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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...