By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief The Jag Retiring English Teacher Tamara Cipolla had always seen herself becoming a teacher, and the last 32 years has proven her right.  “I have wanted to be a teacher since I was fourteen years old,” Cipolla says. “I have always enjoyed the atmosphere...

By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief The Jag Art teacher and the 2026 South Teacher of the Year Jeremy Baker loves all things art. “I love to experiment with 3D, with sculpture stuff, with photo, with drawing, with painting,” says Baker. “Mrs. Martin will tell you I hate ceramics, but I don't....

Owen Sterner Reporter The Jag Blue Springs South’s Aviation Club is soaring thanks to its passionate students and the dedication of club sponsor and resource officer Jon Mitchell, who uses his pilot certification to help guide the next generation of aviators. Meeting at the East Kansas City...

By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief The Jag Junior Emma Dragon believes that there are not enough girls involved with sports. “I think getting girls more involved in sports in general is really important,” Dragon says. She says that it allows girls to believe in themselves, which is what...

By Owen Sterner Reporter The Jag After 34 years in teaching, South’s German teacher Mrs. Amy Trowbridge is preparing to retire, closing a chapter defined by both language and meaningful connections with students.  “I honestly can’t believe how fast it went,” Trowbridge said. “When...

By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief  The Jag The City of Independence has approved the construction of a data center in Independence. Construction has already started and it is expected to be completed in 2029 or later. Here’s what you need to know.   What is a data center?  A data...

By Jadynne Brady Editor-in-Chief  The Jag While almost everyone has heard of a spelling bee, not many have heard of a sight-reading bee. Senior Isaac Azimi-Tabrizi has, and he became South’s first ever winner of the Missouri All-State Sight Reading Bee.  This bee is a sight reading competition,...

By Owen Sterner Reporter The Jag On March 8th, Blue Springs South baseball coach Ben Baier will be inducted into the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, marking a major milestone in his career. He described his reaction with humility.   “I was surprised, honored,...

By Addison Coffey The Jag Students at Blue Springs South are getting ready to take the stage later this week with their production of The Old Man and the Old Moon.  After weeks of rehearsals, late nights, and trying to balance homework with memorizing lines, the cast says they’re excited...

The Jag By Owen Sterner Reporter Traveling is one of the world’s most popular New Year’s resolutions – but this year, Blue Springs South’s Music Department took it to a whole new level with a trip across the pond to participate in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. Nearly 500 students...