Bellbrook High School is hit hard with sickness to start the 2026-2027 school year
by Luke Higginbotham Bellbrook High School was hit with an unusually large wave of sickness to start the 2026-27 school year. The sickness caused a spike in absences compared to the first two weeks of the past four school years. From the 2022-23 school year to the 2025-26 school year, absences in the first two weeks of school averaged at 372.75 total absences. This school … Continue reading Bellbrook High School is hit hard with sickness to start the 2026-2027 school year
Rockstar games releases GTA VI extended look, fans are hyped
by Juno Spencer Rockstar Games, the studio behind the Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series, released a nearly 27 minute extended look trailer for their most anticipated game of the past ten years, GTA VI, on August 27. The trailer gave fans a more in-depth look at aspects of the gameplay such as updated gunplay, more side activities to do such as … Continue reading Rockstar games releases GTA VI extended look, fans are hyped
Heavy rain damages roads around Bellbrook
by Katja Esser Heavy rain was causing problems around the Bellbrook and Dayton area in August 2026. In Greene County, part of Darst Road in Beavercreek was washed away and state route 725 between Penewit Road and Lower Bellbrook Road was also closed. This is not a new problem for Bellbrook. In 2020, almost four inches of rain caused a road and culvert on North … Continue reading Heavy rain damages roads around Bellbrook
Bellbrook remembers Dolly Parton’s life and legacy
By: Camilla Bozzuto The world lost a true legend on August 25, 2026. American singer-songwriter and actress Dolly Parton was born January 19, 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. According to Dolly Parton’s official website, she was the fourth of twelve children, five sisters and six brothers, all of whom were raised in a single bedroom cabin near the Great Smoky Mountains. Over the years, Dolly … Continue reading Bellbrook remembers Dolly Parton’s life and legacy
Teens find more personal ways to get jobs
By: Alaina Bayer Wanting your own money and the freedom to spend it how you choose is usually one of the first big steps into adulthood. But these days, landing a job in high school is more than just filling out an application. According to the Center for American Progress, “The share of teens employed has slid from a high of 50 percent in 1978 … Continue reading Teens find more personal ways to get jobs
Injuries plague Bellbrook Women’s Soccer as league hopes dwindle
By: Carsen Caldwell Following a shaky 10-9 2025 season, the Bellbrook women’s soccer team was hoping for a redemption year in 2026. The Eagles are 2-3 so far, beating Tippecanoe — contributing to the Bellbrook-Tipp sweep — and also defeating Monroe. On the other hand, the Eagles have lost to Alter, Beavercreek, and Butler. The Eagles hope they can mirror last year, where they started … Continue reading Injuries plague Bellbrook Women’s Soccer as league hopes dwindle
Students fit Demarest Coffee Co. into busy fall schedules
By: Olive Varvel Two months ago, morning visits to the newly established Demarest Coffee Co. meant sitting back and taking your time. Now that school is in session, busy schedules have turned sprawling hangout sessions into a frantic stop to get a caffeine fix. As summer freedom gives way to fall deadlines, the neighborhood’s newest cafe is learning to adapt. The cafe was built on … Continue reading Students fit Demarest Coffee Co. into busy fall schedules
Meta enters settlement that restricts teens’ Instagram use
by Rilynn Fluitt Meta, a company that owns Instagram, Whatsapp, and Facebook, entered a settlement with 48 US States to limit teen access to their social media. Meta said this will include a two-hour limit, restriction on excessive beauty filters, muted notifications during school hours, and eliminates visibility of likes. Social media has been known to have a negative impact on teenagers’ mental health. Teens are … Continue reading Meta enters settlement that restricts teens’ Instagram use
Bellbrook High School students manage college application stress
By: Ella Kapfhammer Common App, a college admissions platform, opened to high school seniors on August 1. Students have to spend hours on their applications and have been stressed navigating this foreign world. Some may join the workforce, some the military, but according to Debra Sanderman, a Bellbrook High School (BHS) counselor, around 90% of BHS students end up applying to college. Bellbrook High School … Continue reading Bellbrook High School students manage college application stress
What can students do over summer break?
by Chi Steadman For Bellbrook High School students, summer break officially starts on May 22. There are many things people can do over summer break with friends, family, or even solo. Students who are looking for community service opportunities can join the Google Classroom math teacher Mrs. Rivero has made for students and find opportunities there. Looking at what the community around you is doing … Continue reading What can students do over summer break?
