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Josh Snyder: Meeting new friends, and soaking up more knowledge!

“What are you most looking forward to this school year?”

September 25, 2013

Alicia Carper: "I am looking forward to substantially rising in my academic career, so I can move on to high school with high knowledge."     

How was your first week of school ?

How was your first week of school ?

September 24, 2013

Morgan Lidwell ninth grader said, "It was really good, I like all my teachers, and everyone in my class.  I think Mrs. Brown my Algebra ll teacher is my favorite." Bryce Denny ninth grader said, "...

 I stretch and practice before a game  - Jess Stevens

How do you prepare before a game?

September 24, 2013

" I listen to music and become mentally prepared. " - Daniel Ramsey" I jog and stretch before a game. " - Justin Charlton" I stretch and get warmed up." -Amanda Chamberlin" I listen to music and stretch."...

How does your personality change at school to when youre at home?

How does your personality change at school to when you’re at home?

September 24, 2013

"At home I'm really hyper, and at school I'm more quiet."   "At school I'm more quiet and I keep to myself. At home I'm usually loud and   hyper."     "I am a lot more serious and strict...

What is your favorite subject and why?

What is your favorite subject and why?

September 24, 2013

Azare`yah White-Mrs.Plummer(algerbra 2) she's really exciting.     Connor McCloskey-Drama class because Mr. Klingeman is boss.     Casey Sheetz-Algebra because I like...

Literary Magazine released

Literary Magazine released

June 10, 2013

The 2013 edition of the Mixed Media literary magazine was released June 6.  Students attended an assembly in the school auditorium.  Fiona Lynch was the featured artist guest speaker.  Daysia Cuff's...

Tyler Skelley, a representative from Martins, Malia Schimminger, and Lori Mangan pose while giving the check for $9,508 to Martins.  Photo by Samantha Beeler

Martins presents check to junior high

June 4, 2013

At the beginning of the school year a program was started that people could register their Martins bonus card and a percentage would go to the school. Through this program they raised $9,508. The school...

Chorus prepares for upcoming trip

Chorus prepares for upcoming trip

May 29, 2013

Jessica Connell and her students start preparing for their trip to King's Dominion in Doswell, Virginia.  Connell gives her students a packet that contains their itinerary and guidelines.  In the packet...

Photo by Cassy Salyards.

Students are ready to ROAR

May 22, 2013

Students know that the junior high have the ROAR program, but what is it all about?  Students get rewarded for their good behavior in the following categories: responsibility, ownership, actions and relationships....

Photo courtesy of hopenharmony on http://www.flickr.com/photos/hopenharmony/150859747/

Students revel in reward trips

May 22, 2013

Every year students in clubs and classes eagerly wait until the near close of the school year for reward field trips. Drama club waits for Pittsburgh, the music department and National Junior Honor...

Out with old in with newer

Sixth-grade-visitation brings back “out with old, in with newer,” concept

May 22, 2013

Marking the progression toward the end of the year and the procession of another, the next generation in the history of the school made its way through the halls and stairways students travel through...

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