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Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

10 Tips for Preparation on your Next Exam

10 Tips for Preparation on your Next Exam

Lily Gibson, Staffer February 14, 2023

At some point, everyone has felt nervous or underprepared for an upcoming test or quiz. Here are 10 tips so you can prepare and feel confident for your next test: Plan studying time every day  Set...

2023 Class Registrations

2023 Class Registrations

Faven Getnet, Staffer February 11, 2023

As we get further into the school year, students are questioning their picks for classes. Assistant Principal Christopher Ness said, “So if you were to add it all up, I would say probably with all...

What Students Think For Advisory

What Students Think For Advisory

Jonathan Fonseca David, Staffer February 6, 2023

Every Wednesday, students have the advisory schedule. This means that classes are shortened to the range of 1-11 minutes and classes end and start at different times than regular days. After all of this,...

Cherry Creek School District Eliminates Valedictorian for All Schools

Cherry Creek School District Eliminates Valedictorian for All Schools

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer December 18, 2022

  Freshman Madisyn Lyninger has been longing to get Valedictorian since the 6th grade. "I want to follow in my mother's footsteps, I wanted to get the approval of my mother since she was...

How Students Study for Upcoming Finals

How Students Study for Upcoming Finals

Sophia Gnyra, Staffer December 16, 2022

There is less than a week away from finals week, where students take exams on what they learned for the whole semester. Studying during the two weeks prior is a big part of success for the final so what...

Study Tips and Methods

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer December 5, 2022

Reading and Math Test Scores Drop After Remote Learning

Reading and Math Test Scores Drop After Remote Learning

Michael Keegan, Staffer November 4, 2022

Math scores falling in every state and most of it has dropped. Reading scores dropped to 1992 as well. Is it to blame the pandemic or not? Covid-19 was a historical event for the world. This was a major...

The Balance of Sports and School

The Balance of Sports and School

Michael Keegan, Staffer September 30, 2022

School and sports are starting back up. Is students' mental health doing fine with their balance of school work and studying for tests while also doing well in sports practices? "I feel like it is definitely...

SAT Retakes

SAT Retakes

Joseph Serna, Staffer September 27, 2022

  SAT Retakes are right around the corner and are perfect for students looking to maximize potential scholarships and chances at better schools. Deadlines are October 7th, 2022. “With my experience,...

Close To Done

Close To Done

Alexandra Lopez, Staffer May 20, 2022

 In the blink of an eye, we’ve made it to the end of another school year. However, it is still needed to pass finals week.  Fighting to acquire the cap of intelligence & diploma of freedom,...

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