State returns to standardized testing
In a year full of unpredictable change, one thing has remained the same: end-of-year testing. Moving from the SAGE test, the state is now ad- …
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NS prepares for normal graduation ceremony
This year’s high school graduation ceremony is currently planned to take place on Friday, May 28. It will be broadcast, and there will be overflow …
Drama takes 3rd at state competition
After years of getting second place, NS’s Drama department took first place in their region competition, which took place at NS on Mar. 19-20. They …
Students, teachers recognize importance of extracurricular activities
The bell has rung, the doors are closed, and custodians begin their nightly cleaning routine, preparing for the nextday. Classes have been out of session …
Following successful prom, NS plans more dances
Among all of the activities that have been taken away or reduced due to COVID-19, dances are one that students have seriously missed. Luckily, with …
Admin discuss potential changes to dress code policy
Many trends have walked the halls at NS, but few have continued to push the dress code policy like the current ones. That paired with …
Government funds provide grab-bags for students in need
Every day in the teachers’ lounge, brown paper bags cover every square inch of available counter surface on six large tables. The school grab bags …
Freshmen place in region speech and debate
At the Region Speech and Debate tournament, freshman Aubrie Stiglich and Julian Stavros represented NS high school. Stiglich took third in the Congressional debate event …
Senior takes first at Sterling Scholar Competition
PICTURE CAPTION: The Sterling Scholars for the 2020-2021 school year were Shalyce Cook, Dance; Harrison Cook, Mathematics; Kaylee Anderson, English; Adam Cox, Social Science; Elizabeth …
Teachers, students discuss importance of tradition in rural communities
Over the course of the past year, teachers, students, parents and grandparents have watched helplessly as a deadly virus transformed their careers and educations. But …