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FORT SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PRESENT LEGALLY BLONDE JR.NOVEMBER, 2026, FORT SCOTT – Fort Scott High School students will have Fort Scott thinking pink when they present their production of Legally Blonde JR. beginning Nov. 10, it was announced today by Freddie Gershon, CEO of Music Theatre International (MTI). The fun and upbeat musical follows the adventures of a sorority girl named Elle Woods who tries to win her ex-boyfriend back by earning a Harvard law degree.

“Legally Blonde JR. may be a comedic, light-hearted show, but it also explores serious themes of self-discovery and independence which resonate with people of all ages,” says Gershon. “We hope everyone in Fort Scott is totally psyched to see the show.”

Delta Nu sorority president Elle Woods seems to have it all: good looks, a relationship with the “campus catch,” and great taste in clothes. However, her life is turned upside-down when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her in an attempt to start getting “serious” about his future and attend Harvard Law. Determined to win him back, Elle uses a lot of hard work and some charm to get into Harvard Law so she can prove to Warner that she’s serious enough for him. Once at school, she is challenged by her peers, professors and her ex, but with the help of some new friends, Elle realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

“Playing this role is inspiring. This story’s about someone who achieved something everyone told her she couldn’t because of how she looked, but she surpassed those expectations and became a better lawyer than anyone could have imagined,” said Junior Gianna Gorman who plays Elle. “It’s been a lot of work. I’ve had to work hard to learn all my lines and practice all my songs to the point I’m comfortable with performing and being more expressive with them. It’s difficult, but invigorating.”

Junior Tyffani Bolden is making her musical debut as Elle’s new friend Paulette, “I really enjoy it because Paulette has a crazy personality and she reminds me a lot of me! It brings me a lot of joy.”

Other notable roles include senior Landon McDaniel as Emmett, senior Allie Wards as Vivienne, junior Tray Maloun as Warner, junior Theodore Bowman as Professor Callahan, and senior Ava Johnson as Brooke.

With a book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Legally Blonde JR. is based on the book by Amanda Brown and the hit Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon, which was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy. Legally Blonde The Musical opened at Broadway’s Palace Theatre in April 2007, starring Laura Bell Bundy as the iconic Elle Woods.

FSHS presents Legally Blonde JR. at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10, 12, and 14 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the FSHS Auditorium, 1005 S. Main in Fort Scott. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children and may be purchased at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Legally Blonde JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Contact: Angie Bin, angela.bin@usd234.org, 620-719-9622

SENIORS ONLY:

- Senior Portraits are due by November 21st (or email us the date you will be able to submit). Please have your photographer email them to fshsyearbook@usd234.org

Portraits must be vertical with any background but with no props/objects.

Email with any questions.

- Senior Tributes in the yearbook can be purchased online at Just click on "Get Started" at the bottom of page to order a Senior Ad www.yearbookforever.com

- Seniors, please fill out this form for your Activities to be published next to your senior portrait in the yearbook: 2027 Yearbook Activities

First semester finals are scheduled for December 16th & 17th. Tiger Students can earn an exemption from one or more final exams. Exemptions are earned one class at a time. To be exempted from a final in a class, ALL of the following criteria must be met:

• an A or B in the class.

• no office referrals (FNS, ISS, OSS)

• no unexcused/unverified absences.

• no more than three tardies or less in a class (per class)

• no more than six absences

Students with seven or more absences will take finals (per class):

• activities/athletics excusals are not counted

• absences with a MEDICAL note are not counted

Students must take finals in:

1. any course taught for college credit

2. courses agreed upon by teacher, department, and administration

Helpful Tip: If your student sees a doctor, please turn the medical excuse in to the office to keep that absence from counting against an exemption.

The Fort Scott High School Chapter of FCCLA -- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America -- had 37 members attend the Fall Leadership Conference in Ottawa, Kansas. Drum roll, please...

The FSHS Chapter won the District H membership award!

Pictured above, from left: Juniors Justin Isenhart & Aimee Hardwick, Mr. Slinkard, Sophomore Natalie Suddock, Freshman Riley Stephan

These kiddos participated in a day long experience at the Kansas Judicial Center. As a team they took 2nd. Our best showing thus far in the four years the event has been held. They are all eligible to compete again next year.

During the event they presented over a hypothetical water crisis facing the Fort Scott community. They received high marks and praise from a panel of 5 judges for their professionalism and policy oriented solutions to the problem.

They had the opportunity to meet the Kansas Chief Supreme Court Justice and participate in a mock trial.

--submitted by Tyler Slinkard

FSHS Director of Debate

MA History; MS Education

The Fort Scott High School Band earned a "1" (Superior) rating for the parade and a "2" (Excellent) rating for their field show at the 2026 Neewollah Marching Festival in Independence.

Click on the above title or the photo below to see all the photos from this event!