Meet Swedish exchange student Lagerlid

By: Aly West Linn Lagerlid, a Swedish exchange student, has joined Bellbrook High School for her senior year to study and immerse herself in American culture. Lagerlid is originally from a small town near Stockholm called Sigtuna. Lagerlid participates and coaches basketball during her free time. Lagerlid hopes to try out for and join the basketball team during her time here as well.  Lagerlid is … Continue reading Meet Swedish exchange student Lagerlid

Tips for building a college list

By: Cate Eberly As college application season rapidly approaches, seniors begin to narrow their sights on their top schools. Having a solidified list early allows students to make their application as prepared as possible. Though choosing schools out of the thousands globally can seem daunting to students, Bellbrook High School English teacher Mrs. Klepacz breaks down what key factors students should consider. “Do you want … Continue reading Tips for building a college list

How to make the most of your summer break

By: Kaylee Simmons Summer break is one of the most anticipated times of the year for high school students. With months away from textbooks, early alarms, and busy schedules, it’s a good opportunity to relax, grow, and prepare for the future. But how can you make the most of it? Here are five meaningful and fun ways for high schoolers to spend their summer.  1. … Continue reading How to make the most of your summer break

Stay connected with your community by volunteering

By: Alexis LeMieux With summer coming up, many will be left with free time. What better way to fill that gap than with some volunteer time? There’s a lot of different ways one can volunteer. Whether it be within your own school, or going out into the community to get some time in. “There’s a lot of things in our school that can help you … Continue reading Stay connected with your community by volunteering

OPINION: What I’ve Learned – advice from a journalism student

By Brendan Clementz For my last article at Bellbrook High School, I’ve decided to go offbeat and write about my experiences in Journalism and what I’ve learned while in it. I’ve found these lessons important in both the practice of article-writing and life in general. One of the first lessons I learned in Journalism was the unfortunate truth that sometimes you have to write what … Continue reading OPINION: What I’ve Learned – advice from a journalism student

Track is bringing in all new accomplishments for the 2025 season

by Katie Griffin This year’s track team is running off to a great start. It is one of the biggest Bellbrook High School has had yet. “We actually have a lot of new people this year, especially seniors and it’s great!” Connor Spriggs, a BHS senior, said. “I have heard a lot of people say that they really enjoy the sport, like my friend Katie … Continue reading Track is bringing in all new accomplishments for the 2025 season

Sugarcreek Elementary takes a back seat as district prioritizes facility improvements

By: Claire Cutting As questions about the future of Sugarcreek Elementary continue, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Board of Education has shifted its focus to improving the schools currently in use. At the board meeting on April 24, district leaders announced a wide range of facility upgrades that will take priority over any decisions regarding the old, three-story Sugarcreek Elementary building. From safety additions to building repairs, the … Continue reading Sugarcreek Elementary takes a back seat as district prioritizes facility improvements

BHS Athletics holds Spring Signing Night for senior athletes

By: Evi Fromm With graduation nearing, Bellbrook High’s athletic department held a signing ceremony on April 28 in the gym to honor the Class of 2025 athletes continuing their sports at the collegiate level. Twenty athletes in the senior class will be playing in college in the coming year.  The department also held a smaller signing ceremony in the fall to honor athletes. Athletic director … Continue reading BHS Athletics holds Spring Signing Night for senior athletes

The easiest guide to the hardest preparation: graduation

By: Summer Bixler With graduation season right around the corner, everyone is racing to prepare. When it comes to meeting your high school and college deadlines, as well as getting fun graduation preparations done, everything can be quite a handful. Many people may not know where to start, and everyone’s preparation looks different. Bellbrook High School seniors weren’t afraid to hide their jittery emotions and … Continue reading The easiest guide to the hardest preparation: graduation

Bellbrook High School 2025 seniors say goodbye

by Ashtyn Praeter As the school year winds down and the hallways start to feel just a little emptier, it’s time to say a bittersweet goodbye to our seniors. They’ve been our role models, class leaders, and the friendly faces we’ve looked up to since day one. But before they toss their caps and head off into adulthood, we couldn’t let them go without asking … Continue reading Bellbrook High School 2025 seniors say goodbye