Congratulations to the upper school Envirothon team for taking first place at the regional competition Thursday, April 4, at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs. The group also took first place in the oral, forestry and current issues events. The team will compete in the Missouri state competition May 2, in Jefferson City.

Congratulations to the following students: 

• Sophomore Anoushka Makkad
• Sophomore Jon Pallotto
• Sophomore Jackson Chu 
• Sophomore Alisha Castaner
• Sophomore Sadie Konecny

Additionally, freshman Griffin Chu, the team's alternate, competed on the alternate team and had the highest score in the wildlife event.