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School second semester is expected to look very similar to first semester, however many of the details are unclear.

The Ins and Outs of Second Semester

Nikki Iyer, Feature Editor November 30, 2020

With 2,872 students enrolled at SJHHS, 54% of students remain on a completely online school schedule. Approximately 660 students are on campus each day. “Starting to bring kids on campus and to see...

The eight students that won awards out of the 15 that participated are pictured above. MUN had a great victory on Saturday and it was very exciting for the students that participated. (From left to right: Mr. Hunnicutt, Brendan DeFilippo, Bailey Moroson, Isabella Mahar, Ulises Sanchez, Arianna Blandon, Savanna Goodpaster, Jack OConnor, William Thrall.)

MUN Wins Big in Online Conference

Evan Jones, Staff Writer November 14, 2020

Over the weekend on Saturday, the Model United Nations class at SJHHS had an outstanding victory. It was a very exciting win for MUN as they represented our school tremendously. 15 students from our school...

Video production students watch a video in class during the first week of the hybrid schedule. Students come back to school, wearing masks as in-person learning started up again.

Mane Event Adapts to Online Learning

Evan Jones, Staff Writer November 14, 2020

In an unprecedented circumstance, many things have changed for the class we have all come to love, the class whose videos we looked forward to every week.  Although the process to make the Mane Event...

Members of CUSDAgainstRacism participated in and sponsored the Woman March back in October. CUSDAgainstRacism has been placing pressure upon the district to adapt more anti-racist policies.

CUSD Proposes Cultural Proficiency Plan To Address Inequality on School Campuses

Samantha Freeman, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

CUSD’s Board of Trustees unveiled its Cultural Proficiency Plan at its recent meeting, taking steps to combat inequality on campuses. The need for such measures are supported by student groups such...

The guidance office has many resources for students to utilize including information about college admissions and work permits.

Academic Advisors Adapt to the Pandemic

Sandhya Ganesan, News Editor November 12, 2020

One of the crucial necessities of the college admissions process is having a school academic advisor help you along the way. From a student’s very first year on campus, academic advisors are there to...

After only a month of in-person school being reopened, San Juan Hills High School has already seen two cases at school. In response, school administration has taken precautions to ensure the safety of students and staff.

COVID Response Procedures Followed After Two Confirmed Cases

Sandhya Ganesan, News Editor November 9, 2020

With the return to in-person school and the continuous rise in cases, safety precautions must be taken that are both preventative to the spread of the coronavirus, but also precautions for when a stallion...

The student group CUSDAgainstRacism, made the subject of BLM posters on campus a prominent part of the public comment portion of the last board meeting.

CUSD Against Racism Responds to BLM Poster Banning

Ella Villar, Co Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2020

Upon hearing allegations about the banning of Black Lives Matter merchandise on a school campus, CUSD Against Racism decided to take action and made their voices heard at the October 21 board meeting. The...

From left to right Shruti Marada (11), Lillie Ransom (10), and Taylor Zienblach (10) help participant out by handing them their running bibs and giving them the 4th annual James Henry Ransom 5k shirt. While the run is still going on right now, on November 24th, the foundation held a kick-off day for the run.

James Henry Ransom Holds Virtual 5k to Promote Mental Health

Jack O'Connor, Co Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2020

Despite all of the setbacks the pandemic  has caused, the James Henry Ransom Foundation is still striving to destigmatize mental health in our society. For the last four years, the foundation has held...

Tutoring Makes Moves to be 100% Online

Tutoring Makes Moves to be 100% Online

Evan Jones, Staff Writer October 31, 2020

Major school chapters like NHS, CSF, and Link Crew will be providing tutoring for students that are struggling in specific subjects and have adapted their traditional tutoring procedures to the changing...

SJHHS Counselor, Kasey Kessler, reads an email from a student about her academic burnout.

Counselors Use Online Counseling to Reach Students

Sandhya Ganesan, News Editor October 30, 2020

US citizen’s propensity to mental health issues, substance abuse, and suicide has increased during the pandemic, as reported by the CDC. This fact requires that more students contact their mental health...

Kristin Hilleman, director of food and nutrition services of CUSD, smiles with under her mask as she holds food bags. These food bags are free for pickup at school for in person students or at the CUSD Food & Nutrition Services Office for online students. Any CUSD student can pick up these bags for free.

CUSD Extends Seamless Summer Free Meals Program to the end of the School Year

Nikki Iyer, Feature Editor October 26, 2020

Recently, due to an announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture, the CUSD Food and Nutritions division is giving free meals out to all students in CUSD. When schools shut down last March,...

Members of CUSDAgainstRacism pose with candidate Jasmine Funes at the end of the womens march.

Youth Group Endorses Multiple Candidates for Upcoming Election

Sandhya Ganesan, News Editor October 26, 2020

The student and alumni led organization called CUSDAgainstRacism has endorsed candidates for the school board in hopes to diversify leadership and create an environment conducive to anti-racism campaigns.   Students...

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