Girls basketball returns for the 2025-2026 season

By: Alexis LeMieux The girls basketball started the season undefeated with dominant wins over Notre Dame Academy, Newark, Oakwood, and Monroe. With the start of the new season, there is a lot to look forward to. “I am most looking forward to the Waynesville game,” junior Lucy Warner said. “Waynesville is one of our biggest rivals, so the game is always intense and very close. … Continue reading Girls basketball returns for the 2025-2026 season

Bellbrook High School’s theater department performs Deadline

By Delaney Dine The 2025 fall play at Bellbrook High school finished a three-show run of Deadline November 20 – 22. “It’s a comedy murder mystery where eight writers are invited to a private island and asked to write a murder mystery, but it goes wrong,” senior Korianna Place said. Place was this year’s assistant stage manager and props manager. “Originally, [the fall play] was … Continue reading Bellbrook High School’s theater department performs Deadline

Bellbrook High School students raise money through Teacher Turkey

By: Sean Markland Bellbrook High School kicked off its annual tradition November 17 with the Turkey Teacher fundraiser. The event encourages students to donate money to the teacher they want to see dress up like a turkey. The teacher who collects the most donations by the end of the week wins the honor of wearing the full turkey costume for a day. The goal of … Continue reading Bellbrook High School students raise money through Teacher Turkey

What to do for fall break

By Chi Steadman As fall break comes around for Bellbrook High School November 24 to November 28, people are already planning what to do. There are events being held in and near Bellbrook for people to enjoy. “The Friday before our Thanksgiving break, we always go out to eat at The Greene,” English teacher Paige Lewis said. Lewis goes every year on the Friday before … Continue reading What to do for fall break

Bellbrook airline pilot responds to UPS cargo plane crash

By: Aly West UPS flight 2976 was bound to Honolulu, Hawaii, from Louisville, Kentucky, on November 4. Three crew members were on board that flight and unfortunately died in the crash due to complications within the MD-11 airliner- causing destruction on Muhammad Ali International Airport near Grade Lane/Fern Valley Road.  Bellbrook resident and United Airlines pilot Captain Doug West explained the situation. “The aircraft has … Continue reading Bellbrook airline pilot responds to UPS cargo plane crash

Get ready for the Wicked sequel coming out late November

By Caroline Cope The highly anticipated Wicked: For Good is coming to theaters Friday, November 21. The movie Wicked starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda was the fifth highest-grossing movie in 2024, earning over $750 million in the box office. Wicked: For Good will follow the journey of Elphaba the “wicked witch,” and Glinda, “the good witch,” and the storyline will … Continue reading Get ready for the Wicked sequel coming out late November

New athletic facility plans to strengthen student programs

by Sean Markland Bellbrook High School is preparing for a major step forward in its athletic programs with plans for a new athletic facility that will expand opportunities for student athletes and strengthen the school’s sports community. According to Bellbrook’s athletic director, Charlie O’Dell, the idea for the new facility came from one issue: space. “The biggest thing is the weight room is too small,” … Continue reading New athletic facility plans to strengthen student programs

How to create a perfect Friendsgiving

By: Gabe Woods As the holiday season has begun, Thanksgiving is next on the list. In recent years, “Friendsgiving” has become a popular event among younger ages, where friends get together in a potluck style, with each person bringing their own dish to share. When planning this event, it’s important to create the right atmosphere. Using decorations like candles, pumpkins, and fall decor can help … Continue reading How to create a perfect Friendsgiving

Find balance during fall break to recharge and reconnect

By: Calle Caldwell Fall break offers a much-needed pause between the chaos of the nearing end of first semester and the incoming stress of midterms. It’s a time for students and teachers alike to unwind, reconnect with family, and recharge before finishing out the year and entering second semester. One of the best ways to enjoy your break without stress is to front-load your responsibilities. … Continue reading Find balance during fall break to recharge and reconnect

Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance

By: Aly West Looking out into the stands, often little to no students show up to watch and support their friends at sports events outside than football and basketball. This is what led to Josh Craig, a business teacher at Bellbrook High School, to work towards increasing student attendance at games with his marketing class.  During the course, students do research towards a marketing report … Continue reading Marketing students investigate how to increase student section attendance