Chick-fil-A welcomes student section for upcoming 5th quarter event

By: Aly West After the Bellbrook Eagles home football game against Edgewood, on Friday, September 26, Chick-fil-A invites the student section to come hangout after the game. Chick-Fil-A is extending its hours and will close at 11:00pm instead of its regular hours of operation of 10:00pm. Located in the Chick-Fil-A parking lot, students will have the opportunity to come hang out with their friends, play … Continue reading Chick-fil-A welcomes student section for upcoming 5th quarter event

Bellbrook Women’s Soccer bounces back after tough start

By Sean Markland  The Bellbrook women’s soccer team has been showing steady improvement as their season moves forward. After a tough start against some top teams in the Dayton area, the players have started to find their rhythm, with back-to-back wins against SWBL opponents Monroe and Franklin.   Head coach Brad Stork and team captains Natalie Bruckman (junior), Addison Bethel (junior), and Mara Donnerberg (senior) have … Continue reading Bellbrook Women’s Soccer bounces back after tough start

Ohio bans phones in school

By: Dominic Hummel Starting January 1, 2026, Ohio students will come back from winter break to classrooms with some major changes. Cell phones will be banned during the instructional time of the day. A statewide mandate was signed into effect by Governor DeWine with the goal of reducing distractions and keeping students focused on their learning. According to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce … Continue reading Ohio bans phones in school

Bellbrook boys golf held together by a tight group of friends

by A.J. Nichols The Belbrook Boys golf team is off to a good start as they have placed well in multiple tournaments this season. Luke Wehner and Harrison Koesters are juniors at Bellbrook High School and play golf for the school. “I think the team’s chemistry is the strongest because all of us are friends and love to compete with each other,” Wehner said. “I … Continue reading Bellbrook boys golf held together by a tight group of friends

House Bill 8 introduces new rules for schools

By: Nora Scarbro  House Bill 8 is a bill that was put into effect April 9. Known as the Parents Bill of Rights, it gives guardians more guaranteed access to their students’ privacy. The text of the law states, “The general assembly maintains that a parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent’s child.”  This legislation alerts … Continue reading House Bill 8 introduces new rules for schools

AI can affect someone’s creativity in everyday life

by Chi Steadman AI has an impact on people who do creative works. Bellbrook parent Josh Steadman uses AI to help manage various tasks. However, Steadman does not use AI for artistic purposes. “If you’re using AI as a tool to fill in spaces and to help you with grammar and stuff, that’s perfectly reasonable,” Steadman said. “If you’re using it to actually write a … Continue reading AI can affect someone’s creativity in everyday life

Bellbrook football locks in new goals for the 2025 season

By: Eilley Wannarka Bellbrook has big plans for this season and the years to come. With a rocky start to the football season, with two losses against Tippecanoe and Valley View and a win against Bellefontaine, the team needs a recovery in the next few games to maintain their chances of moving forward to playoffs and beyond. This week, the team is focusing on Chaminade-Julienne … Continue reading Bellbrook football locks in new goals for the 2025 season

New statue in Bellbrook honors veteran Jim Martin

By Calle Caldwell A new statue has been installed in Bellbrook, not just as a tribute to one man, but as a symbol of sacrifice and honor for all who served. On August 16, the community came together to unveil a memorial dedicated to Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, one of the last remaining “Toccoa Originals” from the famed 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and to all … Continue reading New statue in Bellbrook honors veteran Jim Martin

The student section brings the spirit to the beginning of the Bellbrook Eagles football season

By Caroline Cope The Bellbrook Eagles Football team has kicked off their season, and the student section couldn’t be more excited. Zoe Howard, a senior at BHS, was chosen to be one of the student section leaders. Howard tries to lead by example and bring on the school spirit at the football games. “I feel that some people don’t want to do something nobody else … Continue reading The student section brings the spirit to the beginning of the Bellbrook Eagles football season

Fall fashion makes its way into BHS

by Gabe Woods With the temperature dropping, fall clothing has hit the students and staff at BHS.  Fall this year is seen as a continuous trend of conservatism in fashion. Styles such as skinny jeans and oversized crewnecks are popping up left and right.  “I love when people wear what they want to wear,” English teacher Paige Lewis said. “They look great, but it’s not … Continue reading Fall fashion makes its way into BHS