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BREAKING: All Virginia schools closed until March 27
Sid Tandel As of March 13, Governor Ralph Northam has issued a closing of on site schooling for all K-12 schools in Virginia. School will not be accessible starting from March 12 until March 27....
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Q&A with Principal Melissa Hensley about Harrisonburg High School’s...
Interview conducted Friday, March 13 at 5:03 p.m. Sid Tandel Can you run through the overall contingency plan for the next two weeks as far as online learning? “The school [was] closed today, [so the]...
View ArticleComcast gives two months of free WiFi to eligible students
Starting March 16, 2020, Comcast from the Blue Ridge Area will be providing students with free WiFi. This will be included in their Internet Essentials Program. For eligible students, the program would...
View ArticleHCPS releases meal plans for students in response to schools closing
Due to the recent closing of HCPS schools due to the coronavirus, HCPS will now partner with the USDA Summer Food Service Program to provide bagged meals to students. Breakfast and lunch will be served...
View ArticleBoys 4×800 team reacts to cancellation of New Balance Nationals
“Heartbreaking.” That was how each of the runners on the boys 4x800m team responded when asked what they thought of the New Balance Nationals Indoor, scheduled for March 13-15, being canceled. For...
View ArticleShakoor feels effects of COVID-19 with school, trips
For freshman Imaan Shakoor, the mandatory two week closure of schools due to the emergence of the novel coronavirus isn’t just an extra long weekend and break, it means trips canceled, lack of...
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Harrisonburg braces for coronavirus
Gallery|10 PhotosNathan BrownJunior Jakob Lambert picks up his work from the school for the time that students will be working from home.
View ArticleCOVID-19 offers Osinkosky room for improvement
With the continued spread of COVID-19, the state of Virginia declared this a state of emergency and mandated that all high school sports cease practices and games for two weeks. This mandatory closure...
View ArticleGlick announces retirement after 31 years at HCPS
After 31 years in the Harrisonburg City School system, with 13 of those spent being a biology and chemistry teacher at HHS and 18 of those spent as an administrator, assistant principal Joe Glick has...
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Seniors make ceramics in class
Gallery|9 PhotosQuetzalli ArteagaSenior Zane Haidar molds his clay piece on the ceramics turntable.
View ArticleWalton adapts to at-home learning
In a statement issued March 13, Governor Ralph Northam announced that all schools in Virginia will be closed for the next two weeks. Moving to online, teachers now have to curate lessons for students,...
View Article“Hairspray” cast creates 10/10 experience
In the weeks leading up to show week, the school was abuzz with talk of this year’s school musical: “Hairspray”. As many know, this year’s musical was special because of it’s immensely diverse cast,...
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Meals and homework given to HCPS students at HHS
Gallery|17 PhotosEthan SwiftA landscape view of the line of cars in the HHS parking lot waiting for their turn to get food and homework.
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Boys varsity soccer defeats Fluvanna 3/6/20
Gallery|32 PhotosKasey ThompsonSophomore Alex Rojo breaks away with the ball.
View ArticleCollege board announces online AP tests
As of March 20, 2020, College Board has announced that Advanced Placement exams for the 2019-2020 school year will be held online and at home. Traditional exams will not be taking place, rather, a...
View ArticleThe Newsstreak receives Gold Crown Award
Every year, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) recognizes high school student publications with Crown Awards. There are different categories that these awards can be earned through. The...
View ArticleSheets, Tirado prepare for second season of high school softball
Not many players transition between the JV and varsity level during the season; however, for sophomore Maribel Tirado, she did just that after being convinced to play softball. “My uncle convinced me...
View ArticleGirls soccer introduces all male coaching staff
With the beginning of this spring’s soccer season came three new coaches for the girls soccer program. Horizons Edge Operations Director Ray Ellington returned as the varsity head coach and was the...
View ArticleLauv illustrates modern expression through second album
After teasing the album for over 13 months with the initial release of “i’m so tired,” American pop-artist Ari Leff, or Lauv, finally released “~how i’m feeling~” on March 6, 2020. While most know Lauv...
View ArticleBaseball captains remain confident in team after losing seniors
Despite losing seven seniors from the baseball team last year, senior Tristan Fink feels better about this season. Last year’s varsity squad was young compared to other district teams with four...
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