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News
World Language Department offers Russian Language Arts class
October 6, 2025
Eric Lang, Staff member
In order to make this story accessible to the wider school population, the staff of TSP has asked Olga Homza, Russian Language Arts Teacher, to translate it into Russian. Due to the influx of transfer...
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Sports
No experience required: Students speak on importance of a trying new sport
October 6, 2025
Olivia Miller, Staff member
If you had told 10-year-old me that I would play three sports other than gymnastics in high school, I would’ve laughed in your face. If you wouldn’t typically consider yourself the sporty type,...
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Opinion
Faith and Flexibility: How teachers accommodate students’ religious needs
October 6, 2025
Rimsha Amjal, Staff member
It’s Ramadan and I’ve been fasting since dawn, trying to stay alert through math class as my stomach growls louder and louder every passing period. Throughout the school year, I notice some kids...
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Opinion
Loss & Resolution: My reflection on loss and the lesson I learned
May 20, 2025
Tomasz Starr, Staff member
CONTENT WARNING: This article has mentions of terminal illness and sudden death Cold air wafted inside of the plane, carrying with it the feeling of dread and angst. It was like sitting inside of a...
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October 6, 2025

As Vernon Hills High School turns 26 years old this school year, many of the staff members who originally worked in the building when it first opened start to retire. VHHS is approaching a staff turnover in the next three...

D128 implements Ready to Learn Framework

October 6, 2025

New school board members elected for office

May 5, 2025

VHHS celebrates World Language Week

April 3, 2025

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Sports

Q&A: Cougars fall into athletics

Maya Wadhwani, Digital editor-in-chief

October 8, 2025

Student-athletes are often viewed as just players on the court or field. While this is true, participating in the sport is only one aspect of it. Student-athletes also...

Student athletes reflect on summer preparation

October 6, 2025

New journeys, new jerseys: Cougars commit to college to continue their athletic careers

May 20, 2025

Stick to victory: Vernon Hills lacrosse shoots for glory

April 3, 2025

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Features

Saying goodbye to childhood: Seniors reflect on nostalgic backpack tradition

Mia Vaca, Staff member
October 8, 2025

Being a senior is something students all look forward to throughout the many years of hard work and devotion. Many high schools have different traditions that allow seniors to honor their graduating...

Seussical the Musical: Right from the page, straight to our stage

AJ Kneir, Staff member
October 8, 2025

Straight from the page, right to our stage, Seussical is performing a tale so heartwarming! Come see the show, but not before you know the training that the cast and crew undergo! Come look through...

Meet the new teachers for the ’25-’26 school year

Isabele Reis, Editor-in-chief
October 8, 2025

Marisa Edler Marisa Edler’s face can be familiar – she’s been around the school for quite some time, only this time, she’s now a teacher. Edler has been a teacher’s assistant since 2022...

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