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Kirkwood Unmuted: a podcast created by Jenna Tarroum.

Kirkwood Unmuted Podcast episode 02: The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

Jenna Tarroum, entertainment writer March 25, 2025

On Episode 2 of Call Unmuted, host Jenna Tarroum interviews "Mustard Maddie" and "Grill Master Matthew" about their career driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. They discuss the hiring process, history...

Students cooking in the kitchen during a FACS food class.

KHS gets practical

Will Schwalb, News writer February 26, 2025

During the first month of the new year in 2025, there were many events, including a short-lived TikTok ban, a presidential inauguration, and snow days. However, at KHS, the main event was the course selections....

Sebastian Powell, freshman, looking at the court after being swung the ball to the top of the key. He decided to drive into the paint and pass it out.

Photo gallery: Kirkwood freshman basketball vs. Lafayette

Ryder Byers, photographer January 29, 2025

On Tuesday Jan. 14, Kirkwood boys freshman basketball hosted Lafayette. Lafayette beat Kirkwood 47-41 in a close game.  

Pioneer Pete, KHS mascot, can be spotted around the school during finals and during games.

Are you truly a pioneer?

Will Schwalb, news writer January 16, 2025

1-2 questions correct: You might not know the most about KHS, but you’re still a proud Pioneer because you took this quiz. You’re probably a freshman who’s just getting used to the norms and...

A laptop with the infinite campus responsive scheduling tab open.

Responsive scheduling: A homeroom improvement or a mistake?

Will Schwalb, news writer October 30, 2024

As the vibrant autumn leaves fall to the ground in the early months of the 2024 school year, the topic of responsive scheduling remains at the forefront of conversation for students and teachers. They...

Ellen Kraichely (left) and Jordan Wienke (right) in the KHS main office.

The unknown heroes of the main office

Will Schwalb, news writer October 14, 2024

When we think of superheroes, we imagine Superman, Batman, Spiderman or Wonder Woman. Many of these heroes are flashy, displaying their skills and feats. However, at KHS, many heroes go unshown, as they...

The KHS nurses can be found in the Welcome Center in their new offices

The supernurses trio

Kiley Huang, web design editor October 10, 2024

As you step into the welcome center, an open door to your right invites you, letting you into the office of KSD’s head nurse. A desk with a gifted flower basket greets you as you arrive,  hiding glass...

Getting involved at KHS

Millie Reithel, news writer December 15, 2023

You’ve heard it time and time again, having good grades and a high GPA just isn’t enough anymore. They want you to be involved.  But, on top of the piles of homework sitting neglected on your desk...

Pioneer Pete representing both sides of Kirkwood, those who have pep and those who don't.

Call Ed: The downfall of school spirit

Mia Intagliata, opinions editor November 25, 2023

KHS, get it together. We’re the Pioneers, so start acting like it. Football season is in full effect, yet we could not be more disappointed. Not in the football players, who no doubt “tried their best”....

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