IHS Leadership seniors begin raising money for Mini-THON
By TEAGAN MERRIMAN – Towards the end of every school year, the IHS community comes together to raise money for Mini-THON, an event that raises money for children battling pediatric cancer. This year, despite the amount of uncertainty surrounding THON, members of the Senior Leadership Seminar are working tirelessly to collect money to donate to […]
IHS seniors prepare for graduation
By TEAGAN MERRIMAN – This past month, seniors at IHS met to discuss plans for graduation at the conclusion of this incredibly strange school year. Thanks to Mrs. Sexton, seniors received vital information about purchasing a cap, gown, and tassel, as well as information regarding the senior class trip, baccalaureate, and the actual graduation ceremony. […]
Bertig’s beings: An update for SGA, Quiz Bowl, and Homecoming
By ETHAN BLACK – Many school events here at IHS have one thing in common, and that is an association to Mr. Bertig. Many school events rely on announcements and planning done by Bertig, and when those things do not happen, as is the case currently due to covid, it becomes difficult to figure out […]
DC terrorism shocks the nation, including IHS students
By JUSTIN REESE – A collective sigh of relief was shared by the nation after hours of fearful breath-holding. At six o’clock the Capitol building was declared as cleared and safe for the business and legislators of the nation to resume. This was the result of the riots and violent attacks against the 117th United […]
IHS Leadership still planning to have a Mini-THON
By SYDNEY BRICE – COVID-19 has robbed the 2021 school year of many fun events, but IHS leadership is planning on making sure that Mini-THON is not one of them. Mini-THON is an event that everybody in school gets excited about, and it is a time for us all to stand together for one cause. […]
Teddy Bear Fund Drive adapts to restrictions
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – The annual Teddy Bear Fund Drive (TBFD) has adapted to pandemic restrictions in order to raise money for pediatric cancers. The usual holiday variety show and afternoon fundraising activities were cancelled for logistical reasons; however, the fund drive continues with a post-holiday basket raffle. Local businesses and school organizations donated various […]
Dance team finally kicks into gear
By MAGGIE MEDVETZ- After a slow start filled with push backs and rescheduling, the IHS Dance Team is starting to warm up their kicks and turns for another season. Black yoga pants and red lipstick in tow, the dance team is ready to finally get back to the swing of things and perform at basketball […]
High Arrow merch is back!
The High Arrow is once again offering merch emblazoned with the High Arrow logo. This year we are ordering t-shirts ($12), crewneck shirts ($20), masks ($7), and stickers ($1). Check your school email or stop into room 132 for ordering information! All orders must be placed and paid for (cash or check to either room […]
Students with learning disabilities are learning to transition into COVID-19 learning models
By KAYLEE BECKER-GEORGE – Students with learning disabilities struggled at the end of last school year, so it makes sense that some were concerned about what schooling would be like this year. Common learning disabilities include dyslexia, which affects a student’s ability to read, dysgraphia, their ability to write, and dyscalculia, their ability to do […]
IHS Science Club thrives through new challenges
By SHAGUFTA HAQUE – This year has brought forth several challenges for IHS including those involved in the Science Club. The members, as well as the advisors of the club, however, have managed to adapt to the changes. Officers for the Science Club were elected at the beginning of the school year and include senior […]