For decades, prom has been a long-established and cherished American high school tradition — a night to remember with friends. It comes as granted. However, this was...
Immigration activism: the fight against ICE reaches the South Bay
Due to recent ICE raids in Southern California, South Bay students are turning to activism, advocacy, and campus organizing in an attempt to protect their communities and enact change.
Students unknowingly changed in camera-equipped gym
Installed at the beginning of the school year, security cameras may have captured students changing during at least two events.
Reflections on volunteering at the Special Olympics
Volunteering at the Special Olympics showed me that true victory lies not in winning, but in celebrating courage, inclusion, and the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself.
Fountain Valley High School to discontinue theatre course offerings
The future of the school’s theatre program remains uncertain after theatre teacher Robert Zick was permanently reassigned to Ocean View High School due to declining enrollment and student interest.
A Virtual Academy graduation
Traditionally, when high school students graduate and complete their educational journey, they are surrounded by people they see in class every day. However, that is...
Teacher, magician, performer: Gonçalo Fino de Sousa brings magic to every role he plays
Balancing the duality of a charismatic calculus teacher and mesmerizing magician, Gonçalo Fino de Sousa chases joy across stages, classrooms and everything in between.
Nonprofit Erika’s Lighthouse is a beacon of hope for students struggling with mental health
Erika’s Lighthouse is an international mental health awareness nonprofit with a mission to serve as a beacon of hope for all teens who are struggling with depression. Through their comprehensive programs, Erika’s Lighthouse aspires to create a safe space for students both in and outside of their school community.
Maryland’s exemplary counseling program: the American School Counseling Association model
A high school in Maryland qualified for one of the most distinguished honors a counseling program can attain, and this is why understanding the ASCA model is important for schools across the nation.
Column: Investing in gold: A high schooler’s guide
Gold is always reliable and always valuable; consider starting early and small to diversify your investments