Board Highlights

Thank you to Troop 3304 for leading the Pledge of Allegiance

If your Scout Troop is interested in leading the Pledge of Allegiance for an upcoming Piper Board of Education meeting, please contact Katelyn Kaminski at Katelyn.kaminski@piperschools.us.

Congrats to Brian Shelley, Kansas Coaches Association 2025 Tennis Coach of the Year

Coach Brian Shelley was named 2025 Tennis Coach of the Year by the Kansas Coaches Association. Coach Shelley helped pilot the Girls and Boys Tennis programs at Piper. The tennis program is in just its third year and is already showing signs of success. Last fall the girls team had its first win in a match at state by Senior Avary Vallejo. In the boys season this past spring four boys qualified for state including doubles partners Baird Greenemeyer and Johnny Vogel placing 7th place. Coach, we are proud of the accomplishments of your team and your commitment and dedication to Piper Tennis. Pictured with him is Piper High School Athletic Director Brian Gray.

Piper High School Math AP Scores Soar Above State and Global Averages

At Piper High School, we are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students on this year’s Advanced Placement math exams. Under the leadership of teachers Mr. Shane Stout and Dr. Prakavar Mondal, our students not only rose to the challenge of rigorous coursework, but they also outperformed both the state and global averages in every single math exam offered.

On the AP Statistics exam, while the global pass rate was 60.3%, an impressive 84.2% of Piper students earned a passing score.

In AP Calculus A/B, Piper’s pass rate came in at 75%, far ahead of the global average of 64%.

And in our very first year offering the AP Pre-Calculus exam, Piper students achieved a remarkable milestone: a perfect 100% pass rate, compared to the global average of 81%. Every single student who took the exam at Piper passed with a qualifying score of 3 or higher!

These results are a testament to the hard work and perseverance of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strength of our academic programs. We are incredibly proud of these accomplishments, and they reflect the high standards and commitment to excellence at Piper High School. Pictured are Dr. Prakavar Mondal and Mr. Shane Stout, Math teachers at Piper High School with PHS Principal Dr. Justin Bogart.

#PurpleReign Classified Winner - Caitlin Canaday, MIS Specialist

The Purple Reign Classified Award is presented to Caitlin Canaday, Piper’s new MIS Specialist. Her supervisor said, “Caitlin has been an invaluable part of our cooperative dissolution, stepping up to lead key components of the transition with professionalism and care. She ensured our special education record system moved over smoothly, quickly identifying issues and providing effective solutions. Known for being responsive, responsible, and innovative, Caitlin willingly assists with any task that supports our team’s success. She has built positive relationships across the department and led efforts to ensure full compliance with Medicaid billing. Her leadership, dedication, and readiness to support and lead have made her an exceptional asset to the Piper Student Services Department." Congrats, Caitlin! We are so happy to have you aboard, Pirate Nation! Pictured with Caitlin is her supervisor Director of Student Services Darcey Bast.

#PurpleReign Certified Winner - Allison Carey, Technology Teacher at Piper Creek

The Purple Reign Certified Award is presented to Allison Carey, Technology Teacher at Piper Creek Elementary. A colleague of Allison said, “Allison is always looking for ways to share new materials, ideas, and skills with teachers. Listening to her present at PD always leads to new ideas. Also, with the new laptops, she has been more than willing to pop into our rooms and assist in any way possible. She has helped hook our televisions up to make sure they were ready for day #1 and offered tips to get the most out of our tech!” Thank you, Allison, for always going above and beyond not only for our students, but for your fellow staff members as well! You are a reigning star in Pirate Nation, and we are so proud of you! Pictured with Allison is her supervisor Piper Creek Elementary Principal Jane Martin.