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Features
Teachers and students share old and new homecoming traditions
October 6, 2024
Kayla Cooper, Staff
Vernon Hills High School’s homecoming is a tradition that VHHS students have experienced since 2001. The overall tradition and concept have not changed for the school, but the way people show up and...
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Sports
Girls flag football kicks off first season
October 6, 2024
Misha Rahman, Online Editor
As the whistle blew on the football field, VHHS first-ever girls’ flag football team took flight. This moment traces back to August Mays (11), who had the idea of starting an official team for flag football. Mays...
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Opinion
Dear Class of 2028: A letter to freshmen
October 5, 2024
Layla Schumacher, Content Editor
A letter to freshmanWelcome to the halls of VHHS. Welcome to a time of new opportunities and challenges. Welcome to the start of the next four years of your life. Starting high school opens the door to...
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News
Dr. Koulentes highlights academic changes and supports
October 5, 2024
Aanya Gupta, Editor in Chief
On Wednesday August 28, The Scratching Post staff interviewed Dr. Thomas Koulentes, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, to learn about the District's implementation of the Accelerated Placement...
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October 14, 2024

This year, the administration at VHHS made changes to the Upper Commons (UC), limiting students to what food they are allowed to bring as of the 2024-2025 school year. While food from home is allowed, any food brought in...

District to begin search for new superintendent

October 8, 2024

AP Psychology implements updated curriculum, full-year course

October 6, 2024

VHHS silences notifications

October 6, 2024

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Sports

The balancing act of VHHS students in sports

Maya Wadhwani, Content Editor

October 5, 2024

August 12. School was back in session, students were settling into their new classes, and fall sports began. However, being in a sport while in school can be stressful and...

Ready, set, go: seniors continue their sports in college

May 10, 2024

VHHS athletes head out as spring blooms

March 14, 2024

Up for the challenge: Water polo players share their passion

March 14, 2024

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Features

Seniors speak about registration for 2024 presidential election

Reva Malhotra, Content Editor
October 6, 2024

As the Class of 2025 begins their senior year of high school, they prepare for the responsibilities of the world outside of VHHS. For some, that means registering to vote in the upcoming 2024 presidential...

Seniors trail unique paths after high school

Isabele Reis, Staff Member
May 17, 2024

A school newspaper’s job is to represent and serve their community. The Scratching Post is committed to cultural diversity and representing the various identities at VHHS. Thus, we have included a part...

Prom Odyssey: VHHS students take on A Night in Greece

Saskia Molina Gamez, Staff member
May 9, 2024

Picture this: Ancient Greece decorations, glittering prom dresses, chattering voices, mosh pits. This year, VHHS took on a Grecian theme and was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg. Tickets...

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