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Is the last day of school boring or fun?

Lindsay Robinson, Reporter May 16, 2025

Have you noticed that there is nothing to do on the last day of school? In my opinion, I think that the teachers don’t know what to do on the last day, so here are my ideas. Play board games:...

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Vacation Places for this Summer in Michigan

Drystan Thomas, Writer May 16, 2025

Are you going anywhere this summer? Well, if you're not I’m about to give you some recommendations. This summer you're probably looking for simple and nice places. Some places  I recommend are Mackinac...

Handsome mid adult Caucasian referee points as he blows his whistle. He is calling a penalty or foul during sporting event. He has brown hair and is wearing a black and white striped referee uniform. He is standing on the playing field. He has an intense expression on his face.

A great job is being a soccer ref! 20-75$ per game!

Matthew Hosking, Author May 16, 2025

All kids who are the age of 13+ can become a soccer referee! This job can make $ 20- 75 per $ game. It's also an amazing job for kids!  As a new soccer referee, I think it is an amazing way to make...

What I would do for the 4th quarter reward.

What I would do for the 4th quarter reward.

Aiden Gross, writer May 15, 2025

The 4 quarter is near and I was think of what I can do for the 4 quarter if I were to pick     If I were to pick a 4th quarter reward I would have to pick a gaming truck for the students that...

Avery Kelley, writer May 9, 2025

Did you know that school affects your mental health positively and negatively every day? After taking a survey, about 75% of students have negative thoughts and feelings about how school is affecting them,...

What Is Python and Why Should You Learn It?

What Is Python and Why Should You Learn It?

Nolan Elder April 8, 2025

     Apps run on code programs, and the code tells the computer what to do through a programming language compiler. There are many programming languages in the world like Java, HTML, C++, C#, and Python...

MARSHMALLOW SKY!!!

MARSHMALLOW SKY!!!

Justin Lunsford March 14, 2025

This, the marshmallow sky ice cream, is the third most valuable, rare, and delicious ice cream ever made! the ingredients consist of, blue marshmallow ice cream, gobs of marshmallow creme, chunks of chocolate...

Two brothers-one grade.

The perspective of 2 brother in the same school

Ben Hosking and Matt Hosking March 13, 2025

To all the only children and oldest siblings, this is the perspective of 2 brothers in the same grade. Ben’s perspective: Having a brother in the same school is entertaining. It can be beneficial...

Daylight Savings Time is Here!

Daylight Savings Time is Here!

Nolan Heiner and Aiden Gross March 10, 2025

Daylight savings time is starting this weekend and over 300 million people dread losing their precious hour of sleep. Daylight saving time is important because it makes the sun rise later in the morning...

Why Chickens are Great Animals & Great Pets

Why Chickens are Great Animals & Great Pets

February 18, 2025

A lot of people say that chickens are great animals for any reason in any season. One reason for people deciding this is that chickens provide two very good food sources which are eggs and chicken....

Possible snow day on Feb 13

Possible snow day on Feb 13

Matthew Hosking, Author February 12, 2025

Many students are excited about the snowstorm and the possibility of a snow day tomorrow, Feb. 12. We would all love a 5-day weekend. Please put a spoon under your pillow, put a white crayon in the...

Beloved Mr. Darren leaves Wms

Beloved Mr. Darren leaves Wms

A.T. and S.M. January 15, 2025

  Tuesday, Jan. 14, was Mr. Darren's, the custodian, last day at West. Both the students and staff will miss him. He would always brighten people's day.  We interviewed Mr. Darren, and when...

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