitol protest" was the attempt of republican supporters, possibly incited by the Trump administration, to overthrow the government...
Recent News Stories
March 20, 2021
Some people may say it’s crazy and some people may say it’s expected on how the coronavirus outbreak all started January 30th of 2020. “It doesn’t amaze me because significant people are scared...
March 11, 2021
Women’s History Month Harriet Tubman, Cady Stanton, Amelia Earhart, Rosy the Riveter, Maya Angelou, Sally Ride, Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks, Malala Yousafzai, Hilary Clinton, Kamala Harris....
November 24, 2020
On November 3rd the presidential candidates, along with the rest of the United States, began the anxious wait for the results of the 2020 presidential election. Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald...
November 3, 2020
This week students participated in a “mock election” giving them a chance to anonymously voice their opinions. Here are the results from the 231 students who voted. President Joe Biden- 55% Donald...
April 10, 2020
While many students across the country are holding their breath following statewide orders for schools to remain closed, foreign exchange students are experiencing a different type of crisis. Due...
March 20, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites__spring_volume_51__issue_3
Recent Feature Stories
Griffin Rites Literary Magazine 2021- Celebrate the Moment
January 12, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites___literary_magazine__winter_2021
December 2, 2020
Dorianna Braxton,12 Dorianna is student body president, into student council and leadership....
November 24, 2020
Winnetonka students participate in a walkout to show their support for equality for all races. This...
November 22, 2020
For eight minutes and 46 seconds, Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into the back of the neck of...
April 10, 2020
While many students across the country are holding their breath following statewide orders for schools...
March 20, 2021
Theater is an important activity for many of the students and staff at Winnetonka High School. Many of those who enjoy theater also take part in after...
Recent Arts Stories
January 14, 2021
Senior Aislynn Stewart has been awarded a $19,000 YEARLY scholarship to the KC Art Institute. Attached...
January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021
Freshman Student Takes 3rd in Poetry Reading
November 2, 2020
Congratulations to the students who competed at the KC Novice Invitational speech and debate tournament...
October 25, 2020
The Winnetonka art club students participated in the annual Walk and Walk! Our artists focused on designing...
Cheyenne Brown, Editor-in-Chief, Griffin Writes
March 20, 2021
Three years have passed since the Griffinettes last performed in a competition while representing Winnetonka...
Recent Sports Stories
Suburban Blue All-Conference Selections!
December 2, 2020
Congratulations to our Tonka Griffin football team’s 2020 Suburban Blue All-Conference Selections! 1st...
November 24, 2020
Winnetonka 2020 sports is very different from previous years. Rules have changed for the safety of...
Senior Brennen Johnson Breaks School Swim Records
November 3, 2020
Over the past weekend, the boys swim and dive team competed in a swim meet against North Kansas City,...
Griffin Volleyball Takes 2nd Place
November 2, 2020
2010 was the last time the varsity volleyball team won a tournament… until now. On Oct. 29 in the main...
November 1, 2020
Monday October 26th marked the last Junior Varsity Football Game for the 2020-2021 season. Congratulations...
March 20, 2021
https://issuu.com/griffinrites4/docs/griffin_rites__spring_volume_51__issue_3
Griffin Rites Literary Magazine 2021- Celebrate the Moment
January 12, 2021
Griffin Rites Senior Issue 2020
December 8, 2020
Griffin Rites, Fall, Volume 51 Issue 1
November 20, 2020
Ruth Estrada, Staff Writer
March 20, 2021
Some people may say it’s crazy and some people may say it’s expected on how the coronavirus outbreak all started January 30th of 2020. “It doesn’t amaze me because...
Recent COVID-19 Stories
November 22, 2020
This year we are saying hello to one another from a six-foot distance. Approximately three-fourths...
November 3, 2020
USE THINS LINK: https://www.clayhealth.com/285/COVID-19-Testing
SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Update from Superintendent Daniel Clemens- April 17
April 17, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/NKCSchools/videos/223913655497061/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDlzB0o8bPagxsbQdZhUbV9FDQymEDXPBI9MAMX3Q8Y--W4uZUT944oZyQiuP2aNJ_r-DiJEm_FZyZU
COVID-19 / eLearning district timeline
April 17, 2020
This calendar will be updated as needed. Links to sources for each event will be posted in order underneath...
Update from Superintendent Daniel Clemens- April 13
April 13, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/NKCSchools/videos/240180210696040/
March 20, 2021
Theater is an important activity for many of the students and staff at Winnetonka High School. Many of...
November 24, 2020
What do you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman? Frost bite! Submitted by Shannon LeGrand How...
Freshman Student Takes 3rd in Poetry Reading
November 2, 2020
Congratulations to the students who competed at the KC Novice Invitational speech and debate tournament...
October 25, 2020
Congratulations to our Homecoming Royalty! Queen Sophia Ferson, King Jordon Prince, Princess Isabella...
Please stop saying “OK Boomer”
March 5, 2020
Howdy. I am what is known as a “Baby Boomer”, or “Boomer” as you young snowflakes call...
One thousand characters, nine hundred episodes, twenty years: One Piece
November 4, 2019
“My fortune is yours for the taking, but you’ll have to find it first--I left everything I own in...
March 20, 2021
In 2014, Eric Garner lost his life to a New York police officer’s choke hold after uttering “I can’t breathe” 11 times. The same year, 18-year-old Michael Brown was...
Recent Opinions Stories
March 20, 2021
For starters I’d like to say, there're many things going on in America right now. Some bad, some good....
March 11, 2021
Women’s History Month Harriet Tubman, Cady Stanton, Amelia Earhart, Rosy the Riveter,...
January 18, 2021
https://nkcschools.instructuremedia.com/embed/8cda066c-d73c-419c-9c12-72ced4ea7917 Ted...
January 17, 2021
[Tayler Hendershot] Melissa Camarda Honors English Language Arts II 16 December 2020 Every...
Spread the Word to End the Word
January 15, 2021
“You’re a retard” or “That’s so retarded” or “don’t be such a retard” are very used...
