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  • April 19Click here for today's announcements!
  • April 19Lunch - Pacifico Specialty Pizza, Sweet Potato Fries, Romaine Salad and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 18Tater Tot Casserole w/Roll, Steamed Broccoli and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 18Mini-Thon! Eighth grade tickets will be sold Thursday, April 18 during sixth period and Friday, April 19 during fourth period.
  • April 17Click here for today's announcements!
  • April 17Lunch- Turkey, Bacon, Swiss croissant sandwich with french fries and a choice of fruit and milk!
  • April 16Mini-Thon for seventh grade! The cost is $10 and tickets will be sold Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18 in room 212.
  • April 16Lunch - Wild Walking Taco, Steamed Corn and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 15Lunch - Rodeo Burger, Baked Beans and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 15Click here for today's announcements!

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Christies books are transelated to 100 languages.

All readers must choose Agatha Christie novel

Sufana Hamid, Reporter May 11, 2020

Agatha Christie is a writer who challenged a world full of hate and discrimination against women. She wrote books male writers couldn’t comprehend. Her mom didn’t even want her to learn how to read,...

Things people can do with family during COVID-19

Things people can do with family during COVID-19

Myah Lear, Reporter May 11, 2020

Right now people are inside stuck with the people around them. For most people, they are spending time with their family or close friends. We all are not used to being stuck inside with them for days upon...

This is one of the books sitting on Paris Lawsons home book shelf.  Consider this read during the extended break from school or over the summer.

Collection of stories to explore the world of Sherlock Holmes

Paris Lawson, Reporter May 4, 2020

Sometimes it's hard to find a good detective story. A lot seem cliche, or like you’ve seen the same plot a hundred times over. The villains of the stories always seem to be guessable to the point where...

Each morning in this new environment Google classroom awaits.

Best ways to manage school, home life

Myah Lear, Reporter April 27, 2020

Many people right now don’t know how to manage their free time during this difficult time. There are many things that I have learned to help this situation that I decided I could share with other people...

This picture was taken from Amazon from Tami Charles account

“Becoming Beatriz” by Tami Charles explores teen issues

Sufana Hamid, Reporter April 27, 2020

In today’s movie industry, being in a gang is usually very romanticized. These movies end up affecting the way people believe gangs actually work. Not only in movies, but also in books, gangs are viewed...

On April 27, I ate an English muffin, scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon slices for breakfast. This is a common breakfast I eat during my recovery journey.

Eating disorders: Livewire reporter shares personal journey

Cassidy Klock, Reporter April 22, 2020

According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, in the United States, as many as 10 out of 100 young women suffer from an eating disorder. Along those lines, eating disorders can...

Spending Time
There are many ways to spend time during quarantine depending on the things people enjoy. More and more things have come out of people being stuck at home, and the Harry Potter books being available for free online is just one of them.

Livewire reporter makes recommendations how to spend quarantine free time

Paris Lawson, Reporter April 17, 2020

Being in quarantine because of a global pandemic is something quite a few people are not used to. Having online school in place of physical school and being inside all day even as the weather gets nicer...

Halls at the junior high are empty for now as students continue online instruction. Governor Wolf announced April 9 school will not be back in session this school year.

Editorial: Take responsibility in new online learning

Editorial Board April 9, 2020

Something that junior high students need to remember is responsibility. With the onset of virtual education, most teens have decided to work from their bedrooms. Being at home opens a new door of distractions...

Some books! There are eight books on the shelf just waiting to be read. There are many different books that are out there to read. The Harry Potter is on series available for free online during the coronavirus.

What to do during free time

Myah Lear, Reporter April 6, 2020

Everyone has an abundance of free time on their hands with not being able to attend school and having to socially distance themselves because of the coronavirus. There are a lot of productive things to...

First line of defense According to the American Red Cross website, washing hands plays a part in keeping safe from Covid-19. American Red Cross suggests washing hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.

Coronavirus: tips to stay safe during the global pandemic

Cassidy Klock, Reporter April 3, 2020

As of March 11, the world was confirmed to be in a global pandemic due to the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus is a virus that attacks the respiratory system, creating a dry cough, making it difficult...

On Sept. 5, the drama club gathered for an after school meeting. The students partaking in drama club are practicing for the fall play. School activities often make it difficult to find time for a job.

Kids do not want to work anymore

Cassidy Klock, Reporter March 30, 2020

Kids nowadays feel they have no extra time for a job. Some kids are busy with things ranging from sports and clubs to getting extra help on school work. In other cases, the idea of getting a job does not...

Students need to be comfortable with scheduling, changes

Students need to be comfortable with scheduling, changes

Editorial Board, Reporters January 26, 2020

As students prepare for the changes of the upcoming school year, several suggestions could make that process more comfortable and keep students informed. An open assembly where students can express...

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