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School Community

New interest sparks potential redevelopment plans for the Sugarcreek Elementary site

By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary building remains uncertain, new developments have emerged that could shape its next chapter. At the February 27 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education meeting, the Bellbrook Lions Club introduced a new proposal that brings fresh ideas and questions to the conversation about what should be done with the century-old building. The Lions Club, a longtime local … Continue reading New interest sparks potential redevelopment plans for the Sugarcreek Elementary site

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School Community

BHS Student Government hosts the talent show

By: Evi Fromm Lights! Camera! Action! On Friday, March 21, Bellbrook High School Student Government will be holding a talent show to showcase students and their talents before they head off on spring break. “The sophomore reps for Student Government have planned the talent show this year with the help of Mrs. Mize and other advisors,” sophomore representative Ella Kapfhammer said. “As of right now, … Continue reading BHS Student Government hosts the talent show

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School Community

Students & Staff reflect on how block schedules work for them

by Brendan Clementz Block day schedules on Wednesdays and Thursdays have become common habit for students of Bellbrook High School. Block schedule splits the regular eight-period school days into two groups of odd-numbered and even-numbered periods in order to give each period close to an hour and thirty minutes of time.   “We moved to eight periods to allow for flexibility of scheduling classes,” said BHS … Continue reading Students & Staff reflect on how block schedules work for them

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School Community

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at BHS is “Soaring for a Cure”

By: Kaylee Simmons “I joined LLS because my aunt was diagnosed with leukemia when she was a baby,” junior Cali Harnish said. “I hope every cancer patient becomes a cancer survivor like her.” “I joined LLS because my grandma has been diagnosed with leukemia for a while now,” junior Venus Aggarwal said. “It’s the older adults’ leukemia, so it’s not life-threatening, but it doesn’t make … Continue reading The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at BHS is “Soaring for a Cure”

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School Community, Sports

Student athletes commit to colleges in fall 2025

By: Alexis LeMieux When Bellbrook seniors step on their college campus next year, life will be a big change, to their academics, to their daily lifestyles, and to those Bellbrook seniors applicable, their athleticism. When a student athlete commits to a sport at a particular college, they are agreeing to play throughout their college years. Once committed, they can no longer apply to any other … Continue reading Student athletes commit to colleges in fall 2025

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Lifestyle, School Community

How to study!

By Ashtyn Praeter. Studying for different classes requires various strategies that are tailored to the demands of each subject.  Learning how to study in specialized ways for each class helps students maximize their full learning potential. How can students study for different classes? The ways that students study are just as important as the environment they study in. To maximize the effectiveness of studying, being … Continue reading How to study!

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School Community, Sports

Bellbrook Guard continues to succeed at the local and national level

By: Jordan Frantz Winter Color Guard is a competition sport full of costumed performers. These performers put on routines that involve tricks and tosses with rifles, flags, and sabres as well as dance choreography.   Bellbrook High School’s Winter Color Guard team, however, does more than just perform. “We tell a story to the audience,” junior member and tarp captain Jaelynn Nooks said.  The team has … Continue reading Bellbrook Guard continues to succeed at the local and national level

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Arts and Entertainment, School Community

The Oscars don’t spark interest at BHS

by Caroline Polen The Academy Awards aren’t anything new. The first “Oscars” took place in 1929, but are the awards declining in popularity among youth?   The awards recognize excellence in cinematic achievements. This year the Oscars were hosted by American television host and comedian Conan O’Brien and drew in 18 million views. Yet that was an 8% drop from the 19.5 million views from last year. … Continue reading The Oscars don’t spark interest at BHS

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School Community

NHS volunteers assist in relocating the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center

By: Claire Cutting As the future of the historic Sugarcreek Elementary remains uncertain, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center has officially relocated from its longtime home within the century-old building. Members of the Bellbrook National Honor Society (NHS) stepped up to help with the move on February 25. There, the volunteers demonstrated the strong spirit of service that defines the Bellbrook community. The volunteers tackled a … Continue reading NHS volunteers assist in relocating the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Resource Center

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School Community

BHS student teachers look forward to their careers after their Bellbrook experience

Scott Berry (right) and Joshua Stemple are both current students at Wright State studying education and have spent the last year student teaching at Bellbrook High School. By: Evi Fromm Wright State University and Bellbrook High School have a long relationship working together to help future educators be the best teachers they can be. Scott Berry and Joshua Stemple are both current students at WSU … Continue reading BHS student teachers look forward to their careers after their Bellbrook experience

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