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Mead High School’s Student News

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Elementary students at Columbine clean up garden beds as a part of the Farm to School program.

Interactive program “Farm to School” helps put food into lunchrooms (Commentary)

Jorja Haskin, Editor June 7, 2022

Those of us who take regular classes at the Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC) have worked together to build a program called Farm to School that gives us the opportunity to lead. The program...

School teaches lessons that can be used for many years following graduation.

High school isn’t just academics: it helps build the whole person (Opinion)

Ana Carrillo, Editor November 4, 2021

School plays an important role in the development of students as individuals. Students spend approximately 50 hours each week in school (without including any extracurricular activities). Every other day,...

Mr. Ronnie Maynes said that students can see “the test question structures” and get advice from instructors on “what to look for” and “how to break down… [certain] questions” in Sycamore Learning seminars.

Sycamore Learning offers Mead High School students SAT seminars and webinars

Arizona Lee, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2021

Sycamore Learning is once again partnering with Mead High School to offer seminar SAT preparation sessions for juniors looking to increase their chances for SAT success. Sycamore Learning is a separate...

The question of whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited in public schools is a source of contention throughout the United States. Isaac Weldon (22) stands to recite the pledge in his English class.

Students voice varied opinions on the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools

Ryan Dallas, Writer February 24, 2021

The Mav is currently working on a three-part series on the topic of whether or not the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited in public schools. This series will include the perspectives and personal opinions...

The pandemic is a lonely time for everyone.

Isolation due to COVID-19 negatively impacts students’ mental health

Kaitlyn Randolph, Writer December 23, 2020

Isolation, something that stands in contrast to teenagers' normal social behaviors, has taken place almost everywhere in the world. Whether it is social distancing or staying at home, isolation plays a...

Hybrid learning looks a little different for everyone at home and at school.

Hybrid learning is a mixed bag (Commentary)

Ashliee Treblik, Writer December 11, 2020

A commentary is an opinion written by a student who shares their experiences as a result of their direct involvement. This commentary does not necessarily represent the views of The Mav, Mead High School,...

Ms. Abigail Koehler marches with the Marching Band in October.

Elective teachers share their perspectives on MHS’s hybrid learning environment

Paris Stark, Writer November 16, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, electives have had to adjust to help students remain safe and healthy. At Mead High School, staff and other supportive adults have created a way that kids can still participate...

Joya Haskin’s (‘21) color coded planner

How to effectively manage your time during online learning

Joya Haskin, Managing Editor September 18, 2020

You know those days when you have an assignment due, and you’ve waited until the night before to finally start it, but you realize that you don’t have the time to complete it? Or the days when that...

Ayden Gibbs (20) will be attending Front Range Community College.

Where are they going?: Ayden Gibbs

Alex Olson, Managing Editor May 16, 2020

Senior Ayden Gibbs (‘20) has been thinking about what do to and what he’s done in high school now that he’s graduated. While he isn’t totally sure what he’s going to do in the future, Gibbs...

Hybrid and online both have positives and negatives.

Although COVID-19 robs students of time in school, we urge our peers to see this as a gift in disguise

The Mav Editorial Board March 20, 2020

This is The Mav’s third editorial, a piece written on behalf of the publication’s editors about an issue they feel is important and have an agreed-upon stance. We chose this editorial topic because...

The first pride flag was made in 1978 by Gilbert Baker. He met Harvey Milk, who convinced him to make a symbol for the gay community.

Do you know your LGBTQ+ terms?

Jayden Kelley, Writer February 27, 2020

The LGBTQ+ community is rather large and sometimes difficult to understand. The full, expanded acronym for the community is LGBTQQIP2SAA, or “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning,...

MHS students working on homework during an off block

Drowning in the stress of high school: how one adjustment in homework might be the change we need

Hannah Farr, Reporter November 5, 2018

We hear it all every day: there’s not enough time. In the life of a high school student, it is undoubtedly true. We have a seven hour school day, sports, jobs, and homework that consume all our time....

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