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  • April 24Click here for today's announcements!
  • April 24Lunch - Hot Ham & Cheese Pretzel Sandwich, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Fries and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • April 22Buffalo Chicken Cheddar Hoagie, French Fries and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • 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.

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This case displays multiple items available at Piekarnia Bakery for purchase.

Piekarnia Bakery: Straight out of Poland

Charlie Kephart, Reporter March 9, 2021

Piekarnia Bakery in Newry, PA delivers a Polish bakery atmosphere. The owners, Kelly Mellott and Shelly Hall, opened this establishment in 2020. Coffee, tea, muffins, pies, cupcakes, danishes, cookies,...

A poster for the Princess Diaries shows the two main characters, actors Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway. The film was produced by Walt Disney.

Dreams become reality!

Megan Giles, Reporter March 4, 2021

Every girl's dream was coming true for Mia; her grandmother had told her she was a Princess. Then, the process begins of make-overs and princess training unfold in the film, "The Princess Diaries."  ...

Without a doubt, most people have heard about Forrest Gump. This movie was and is still incredibly popular among movie goers.

The must see movie of the 90’s

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter March 4, 2021

"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get." This memorable quote makes most people think of "Forrest Gump" (1994) a must watch for movie goers.  This movie is certainly...

Avengers: Endgame is one of my favorite movies to watch. This movie is rated PG-13.

“I am…INEVITABLE!”

Isabella E. Bush, Reporter March 4, 2021

At the snap of a finger, a whole world could be destroyed and wiped away. About two years ago, I saw the movie "Avengers Endgame," and I was blown away by this science fiction, superhero film focusing...

Divergent, a young adult, dystopian novel  focuses on overcoming fear and stopping a corrupt society. On April 26, 2011, the beginning of the fantastic trilogy was published.

“Divergent” is just the beginning!

Olivia wilt, Reporter March 4, 2021

“Becoming fearless isn’t the point. That’s impossible. It’s learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it, that's the point.” "Divergent" sounds strange and robotic in some...

Lena’s Cafe serves delectable Italian dishes

Andrea Slusser, Reporter March 4, 2021

Altoona residents fawn over Lena's Cafe and its enticing Italian cuisine. The cafe's impeccable food, matched with their welcoming setting and friendly employees make the business a local favorite.   The...

A funny and entertaining comic book filled with amusing activities to occupy time when boredom occurs.

Pranks, mayhem and strategies for boredom

Theresa King, Reporter March 4, 2021

Gumball and his brother, Darwin, teach readers how to perform creative strategies and schemes when bored. For example, they teach readers how to pull off pranks,  how to create mayhem, how to cook, how...

There is a beautiful photo collage as soon as you walk in the store that displays menu options.

Tropical Smoothie: The Only Healthy Option

Allison Little, Reporter March 4, 2021

The health food industry is a booming business today.  It seems that all companies are trying to earn a piece of this industry, including fast food restaurants, and I was on a quest to find the best fast,...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the fourth book in the Hunger Games series. It was released on May 19, 2020.

The Rise of President Snow in “The Hunger Games” prequel

Dominic Danastasio, Reporter March 4, 2021

"Several of the gates spaced symmetrically around the wall looked compromised as well, but as he was unsure what lay beyond in the tunnels, he thought those should be approached with caution. Too easy...

Dear Martin written by Nic Stone discusses racial issues in todays world.

“Dear Martin” by Nic Stone tackles issues with racism

Bryana Ayala, Reporter March 4, 2021

"Dear Martin," a realistic novel, written by Nic Stone shares the story of Justyce McAllister, an African American teenage boy, who faces racism and police brutality first hand. Along with this, he deals...

On Friday May 22, ninth graders Kristina Lepore, Peyton Daniel, Kadence Zerbey and Connor Lindsey celebrate going into the yellow phase by having a fire. This was the first time they have hung out since the lockdown was put in place.

What parents need to understand about summer 2020

Cassidy Klock, Reporter May 26, 2020

As of May 15, some places in Pennsylvania have entered the “yellow phase” according to Governor Tom Wolfe.  The yellow phase is where certain things are starting to open back up, and also, people...

Online school is over but.....

Online school is over but…..

Sufana Hamid, Reporter May 26, 2020

Online school is almost over, yet some students are still struggling. It seems like online school is very complicated and time consuming to many students who want free time as a part of their everyday...

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