Tag: featured

Current Events, School Community

No day off after Super Bowl: calamity days and why they happen

By Abbie Stokes Recently, a petition floated around Bellbrook High School and the rest of the school district to get Valentine’s Day — also known as the day after the historic Super Bowl of the Rams vs. the Bengals — off. However, the school district officials rejected the idea of taking off Monday as there is no serious reason to, and that there is also … Continue reading No day off after Super Bowl: calamity days and why they happen

Unknown's avatarabbiestokes05Leave a comment
Sports

Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

By: Kirsten Thomas and Rachel Holbrook The Bellbrook boys basketball team has had a strong season so far. Their current record is 12-7. Looking forward, their next match is Friday, February 4 against Oakwood at home. Come watch at 7:15pm. Austin Webb is a freshman on the Bellbrook varsity basketball team. Webb has been playing basketball since the first grade and it has always been … Continue reading Bellbrook Boys’ Basketball nears end of season

Unknown's avatarrachelholbrook44Leave a comment
Current Events

Bellbrook-Sugarcreek region prepares as winter storm predicted to hit Miami Valley

by Madi Brown On the evening of Wednesday, February 2, 2022 a winter storm warning is set for most of southwest and central Ohio. The storm is predicted to bring a quarter to half inch of freezing rain, followed by various amounts of sleet and snow. WHIO Channel 7’s chief meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs has been working hard all week to inform the Miami Valley region … Continue reading Bellbrook-Sugarcreek region prepares as winter storm predicted to hit Miami Valley

Unknown's avatarMadi BrownLeave a comment
Lifestyle, School Community

College scholarship deadlines approach

By Leanne Beane What is a college scholarship? A college scholarship is a free sum of money provided to students to help cover college-related expenses. They are typically provided by colleges or college-based institutions, but many areas possess additional scholarships that are sponsored by community members. Scholarships can be based upon academic achievements, co-curricular or extracurricular activities, hobbies, areas of study, and volunteering among other … Continue reading College scholarship deadlines approach

Unknown's avatarleannebeaneLeave a comment
Current Events

Ohio minimum wage increased by 50 cents

By Savannah Higley As of January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Ohio has gone up by 50 cents. Before this increase, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers was $8.80. The minimum wage for non-tipped workers in 2022 is now $9.30 per hour. Tipped workers have received an increase of $0.25, going from $4.40 to $4.65. This is for workers over 16 years old who … Continue reading Ohio minimum wage increased by 50 cents

Unknown's avatarsavhigley18Leave a comment
Feature/Opinion, School Community

Byrd’s Nest Vol. 3 – New Year, New Questions

By Abbie Stokes Happy (late) New Year everyone! 2022 is finally here, and with the new year comes brand new questions from Bellbrook High School students to answer. If you’ve never read this column before, here’s how it works: students from all grade levels are able to send in any questions they have or issues they need advice on, and we answer and give advice … Continue reading Byrd’s Nest Vol. 3 – New Year, New Questions

Unknown's avatarabbiestokes05Leave a comment
Lifestyle

3 Survival tips for going into 2022

By: Angelique Taylor 2022 is another year, a new beginning. There will be new opportunities, new people to meet, and things will happen that you can and cannot control. Use this 2022 survival guide to help you get through things with a clear conscience. This will let you understand your potential and expand your knowledge without limiting yourself. I – Keep a open mind Keeping … Continue reading 3 Survival tips for going into 2022

Unknown's avatartaylora0178Leave a comment
School Community

The Greene County Career Center provides opportunities

By Rachel Holbrook The Greene County Career Center is designed for students to have the opportunity to take different job shadowing classes, looking into internships, and starting a path for their future occupation. The Career Center provides many programs including Biotechnology, Family and Consumer Science, Engineering, Marketing, Veterinary Science, Equine Studies, Career-Based Intervention and Agricultural Science and Business. Bellbrook students have the opportunity to transition … Continue reading The Greene County Career Center provides opportunities

Unknown's avatarrachelholbrook44Leave a comment
Current Events

Michigan student details effects of the Oxford High School shooting

By: Reagan Morrow On Tuesday, November 30, a 15 year old student opened fire in Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan. Four students were killed and many others are injured including a teacher. With the Oxford shooting, more threats have been issued by people about shooting up schools. Many schools have closed in result of the threats and the shooting. Madison Robinson, a 17 … Continue reading Michigan student details effects of the Oxford High School shooting

Unknown's avatarreaganmorrowLeave a comment
Lifestyle

Five great gifts to give to your friends and family this holiday season

by Kasie Fisher Have you ever struggled with getting your friends and family Christmas gifts on a budget? I know I have and if you are experiencing the same issue for this holiday season, you are in luck! Here are some pocket friendly gifts for you to get your loved ones of all ages.  1. A Fuzzy Blanket – During the winter months in Ohio, … Continue reading Five great gifts to give to your friends and family this holiday season

Unknown's avatarkasiefisherLeave a comment