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Time spent together should be cherished, spent offline

Time spent together should be cherished, spent offline

Jasmine Zhang January 25, 2024

When my friends and I would hang out during family get-togethers, the first thing we’d do—without fail—was pull out the "Monopoly" board. Then we’d indulge in several hours of yelling and screaming...

Q&A with Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich, discussing fall break length

Q&A with Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich, discussing fall break length

Jasmine Y. Zhang October 6, 2023

Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich Why has the school board decided to extend fall break to a week long?  Coming off of COVID, the district engaged with a school calendar committee. Previously,...

Registered Nurses Lori Justin (left) and Caroline Pasko (right) work on their computers while no students need their care. Registered Nurse Amy Fletchall said, “Our main goals are keeping the students and staff healthy while being mindful of the importance of not missing instructional time.”

Health center nurses, student discuss difficulties with large group illnesses

Avery Carlisle March 21, 2023

According to Registered Nurse Amy Fletchall, large group events including show choir, sports tournaments, and other activities can cause a rapid outburst of common illness. “Big group events can definitely...

Freshman Jasmine Zhang discusses her upcoming plans for debate on Feb. 28. Zhang said her schedule has become busier since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students, counselor discuss balancing commitments, avoiding burnout three years after COVID pandemic began

Emma Hu March 10, 2023

For freshman Jasmine Zhang, the COVID pandemic was an extra obstacle in balancing her already hectic schedule. Even now, three years post-pandemic, her week is full. Zhang spends her time at school, swim...

CCS middle, high schools to remain on hybrid schedule, likely reopen fully next fall

CCS middle, high schools to remain on hybrid schedule, likely reopen fully next fall

Olivia Stock April 17, 2021

As of March 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated safety recommendations regarding the ability of schools to safely reopen, including the reduction of recommended classroom...

GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE: Awkward Oscars

GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE: Awkward Oscars

Elise Varhan April 16, 2021

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Lack of uniform communication about AP exams causes confusion among students, keeping students informed allows for smoother exam weeks

Lack of uniform communication about AP exams causes confusion among students, keeping students informed allows for smoother exam weeks

HiLite Staff April 11, 2021

Beginning the first week of May, students will come into the school as early as 8 a.m. for AP exams. All exams will be administered in-person, with a few exceptions. Due to the challenges of COVID-19,...

Graphic Perspective: Quarantine Blues

Graphic Perspective: Quarantine Blues

Emily Sandy March 14, 2021

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Graphic Perspective: Cue Covid

Graphic Perspective: Cue Covid

Saumya Somasi March 11, 2021

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Race for a Cure

Race for a Cure

Riley TerBush August 14, 2020

       

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