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Summer Job Hunt In Sauk Valley

Summer Job Hunt In Sauk Valley

Madison Stern, News Reporter May 7, 2025

 Since summer is just around the corner, many teens will be looking for summer jobs. There are many jobs available for teens, ranging from ice cream shops, summer camp counselors, and different types...

Summer Musical is announced

Summer Musical is announced

Evalyn Gaffey, Copy Editor May 1, 2025

At Sterling High School, the theatre program provides a summer musical available to students. This year, the musical was announced as “The Wedding Singer.”   “The Wedding Singer” is set in...

Local volunteer opportunities available

Local volunteer opportunities available

Alexis Rosas, Name Editor April 24, 2025

 As the school year is coming to an end, many volunteer opportunities are available for students who need to finish their 25 hours for the Sauk Valley Impact Program and National Honor Society.    The...

End-of-year schedule for seniors announced

End-of-year schedule for seniors announced

James Wadsworth, News Reporter April 24, 2025

  As the year comes to an end, finals are coming up. Finals are meant to test the knowledge obtained in the class throughout the entire semester.      This time of year can be substantially stressful...

Aurelio's bakery moving to a new location

Aurelio’s bakery moving to a new location

Sophia Torres, Copy Editor April 16, 2025

  Later this year, Aurelio’s Bake Shop and Coffee House will relocate to the former Candlelight Inn at 2907 Locust St. Not only is the business moving locations, but many other changes will be taking...

Warmer brings new spring clothing trends

Janet Brito, News Reporter April 16, 2025

 Spring is here and even though it may not feel like it yet, you can start by preparing yourself for the upcoming weather by keeping up with popular fashion trends.    One of the standout trends...

AP Students doing an in-class assignment on the book, Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, for AP Language & Composition.

AP studying tips for students

Cooper Wallingford, News Reporter April 16, 2025

   Advanced Placement (AP) classes help advance and challenge students academically for future college courses. Most students take notes and stay on top of all of their classes and assignments but sometimes...

Prom dresses on a budget

Kiera McCue, News Reporter April 10, 2025

Prom season is here which is an exciting time for most but can also cause lots of stress, especially when it comes to shopping on a budget. With the cost of dresses, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories adding...

2025 Prom Dress Trends

2025 Prom Dress Trends

Madelyn Oyen, Copy Editor April 10, 2025

 As prom gets closer, we are seeing many new prom dress trends. Some of these trends include ruffles, corset tops, metallic fabric, strapless tops, and more elegant and classy dresses.   Every year,...

Prepping for prom

Prepping for prom

Victoria Nguyen, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2025

Prom is coming right around the corner and it is time to prepare and get a head start on getting a dress, buying flowers, and finding the perfect accessories. This year prom will be on May 3rd, 2025.   There...

Anatomy & Physiology Field Trip

Mya Lira, News Reporter April 1, 2025

  Anatomy and Physiology is a class that has been offered to students at S.H.S. for 15 years. This class is taught by Nicole Schlemmer, who has taught 14 out of 15 years of this class. Students have the...

How to prep for the ACT

How to prep for the ACT

Mya Lira, News Reporter March 27, 2025

  April 9 is approaching quickly which marks an important day for all juniors. All juniors are required to take the ACT or in previous years, the SAT.    This test is a measurement test to see...

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