The Scratching Post – The student newspaper of Vernon Hills High School

Features
VHHS talks trash: Students investigate waste management
March 27, 2019
Maxwell Gordon, Staff Reporter
Throughout the school, 92 60-gallon trash bags are filled and every can is emptied at least once a day, according to Buildings and Grounds. With an increasing amount of students attending VHHS, the...
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Features
Students test out study methods for SAT, ACT
March 22, 2019
Jane Rogers, Design Editor
On April 9, VHHS juniors will be taking the state-mandated SAT, and many juniors are now in the midst of studying for the big test. Because of the importance of student performance on these tests, students...
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News
College Board announces earlier AP exam registration deadline for 2019-2020
March 22, 2019
Katy Brennan, Editor-in-chief
Advanced Placement (AP) exam registration for the 2019-2020 school year will occur a full semester early, per new College Board policies. The national deadline will be Nov. 15, meaning that VHHS students...
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Opinion
Satire: BHHS replaces fire alarms with confetti dispensers
March 21, 2019
David Leshchiner, Opinion Editor
In response to a flurry of false fire alarms that have gone off multiple times during the school year, the Burnin’ Hills High School (BHHS) administration has decided to replace all fire alarms with...
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Vernon Hills High School hosts Best Buddies Prom

March 28, 2019

On March 9, students came together at Best Buddies prom to celebrate the friendships created throughout the year. “Best Buddies prom gives the buddies an unforgettable prom experience,” Lexi Rootberg (11), a member...

Whispers holds first Open Mic Night

March 22, 2019

Students enjoy food, dance during World Language Week

March 21, 2019

Collegepalooza informs, engages students

March 21, 2019

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Features

Chromebooks can cause headaches among students

Ethan Schuster, Multimedia Editor
March 21, 2019

While some students don’t have issues with Chromebooks, others find them to be a hassle in their everyday lives. The school expects students to handle their Chromebook with care. The policy states...

VHHS students balance school with part-time jobs

Erin Kim, Staff Member
March 21, 2019

The very idea of a job can be exciting, nerve-wracking or stressful. Especially as a high school student, working a job can be a handful on top of schoolwork and extracurriculars. However, the idea of...

Math Team leaders enjoy problem-solving, collaboration

Catalina Cowell, Staff Member
March 21, 2019

Vernon Hills High school’s Math Team has experienced ups and downs this season. While they did not place at the NSML conference, prior to that meet, they placed second in the 3AA division at Stevenson...

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