Staff Editorial: Career pathways are excellent opportunities for career exploration HiLite Staff March 30, 2026
Staff Editorial: Vivi’s benefits negated by overall functionality, technological issues HiLite Staff February 28, 2026
Staff Editorial: Efforts to help seniors navigate college application process fall short HiLite Staff November 24, 2025
Staff Editorial: This school should consider a time gap between construction projects HiLite Staff October 27, 2025
Staff Editorial: MINGA, while a noble effort made by school administration, is ultimately ineffective HiLite Staff September 25, 2025
The e-learning day on SAT day should be replaced with an optional community service day HiLite Staff March 4, 2025
Staff Editorial: Transition to College Program requirements should be reevaluated HiLite Staff January 30, 2025
Staff Editorial: The variety of class options at this school is commendable HiLite Staff December 11, 2024
New prayer policy is inefficient, administration should return to old policy HiLite Staff September 25, 2024
Staff Editorial: Parking lot safety is a collective responsibility for all CHS drivers HiLite Staff February 23, 2024
Staff Editorial: CHS should be commended for ensuring diverse class options for students HiLite Staff December 17, 2023
Staff Editorial: CHS should increase initiatives to register students to vote HiLite Staff October 27, 2023
CHS should expand Honored Mentor recognition, allow all seniors to choose an Honored Mentor HiLite Staff April 19, 2023
New ID policy is inefficient, administration should return to entering ID code on keypad HiLite Staff February 1, 2023
Journalists should evaluate controversy policies, readers should hold staffs accountable HiLite Staff January 1, 2023
Columbus Day approaches, school curriculums glorify harmful historic figures HiLite Staff October 10, 2022
New dress code policies discriminate against females, stereotype males HiLite Staff September 13, 2022
Even with addition of new parking lot, CHS should increase parking pass opportunities HiLite Staff March 22, 2022
Abolishment of traditional finals provides flexibility, helps grades better reflect students’ understanding of content HiLite Staff November 12, 2021
CHS must make sexual assault policies more transparent for students, survivors to feel safe HiLite Staff September 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to people over the age of 16, CHS should require vaccinations for 2021-2022 school year. HiLite Staff May 15, 2021
Lack of uniform communication about AP exams causes confusion among students, keeping students informed allows for smoother exam weeks HiLite Staff April 11, 2021
CHS decision to remove online summer courses disrupts rising seniors’ schedules, option should continue for Class of 2022 HiLite Staff March 16, 2021
Administration developed workable plan for ISTEP, more resources should be offered HiLite Staff February 2, 2021
Staff Editorial: CHS has replaced English 11 with variety of new English course options, providing students with opportunities HiLite Staff January 11, 2021
The HiLite staff commends the administration for their efforts to create a safe final exams schedule for students, staff HiLite Staff December 11, 2020
With increased virtual communication, tasks, CCS should open Google inboxes for students HiLite Staff October 22, 2020
Freshman transition to high school holds unique challenges with changes to school year caused by COVID-19 HiLite Staff August 13, 2020
Later school start times next year will allow students to sleep longer, improve overall well-being HiLite Staff May 21, 2020
Meal assistance program helps families but should have clearer information HiLite Staff March 28, 2020
CHS should broaden standards of Distinguished Grad to better represent everyone HiLite Staff February 21, 2020
Reliability of internet connection at CHS could improve if students are able to directly report issues HiLite Staff December 12, 2019
Removal of shadowing policy leaves potential students without crucial experience HiLite Staff November 15, 2019
Sharing is Caring: Current parking pass distribution suffices but allowing students to share parking spaces would increase efficiency HiLite Staff October 24, 2019
Brain Healthy: Administration hires first mental health coordinator to respond to crises in schools, benefit students HiLite Staff September 20, 2019
Thoughtful Tech: Administration should make sure curriculum makes full use of new available technology HiLite Staff August 13, 2019
Locker Out: Proactive locker initiative benefits both students, administration HiLite Staff May 23, 2019
Keep It Clean: Students should consider others’ health, maintain cleanliness of CHS restrooms HiLite Staff April 19, 2019
Refresh the Page: New school website, launched this semester, looks clean, still needs some tweaks HiLite Staff February 22, 2019
USEit Well: Students should utilize new STOPit app responsibly, recognize importance of school safety HiLite Staff January 24, 2019
Preventing Parking Problems: Despite the original controversy, parking permits are necessary to ensure safety in, around the school HiLite Staff September 21, 2018
School Less: Students should explore, be more involved in extracurriculars, shift focus away from grades HiLite Staff August 14, 2018
Learning in Digital: CHS students should reconsider taking online courses during summer HiLite Staff May 18, 2018
A Unique Promposal: CHS administration should work with students to enhance the prom experience HiLite Staff April 20, 2018
No Harm, No Foul: Students should amend harsh criticism of administration’s response to dramatic events at CHS HiLite Staff March 23, 2018
Rethinking Late Start: CHS administrators should reconsider length, frequency of late start HiLite staff February 23, 2018
Determining Delays: CHS Administration should be more consistent, clear regarding the explanations of delays, cancellations HiLite Staff January 25, 2018
Giving Back. Donating to others is important all year round, not just during holiday season. HiLite staff December 14, 2017
Controversy Caution. Think about gratitude instead of current controversies this Thanksgiving season. HiLite staff November 17, 2017
Care for Veterans. As Veterans Day approaches, recognition, honor of veterans is more important than ever. HiLite staff October 26, 2017
Take a Stand: CHS should transition to less sedentary, more active classrooms. HiLite Staff, Staff September 21, 2017
Repair, Then Renovate: CHS should consider adding to the maintenance budget rather than taking on costly renovations. HiLite Staff, Staff August 15, 2017
A Prince Among Principals: The commendable precedent set by Principal John Williams should be followed by his successor. HiLite Staff, Staff May 18, 2017
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: CHS administrators should increase Earth-friendly habits around the school. HiLite Staff, Staff April 20, 2017
Repeat the Referendum: The school-board proposed tax referendum will lead to positive improvement at CHS; students should support it. HiLite Staff, Staff March 17, 2017
Don’t Boot Kahoot: CHS administrators should rethink their decision on Kahoot block; benefits outweigh drawbacks. HiLite Staff, Staff February 23, 2017
Speak For Us: High school publications are under the threat of censorship, but the New Voices Bill may change that with support Hilite Staff, Staff January 27, 2017
Not So Messy Anymore: Although flaws existed in Main Cafeteria’s structure, recent improvements heighten efficiency Hilite Staff, Staff December 12, 2016
Gloat Your Vote: As elections approach, students should be more aware about local politics and politicians. Hilite Staff October 13, 2016
The Main Mess: Despite improvements in main cafeteria, changes affecting organization still needed. Hilite Staff September 16, 2016
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