CCP offers flexibility but can hinder content mastery

By: Calle Caldwell With the next school year incoming and students currently scheduling their classes, the controversy among CCP and AP courses arises. According to Bellbrook High School guidance counselor Khris Scohy, the fundamental difference between the two courses comes down to how the credit is earned.  CCP is transcripted credit, which means whatever grade a student earns in a course transfers with them to … Continue reading CCP offers flexibility but can hinder content mastery

National Honor Society’s annual Sugar Maple Festival volunteering is approaching

By: Gabe Woods  The Sugar Maple festival will be held in downtown Bellbrook from April 24-26. The annual festival involves a parade, many small shops and food trucks, live music, and many more activities.  Every year, the Bel-High Chapter of National Honor Society has each member complete a service opportunity at the festival. Every member is required to complete at least 75 hours of service, … Continue reading National Honor Society’s annual Sugar Maple Festival volunteering is approaching

Ohio sees surge in data center construction despite citizen disputes

By: Cate Eberly Ohio is quickly becoming a prospective data center hub with new technology companies investing billions to make new facilitates across the state.  According to Ohio Consumer’s Counsel, 200 centers have been built in Ohio within the last ten years, most in the Columbus area. These data centers store and process large amounts of information primarily for social media or AI.  Supporters of … Continue reading Ohio sees surge in data center construction despite citizen disputes

Bellbrook Film Festival prepares to showcase film submissions

By: Aly West Once the sun sets on May 30, members within the Bellbrook community will gather at the Bellbrook stadium to view the film competition submissions. Residents will get to see interpretations of “The Heart of Bellbrook.” The Bellbrook Marketing and Communications club presented the Bellbrook film competition this past winter and is planning to present their film submissions at the film festival. They … Continue reading Bellbrook Film Festival prepares to showcase film submissions

New coaches join Bellbrook track team coaching staff

By Delaney Dine This year Bellbrook High School’s track staff gained five new additions just for this season. Hayden Bullock (disc and shot put), Wally Cain (sprints), Steven Johnson (distance), Ty Waters (sprints), and Stephanie Vukovich are all new additions.  Previously the track team was understaffed, making this year a lot easier on both the team and coaches. Most of the new coaches work with … Continue reading New coaches join Bellbrook track team coaching staff

Here’s your prom dinner and picture ideas that are near Downtown Dayton

By Caroline Cope Bellbrook High School’s “Midnight in Manhattan” themed prom will be held at the Top of the Market event venue on Saturday, April 11 from 7 – 10pm. This new prom location is in Webster Station, a neighborhood in Downtown Dayton. Previously, the BHS prom was held at Carillon Park, which was in a more suburban area of Dayton. Top of the Market … Continue reading Here’s your prom dinner and picture ideas that are near Downtown Dayton

BHS students give advice as the school gears up for AP exams

By: Cate Eberly As spring approaches, high school students across the country are gearing up for one of the most rigorous events of the academic year: Advanced Placement exams. These exams offer students the chance to earn college credit and demonstrate their college readiness and comprehension of intense coursework. AP exams require a deeper understanding of material and the ability to apply knowledge compared to usual … Continue reading BHS students give advice as the school gears up for AP exams

“Midnight in Manhattan” is coming to Bellbrook High School

By: Gabe Woods Bellbrook High School’s Prom will be held at Top of the Market on April 11, a switch from past years at Carillon Park’s event hall.  “We chose the new location primarily because the old location was getting too expensive,” Mrs. Buedel-Herrman said. “This location is a great size, it has a lot of fun character, and will be a great place for … Continue reading “Midnight in Manhattan” is coming to Bellbrook High School

Bellbrook High School art show highlights senior artwork 

By: Aly West Nineteen seniors will be showcasing their artwork inside the atrium cubbies on April 18 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Students will be able to feature their artwork throughout previous art classes and personal projects.  Senior Natalie Recher has been taking art at the high school since her freshman year and has participated in Career Art, Art 1, 2, 3 and is currently in … Continue reading Bellbrook High School art show highlights senior artwork 

Supportive Peers plan out Easter Spring Fling event

By: Alexis LeMieux The Supportive Peers Spring Fling event happened on April 4.  “We had it our very first year. So this will be the fifth year of the program,” Supportive Peers organizer Tess Rivero said. This year, the event took place at Bellbrook High School between 10 am and 12 pm. You did not have to be a Supportive Peers Member to attend, and … Continue reading Supportive Peers plan out Easter Spring Fling event