Spanish Teacher moves to work at Chelsea Center
Spanish teacher Patrick Bommarito is moving to work in the Chelsea Center beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Continue reading Spanish Teacher moves to work at Chelsea Center
Author: Margaret Korte
Attorney General sends cease-and-desist letter to district
Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a cease-and-desist letter to superintendent John Simpson on Feb. 21, accusing the district of racial discrimination in their hiring practices. Continue reading Attorney General sends cease-and-desist letter to district
Review: ‘Argylle’ presents over-complicated plot
From a robotic script to a cat that looks like it’s computer-generated (but is somehow, supposedly, real), “Argylle” feels completely non-human made, despite how hard it tries to be fresh. Continue reading Review: ‘Argylle’ presents over-complicated plot
Staff, students recognize, celebrate Black History Month
“It’s important to celebrate and highlight the achievements of Blacks not only during February but throughout the year,” director of diversity, equity and inclusion, Shane Williamson, said via email. Continue reading Staff, students recognize, celebrate Black History Month
Students share snow day superstitions
According to an article from KSDK, snow days are caused mainly by transportation and are heavily dependent on making sure that staff and students can safely commute to school. Continue reading Students share snow day superstitions
Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” evokes confusion
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is the well-made yet questionable prequel to the “Hunger Games” movies. It follows the story of Coriolanus Snow before his presidency in the original trilogy. Continue reading Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” evokes confusion
National Honor Society hosts Mercy Hospital blood drive
According to Givingblood.org, one in seven people entering a hospital need blood. This blood, which comes from donations, can save up to three lives with only one pint—but fewer than 10% of U.S. citizens donate blood every year. Continue reading National Honor Society hosts Mercy Hospital blood drive
Op-ed: There should be more Thanksgiving movies
Upon a Google search for “Thanksgiving movies,” one looking to get into the holiday spirit will be bombarded with an array of movies—few of which are actually about the holiday. Continue reading Op-ed: There should be more Thanksgiving movies
Best pumpkin recipes for celebrating fall
Autumn is known for a few different things: the beginning of sweater weather for the year, the smell of cinnamon, the crunching of leaves… but most of all, pumpkin. Continue reading Best pumpkin recipes for celebrating fall
Staff helps students prepare for SAT, ACT
“I absolutely think standardized testing is stressful for students,” Rebecca Frese, math and test prep teacher, said via email. Continue reading Staff helps students prepare for SAT, ACT
NHS to host annual blood drive
Mercy Hospital is hosting a blood drive for the National Honors Society on Nov. 13, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the secondary gym. Continue reading NHS to host annual blood drive
College counselors give application advice
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 66.2% of high school students enroll in college—but before a student can step into their first lecture or log onto their first ZOOM meeting, they have to apply. Continue reading College counselors give application advice