This fall, two different VHS cheer coaches quit, which temporarily left the team coachless and distraught. Without leadership, the team wasn’t allowed to practice after school or perform at football games. For the senior cheerleaders, this was a devastating setback because it’s their last season to participate in the sport they love. At the start of the season, their first coach went on a three week trip and resigned soon after returning. The cheer squad then got a new coach

The bell rings at 8:00 AM sharp. Students flood the halls and rush to class in a hurry to arrive on time. The beginning of school has...

STOP. Vice Principal, Sabrina Kovacs poses destroying her most recently confiscated vape. Vaping and Zyns are becoming increasingly...

DECORATE. The completed cookies fully decorated and on the cooling rack. The cookies look very professional and appetizing once completed. Photo courtesy of Ava Coombs. Have you been on the hunt for a nice cozy fall bake? Because I certainly have. I am ready for fall and everything that comes with it, especially the food. I began searching for a baked good that intrigued me and was successful on the Pioneer Woman’s website, which I’ve used for bakes in the past. A recipe for

People tend to argue over who gets to win the best album reward, I get it. You would want your favorite artist to win the award. But when...

In a time when national debates can turn violent, and people shout more than listen, it seems like the art of civil discourse is fading fast. However, here within the Vashon Island School District, efforts are being made to keep meaningful discussions alive. Our classrooms shouldn't just be places to learn math or science; they should also teach us to think critically, listen respectfully, and speak thoughtfully. At Chautauqua Elementary School, third grade teacher Margie Bu

This article was co-written by Cece Guenther, Carter Harmon, and Lana Antonelis. TYPE. Freshman Carter Harmon and Lana Antonelis sit in...

EXPERIMENT. Students in science teacher Christopher Stone's class. Stone's class uses OpenSciEd. Photo by Cassius Requa. 2026 will be...