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Mead High School’s Student News

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The swarming of Schoology has caused an increased usage rate of almost 400%.

Students struggle as online learning programs have recurring connection issues

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2020

As students, teachers, and administrators of Mead High School get settled into their remote learning schedules, serious issues are starting to occur on online learning platforms. Programs like Schoology...

Ashton Steele plays the bagpipes in the Sunset Solidarity Movement.

Pipers spread hope through music through Sunset Solidarity Movement

Amme Cook, Writer April 13, 2020

The Sunset Solidarity Movement is a worldwide movement where bagpipers from around the globe are coming out of their houses to bring strength and hope to others by playing.  “As the COVID-19 pandemic...

A photo of the front of the school.

Colorado School closure extended through April 30 among national reaction to COVID-19 outbreak

Blake LaVanchy, Content Editor April 13, 2020

As of April 1st, Governor Jared Polis has extended school building closures through April 30th meaning that online schooling will continue until at least April 30th.  During a previous press-meeting...

A picture of masks.

What local officials and CDC say about the use of masks

Lauren Larson, Writer April 10, 2020

A lot of confusion and debate has gone into the topic of wearing masks in order to help protect from respiratory drops that could lead to the spread of COVID-19. Many people question the effectiveness...

MHS student starts fundraiser to support SVVSD free breakfast program

MHS student starts fundraiser to support SVVSD free breakfast program

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2020

MHS student Alec Mueller ('20) is doing a free online magic show to fundraise money in order to help families who have gone hungry due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  All donations towards the show will...

A picture of prom dresses.

The 2020 prom is canceled due to social distancing restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic

Miles Michell, Content Editor April 5, 2020

This week on the Mav Newsletter, Principal Rachael Ayers has announced that this year’s prom has been canceled. The cancelation is due to the extension of the social distancing guidelines put in place...

Some students choose to enroll in LaunchED because they want to wait to continue partially in-person learning until there is an official COVID-19 vaccine, while others simply find that they learn better online.

What Mead High School students need to know about online learning

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2020

This information is specific to Mead High School and complements the information given by Superintendent, Don Haddad, as well a recent article published on The Mav. “To ensure a successful start,...

SVVSD poster in Mead High School

SVVSD’s online learning plan as well as updates during the COVID-19 school closure

Marina Goter, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2020

Today, March 26 at 8:22 a.m, the district released the online learning plan that will take effect on Monday, March 30 through April 17. Though the St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) wants to support...

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership program coordinated by Rotary Clubs around the globe.

Local Mead Rotary helps sponsor week long camp over summer to all students

Lauren Larson, Writer March 19, 2020

For most people, summer can be filled with long, boring days of sitting at home and doing homework. For the many students who may long for something to break up the days of nothingness, Mead High’s very...

Mead says goodbye to beloved art teacher Jonathan McHugh

Mead says goodbye to beloved art teacher Jonathan McHugh

Lauren Larson, Writer March 6, 2020

Mr. Jonathan McHugh, a beloved art teacher at Mead High, has announced that he will be leaving after this semester and moving to Iowa. He shared the news with his own classes first, wanting them to hear...

There is still a good deal to learn about the results of this election; however, most outlets agree on the projection.

If you will be 18 by November 3, you can vote on March 3

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2020

Many seniors here at Mead High are aware that they will be of age to vote in the November 2020 Presidential Election. However, the majority are not aware that they may have the chance to vote in the Presidential...

Meads Jazz Choir Polyphonics is just one choir participating in this years singing valentines.

Singing valentines sold to serenade your sweetheart and raise money for choir during lunch this week

Shelby Lewis, Copy and Design Editor February 10, 2020

As Valentine’s Day approaches, choir once again begins to sell the popular singing valentines in which students travel to various classes to serenade lucky recipients of singing valentines. These...

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