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Calm down kits help create stress free environment
Targeting the recent rise in youth mental health issues, the district is introducing “Calm Down Kits” designed to provide students with strategies to combat anxiety in the classroom. The kits will be distributed into over 40 high school classrooms.
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Science fair promotes responsibilities, life skills
The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Science Fair offers students an opportunity to learn life skills unrelated to science. Several science students from the high school competed on February 24 after months of preparation.
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Why we celebrate Women’s History Month
By encouraging the fight for equality amongst women, March is considered Women’s History Month as an “important” month to recognize the adversities and battles that women have fought for centuries.
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PJ pants provide easy, comfortable outfits for students
PJ pants have been becoming more widespread throughout schools, providing students with ways to be comfortable and cozy.
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Oak Ridge after school program introduces STEM to elementary schoolers
Hoping to garner interest in STEM, Oak Ridge Elementary School is hosting a unique after school opportunity.
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ChatGPT forces new perspectives for teachers
Due to the increase in the use of ChatGPT, teachers are forced to use AI checkers and have students handwrite their essays. Some teachers are also looking to find ways ChatGPT can be used to benefit students.
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Academic challenge builds connections
Through hard work and preparation, members of the Academic Challenge team grow together and bond.
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Mock Trial prepares arguments for competition
Going over their arguments and evidence, Mock Trial prepared for their competition on February 20. This was Mock Trial’s first competition of the year.
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Key Club sweetens students’ day with candy
To spread Valentine’s Day spirit, Key Club sold candy grams during all lunches in the cafeteria from February 7th - 9th. Receiving a candy gram has the potential to make someone's day even better.
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Arrowhead alumni carry lessons, memories
After graduating from high school many years ago, some previous members of The Arrowhead still fondly remember their time on the paper and are positively impacted by the lessons they learned in class. Some alumni have been able to apply the skills learned directly to their current careers.
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Seasonal affective disorder negatively affects teenagers
To make up for the lack of sunlight during the winter season, artificial light and light therapy are ways some teenagers who deal with seasonal depression cope. The winter months are when people experience it most due to lack of sunlight.
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E-meal program ‘driving out’ food insecurity
In order to raise awareness for food insecurity in the community, Emmanuel Lutheran Church donated packaged meals to those in need through the E-meal program. The E-meal program has donated over half a million meals.
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