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TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

The student news site of Winnetonka High School

TONKA NEWS

KC Current Hosts Dress Giveaway

Kaylin Cook, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2026

On Thursday, September 18, 2026, more than 40 students picked up free homecoming dresses at Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Missouri. The giveaway, held in Rooms F7 and F8, was a collaboration between...

The promotional photo for Frankenstein (2025).

Frankenstein (2025) – An Honest Review

Mia Willis February 18, 2026

What happens when a creature gets built to live but never learns how to belong? Director Guillermo del Toro’s two-and-a-half-hour gothic film Frankenstein answers that question with aching loneliness...

Tate Teaches Again

Breeana Cagel, Staff Writer January 5, 2026

While teachers Paula Sewell and Allison Gottfried will receive a break from the classroom to catch up on lesson planning, grading and curriculum, Principal Edward Tate Jr. will serve as their substitute...

Senior Parking Spot

Senior Parking Spot

Kaylin Cook, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2025

             It’s become a tradition at our school for seniors to paint their parking spots as a way to mark the start of their final year. This year, students were able to purchase a spot...

Strength in the Differences

Strength in the Differences

Malk Ramadan, Staff Writer December 19, 2025

Winnetonka students hosted the Culture Fair and assembly on Nov. 14 during advisory and fourth block in the Aux Gym and main gym. Students took time to prepare and cook food from their cultures, which...

Winnetonka Blood Drive

Winnetonka Blood Drive

December 1, 2025

This year, Winnetonka’s annual blood drive brought students and staff together for a day of giving back. Sponsored by HOSA and organized by teachers Carolyn Knapp and Elizabeth Roberts, the event welcomed...

Winnetonka High School Diversity Fair

Winnetonka High School Diversity Fair

Kaylin Cook, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2025

Winnetonka High School will hold its Diversity Fair on November 14th. Come celebrate the many cultures and backgrounds in our school community with food, dances, and fun!

Reactions to Cell Phone Law

Octavia Stewart, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

The new Missouri no cell phone law has been the talk of Winnetonka High School, as it is a recent statewide rule affecting all schools in the district. The no cell phone law was introduced on July 1. Under...

Peanut & Me

Peanut & Me

Chloe Tarama, Staff Writer January 12, 2025

Challenged to write about her snow days, Chloe Tamara shares about her time with Peanut and surviving virtual learning. Blinding white snow falls outside as I turn up the volume on my TV. Scrolling...

Destiny’s Journal

Destiny Saxon January 12, 2025

Monday, January 6 Dear Diary, It snowed over the weekend. It was a LOT of snow, so there's no school today. I get to stay home and have a longer winter break, so I'm glad. Maybe I'll read a book,...

Enjoying the Snow Day

Gabrielle Johnson-Marquez, Staff Writer January 12, 2025

We jumped into my Mom's jeep and headed to the grocery story. We were forewarned that a large winter storm was coming, and my Mom wanted to get all of our essentials. I couldn't believe how empty the...

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