The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

The student news site of Smoky Hill High School

Smoky Now

Is Smoky setting up students for academic success?

Is Smoky setting up students for academic success?

Gloria Namgung, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2023

With the reputation and opportunities in curriculums at American public high schools, a question emerges- are students being set up for success in their prospective careers? Statistics may show students'...

Makers Space starting to make a comeback

Maker’s Space starting to make a comeback

Isaac Orellana, Staffer September 29, 2023

Smoky Hill has created a space where students can feel free to express themselves and design on their own time. The Maker's Space is a room in the library dedicated to being a creative outlet for students.  School...

Clubs at Smoky

Simone Van de Sande, Staffer September 25, 2023

The consequences of your actions

The consequences of your actions

Sam Kristjanson, Staffer September 25, 2023

This year at Smoky Hill there's a new policy regarding academic recovery. Students get academic recovery time from being tardy more than four times or being caught without a student ID. Students have three...

Open Student Collab Spaces

‘Open’ Student Collab Spaces

Gianni Butler, Staffer September 25, 2023

Last year at Smoky, the student collab spaces were shut down for about half the year. This is because of vandalism and misuse of the spaces, as well as inappropriate and disruptive behavior. What are...

Identifiable IDs

Identifiable IDs

Sofiia Znakharenko, Co-Editor August 17, 2023

At 9:14 on the morning of August 16th, I leave room II-109 with my press pass and school-issued student ID inside my backpack, neither visible to any admin or teachers monitoring the spaces outside of...

Upcoming Exams Schedule

Upcoming Exams Schedule

Lily Gibson, Staffer May 21, 2023

The end of school is nearing, along with upcoming finals for grades 9-11. Students are getting ready and preparing for these tests occurring on May 22-24 with each class being 90 minutes long. Monday...

Culture and Community at Smoky

Culture and Community at Smoky

Smoky is fortunate to have a wide range of different communities that can be found in the various clubs and groups open for anyone to join. The different cultural groups, activities, and athletics make...

Study Tips for Finals

Study Tips for Finals

Sophia Gnyra, Staffer May 1, 2023

As finals week slowly creeps up, students begin to start studying. The problem for some is they don't know how to, according to Point Loma Nazarene University. Here are some simple tips and tricks so that...

Grade Deadlines

Faven Getnet, Staffer April 21, 2023

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