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Homecoming parade

Homecoming parade

Sep 30, 2024

CCSF to host 2nd Color Rush run Thursday

CCSF to host 2nd Color Rush run Thursday

Delicia Fernandes, Reporter
May 24, 2024

It’s not too late to join in the Second Annual CCSF Color Rush, which will be Thursday at Centennial Park.  Starting at 5:30 p.m., the event is a one-mile walk/run. Along the route, participants...

Seniors celebrated Decision Day May 20 by wearing clothes to represent their plans after graduation.

Graduation traditions begin Wednesday

Leela Dudash, Reporter
May 24, 2024

Start gathering your caps, gowns and tassels because graduation is rapidly approaching. Seniors will participate in several events in the days leading up to graduation. Both the Senior Car Parade...

Global Scholars to go to Australia and New Zealand next year

Global Scholars to go to Australia and New Zealand next year

Maisie Burkart, Reporter
May 24, 2024

The Global Scholars are planning a trip Down Under next summer. Students and chaperones will say, “G’day, mate” to Australia and New Zealand in June 2025. The 12-day trip will begin in New Zealand,...

Two NHD groups advance to Nationals

Two NHD groups advance to Nationals

Sharon Chumlea, Reporter
May 24, 2024

Juniors Rachael Winker and Michelle Glynn will be the first students in school history to have their National History Day project on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington,...

Juniors Olivia Kresnak and Regan Wagner competed in DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) over spring break.

Business students compete at State, International events

Samantha du Vergey, Reporter
May 24, 2024

Juniors Regan Wagner and Olivia Kresnak competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), which was held in Anaheim, Calif. over spring break. Wagner and Kresnak competed in the...

Junior Keaton Blake, senior Allison Springer, senior Katelyn Davis and junior Ishan Patil were the first team invited from our school to participate in the Wisconsin Civics Game in Madison.

Social Studies Club competes in Madison

Ellie Lisiecki, copy editor
May 24, 2024

Four members of the Social Studies Club competed in the Wisconsin Civics Game in Madison May 10. The team consisted of seniors Katelyn Davis and Allison Springer and juniors Keaton Blake and Ishan Patil. This...

The Fashion Club collected over 1,000 items of clothing which they donated to the outreach group Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge.


Photo courtesy of Fashion Club.

New club focuses on fashion and outreach

Josie Krygiel, reporter
Feb 23, 2024

The idea to start a Fashion Club grew from one student sharing his idea with another student during math class. Junior Bennett Haasch had an idea, and as president of the club junior Ryan Severson...

Forensics advances to District competition

Forensics advances to District competition

Delicia Fernandes, reporter
Feb 23, 2024

After a few years of competing virtually, the Forensics team has returned to competing in-person for their public speaking competitions. On Monday, the team traveled to Germantown High School to compete...

Social studies teacher Kayla Young

Young begins teaching career

Josie Krygiel, reporter
Feb 23, 2024

Social studies teacher Kayla Young moved from her role as a student teacher to a  part-time teaching position this semester.  During her student teaching first quarter, Young was at Webster Middle...

Small Engines II and Pro Start 2 are new course options.     

Juniors Sophie Lewis and Michelle Glynn cook broth in Pro Start 1.

Two new courses will be offered next year

Next year, students will have one additional AP course option and two new options for courses which offer industry-recognized certifications. Pro Start 2 is a continuation of a course that was new this...

Freshmen Julianna Harris, Elizabeth Bowers, Aubrey Verdegan and Isabella Crowley are among the students who have adjusted to being in high school.

Freshmen adjust to high school expectations

Maisie Burkart, reporter
Dec 21, 2023

Transitioning into a new school is different for everyone. Some people can change schools easily while others take a little longer to adjust.  “Eighth grade doesn’t really prepare you for freshman...

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