All posts tagged "home"
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For financial literacy, students finding gap between school, real life
Most students can solve for x, write a five-paragraph essay and explain what caused World War I, but if you ask them how to file...
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Students share what makes a great teacher
After interviewing my classmate, I found that helpfulness and patience are key traits of being a great teacher. A recurring theme among multiple individuals was that...
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Q&A with school nurse Lori Hansen
Today, I interviewed our school nurse, Lori Hansen, BSN, RN, to learn more about what they do for our school. I asked her what her...
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Students, staff consider best balance of homework
After having a full day of classes, practices and other responsibilities, many students go home and face hours of homework. While it’s typically meant to...
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As Mother’s Day nears, students reflect
With Mother’s Day approaching, students are beginning to plan how they will celebrate and show appreciation for the important women in their lives. While some...
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As end of school nears, students reflect
With only four weeks left in the school year, students are beginning to feel a mix of excitement and pressure as they push toward summer...
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Umemezie earns 10th National Youth Poet Laureate title
Three hundred people sit in a crowded room. In front of them, sits a stage with four young faces alongside the host of the event....
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May Day arrives on Friday
May Day is a traditional spring holiday that involves giving a small basket to a friend. Historically, people celebrated by sharing with their neighbors. They...
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Pressure of perfection weighs on students
No one ever says it out loud, but still, everyone feels it—the pressure to be perfect. In high school, expectations seem to come from every...
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Ruth’s baseball legacy lives on
Babe Ruth was a prominent figure in baseball history. In his youth, he often skipped school and spent time running the streets. He was known...
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Fall esports teams readying to finish seasons strong
The fall esports season will come to an end next week, and teams are trying to cement their place’s in the upcoming playoffs. Numerous teams are on the verge...
