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Ms. Leporte is excited to join the administrative staff in her first year as dean of students.

Lindsey Laporte takes position of Mead’s new dean of students

Stacy Avitia, Managing Editor September 24, 2021

Though the dean of students can be seen as an intimidating figure, Lindsey Laporte comes across as upfront, kind, and friendly. This is Ms. Laporte’s first year here at Mead High and first her year working...

With the start of the 2021-2022 school year, supervision has skyrocketed around Mead High

With the start of the 2021-2022 school year, supervision has skyrocketed around Mead High

Enola Potter, Writer September 22, 2021

As of this school year, students have noticed an increase in supervision. The parking lot is the most notable location of additional supervision and security.  Students now have two lunches, supervision...

Administration tackles vaping on school grounds

Administration tackles vaping on school grounds

Banks Dakin, Reporter February 27, 2019

In the most recent administrative attempt to quell teenage vaping, approximately 10-20 individuals were searched under speculation of possessing nicotine vaporizers on school grounds. It is speculated...

The "no-tolerance" cell phone policy explored

The “no-tolerance” cell phone policy explored

Anna Hergert, Section Editor September 18, 2018

As of 2018, Mead High School administration has implemented a new “no-tolerance” cell phone policy. According to Mrs. Schwartz, an assistant principal, the intentions behind this policy are simply...

The students often use marimbas like this during their performances and practices

Students create petition to save Percussion Ensemble

Aiden Owen, Photography Editor May 15, 2018

After Percussion Ensemble was cut from the available course list for the 2018-2019 school year, students from that class created a petition in hopes of saving it. "We have an amazing band, and behind...

Student reporter Kassidy Trembath poses with her brother at an Easter celebration

80/20: A reporter’s perspective

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief May 9, 2018

Since October 3rd, 2017, I have been looking into the many angles of the 80/20 policy at Mead High School. During the past 7 months I have developed many relationships with officials from the district...

The early season Colorado snow has encompassed the spread of many flames.

An open letter to Don Haddad

Blake LaVanchy, Content Editor February 22, 2018

According to the SVVSD website, “[you are] empowered to close the schools or to dismiss them early in the event of hazardous weather or other emergencies which threaten the safety, health or welfare...

District officials spend time developing their grading policies.

What are other SVVSD schools’ grading policies?

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief January 31, 2018

The following is the 5th segment in a series meant to explore the 80/20 grading policy at Mead High School. Stay tuned for more installments. If you have not yet read the first segment describing why...

 A string of banners representing various colleges lines the counseling office.

Professors from different colleges share their grading policies

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief December 16, 2017

The following is the 4th segment in a series meant to explore the 80/20 grading policy at Mead High School. Stay tuned for more installments. If you have not yet read the first segment describing why...

Teachers spend time in their classrooms working hard to ensure their students succeed.

Teachers React to 80/20 Grading Policy

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief December 1, 2017

The following is the third segment in a series meant to explore the 80/20 grading policy at Mead High School. Stay tuned for more installments.If you have not yet read the first segment describing why...

Mead High students focus on an assessment

How do students feel about our 80/20 grading policy?

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief November 10, 2017

The following is the second segment in a series meant to explore the 80/20 grading policy at Mead High School. Stay tuned for more installments. If you have not yet read the first segment describing...

The administration of Mead High School develops the grading policy.

Defending the 80-20 Grading Policy

Kassidy Trembath, Editor in Chief November 1, 2017

The following is the first segment in a series meant to explore the 80/20 grading policy at Mead High School. Stay tuned for more installments.  When the topic of MHS’ grading policy comes up, reactions...

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