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Rise and Shine: Vashon’s New Bell Schedule
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...
Avery Corbett
5 days ago2 min read
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Vape vs. Zyn
STOP. Vice Principal, Sabrina Kovacs poses destroying her most recently confiscated vape. Vaping and Zyns are becoming increasingly...
Stella Nackos
5 days ago4 min read
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Fantastic Fall Treats
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
Ava Coombs
5 days ago3 min read
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The Best Album Of 2025
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...
Ali Stevens
5 days ago2 min read
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The Art of Civil Discourse
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

Daisy Jones
5 days ago3 min read
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Safety Saga
This article was co-written by Cece Guenther, Carter Harmon, and Lana Antonelis. TYPE. Freshman Carter Harmon and Lana Antonelis sit in...
Cece Guenther
5 days ago5 min read
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Are We Teaching Science Effectively? Not Everyone Agrees.
EXPERIMENT. Students in science teacher Christopher Stone's class. Stone's class uses OpenSciEd. Photo by Cassius Requa. 2026 will be...
Cassius Requa
5 days ago4 min read
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Passing the Ball
PLAY. Junior Sophia Cagle bounds into position, ready to return the ball. Photo courtesy of Noah Read. This last month Girl’s Volleyball VHS team has kicked off strong, balancing school work between rigorous afterschool practice and already competing in five games. Currently VHS stands at 8th in the 1A Nisqually district, and JV won their first game. A typical game is played between two teams of six players and their goal is to send the ball over the net without the opponen
Lillian Burke Cobarr
5 days ago4 min read
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ELECTIVES, ELECTIVES, ELECTIVES!
DRAW. Student Ben Osborne working hard on his art project for AP art. One of many art electives available at VHS. Photo courtesy of Lucas...
Lucas Cusanelli
5 days ago2 min read
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Language Class Insights
Plan! Principal John Erickson standing in front of both semester schedules of classes. Photo courtesy of Finnegan Bolz, Reporter. As...
Finnegan Bolz
5 days ago3 min read
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Cross Country Runners Continue to Push Limits
STRIDE. These are the girls VHS cross country runners, they are racing in Port Townsend. The cross country running team works together to...

Mele Nelson
5 days ago3 min read
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