“I feel like it's very important to see someone struggle and watch them not give up because it inspires you when you are in the exact same position. You might not have a brain tumor like I did, but you...

“In my studio classes, I try to give students prompts that will inspire them to make something that's meaningful to them. We start with the big idea and we do some deeper thinking. We call them essential...

Junior Zoe Eickmeier is focused on pursuing a career in art and architecture, dedicating time to developing skills and exploring methods of creative expression. “I made a watercolor painting a couple...

“I couldn’t see because it was dark, so I was holding the flashlight with my mouth. And then it fell out. The flashlight goes kerplooey into the [porta potty water]. My dad, being an ingenuitive man,...

“Most of my proud achievements would be the growth we've seen in our team, and how the Raven Robotics team has become a very welcoming space for people to learn about engineering in a less pressure environment....

“Getting on to JV this year for hockey has really impacted my self esteem. It's showing me that I am capable of achieving what I want to achieve. It has been lots of ups and downs, physically and mentally.”

Math teacher Antwoine Patton’s hands shake as he reaches for the handle bar of his brand-new motorcycle. He slowly settles on the large, black leather seat, and moves his right thumb until it contacts...

“Definitely my dad, just because he's with me through everything, and he always chose his own support for me… whenever I had a problem, I would just go to him with it, and he would tell me everything...

The first semester should end with the start of winter break.   Other schools are able to end their first semester with the start of their winter break. According to the Festus R-VI district...

Walking through FHHS is like walking through a snowstorm of bulletin boards filled with posters for clubs, increasing the pressure to join them all. In FHHS, it is easy for students to get overwhelmed...

Ping! Another notification! You can't resist the urge to check your phone now; that homework can wait. Social media is not good for students because it decreases productivity, encourages cyberbullying...