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New Spring addition: Student made Cherry Blossoms

New Spring addition: Student made Cherry Blossoms

Claire Pryce, reporter May 1, 2025

Have you noticed the paper cherry blossoms in the front display, in the main hallway? Jonas Moore is a 7th grader that made the paper cherry blossoms to add a pop for Spring! They turned out beautiful!...

The history of the SJ5K

Avery Kelley and Berlin Jadallah May 1, 2025

Do you know how the SJ5k started? The SJ5K began with a boy named Jesse. The race was started in 2011 when the Canton-Sophomore Jesse Lindlbauer suffered a life-threatening brain injury. Jesse did...

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’s Re-Release is a Shocking Success

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’s Re-Release is a Shocking Success

Emma Przeslawski, Writer May 1, 2025

On April 25th, "Revenge of the Sith" re-released in theaters for its 20th anniversary. Since then, it has already grossed 3.4 million dollars. Fans of Star Wars everywhere are gathering to see the movie...

Katy Perry went to Space!

Katy Perry went to Space!

Nolan Heiner, Author April 25, 2025

Did you know that Katy Perry went to space on Monday, April 14 with 5 other women? It was the first time a rocket with only women has gone to space in the last 6 decades! What’ more shocking is that...

A traditional Walpurgisnacht bonfire

Only 6 days until Walpurgisnacht; So, what is it?

Emma Przeslawski, Writer April 24, 2025

On the night of April 30th, people in northern and central Europe will be celebrating Walpurgisnacht. Also known as Walpurgis Night, Saint Walpurgis Eve, Vappu, etc. Walpurgisnacht is a Christian holiday...

7th "Birdies for Bird" Fundraiser on May 18th

7th “Birdies for Bird” Fundraiser on May 18th

Sophia Fuller, Writer April 18, 2025

Do you or your family like to golf? Come and check out “Birdies for Bird.” The 7th Annual Birdies for Bird Golf Outing is a charity event to raise money for Bird Elementary. It will take place on Sunday,...

West’s 6th Grade Orientation is Soon

West’s 6th Grade Orientation is Soon

Emma Przeslawski, Writer April 16, 2025

West is welcoming new students to the middle school with the annual West orientation. It will take place on Thursday, April 24th at 6:30 pm for any new 6th graders coming to West next school year. There...

The annual PCCS Mental Health and Wellness Fair taking place

2025 PCCS Mental Health and Wellness Fair; Here’s What You Need to Know

Sophia Fuller and Emma Przeslawski April 11, 2025

The annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair is a free interactive fair for families of all ages. The fair will be on Saturday, April 26. It begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. The fair will be taking place...

MiStar login page students use to check their grades.

Report Cards Available April 11

Aiden Gross, writer April 8, 2025

Students and parents will be able to see your report card on April 11.  Your report card will show you and your parents of how you do in your class. You will be able to assignment, how many points...

A Minecraft Movie; Is It Worth Watching?

A Minecraft Movie; Is It Worth Watching?

Emma Przeslawski and Sophia Fuller April 7, 2025

On Friday, April 4th, A Minecraft Movie showed in theaters. The very same day it released critics began advising people not to watch the movie due to its poor writing and predictable plot. Although, you...

 4th Quarter Starts on Monday, April 7th

 4th Quarter Starts on Monday, April 7th

Aiden Gross, Writer April 4, 2025

The 4th quarter is almost here! Students should go to Mistar to check their grades Some students are excited about the end of the 3rd quarter because they have good grades. However, some students might...

The notification seen on phones throughout Plymouth on Monday, March 31st.

Detroit Apartment Explodes; 12 hospitalized

Emma Przeslawski and Sophia Fuller April 1, 2025

You may have been startled when an ear-piercing alarm went off on your phone around 6:00 AM on Monday, March 31st. This emergency alert was originally sent to those living near an apartment that exploded...

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