Caption: Working hard on her curriculum, Mrs. Christen is creating lessons to guide her students through the complexities and art of English. Mrs. Christen has been fond of English for as long as she can remember. She said that “I’ve always been an avid reader and I wanted to use my talents to teach…”. She is very excited to be here, especially now that she is close to her daughter. Photograph By Aiden Kehayias

New English Teacher Brings Wisdom and Knowledge from Pennsylvania

January 7, 2026
New English Teacher Brings Wisdom and Knowledge from Pennsylvania by Aiden Kehayias Mrs. Theresa Christen, a new English teacher here at Melbourne High School, recently joine...
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CPR training during scrub check: Gracie Ostrander and Carlito Nieves are participating in a scrub check and practicing CPR on an infant. The scrub check happened in building 9 room 900. Ostrander and Nieves wore scrubs and practiced patient care skills as part of their training. To Ostrander, hands on training is much better than lectures because “it makes you more equipped by giving you real life scenarios.” Nieves expressed “My favorite part of PCA so far is how we get to wear scrubs to school.” Photo by Ayaana Gupta

PCA Undergoes Scrub Check

January 6, 2026
PCA Undergoes Scrub Check by Ayaana Gupta Students in the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) program at Melbourne High participated in a scrub check in Building 9, Room 900, to dem...
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Caption: Ayaat Alberghuthi is reading The Odyssey while preparing for her test. Her teacher, Mr. Chris Haislip, assigned the test even though he wasn’t the one who selected the book for the class. Photo by Ereny Elrayis.

The Epic Journey

January 6, 2026
The Epic Journey by Ereny Elrayis The Odyssey proved to be a transformative literary journey, significantly enriching students' understanding of narrative structure and them...
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Students Thrive in HOPE at Melbourne High! Students at Melbourne High participate in HOPE, the Health Opportunities through Physical Education course, during the 2025–2026 school year to build fitness and learn lifelong healthy habits. Under the guidance of Ms. Dabroski, the HOPE teacher, students completed personal wellness goals and worked together on a variety of class activities that strengthened both their physical skills and teamwork. Before completing the program, many students set individual benchmarks for improvement and tracked their progress throughout the semester. Afterward, participants reported increased energy, improved time management, and a stronger understa nding of health and fitness. Ms. Dabroski stated, “I believe if students had an open mind to workouts and bookwork they would enjoy it more.” Photo Credits;Samiyah Evans

Why Do Students Have To Take Hope?

January 5, 2026
Why Do Students Have To Take Hope? By Samiyah Evans Students at Melbourne High took part in HOPE, the Health Opportunities through Physical Education course, during the 2025–...
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Defending the “Bad Guys”: Joli Bartczack presents her project on the Kakamora, the tiny pirate coconuts from Moana, to her English class. She had been a student at Melbourne High since her freshman year and was now a junior in Mrs. Courtney Boos’ class. For this project, students had to pick a villain and prove they were actually misunderstood instead of evil. Bartczack said she picked the Kakamora because she thought they were funny and enjoyed explaining how they only attacked Moana and Maui out of self-defense. She shared that the project wasn’t too hard and was actually pretty fun to make. “Mrs. Boos gives a lot of projects like this, slightly fun but still learning,” Bartczack said. Photo by Lily Majors

Misunderstood Coconuts

January 5, 2026
Misunderstood Coconuts by Lily Majors Joli Bartczack, a junior at Melbourne High, reflected on a recent project in Mrs. Boos’ class where students had to prove that a vill...
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Serving Together: Junior Lauren Deacon shares her experience in the National Honor Society, where she helps the community alongside her friends. Deacon had been involved in NJHS during middle school and continued her passion for service through NHS meetings in Ms. Cara’s room. She also participated in soccer, SWAT, and NTHS while giving back to others. “I get to help the community while being with my friends,” Deacon said. Photo by Lily Majors

NHS Members Meet Wednesday to Discuss Plans

January 4, 2026
NHS Members Meet Wednesday to Discuss Plans by Lily Majors At the recent NHS meeting, junior Lauren Deacon shared her experience as a dedicated member of the National Honor Soci...
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Caption: Biology Students Mastered Energy Concepts. Students demonstrate their understanding of energy transfer during Ms. Korpus’s cellular respiration and photosynthesis test last Friday in biology class. Tiana Biggs studied diagrams, notes, and past lab experiments to track how energy moves through cells and why each reaction matters, while Julian Baxter reviewed his lab charts to follow the steps of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. “Breaking each system into smaller parts really helped me see how energy flowed,” Tiana Biggs said. “I kept a chart of all the steps, and that really helped me track the processes during the test,” Julian Baxter added. Photo Credits to Miyah Evans

Ms. Korpas' Biology Test

January 4, 2026
Ms. Korpas' Biology Test by Samiyah Evans Biology students demonstrated a strong understanding of energy transfer in living organisms during Ms. Korpas’ cellular respiration ...
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IB Teamwork In Action: IB students are working together on homework during the monthly IB Study Buddies meeting in the school media center. The students were also provided with food and drinks at the meeting. Students worked on some of their favorite subjects including engineering, which is Anna Agarie’s favorite subject because you “build many different parts and create 3D items.” After the Study Buddies, an IB Booster meeting was held. Photo by Ayaana Gupta

Uniting for IB Success

January 3, 2026
Uniting for IB Success by Ayaana Gupta Students from the IB program gathered after school in the media center for the monthly IB Study Buddies meeting, where they worked togeth...
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Equations around the World: High School Students in IB-Alg 2 tackles every challenge with confidence. Most students are known for completing test reviews and practice corrections before every exam. Melbourne High School has several teachers that teaches Algebra 2. Mr. Casey Chizek is the IB-Alg 2 who has been teaching for several years. “Doing reviews and test corrections help me prepare before the test and make me confident” said Elena Neel. Photo Credit by Jayda Blanc

Working Through the Equations  

January 3, 2026
Working Through the Equations by Jayda Blanc Students entered the classroom with a mix of emotions such as anxiousness and perseverance as the awaited math test arrived. Follo...
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Getting ready for New Adventures and Stories: Melanie Anderson, an English teacher here at Melbourne High School is working on upcoming and past assignments for students in her classes, such as the Creative Writing class. She has loved her students and has mentioned that in her class “... the day is always different” and that can not be more true than for the writing in the class. . Photo by: Aiden Kehayias

Creating Creative Stories With Ms. Anderson

January 2, 2026
Creating Creative Stories With Ms. Anderson by Aiden Kehayias Art is many things. It can be love, it can be hate, and it can be everything in between. While there are many way...
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Caption: Freshman Maddyx Hill studies for a science test happening on Wednesday. Hill wishes she had some sort of fast technology by her side while studying. “I study much better with music on and with my phone by my side while I do work,” she said. Photo credits to Matthew Trazzera

9th Graders’ Perspective on the District Phone Law

January 2, 2026
9th Graders’ Perspective on the District Phone Law by Matthew Trazzera 9th grader Maddyx Hill believed phones can make school work easier and faster. She explained that phones...
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Captions: A lunch lady serves students food during lunch, one of the busiest parts of the day. School lunches were an important part of the day, and the cafeteria staff worked hard every day to make sure everyone received a meal. Anna Agarie said that most of the time, school lunches were good, but added a reminder to her peers. “Be respectful, and don’t skip the lines.”Students line up in the school cafeteria during lunchtime to grab their favorite to grab their favorite meals. The busy scene showed students chatting and deciding what they would put in their rice as they moved down the busy lunch line. “My favorite lunch to have is the rice bowls and the options you put in it and the portions are pretty good,” Sudiksha Nanda said. Photos by Melissa Amaro.

From Trays to Table: A Look Inside The Cafeteria

January 1, 2026
From Trays to Table: A Look Inside The Cafeteria by Melissa Lima Amaro and Aadhya Patel Every student knew the drill: the lunch bell rang, and suddenly the cafeteria became c...
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Clash, crush, repeat: Mustafa Alqurughuli, a junior at Melbourne High School, is dominating the Clash Royale Club with his strategic use of the Pekka Bridge Spam deck. Every week, he competes in intense club tournaments, where his quick decision-making and precise tactics consistently lead him to victory. His passion for the game not only drives his own success but also inspires other students to improve their skills. The club has become a hub for gamers, with Alqurughuli at the center, “Making new friends and playing my favorite game.” Alqurughuli helps elevate the level of competition among members. Photo by Hunter Paige

This is Why We Clash!

December 31, 2025
This is Why We Clash! By Hunter Paige The Clash Royale Club at Melbourne High School had become a popular gathering spot for students who enjoyed strategizing and competing in ...
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Caption: Pumpkin Masterpiece:Soccer player Aisling O'Donnell’s design showcases a playful, exaggerated expression with a tongue sticking out, arms, and even some funny details that add personality. It’s clear this isn’t your typical jack-o’-lantern. O'Donnell said, “We got our inspo from Pinterest,” and it’s easy to see how inspiration from the site led to this creative, out-of-the-box design. Halloween decorations don’t always need to be traditional. O'Donnell wanted to make it a fun and memorable experience. Photo by Chloe Strong

Students Bond Through Pumpkin Carving

December 31, 2025
Students Bond Through Pumpkin Carving by Chloe Strong Football and Soccer players did a pumpkin carving activity, students worked together to create fun and creative designs. G...
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Sunset Soccer: Madison Hartley and the JV Girls Soccer team face Satellite in a game on Tuesday night. The team prepared by practicing and training 4 days a week. They finished the game with a tie of 1-1. When asked how the game went, Hartley said, “ It was an evenly matched game that was very fun.” Photo by Mindy Hartley.

JV Girls Soccer Face Satellite

December 30, 2025
JV Girls Soccer Face Satellite by Lily Hock Soccer at Melbourne High School is more than just a game. The JV girls faced Satellite High School on Tuesday, and the match ended 1...
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Caption: A skill building English class taught by Tim Dale, here at Melbourne High. In English class, Maula Islam-Hopper, a 10th grade student here at Melbourne High, learns about the importance of understanding others take on stories.Through the skills taught by Mr. Dale. Students like Maula were able to debate on certain matters surrounding their opinions. With an intense passion to correct poor skills, Mr. Dale teaches listening and speaking skills to all of his students. During class, students work on their language skills, and grow an understanding of themselves as individuals and the world around them. After going over important stories, students debate about certain situations through the stories, causing them to form good listening and speaking skills. This class gives students an outlook on what they may use their skills for later in life. Mr. Dale said, “It was my hope and goal that students take away a better skill of language, and become stewards of the language.”

English Debate

December 30, 2025
English Debate by Princess Islam Here at Melbourne High, English class is not a regular class; It was a valuable session of educational skills, and speech. A class which teac...
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Lindy Roy poses for a photo with the hat she made in art class.”I had so much fun making my hat.” Photo by Braelyn Arenella-White.

Hats in Ms. Coats 3D Art

December 30, 2025
Hats in Ms. Coats 3D Art by Braelyn Arnella-White In high school, art is very important. It plays a role in development, improving ability to think outside the box, problem sol...
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Digital Dreams Ahead: Mariah Walker, prepares for her certification exam in digital design as they use programs like Photoshop and GMetrix. The class built skills on how to use technology, how to make posters, and all other kinds of real world design. Students earned a certificate when they completed and successfully passed this exam. “This class helps me see how my mind can create different things and helps me with technology,” Mariah Walker said. Photo by Ne’Asia Taylor

Digital Design Students Prepare for Certification Exam

December 29, 2025
Digital Design Students Prepare for Certification Exam by Ne'Asia Taylor-Torres Digital Design students spent the past few days preparing for their exam. The class made differ...
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EPIC WAYS TO STUDY LITERATURE: Students at Melbourne High are diving into *Epic: The Musical* as a creative way to study *The Odyssey.* Using notebooks and colorful highlighters, they’re making connections between the ancient text and its modern retelling. “I think that because *The Odyssey* was written so long ago, it’s easier for kids to learn what is going on and remember and understand the events and characters better,” said Anastasia Mijotovic. She added that exploring modern interpretations makes learning more fun and engaging than just reading ancient Greek literature.

Epic: The Musical Brings the Odyssey to Life for Ninth Graders

December 28, 2025
Epic: The Musical Brings the Odyssey to Life for Ninth Graders by Brooke Johnson Ninth graders at Melbourne High are studying The Odyssey in a whole new way this year — thr...
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Caption: Take a stand! SWAT club is working against tobacco use amongst students. The club’s sponsor, Mr. Michael Soliven, promotes awareness through Red Ribbon Week and other school activities. Members meet every other Friday in Mr. Soliven’s room at 8:05 in the morning. Members discuss ways to promote a tobacco-free lifestyle. “ This club encourages students to make healthier choices,” Donald said. Photo by NeAsia Taylor

Students Unite for Change

December 28, 2025
Students Unite for Change by Ne’Asia Taylor Students Working Against Tobacco, also known as SWAT, held meetings every other Friday. The club encourages students to take action ...
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