Hallway passes make school a safer environment
By: Richies Tiv, Editor
October 31, 2017
Can a slip of paper really save lives? According to security guard Francesca Bruzzino, these slips of paper known as ‘hallway passes’ can help with keeping the school safe, which is why it is being more strongly enforced this year. “We’re trying to make sure that everyone in the building ...
Twenty-nine students donate blood
By: Jacob Booten, Reporter
October 30, 2017
Student council ran a community blood drive open to any Kaneland students who were over the age of 16. The blood drive was held on Oct. 24 outside of the school’s auditorium. The blood donated by 29 students will save an estimate of 87 people who are in need of blood. The blood drive was done th...
KHMS hosts fourth annual Kolor Run
By: Gianna Provenzano, Reporter
October 26, 2017
Kaneland Harter Middle School held their fourth annual Kolor Run fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 22. About 120 people registered for the run, and all have some tie to the Kaneland community. There was a 35 dollar fee for the run, which included a Kolor Run shirt, a goody bag, bananas, pizza, and a ...
New dress code rules are showing shoulders
By: Madeline Hockey, Editor
October 18, 2017
After years of students complaining about the dress code, a change has finally been made. With a new dean this school year, the student handbook has been revised. Female students were mostly upset about not being able to show their shoulders. The 2016-2017 handbook stated, “Male and female...
FAFSA night approaches quickly
By: Evangelos Lekkas, Editor
October 1, 2017
According to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website, “Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.” This is regarded as a very important step to applying to colleges, so there will be a FA...
A great start to homecoming weekend
By: Bailey Prichard, Reporter
September 29, 2017
Before the big homecoming game against Sycamore, the rowdies decided to have a pre-game tailgating cookout and get pumped up to cheer on their team. “It’s a good way for all grades to come out and bond in my opinion,” senior Josh Herrero said. The tailgate was a success and a great way to en...
Four years of success in theater
By: Sydney Torrente, Reporter
June 26, 2017
Stepping into the role of theater director is not an easy task. A lot of time, effort and labor goes into putting a show together here at Kaneland. Fortunately, Kaneland High School’s theater department has been lucky enough to have Christina Staker as the director for the past four years. “...
District 302 joins the “Pass Illinois Budget Initiative”
By: Annika Berger, Editor
June 19, 2017
School District 302 has joined an effort called the “Pass Illinois Budget Initiative,” whose purpose is to encourage legislators to get a budget through state congress. These problems occurring in Springfield have made their way across the state and many public schools are having funding crises due...
Kaneland warning parents about Netflix show “13 Reasons Why”
By: Josh Kellum, Reporter
June 12, 2017
Around the country, schools are warning about the Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why," even Kaneland has done so. On May 8th, Kaneland School District sent out an email to every parent warning about the show and how the topics brought up on the show may be difficult for students to process. In the ema...
Little scientists in the making
By: Vanessa Pitts, Editor
May 8, 2017
Science teacher Joanna Edelman met with several high school students preparing to become educators to put together fun science experiments for the preschoolers at KHS. The activities helped students learn how to work with kids and how to plan out activities as a teacher. “I hope the kids develop a passion for sci...
The WYSE go to state
By: Richies Tiv, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Tick...Tock...Tick...Tock…...Stop! Dead silence, sweat drips and a look of worry is cast among students as they anticipate how well they performed. This academic competition, participated by a group of selective students, is known as the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) competi...
Annual Fine Arts Festival
By: McKenna Mosley, Reporter
April 19, 2017
On Sunday, April 9, Kaneland High School hosted the 2017 Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students, teachers, artists and volunteers attended the festival to view all the art on Sunday. Multiple artists appeared at the festival and showed off previous art work and even wor...
Jennifer French fills student council sponsor
By: Alex Malawski, Reporter
February 27, 2017
After the departure of former Student Council co-sponsor, Lori Grant, the student council was in need of a replacement. Math teacher Jennifer French will fill the position of student council co-sponsor on March 1, 2017 alongside Sally Wilson. French has worked here at Kaneland since the fall of 2011. To be...
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