Early in the week of March 21st, a gate was put up outside the student lot in order to prevent students from turning left out of the parking lot after school. Put in place to help the buses leave without incident, it has received mixed reactions from some students. This is not the first time…
The month of December can be thrilling for many reasons: decorating for the upcoming holidays, partaking in winter weather activities such as ice skating, and shopping for gifts for loved ones. For high school students, the month of December brings a much-needed two-week holiday break, containing Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and an abundance of…
Teachers create the next generation of leaders. At KCTC Teacher Academy, students can learn the basics of teaching and gain hands-on classroom experience. Students in the program go to KCTC a few days out of the week, and the rest are spent at their mentorship. Throughout the mentorship, trainees will experience what it is like…
The end of the first semester means it is time for exams at CHS. There will be two exams per day from January 12th to the 14th. First and second hour exams will take place on Wednesday (12th), third and fourth hour will be on Thursday (13th), and then fifth and sixth hour on Friday…
Pets are known for being loving, loyal companions, and owning them has been proven to increase happiness. As recorded by the Insurance Information Institute, 70% of U.S. households own a pet and nearly 40% of U.S. households own a dog. Although dogs may simply seem to be a highly-valued companion to keep one busy and…
With the fluffy, freshly fallen snow, and cooler temperatures starting to arise, winter becomes the perfect time of year for seasonal activities. The ideas become infinite and creative such as building an igloo, having a snowball fight, going skiing, watching Christmas movies while drinking hot chocolate, or even wrapping gifts with your family. Ella Theaker,…
Are you struggling to find a class to take here at CHS? Have you taken most of the required classes here and are looking for a fun one? Sometimes, students feel like most of the classes they take aren’t all that enjoyable. Here are five of the classes that fellow students have suggested for those…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t just a day we get to stay home from school. In previous years, Caledonia schools didn’t take this holiday off; but, with the opportunity of some free time this year, it is the perfect chance to celebrate this rememberance to the fullest. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated…
The Caledonia music department put on a showcase concert Thursday, March 24th to honor the founder of the Caledonia Community Schools Orchestra program, Peter V. DeLille. To his surprise, the entire performance was dedicated to announcing the renaming of the CHS Fine Arts Center to “Peter V. DeLile Fine Arts Center as a reward for…
What is this new year bringing for you? For many, the final weeks of the year are spent planning for changes in their life that are scheduled for the coming January. It is viewed as a fresh start or a clean slate. Having goals is one thing, but working to achieve them is another. It…
Have you ever debated the benefits or negative consequences of a New Year’s resolution? Every year on January 1st, a tradition that many people partake in is to choose a goal to uphold throughout the new year, without concern of the impacts on their mental health. Some think more of what they want or how…
After the 2021 Oscars had the lowest ratings of all time, the 2022 Oscars were advertised as a wild event. The 2022 Oscars took place on March 27th at 8pm and might just be remembered for its drama rather than the awards. Chris Rock was one of the comedians hired to up the ratings of…