Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

The student news site of Battle High School

The Spearhead

Senior Caden Lewis works on layups with contact with Assistant Coach Matt Hague at boys basketball practice on October 2 in the competition gym.
Hitting the Court, and Working Hard
Story by Ben Adam, Reporter ◊ Oct 3, 2025

With the Boys Basketball season right around the corner, comes the Spartans preseason. Preseason workouts are where the players work to improve their game both as individual...

Antoine "AJ" Edwards and Kaelyn "KJ" Johnson pose with Battle's Spartan mascot at Battle-Hickman game on September 19, 2025.
School Spirit Affects Athletes
Story by Shayla Taylor, Reporter ◊ Oct 1, 2025

Battle High School has been around for 12 years, and during that time Battle High School school spirit has affected and continues to affect athletes. Some people think...

Science teacher Mr. Robert Baur reads to students from the flip guide for responding to emergencies. Every teacher at Battle has a flip guide in their classroom.
Drilling Down on Drill Week
Story by Cory Hayes, Reporter ◊ Sep 29, 2025

  Battle High School’s first annual Drill Week occurred August 25 through 29, and it continues to stir conversation among students, with evolving safety procedures prompting both praise and criticism.  One...

A Tasty Time After School
A Tasty Time After School
Story by Neaya Major, Reporter ◊ Sep 25, 2025

Every day after school Battle High School serves free dinners until 4:30. To help high school students that have after-school activities or may not have time or resources to get the food at home. Shanice...

See-ya Seniors
See-ya Seniors
Story by Breleigh Moore, Coverage Editor ◊ May 12, 2025

This year, on April 9, Battle held their annual Senior Day, where various events were held to celebrate the upcoming graduates. The day started with an early senior meeting held in the gymnasium beginning...

District Downfall
Story by Zachary Wood, Lead Editor ◊ Mar 19, 2025

Blue Springs South stunted Battles state hopes, winning 71-48 in the District Championship game March 10. Despite Battle scoring the highest against the Jaguars in the entirety...

Continue Reading
The Walk-Up
Story by Corbin Buechter, Marketing Editor ◊ Mar 13, 2025
Opinion: Sports Betting is Flawed
Story by Zachary Wood, Lead Editor ◊ Feb 24, 2025
Opinion: Why the MLB Needs a Salary Cap
Opinion: Why the MLB Needs a Salary Cap
Story by Corbin Buechter, Marketing Editor ◊ Feb 20, 2025
View All
A&E
Raising Awareness Through Talent
Story by Angel Collins Oct 30, 2024

Junior Kaia Mawhinney will be hosting this year's winter talent show.  “It ties into my advanced seminars and investigations class, which just helps me run it. It gives...

Continue Reading
Get your Freak On!
Story by Coen Buxton, Layout Editor ◊ Sep 25, 2024
Musicians In The Making
Story by Zachary Wood, Lead Editor ◊ Sep 10, 2024
Upcoming Mouse Trap
Story by Angel C, Reporter ◊ Feb 14, 2024
View All
Graham Hoffman, Courtesy of Graham Hoffman
Student Spotlight
Story by Zachary Wood, Lead Editor ◊ Feb 14, 2024

Senior Graham Hoffman was chosen for the student spotlight for his involvement in the Battle community through his participation in clubs and...

Staff Spotlight
Story by Zachary Wood, Lead Editor ◊ Dec 11, 2023

Matthew Crook has been teaching history and sociology at Battle for the past six years, but he does more than just teach history. Crook won the...

Activate Search
The student news site of Battle High School
The student news site of Battle High School